An independent body should be set up to manage and distribute pensions to elderly people who are at risk of being cheated out of their money, particularly in the absence of trustworthy caregivers.That recommendation has been made in the draft National Policy on Ageing for Barbados 2022-2023 which suggested that agency would work closely with the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) to put stringent measures in place to ensure the finances of senior citizens are not abused or mismanaged.Lead consultant on the policy, Professor Dwayne Devonish, said the proposed body would also work with other relevant agencies, family members, community members, and vigilant caregivers to build and execute robust surveillance and reporting systems and protocols for monitoring, investigating, and addressing matters related to the misuse and abuse of pensions and other social security benefits of older people.
