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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.
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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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The Alzheimer’s Association is here to help in any way that we can for you and your family during this difficult time. They have a robust schedule of virtual educational workshops, live support groups, and many activities to stay connected. Continue reading to learn about the upcoming programs and…
PRESS RELEASE: OHA, Medicaid Award $78,000 to Rhode Island Nursing Homes to Support Technology Investments
As part of its new digiAGE initiative,…
Press Release: Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island expands no-cost Medicare Advantage benefits through December 31, 2020
PROVIDENCE, RI (August 11, 2020) – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI), the leading choice for Medicare eligible adults in Rhode Island, has taken additional steps to help Medicare Advantage members access the care they need during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company has temporarily expanded a number…
After experiencing #agingservices for themselves, some #olderadults have started their own businesses to address the unmet needs of #seniors just like them: https://nyti.ms/2H8wQ1s
Please share with your networks! An important message about avoiding scams developed by Age Friendly Westerly.
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Yesterday on the AFRI Radio Hour we were joined by @DianaGugliotta from @aaanortheast for a fascinating conversation on safe and equitable transportation. Listen to the segment below if you missed the show live!
https://www.spreaker.com/user/wpro/afri-10-14-20?utm_medium=widget&utm_source=user%3A10516014&utm_term=episode_title
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Tune in to the AFRI Radio Hour on WPRV- AM 790 today (10/21) at 3pm to hear a dynamic conversation with Nancy Fee Rabidoux from the Finish What You Started program at URI.
Consider calling 401-437-5000 during the segment with questions for our guest.
web.uri.edu/finish/
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Are you a non-traditional student who needs help figuring out how to return to school? FWYS is a supportive program designed just for adults like you.Experts Says Loneliness During Pandemic is Bad for Brain Health But Here’s What You Can Do!
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Experts say that the pandemic could make isolation-related ailments, including memory loss and cognitive problems, even worse.UsAgainstAlzheimer's has organized a virtual summit that starts today around issues of health inequity and systemic racism in brain health care.
The agenda looks to be packed with critical information and engaging ideas! Tomorrow, NIH director Francis Collins is set to make an appearance, along with former U.S. Surgeon General David Satcher, in a session on reimagining the health care system to ensure brain health equity. And on Wednesday, health experts will participate in a town hall-style session on addressing systemic racism in Alzheimer's research and health services.
Register below:
www.usa2summit.org/
The 2020 National Alzheimer's Virtual Summit
www.usa2summit.org
October 19-21, 2020. The 2020 National Alzheimer's Virtual Summit
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.