Healthy Homes. Aging In Place. Connected Communities.
Practical information, regional news and resources to support older adults, families, caregivers and communities throughout Jamaica and the Caribbean.
Caring for a parent in Jamaica from Atlanta, London or Toronto shouldn't mean guessing.
Thousands of Jamaicans living overseas are supporting parents and relatives back home — arranging care, paying for repairs, worrying about falls and hurricanes from a distance. Caribbean Connection gathers what you need in one place: trusted regional news, agencies and programs, upcoming events, and GID's own guidance on healthy, accessible homes adapted for Caribbean living.
Launching with Jamaica as our foundation. We'll add other Caribbean countries as we develop reliable sources and relationships on the ground.
GID articles and curated regional news
Agencies, programs and community partners
Registration, senior citizen ID, advocacy and programmes for older Jamaicans under the Ministry of Labour and Social Security.
Public health guidance, chronic disease programmes and health centre locations across the parishes.
Conditional cash transfers that include elderly and disabled beneficiaries; how to apply and what to bring.
Accessibility standards, assistive devices and advocacy for accessible homes and public spaces.
Research, advocacy and local partner programmes supporting older people across the Caribbean.
Regional guidance on fall prevention, dementia care and age-friendly communities.
Hurricane season checklists, shelter lists and preparedness guidance for households with older adults.
Resources for Jamaicans overseas supporting family at home, including returning-resident information.
Church groups, service clubs and volunteer networks offering visits, meals and transport. Listings added as verified.
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Agencies, programs, care providers, contractors and community partners serving older adults in Jamaica and the Caribbean. Every submission is reviewed by Grace In Design before it appears here.
Fairs, workshops and educational opportunities
In Jamaica and in diaspora communities — Atlanta, South Florida, New York, Toronto and London. Virtual sessions are marked so family overseas can join.
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