The Víctor M. Ávila Senior Center in Hatillo has received a new official vehicle, assigned to the social work and nursing staff. Hatillo Mayor Carlos Román Román delivered the vehicle, which was obtained through a fund allocation from the Office of the Advocate for the Elderly. Román Román stated that the vehicle will help expand and strengthen services for the elderly population, which has seen a 41% increase in the island’s aging index from 2020 to 2025, according to the Island Statistics Institute.
The mayor noted that the municipality is implementing measures to address the needs of the elderly, including emergency situations, and that having necessary equipment is vital for their well-being. The vehicle is part of other municipal initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life for seniors, including food delivery, daytime and nighttime care, educational activities, and social events.