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Over 320 million people around the world, in over 1500 cities and towns in 51 countries, have joined The World Health Organization’s global network of Age-Friendly communities…

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Just released: The Rhode Island Healthy Aging Data Report!

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

2023 pocket manual.

2023 POCKET MANUAL: The Rhode Island Guide to Services for Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities

Questions about what resources are available for Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities? OHA developed a handy guide to help navigate the abundance of community-based services and programs in the state
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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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Just released: The Rhode Island Healthy Aging Data Report! 📊Want to better understand the health, strengths, and challenges facing older adults in your city or town? The new 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: healthyagingdatareports.org/ri/rhode-island-healthy-aging-data-report/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Older Americans Month kicks off next week! Check out the OAM website for inspiration and resources to help you join the celebration—this includes the official 2024 poster, ready-to-use social media graphics, and more: acl.gov/oam ... See MoreSee Less

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Big things are happening for older adults on Block Island!We spent a day learning about their progress toward becoming an Age-Friendly community. From transportation to walkability, local leaders are taking a thoughtful, action-oriented approach to support aging in place.A highlight of the visit was a luncheon hosted and served by the Senior Advisory Council—a meaningful demonstration of older adults leading the way.#agefriendlyri #blockisland ... See MoreSee Less

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Join other aging professionals in Chicago, July 20–23, for the US Aging 50th Annual Conference and Tradeshow to share insights, learn best practices, and discuss the future of aging services. ow.ly/FhOF50VAmLT ... See MoreSee Less

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Flipping the Script on Aging

May marks Older Americans Month, a time to acknowledge the contributions of older adults and reflect on how aging is represented in our communities, systems, and conversations. This year’s theme—Flip the Script on Aging—urges a shift away from outdated, one-dimensional views of aging. Instead, it promotes a more accurate, inclusive…

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SACRI’s 2025 Priorities Take Center Stage

At the March 2025 legislative forum titled United Voices for Meaningful Advocacy, the Senior Agenda Coalition of Rhode Island (SACRI) brought together hundreds of older adults, advocates, and lawmakers to unveil its legislative priorities. Held at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick, the event spotlighted the economic, caregiving, and civic contributions…

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Thank You To Our Funder

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.