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- Advertisement -In her TED Talk “Life’s Third Act,” Jane Fonda describes aging not as a time of decline, but as a “staircase–a time for the upward ascension of the human spirit, bringing us...rinewstoday.com
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Society’s Age Bias Is Stealing Your Independence
Newport-based Certified Senior Advisor Helen Hames addresses a critical issue facing older adults: how ageism undermines independence and limits potential in later life. Drawing from Jane Fonda’s concept of life’s “Third Act,” Hames argues that aging should be viewed as a time of growth and wisdom rather than decline. However,…
A Rich Legacy Preserved
Rhode Island College recently celebrated the archiving of Herb Weiss’s 45-year body of work, recognizing his contributions as an advocate and journalist focused on healthcare policy, aging services, and government programs affecting older adults. The Herbert P. Weiss Papers, now permanently housed at RIC’s Adams Library, include more than…
Newport Housing Authority Receives National Award For “A Ride Can Change A Life”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 20, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT Jim Connell, Executive Director, Age-Friendly RI; jconnell@ric.edu, 401-456-2781 Newport, RI – The Newport Housing Authority has received national recognition for a groundbreaking transportation initiative, “A Ride Can Change a Life,” earning a prestigious Award of Merit from the National…
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Point32Health Foundation builds on a tradition of service and giving at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan. Their heritage organizations together have invested more than $200 million to support community organizations in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. Point32Health Foundation funds equity-focused solutions related to healthy aging, access to healthy food, and behavioral health. They seek to collaborate with and learn from nonprofit organizations, understanding that those most affected by inequities are in the best position to define the problem, design appropriate solutions, and define success.