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Produced by researchers at UMass Boston and funded by Tufts Health Plan Foundation, report compares communities on healthy aging indicators and identifies data trends As state and local leaders, frontline workers and residents work to contain the spread of COVID-19 during a second surge of cases, the new 2020 Rhode Island Healthy Aging Data Report released today…

As part of its digiAGE initiative, the Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging (OHA) announced a partnership with the University of Rhode Island (URI) and Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) to connect more older adults to digital tools and help further fight the spread of COVID-19. The pilot program will equip…

Communities have demonstrated nimbleness in creating more inclusive and equitable systems to support older people during the coronavirus pandemic. How Innovative Community Responses to COVID-19 Support Healthy Aging is a new report highlighting these innovations. It is the result of a collaboration between the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs, the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative and Tufts Health Plan Foundation. The…

10 nursing facilities received funding as part of Governor Raimondo’s Long-Term Services and Supports Initiative The Executive Office of Health and Human Services announced today that 10 nursing facilities have received grant awards through the Nursing Facility Program Support and Change program. This program was originally announced on July 2, 2020 by Governor Gina Raimondo…

  The Alzheimer’s Association is here to help in any way that we can for you and your family during this difficult time. They have a robust schedule of virtual educational workshops, live support groups, and many activities to stay connected. Continue reading to learn about the upcoming programs and support groups that are being…

  PROVIDENCE, RI (August 11, 2020) – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI), the leading choice for Medicare eligible adults in Rhode Island, has taken additional steps to help Medicare Advantage members access the care they need during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company has temporarily expanded a number of benefits across most Medicare…

  A new survey conducted by AARP illuminates how global employers are uniquely positioned to lead the changes needed to support multigenerational, inclusive workforce ecosystems. The survey consisted of employers in 36 OECD countries and the data was collected in two waves, one in the fall of 2019 and , May 2020. Results were released…

Almost 25% of people 55 & older volunteer in their community. Their collective service provides a yearly economic benefit valued at $78 billion while helping communities fill critical gaps in education, health care, & more. Read the Milken Institute’s report on Age-Forward Cities for 2030 to learn more about the promise of an engaged older…

New site features tech programs and opportunities for older Rhode Islanders and adults living with disabilities As part of its digiAGE Collaborative initiative launched last week by Governor Raimondo, the Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging (OHA) today announced a new, comprehensive online resource for information on technology programs and services available to older Rhode…

FSRI’s Be Safe Plus program delivers food and other personal care items to seniors, adults with disabilities and people diagnosed or quarantining in Rhode Island. This year, as much of Rhode Island ground to a halt, local wholesale distributor Roch’s Fresh Foods has sprung into action as a key cog in Rhode Island’s COVID response.…