The 15 towns that will receive the help are Cayey, Salinas, Comerío, Guánica, Guayanilla, Loíza, Utuado, Jayuya, Adjuntas, Hormigueros, San Germán, Yabucoa, Cabo Rojo, Lajas and Ponce.
“The systems and services for social support, health care and assistance have not evolved at the necessary pace. Puerto Rico must adapt its public policies to the realities of an aging population.”