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

7 days ago

Age Friendly RI
Today is Ageism Awareness Day! And what is Ageism? Ageism is how we think (stereotypes), feel (prejudices) and act toward people based on how old we think they are. It affects people of all ages. Examples include assuming an older person can’t learn a new technology or a younger person can’t manage a complex assignment.Ageist messages are all around us—in advertising, birthday cards, comedy, news, novels, television and movies. It contributes to an implicit bias against aging and older people that can be a barrier for advocates trying to recruit support from municipal leaders.So what can we do to challenge age bias? -- Give thought to your own biases about aging (including internalized ageism)-- Find resources to advocate against #ageism here asaging.org/ageism-awareness-- Learn more about the impact of ageist language at The National Center to Reframe Aging www.reframingaging.org/Resources/Useful-Tools-- Contact Age-Friendly RI to learn more about changing the narrative or how your business can become more age friendly ...

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Age Friendly RI

1 month ago

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Excellent opportunity to learn from the The National Center to Reframe Aging! Registration link below. 💫Join our livestream for Summit 2026 and hear from national leaders, federal representatives, and changemakers working to improve how our communities think and talk about aging. You'll gain practical strategies, fresh perspectives, and actionable insights. bit.ly/4znSCDB ...

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1 month ago

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🐾❤️ 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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Thank You To Our Funder

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