Elderly

Plans for a senior day care centre in St. Kitts and Nevis are moving ahead.

Health minister Hon. Akilah Byron-Nisbett has announced changes and upgrades across the ministry by the end of the year.

Our coverage of the vaccination rollout across St. Kitts continues with a visit to the Molyneux Health Centre.

The Cayman Islands is moving closer to its target of vaccinating 90% of its over-60 population, with 81% having received at least one of the two-dose COVID-19 inoculation by Friday.

The Department of Gender Affairs in St. Kitts continues to work closely with vulnerable groups to ensure that their rights are protected, and to advocate for related matters.

Mrs.Patricia Richards-Leader, Chief Executive Officer of the Grange Healthcare Facility, said that abuse against older persons needs to stop and has made recommendations on how to stop it.

Officers from the Stapleton and Tabernacle Police Stations distributed a number of care packages to several residents in their areas in observance of the Month of Older Persons. The Month of Older Persons is celebrated annually in October.

In celebration of International Day of Older Persons, the Department of Community Development and Social Services held a special church service at the Antioch Baptist Church.

The month of older persons in St. Kitts and Nevis was launched on International Day of Older Persons on October 1st, with a service at the Antioch Baptist Church.

As part of activities planned to commemorate International Day of Older Persons celebrated on October 1st annually, the Department of Community Development and Social Services hosted an “Oldie Goldie Patriotic Wear Competition”.

Owner of the Kare Nursing Agency, Kiesha Rawlins will be distributing care packages to the elderly during the Kare Nursing Agency’s Elderly Island Tour on October 1

Preparations to celebrate this year’s International Day of Older Persons on Thursday October 1, are in top gear as the Department of Community Development and Social Services has partnered with the Development Bank of St. Kitts and Nevis to…

The Department of Social Services and Community Development was the site for an intimate handover ceremony by the Rotary Club of Liamuiga on Thursday September 17th, 2020. On the heels of National Heroes Day, members of the Club were on…