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.
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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.
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New AARP report highlights How discriminating against older workers could cost the U.S. economy $850 billion
The AARP recently published a report that provides insight into the economic impact of failing to address age discrimination. Continue reading for key insights and access the full report HERE. Executive summary and key insights As people are living longer and in many cases healthier lives, the U.S. workforce is…
Age-Friendly Funding Opportunity: The application period for the 2020 AARP Community Challenge is open!
The AARP Community Challenge provides small grants to fund “quick-action” projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages. Applications are being accepted for projects to improve housing, transportation, public space, technology (“smart cities”), civic engagement and more. Key Dates April 1, 2020: Applications are due by 11:59…
Kingston Free Library is offering a series of Healthy Living Workshops
The Kingston Free Library is offering a series of healthy aging seminars to support older Rhode Islanders. The six-module “Tools for Healthy Living” program co-sponsored in collaboration with the University of Rhode Island’s Geriatric Education Center helps participants learn strategies and cultivate skills to better manage their health and well-being….
In the U.S., people over 50 make up $8 trillion of consumer demand, according to the @AARP.
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Incredibly proud of the vital work Burrillville Aging Stronger has done to foster connection and promote awareness of available services. Their winter Lunch & Learn was THE event to be at! #HealthyAging
http://nrinow.news/2020/02/07/much-more-than-a-meal-hundreds-turn-out-for-towns-winter-lunch-learn/
Yale researchers find ageism is literally hurting older people all over the world-- Want to learn more? Save the Date for our Annual Thewlis lecture on April 1st @universityofri Ageism and You: Why it Matters?! @AgeFriendlyRI
https://www.theladders.com/career-advice/yale-researchers-find-ageism-is-literally-hurting-older-people-all-over-the-world
New funding opportunity! Apply now for 2020 @AARP Community Challenge. These are small grants to fund "quick-action" projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages. @mhac @AARPMA @AgeFriendlyRI @NHAHA603 http://ow.ly/V9iC50ykp2G
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Rhode Island College Gerontology Center to Host a Free Conference – Age Friendly R.I.
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Issues in Aging: Hooked, Hoarding, Harassment, Hazardous Driving A Free Mini-Conference April 17, 2019 9 a.m. – Noon Location: Main Dining Room, Faculty Center The conference offers sessions on 4 emerging topic of relevance to older adults: The “Hooked” workshop will provide a summary of epide...‘Age-Friendly’ group develops list of services for town’s seniors
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BURRILLVILLE – An organization that works to improve conditions for Rhode Island’s aging population has turned their attention to Burrillville, and at meetings over the past several months, c...Is Newport an age-friendly city?
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Of all Newport residents, 21.5 percent are over the age of 60, meaning the city has more residents in that age category than under 21. That percentage ofSilver-Haired Workers Are Replacing Teens At Fast Food Joints Across America
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Times are constantly changing. Probably, the next time you walk into a fast food chain in the United ...agefriendlyri.org
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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.