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Fraud remains a serious issue, with older adults increasingly becoming prime targets. Last year alone, over 100,000 older adults across the U.S. fell victim to fraud, resulting in more than $3.4 billion in losses. In Rhode Island, older adults reported losing a staggering $7.4 million to scams. The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making…

Established in 1963, Older Americans Month (OAM) is celebrated every May. Led by a federal agency, the Administration for Community Living (ACL), OAM is a time to recognize older Americans’ contributions, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm commitments to serving the older adults in our communities. This year’s theme, “Powered by Connection,” focuses on the profound…

Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee has declared March as “March for Meals” month to raise awareness about the nutritional needs of older adults and the work of Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island. The campaign kicked off with a celebration attended by Meals on Wheels leaders, and highlighted the organization’s provision of nutritious meals and…

RI Elder Info is seeking to better understand the needs of older adult caregivers who are caring for adults with disabilities living in the community. They have created a brief online survey to gather information from caregivers as well as service providers for individuals who have disabilities.  They hope to learn what older adult caregivers need and…

A recent study by ONE Neighborhood Builders (ONE|NB) reveals that individuals who were previously homeless and now reside in permanent supportive housing have consistently lower average Medicaid-related healthcare expenditures compared to Medicaid recipients who remain homeless. Jennifer Hawkins, President and CEO of ONE|NB, emphasized the significance of affordable housing, stating that the report underscores the…

  The need for affordable and accessible housing for older adults is only going to grow in the years to come. We must act now to ensure that all older adults have a safe and comfortable place to call home. According to JCHS, Over the next decade, the US population over the age of 75…

The intersection of Age-Friendly and Climate Resilient Communities represents a crucial and forward-thinking approach to urban planning and community development. Both concepts individually address pressing challenges faced by our society, and when combined, they offer a comprehensive framework for creating sustainable, inclusive, and livable communities for people of all ages. Age-Friendly Communities focus on creating…

Age-Friendly Rhode Island is collaborating with a myriad of organizations, agencies and individuals across the state to build a community that supports and empowers Rhode Islanders as they age. A recent partnership, funded by Point32Health Foundation, resulted in 24 older adults enrolling in the inaugural Senior Fellows program at Leadership Rhode Island. The eight-week course…

  The Senior Agenda Coalition of Rhode Island has appointed Cindy Coyne, a former State Senator, as its new executive director. Commencing her role on July 17, Coyne has a strong background in advocating for older adults and previously served on the organization’s Board of Directors. The Senior Agenda Coalition is dedicated to improving the…