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Age-Friendly Rhode Island
Based at Rhode Island College, Age-Friendly Rhode Island 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.
Our Partners
The Age-Friendly RI coalition enhances the work of our partners by engaging leaders who share a common interest in improving the lives of older adults, fostering cross sector opportunities to work together to deliver age-friendly impact, sharing best practices and communicating broadly, and joining forces for advocacy at the State and local level.
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Interested in applying for a THPF grant?
Addressing policy and engaging in advocacy is essential to building healthy, age-friendly communities. The Foundation is accepting letters of intent in the Policy & Advocacy grant focus area. The deadline is Friday, July 23, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. ET. Visit their website to learn more about what can be funded…
BeKind RI Volunteers Make a Difference
Helping a neighbor in need is now easier than ever, and with 1 in 4 Rhode Islanders facing food insecurity, there’s never been a more crucial time to reach out for help. Launched April 1st of this year, Be Kind RI seeks to bridge the gap between growing food insecurity,…
National Poll on Healthy Aging Reveals Pandemic worsened many older adults’ mental health, but long-term resilience also seen
In January 2021, the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging asked a national sample of U.S. adults age 50–80 about their mental health and the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on their mental health symptoms. They found that almost one in five older adults currently experiences depression, anxiety,…
There is still time to register for this free webinar on the role of vibrant outdoor spaces in building livable communities for all.
6/22 @ 10 am
https://local.aarp.org/aarp-event/agefriendlylivable-communities-webinar-ri-062221-4nndfsjylh4.html
So you're familiar with the Gaspee Days Parade but do you know why we have it? Learn about the fascinating historical context underpinning the festivities in the latest episode of the AFRI radio hour.
https://omny.fm/shows/wprv-programming/age-friendly-ri-radio-hour-6-9-21
Providence could be one of the most bike friendly places in the country, with the right leadership. Thank you to Catherine Taylor and Meg Tucker for advocating for safer and greener streets! https://twitter.com/AARPRI/status/1401908817097629696
Parks & Outdoor Spaces: A Catalyst for Age-Friendly/Livable Communities
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Parks Outdoor Spaces: A Catalyst for Age-Friendly/Livable Communities Presented by AARP Rhode Island/Age-Friendly RI Public parks are important places for
Age-Friendly RI Radio Hour (6-9-21) - WPRV Programming - Omny.fm
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The Gaspee Day Parade is discussed with the Gaspee Days Committee, Lane Sparkman, and RI Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea.
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On Thursday, June 3 at 2pm ET/11am PT, join Ken Stern, chair of the Longevity Project, and a panel of experts for a discussion on caregiving and communities of color. Panelists include: JEAN ACCIUS, Senior Vice President of Global Thought Leadership, AARP KARYNE JONES, President and CEO, National Ca...
Thank You To Our Funder
Tufts Health Plan Foundation's mission is to improve the health and wellness of the diverse communities it serves. The only regional funder exclusively focused on healthy aging, the Foundation has given more than $27 million to Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island nonprofits to support work focused on healthy living with an emphasis on older people.