Age-Friendly Rhode Island: Creating Partnerships and Building Community that Supports Rhode Islanders as They Age
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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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Tufts Health Plan Foundation Awards $1.2 Million to 11 Community Organizations Investments advance healthy aging policies and practices
WATERTOWN, MA – December 17, 2018 – Tufts Health Plan Foundation today announced 11 new community investments of more than $1.2 million, reflecting the Foundation’s commitment to advancing policies and practices that support healthy aging. These investments are in addition to more than $2 million in previously announced work. “Advocating…
Community Table Holiday Luncheon a Success!
We are happy to report that our December “Community Table” holiday luncheon held at Gregg’s Restaurant in Warwick was well attended and based on the feedback, everyone had a wonderful time! About 24 people came to enjoy a tasty lunch and a delicious dessert while meeting new people and learning…
Pairing Medical Professionals with Consumer Advocates a Winning Combination in Rhode Island
As we pursue more “age-friendly” health systems, an article by Maureen Maigret, Policy Consultant to Age-Friendly RI, was published in the December issue of the Rhode Island Medical Journal. The article examines the translatable success of a Community Catalyst Geriatrics Provider Collaboration program (funded by the John A. Hartford Foundation)…
Did you know...As many as 30 % of patients skip doctor appts, citing transportation as a key reason. #healthyaging https://t.co/iaqm3NMjpV
Aging...it’s an opportunity! #healthyaging #thinkdifferently #agefriendlyri https://t.co/EGTvH7MCxu
Want to know what it means to be an #AgeFriendly state? @richeis315 breaks it down for @NextAvenue. @AARPMA @mahealthyaging @AgeFriendlyRI @NHAHA603 @geronsociety @Mass_EOEA @AARP https://t.co/nGrkFgJTNf
Rhode Island has one of the oldest populations in the country, with 80.6% of residents ages 18 and older. What should #healthyaging look like in RI? https://t.co/jYdXlFd0ej
#CommunityTable Holiday Luncheon a Success. Thank you @RIHospitality and @GreggsUSA for your partnership! https://t.co/CD70t0iHDa via @AgeFriendlyRIgre
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As we welcome in 2019 and get back to normal routines, we want to remind our friends and partners to submit activities for our Healthy Aging calendar. Please help us build a comprehensive calendar that showcases the breadth of offerings in Rhode Island and provides a valuable resource to the community.
It’s easy to submit an event. Just go to Submit Events Under the Events Tab on agefriendlyri.org. Once you fill in the information about your event, we will review it and soon it will show up on our Events Calendar. Thank you!
Age-Friendly Rhode Island | Ways to support Rhode Islanders as they age
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Age-Friendly Rhode Island: Creating Partnerships and Building Community that Supports Rhode Islanders as They Age. We are a coalition of community and state agencies, healthcare and social service providers, older adults, advocacy and faith-based organizations, businesses, academic institutions and....What Is An Age-Friendly Community?
Age-FriendlyCommunities – Age Friendly R.I.
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— Age-Friendly — What is an Age-Friendly Community? Communities that promote the health, participation and security of older adults are described as “age-friendly.” Efforts to improve age-friendliness have been underway around the globe, thanks to the World Health Organization’s Age-Friend..."People who are lonely and socially isolated are more likely to have health problems, which can have serious financial implications."
Loneliness and Social Connections Among Adults Age 45 and Older
aarp.org
Loneliness affects over a third of midlife and older adults, finds this follow up study to AARP’s 2010 report.A good reason to make exercise part of your daily routine!
Aerobic Exercise Boosts Brain Health in Those With Cognitive Impairments
aarp.org
In a new study, aerobic exercise combined with the DASH diet improved cognitive testing scores of older people at risk for cognitive decline by 9 years.“There is no shortage of great ideas. The challenge is figuring out how to use the resources we have in the most effective fashion,” said GSA speaker Jody Shue, executive director of Age-Friendly Rhode Island.
The Burgeoning Trend Of Age-Friendly States
forbes.com
AARP and government officials around the country are designating places as age-friendly states. Here's how it's happening and what it takes.
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.