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Age-Friendly Budget Passed by RI General Assembly
By Maureen Maigret, Chair Aging in Community Subcommittee of the Long Term Care Coordinating Council — Advocacy groups including the Aging in Community Subcommittee, the Senior Agenda Coalition and AARP collaborated on achieving a more Age-Friendly state budget for the coming fiscal year starting on July 1st. Studies consistently show remaining in their own homes…
Read MoreFacts, Tips and Screenings Draw More Than 200 Area Residents to Annual Senior Resources Fair
By Susan Bouchard Social Security benefits, Medicare, healthcare and housing are just a handful of issues visitors were talking about at the Annual Senior Resources Fair in Woonsocket on Monday, June 16, 2018. Each year Congressman David Cicilline, the event’s sponsor, invites representatives from federal, state and local agencies so that older adults and their…
Read MoreFood Insecurity and Rhode Island Seniors
Do you or your agency work with Rhode Island senior populations? Please join a webinar to learn about food insecurity among Rhode Island seniors and programs you can access to increase access to and affordability of healthy food for this population. Our presenters will cover the state of food insecurity among seniors in Rhode Island…
Read MoreTufts Health Plan Foundation Supports Efforts to Make Communities Better for All Ages
New Awards Announced Tufts Health Plan Foundation today announced new community investments that reflect its commitment to make cities and towns great places to grow up and grow old. The nearly $1.8 million supports a total of 16 community organizations working to make communities healthier for people of all ages, with a specific interest in…
Read MoreTufts Health Plan Foundation Announces New Mini-Grant Opportunities
Tufts Health Plan Foundation today announced a new mini-grant program. The Momentum Fund will advance age-friendly and dementia-friendly work in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. Grants of up to $10,000 will support early-stage initiatives and innovative efforts; $100,000 has been allocated for each state. “Many communities are developing innovative solutions to improve the well-being…
Read MoreOur Spring newsletter is here….
Age-Friendly RI is very pleased to share our Spring 2018 newsletter with you. There is tremendous momentum for age-friendly policies and programs across Rhode Island and we encourage you to reach out to us with your ideas and enthusiasm. If you would like to join the e-mailing list, please contact us to let us know.…
Read MoreRhode Island’s First Memory Cafe
Are you or a loved one living with Memory Loss? You can find help at Rhode Island’s first Memory Cafe. Every Third Thursday of the month, starting on June 21 at Temple Beth El, 70 Orchard Street in Providence.
Read MoreSocial Relationships Later in Life
SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS IN LATER LIFE – A Free Mini-Conference at Rhode Island College – April 18, 2018 The level of our connections with other humans has a profound influence on adding years to our lives and life to our years and will be explored through a film and three sessions at the conference. The documentary “The…
Read MoreLt. Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Rhode Island’s Aging Population
Originally published in the Providence Journal on October 30, 2017 My Turn: Daniel J. McKee: R.I. prepares for an aging population Is Rhode Island prepared for 2030? By that year, nearly 100,000 more Rhode Islanders will be age 65; that’s about one out of every four residents of the state. According to the 2017 Long…
Read MoreNeighbors Helping Neighbors
By Susan E. Bouchard with contributions from Kara Kirby
Nan Levine and her friend Judith Litchman chat in the entranceway of the Providence Art Club.
Lois and Preston Atwood, married for 71 years, share a laugh with Linda Ciolfi, a volunteer driver, as they head to an East Providence salon for haircuts before Lois’ 94th birthday party.
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