On Creating Resilient Age-Friendly Communities

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…

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Partnership Empowers Older Rhode Islanders

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…

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Senior Agenda Coalition of R.I. names Cindy Coyne as Executive Director

  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…

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A Ride Can Change a Life

For many older adults and people with disabilities, transportation makes a HUGE difference in being included. We are deeply moved to have partnered with Looking Upwards and RIPTA‘s Planning department to design a new program that leverages generous funding from NADTC to promote mobility equity in Newport by giving folks a free ride when they…

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On The Intersection of Ageism and Homophobia

In the fight for equality and inclusivity, it is crucial to recognize that discrimination takes on many forms and often intersects, creating unique challenges for marginalized individuals. One such intersection is the convergence of ageism and homophobia. This blog post aims to shed light on the intertwined nature of these prejudices, exploring how they impact…

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Rhode Island Takes Steps to Improve Services for Older Adults

The House of Representatives approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Lauren H. Carson creating a legislative commission to study the services and programs for older adults in Rhode Island and make recommendations for ways to improve and coordinate them. The Rhode Island House of Representatives has passed a resolution calling for a collaborative study of the…

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The RI Life Index telephone survey is underway

The RI Life Index is a perception-based survey that is led by the RI Life Index Coalition, a group of local organizations working through an equity lens to address social needs and improve health. The telephone survey, for which participants are selected at random, is being conducted throughout Rhode Island. All individual responses remain strictly…

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RI 2023 State Plan on Aging Survey

The Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging is pleased to share with you the 2023 State Plan on Aging Community Survey. As an agency, OHA is committed to understanding the needs of older Rhode Islanders to ensure everyone has the opportunity to age healthy and safe in our state. The State Plan on Aging Survey…

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