Age-Friendly Business
[Convening] Implementation innovations and insights shared
Community leaders, planners, and advocates from across Rhode Island gathered at Rhode Island College for AFRI’s first convening of 2026. The program featured two presentations from established age-friendly initiatives, followed by a community conversation on local resource development. Regional Planning in Action: Southern New Hampshire Sylvia von Aulock, Executive Director, Southern New Hampshire Planning…
Read MoreWhy Older Workers Are in Demand
As younger workers increasingly pursue gig economy jobs, retailers struggle to find reliable part-time staff. In response, many are turning to an often-overlooked talent pool: older adults. In her recent Next Avenue article, Margie Zable Fisher spotlights this shift through the story of Susan Olson, a 75-year-old Home Depot employee who’s become a standout team…
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