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Over 320 million people around the world, in over 1500 cities and towns in 51 countries, have joined The World Health Organization’s global network of Age-Friendly communities…

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Just released: The Rhode Island Healthy Aging Data Report!

Want to better understand the health, strengths, and challenges facing older adults in your city or town? The new report offers comprehensive Community Profiles with local and statewide data on health indicators, living arrangements, and more.

✅ Compare your community to others across RI
✅ Use this data to guide policy, planning, and support for healthy aging
✅ See where your town stands

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2023 POCKET MANUAL: The Rhode Island Guide to Services for Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities

Questions about what resources are available for Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities? OHA developed a handy guide to help navigate the abundance of community-based services and programs in the state
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Based at Rhode Island College, Age-Friendly RI is a coalition of community and state agencies, healthcare and social service providers, individuals of all ages, advocacy and faith-based organizations, businesses, academic institutions and municipal leaders who are committed to healthy aging.

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The RI Coalition for Elder Justice (RICEJ) and Senior Agenda Coalition of RI (SACRI) are offering free trainings across three locations with expert presenters from Saint Elizabeth Haven for Elder Justice and the RI State Ombudsman's Office.Training Dates & Locations:Middletown - August 12 | Middletown Senior CenterSouth Kingstown - August 13 | South Kingstown Senior CenterJohnston - August 14 | Claiborne Pell ManorAll sessions: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AMFREE with light refreshments providedRegister here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHFfTpeY6qdPVPVxjm50kBoKorZmYs9wOSh0whXZu0upfBuA/viewform ... See MoreSee Less

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Society’s Age Bias Is Stealing Your Independence

Newport-based Certified Senior Advisor Helen Hames addresses a critical issue facing older adults: how ageism undermines independence and limits potential in later life. Drawing from Jane Fonda’s concept of life’s “Third Act,” Hames argues that aging should be viewed as a time of growth and wisdom rather than decline. However,…

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A Rich Legacy Preserved

  Rhode Island College recently celebrated the archiving of Herb Weiss’s 45-year body of work, recognizing his contributions as an advocate and journalist focused on healthcare policy, aging services, and government programs affecting older adults. The Herbert P. Weiss Papers, now permanently housed at RIC’s Adams Library, include more than…

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Thank You To Our Funder

Point32Health Foundation builds on a tradition of service and giving at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan. Their heritage organizations together have invested more than $200 million to support community organizations in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. Point32Health Foundation funds equity-focused solutions related to healthy aging, access to healthy food, and behavioral health. They seek to collaborate with and learn from nonprofit organizations, understanding that those most affected by inequities are in the best position to define the problem, design appropriate solutions, and define success.