{"id":11685,"date":"2024-05-03T13:38:26","date_gmt":"2024-05-03T17:38:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bayaging.org\/?p=11685"},"modified":"2024-05-03T13:38:26","modified_gmt":"2024-05-03T17:38:26","slug":"bay-aging-initiates-veterans-program-in-puerto-rico-and-u-s-virgin-islands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flagonsworkshop.net\/?p=11685","title":{"rendered":"Bay Aging Initiates Veteran\u2019s Program in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11686&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<p align=\"center\">Bay Aging, a leading non-profit agency serving people of all ages with programs and services they need to remain independent in their community, is pleased to announce initiating services and hiring its first employee to administer Bay Aging\u2019s Veterans Directed Care program in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">Veteran Directed Care serves eligible veterans of any age who are at risk of nursing home placement. Our services help veterans continue to live in their homes and communities for as long as possible.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">\u201cI am honored to join Bay Aging as part of the Veteran Directed Care Program,\u201d stated Bengie Candelario, Options Counselor \u2013 Veteran Directed Care. \u201cWith a background in healthcare and a passion for assisting underserved communities, I am excited to contribute to the vital support services for veterans in Puerto Rico. My experience as a health worker, coupled with my bachelor\u2019s degree in education and master\u2019s degree in rehabilitation counseling, equips me well to address the unique needs of veterans and their caregivers living in my native territory.\u201d<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">\u201cVeterans in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands have not had the services and support they need,\u201d said Kathy Vesley, President and CEO at Bay Aging. \u201cWe are thrilled to welcome Bengie Candelario to the Bay Aging team as his background and expertise will be invaluable as we continue to expand our services to better serve our veteran population.\u201d<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">Bay Aging remains committed to providing high-quality care and support to veterans and their families, and the addition of Bengie to the team further strengthens this commitment. Currently, Bay Aging offers services in Georgia, Virginia, North Carolina, New Jersey, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, U.S. Virgin Islands, Kansas, Missouri, and West Virginia.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">\u201cThis role presents a meaningful opportunity to make a difference, expand program offerings in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, and foster growth, both personally and professionally,\u201d said Bengie. \u201cI am eager to collaborate with the dedicated team at Bay Aging to enhance the lives of our veterans and their families.\u201d<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h6><i>(Top left to right: Alex Baughan, Sha\u2019niya Taylor, Stephanie Rowe, Brooke Davis, Ashley Sprouse, Cameron Pratt, Shardai Curtis and Kara Rilee. Middle left to right: Melissa Blake, Sarah Kennedy, Robert Doublin and Tamara Wright. 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