All In: Our School Facilities Community Cleanup

August 8, 2019

The City of Providence needs your support! The start of the school year is fast approaching and to help get schools ready, The City of Providence is hosting an All In: Our School Facilities Community Cleanup. This is an opportunity for folks to join their friends, neighbors and other stakeholders in the City to help…

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Kent Hospital Participates in National Age-Friendly Health Systems Initiative

August 6, 2019
Kent Hospital Logo.

  Kent Hospital announced last week that it is part of an Age Friendly initiative to enhance health care for older adults, joining more than 100 health systems across the nation striving to promote healthy aging with guidance from The John A. Hartford Foundation and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, in partnership with the American Hospital Association and the Catholic…

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Four RI Assisted Living Communities Designated LGTBQ Safe Zone

July 31, 2019
Safe Zone Logo.

A BCBSRI Safe Zone logo  identifies a healthcare practice or provider that provides safe, affirming, and inclusive care to the LGBTQ community. There are numerous requirements that must be met to earn this certification, including, staff training specific to the care of trans* and LGB people; protection for patients and staff from discrimination based on…

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Pawtucket Senior Center aims to build Inter-generational outdoor space

July 26, 2019

The Leon Mathieu Senior Center located at 420 Main St. in Pawtucket will soon develop of an outdoor space to promote healthy aging by encouraging community members of all ages to go outside, socialize, and engage in physical activity. This project is made possible through two sources of funding: an AARP Community Challenge grant and…

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Aging in Community — Age-Friendly RI Advocacy News

July 12, 2019
Adding to budget for state respite services.

Summer 2019: Aging in Community – Age-Friendly RI Advocacy News Aging in Community and Caregiver Supports, A Focus on Dementia, New Office of Healthy Aging, Stronger Elder Abuse Protections, 
Mark 2019 Legislative Wins  Aging in Community Supports Studies show older persons prefer to remain in their own homes and communities and remaining engaged and connected…

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Power-Up 2019!

July 8, 2019

On June 20, a sold out crowd at the Crowne Plaza was on hand for an inspiring, informative and energizing morning exploring age-friendly innovation in action in Rhode Island. Speakers included Lieutenant Governor Dan McKee,  Ashton Applewhite – author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism, Commissioner Emily Shea of the Boston’s Age Strong…

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Age-Friendly RI: Power Up 2019!

May 8, 2019

Join us as we explore age-friendly innovation in action: Learn from thought-leaders who inspire creative thinking and foster collaborative impact. Let’s expand our ideas about what is possible for an Age-Friendly Rhode Island. Registration Required: No charge to attend, but tickets required as space is limited. (Light breakfast included.) Information HERE Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel,…

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Webinar: Learn about Paid Leave for Caregivers

April 4, 2019

Tuesday, April 30, 2019 10:00 am – 11:30 am Rhode Island is a leader in providing paid family leave through the Temporary Caregiver Insurance program (TCI) so that workers can take time off work to care for a seriously ill loved one. Many Rhode Islanders are caregivers for their older parents or other family members…

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Newport Makes Progress Towards Becoming an Age-Friendly Community

March 25, 2019
A recent Newport City Council workshop on age-friendliness.

21.5 percent of Newport residents are over the age of 60, and the percentage of the older population could double by 2040 if state trends continue. At a March 21, 2019 workshop, the city council continued its consideration of becoming an AARP designated “Age-Friendly Community.” For more information, please read and share the recent story,…

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