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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🦅 Wisdom from a Block Island osprey nestling - This 8-week-old is building up flight muscles and practicing hop-flying before it's ready to soar. Turns out, that's not a bad model for healthy aging either: build strength at your own pace (+strength training), practice a little every day, and it's okay to still need some support along the way (we'll take the "fresh fish deliveries" as a metaphor for leaning on community).😄Patience and consistency will get you there — at 8 weeks or 80 years. We are thankful the osprey chose to return to the Ocean State each summer⚓📸 The Nature Conservancy in Rhode Island ... See MoreSee Less

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SNAP is designed to support people in many different stages of life.Whether you're raising a family, living on your own, working, looking for work, a senior, a student who meets certain criteria, or navigating a temporary setback, you may be eligible for assistance.The application process is simpler than many people expect, and eligibility isn't based on your savings or homeownership alone. If you have questions about getting started, 211 is here to help.Call or text 211. Free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day. 💙#UnitedIsTheWay ... See MoreSee Less

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Last Minute Webinar Alert: Wednesday July 22nd.Join us for “Connecting the Dots: Reframing Aging Across the Age-Friendly Ecosystem” on July 22 at 2:00 PM ET. We'll explore how effectively reframing aging can strengthen your communications and partnerships with a panel of age-friendly experts.bit.ly/3QUD88O ... See MoreSee Less

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Recap: Big wins for older Rhode Islanders this legislative session! 💫☑️Social Security income is now exempt from state taxes for all low-to-moderate income residents, regardless of age — one of the most significant financial security measures in recent years.☑️Medicare recipients over 65 now get a yearly window to switch supplemental insurance plans, no matter their health histor☑️Routine foot care and dental hygiene available for homebound older adults☑️New Medicaid pilot covers medically tailored meals for chronic conditions☑️New laws cracking down on deed theft, digital forgery, and fraudulent tax preparers targeting seniorsThank you to Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island General Assembly for prioritizing older Rhode Islanders this session! 💙To find out more read RINewsToday.com Herb Weiss article: rinewstoday.com/laws-benefiting-older-rhode-islanders-herb-weiss/#RhodeIsland #ripolitics #agefriendlyri #rigeneralassembly #AARPRI Sacri RI R.I. Office of Healthy Aging #beststatetolive ... See MoreSee Less
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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