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.

Across the globe, thousands of cities and towns have joined the World Health Organization's Age-Friendly Communities network, committing to make their communities better places to grow older.  Rhode Island is part of that movement.

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Rhode Island's Age-Friendly Movement Is Growing

Rhode Island cities and towns recognized as part of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities: Newport, Providence, Cranston, Westerly, Bristol, East Providence, Pawtucket, New Shoreham, Barrington and our newest member -> Central Falls!

In addition, Jamestown, North Kingstown, Middletown, Portsmouth, Lincoln, Warwick, Coventry, South Kingstown, Narragansett, and Woonsocket are developing and implementing programs that address key community priorities.

 

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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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  • Rhode Island Healthy Aging Data Report

    Want to better understand the health, strengths, and challenges facing older adults in your city or town? The 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:

  • Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging Pocket Manual

    Questions about what resources are available for Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities? Rhode Island's Office of Healthy Aging developed this handy guide to help navigate community-based services and programs in the state.

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Age Friendly RI
🐾❤️ GIVING BACK TO OUR SENIOR COMMUNITY ❤️🐾At Let’s Walk It Out, LLC, we know how important dogs are to their families—especially our senior citizens who rely on their four-legged companions for love, comfort, and friendship.We also understand that sometimes getting your dog outside for a little exercise can be difficult.That’s why Let’s Walk It Out would like to give back! 🐶💕We’re offering FREE 10-MINUTE DOG WALKS for senior citizens who have dogs at home that could use a little extra exercise and fresh air.🐕 10-minute walk💲 Completely FREE❤️ Our way of giving back to the seniors in our communitySometimes a little walk can make a BIG difference in a dog’s day—and hopefully make life a little easier for their owner, too.If you or a senior you know could benefit from this service, please send Let’s Walk It Out a private message for details and availability.Please SHARE so we can reach the seniors in our community who may need a helping hand. 🐾❤️Let’s Walk It Out, LLCBecause every dog deserves a good walk. 🐕🐾 ...

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Did You Know: The FY2027 State Budget Made Progress for Older RIersBy Maureen MaigretMaureen is a former RI state legislator and a former director of the RI Dept of Elderly Affairs (now the Office of Healthy Aging.) She currently serves on TVCRI’s Board and TVCRI’s Advocacy and Education Committee. She is also the Policy Advisor for the Senior Agenda Coalition of RI (SACRI).One of the most important pieces of legislation passed every year by our RI legislature is the state budget, submitted by the Governor to the General Assembly. The bill goes through multiple hearings at which advocates - including TVCRI’s Advocacy and Education Committee and SACRI - provide comments on aspects of the budget important to our older population.The FY2027 budget includes a number of items beneficial for older RIers and their caregivers. Funding was increased for the state Long Term Care Ombudsman program that investigates complaints related to care in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Medicaid rates for nursing homes, assisted living facilities and home care and community services were increased, hopefully improving access to such care.An important item in the budget was the doubling of the amount of assets persons receiving Medicaid can retain - $8,000 for individuals and $12,000 for couples. This helps with the rising costs of basic necessities and is a first step in addressing the inequities in the Medicaid eligibility system for older adults and adults with disabilities. No other populations on Medicaid have asset limits. The new budget also included additional funding for the RI Public Transit Authority to maintain services so vital for many older adults.While there was much good in the FY2027 budget, sustained advocacy efforts to support our older adults are needed to: remove the outdated asset limit for the Medicare Savings Program helping thousands more get assistance in paying for Medicare Part B premiums; create a tax credit for caregivers who provide care to loved ones at home spending on average over $7,000 out of their own pockets and to increase the property tax credit or refund available for older adults and those on disability who, on fixed incomes, own or rent their homes. ...

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17 hours ago

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Only a few spots left for the groundbreaking SACRI 2026 Conference—don’t miss your chance to shape the future of RI's older adults. Register now and join us for an extremely cool event. 🔥 #SACRI2026 #ageofinfluence #SACRI #OlderAdults #Legislature #RIGeneralAssembly #Seniors #Agingpolicy #RISeniors #RhodeIsland #OlderAmericansmonth #ACL #RIStatehouse #lightingthedome #RILegisaltiveaction #Medicaresavingsprogram #sendanotetotheGA #JackReed #Gabeamo #SethMagaziner #sheldonwhitehouse ...

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Point32Health Foundation works with communities to support, advocate and advance healthier lives for everyone.

"Point32Health Foundation builds on a tradition of service and giving at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan. Our heritage organizations together have invested more than $283 million to support community organizations in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.

Together with community, we will advance equity in aging.

We share an unwavering commitment to support communities grappling with growing inequities and changing demographics.

Point32Health Foundation’s equity in aging strategy is guided by the Foundation’s north star, our mission and the core principles of a trust-based approach to philanthropy. Grounded in and responsive to community conditions, we want to be relevant in today’s context, grow as we learn with and from community, and build on the legacy of our predecessor foundations." Source: www.Point32Foundation.org