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.
News
Job Posting: The Village Common, Executive Director
The Providence Village is looking for an Executive Director to drive the creation and operation of a new organization – The Village Common – that will support the growth and sustainability of, not just the Providence Village, but of many more communities of mutual support across Rhode Island. Background Nationwide,…
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…
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
Facebook Posts
"Reliance on electronic devices and the spread of social media have made it easier for scammers to reach the elderly"
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"This year, UWRI and Citizens Bank funded 24 VITA sites — each is staffed by IRS-trained and certified volunteers who utilize electronic filing." Find out about eligibility for this service.
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VITA Sites: Get your taxes done for free - United Way of Rhode Island
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United Way and Citizens Bank funded 24 VITA sites this year; each is staffed by IRS-certified volunteers. See if you qulaify and find a site near you.www.facebook.com/KentHospital/photos/a.10150108375172208/10157003778342208/?type=3&theaterKent Hospital held a ribbon cutting ceremony earlier today for the Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Unit, which will help to meet the needs of older adults in the community. This 10-bed unit is a specialized inpatient service in Care New England Health System's comprehensive Older Adults Program, meant to diagnose, treat, and manage many of the specific issues that are impacting the health and quality of life for our community’s aging population.
Best exercises to prevent falls.
"Exercises that required standing up rather than sitting were the most effective. Tai chi, for example, reduced the rate of falls by 19 percent. "
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The Best Exercises to Prevent Falls
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Activities that required standing up rather than sitting, such as tai chi, were the most effective.
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.