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…

Now It's Your Turn!

Find out how your community can become age-friendly.

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Age-Friendly Communities in Rhode Island

R.I. cities and towns that have been recognized as part of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities: Barrington, Block Island, Bristol, Cranston, East Providence, Newport, Pawtucket, Providence and Westerly.

And our newest "emerging" age-friendly communities including Coventry, Jamestown, North Kingstown, and Warwick.

  • Now Available: 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

    📍 Check out your city or town’s profile today:

  • 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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    About Us

    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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Flyer - Age-Friendly RI Convening January 22 2026

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Age-Friendly RI Convening – January 22, 2026

Join us for a morning of learning and conversation open to all who care about how we age in our communities.
Connect with colleagues and community members from across sectors for a dynamic morning focused on how we can better support one another as we age. This convening will highlight practical, real world strategies, from age friendly business efforts to innovative transportation solutions, that shape how we stay connected, access services, and participate fully in community life at every stage of life. Whether you work in planning, healthcare, education, business, the arts, local government, or are simply invested in your community, this session offers ideas and examples that are relevant across roles, industries, and lived experience. Learn from regional leaders, engage in thoughtful conversation, and connect with others who care about strengthening communities for all of us as we age.

EVENT DETAILS

Location: Rhode Island College, Alger Hall Room 110
When: Thursday, January 22 | Networking breakfast 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. | Program 9:00 a.m. to noon
Additional details, including the agenda and parking information, will be shared the week of January 12. Please let us know you plan to attend by completing the form below. We look forward to learning alongside you

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Can age-friendly planning transform your community into a vibrant haven for all ages? 🌟 Join our free webinars on May 12 & 20 to explore the possibilities and learn proven strategies to make it happen! ⏰ Register now and secure your spot! 📅🔜 May 12: bit.ly/AFRIMAY12Webinar🔜 May 20: bit.ly/AFRIMay20Webinar ... See MoreSee Less
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FREE Webinar Series | Building Age-Friendly Communities in RI📅 Tuesday, May 12 |⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM-> Featuring our friend Sylvia von Aulock with 10+ years of real-world planning experience. 👉 Save your spot now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeIYQK49urKn9morCVsyooabjCWSIXsl2WwAb_a1kcDBAZyDA/viewform ... See MoreSee Less

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As a founding partner of the Senior Fellows program, we are so proud to celebrate the kickoff of the 2026 @Leadership Rhode Island Senior Fellows cohort!🚀⚓️This year's theme: "Hope: Our Response-Ability" captures exactly why this program matters. -> How we thrive as we age depends on how well our communities honor and activate the talents, wisdom, and lived experiences of older Rhode Islanders today. 🌱Over the weeks ahead, the 2026 Senior Fellows will deepen their passions, engage in civic commitments alongside community partners, and build the kind of connection, wellbeing, and purpose that will ripple far and beyond. 💫💌2026 Senior Fellows: Welcome! Rhode Island is so fortunate to have you stepping forward. Your voices, knowledge and vision are exactly what our communities need. We can't wait to see all that you accomplish! Make that dash mean something! 🫶#SeniorFellows #HopeOurResponseAbility #AgeFriendlyRI #LeadershipRI #RhodeIsland @followersLearning and leadership exist at every stage of life. Honored to kick off the Leadership Rhode Island 2026 Senior Fellows cohort!This year’s theme, “HOPE: Our Response-Ability,” invites us to explore how each of us can actively shape a future where all Rhode Islanders—especially older adults—are meaningfully engaged, supported, and empowered.How we thrive as we all age depends on how well our communities honor and activate the talents, wisdom, and lived experiences of older adults today. Creating those environments is a shared responsibility—and one that spans generations.Through this journey our 2026 Senior Fellows will deepen their passions and engage in civic commitments with community partners. Throughout, they will continue building connection, wellbeing, and purpose.Grateful to our partners, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island and Age Friendly RI, for making this program possible. 💙#LeadershipRI #SeniorFellows #HopeOurResponseAbility #CivicHealth ... See MoreSee Less

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🌍 Happy Earth Day 2026 from Age-Friendly Rhode Island! ⚓️Today we're thinking about something that connects our planet and our people: extreme heat is one of the fastest-growing threats to older adults - and it's happening right here in Rhode Island. 💫We're proud to be a community partner wiBrown Universityrown University School of Public Health. Their work exploring the intersection of heat, health equity, and healthy aging hits close to home - because the communities and coalitions we work with across Rhode Island are on the front lines of keeping older adults safe. 🌻Age-friendly communities are about more than walkability and transportation. They're about safe homes, clean air and neighborhoods where older adults can thrive - even when temperatures rise. 📣This Earth Day, we remain committed to building a Rhode Island where every older adult can thrive — in every season. 🌿🔗 Learn more about CHAIRS-C and their partners: sites.brown.edu/chairs-c/about-us/partnerships/ ... See MoreSee Less

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