Join the 2025 Senior Fellows Program – Applications Now Open!
The Leadership Rhode Island Senior Fellows Program, in partnership with Age-Friendly Rhode Island, is an 8-week program geared to lifting the voices, knowledge, and vision of Rhode Island residents 62 and older. Thanks to generous support from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island and Age-Friendly Rhode Island, this program is offered at no cost…
Read MoreHow Age-Friendly Communities Can Change the Way We Age
Our Executive Director recently joined Helen Hames on WADK AM/FM Newport to tackle some of the biggest issues facing our aging population: how to build Age-Friendly Communities, the pervasive effects of ageism, and what the Longevity Revolution means for the future of Rhode Island. Listen to the full interview here:
Read MoreSACRI’s 2025 Priorities Take Center Stage
At the March 2025 legislative forum titled United Voices for Meaningful Advocacy, the Senior Agenda Coalition of Rhode Island (SACRI) brought together hundreds of older adults, advocates, and lawmakers to unveil its legislative priorities. Held at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick, the event spotlighted the economic, caregiving, and civic contributions of older adults—and the pressing…
Read MoreAge-Friendly Job Alert: Lead the Charge Against Ageism as Old School’s Executive Director
Old School is looking for an Executive Director to lead the organization’s next phase of growth and impact in the movement to end ageism. Since 2018, Old School has been a trusted source for anti-ageism tools, education, and campaigns. The organization is looking for a clear-headed, mission-driven leader to help grow its impact, strengthen partnerships,…
Read MoreFlipping the Script on Aging: A Call to Action for Older Americans Month
As Older Americans Month approaches this May, it’s the perfect time to rethink the way we talk—and think—about aging. In a thoughtful piece, Maria Cimini, Director of Healthy Aging Rhode Island, encourages all of us to “Flip the Script on Aging.” Her article highlights the power of language and societal attitudes in shaping how aging…
Read MoreHonoring a Lifelong Advocate: Herb Weiss’s Archive at RIC Captures 45 Years of Aging-Focused Journalism
Herb Weiss, one of Rhode Island’s most respected voices on aging and healthcare, has reached a remarkable milestone: his 45 years of advocacy and writing have been officially archived at the James P. Adams Library at Rhode Island College. The Herbert P. Weiss Papers, 1980 to 2025 collection features more than 1,100 articles and three…
Read MoreYou’re Invited! Age-Friendly RI Community of Practice – April 11, 2025
We invite you to join the Age-Friendly Rhode Island Community of Practice gathering on Friday, April 11, 2025, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM at Rhode Island College, Alger Hall Room 110. This event is for communities at all stages of age-friendly work—whether you are just beginning, following the AARP Livable Communities pathway to age-friendly, actively implementing initiatives, or looking to refine and sustain…
Read MoreAARP’s 2025 Community Challenge Grant Program Application Now Open
The 2025 AARP Community Challenge is an annual “quick-action” grant program that funds local projects that help make communities more livable for people of all ages. Learn more — and apply by Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 5 p.m. ET The AARP Community Challenge grant program has announced its 2025 funding cycle, offering communities across America…
Read MoreWorking Past 50: A Health Boost?
New research from the University of Michigan’s National Poll on Healthy Aging challenges conventional wisdom about working later in life, suggesting that continuing to work may offer significant benefits for many older adults. The findings reveal that two-thirds of adults over 50 report that employment enhances both their physical and mental well-being. Perhaps most notably,…
Read MoreNew Report Highlights the Growing Demand for Age-Friendly Health Care
A new report, Meeting the Growing Demand for Age-Friendly Care: Health Care at the Crossroads, reveals that the U.S. health care system is falling short in meeting the needs of older adults. Released on September 17, 2024, by Age Wave and The John A. Hartford Foundation, the report—based on a survey conducted by The Harris…
Read MoreJoin AARP for the 2025 Age-Friendly in Action: Insights and Ideas Forum
Register for a two-day virtual event focused on advancing age-friendly communities. Building on insights from age-friendly community leaders in 2024, this forum will explore two key areas: Engagement and Sustainability. Forum Details Day 1: Effective Community Engagement Learn strategies to involve residents, build trust, and strengthen collaboration to support age-friendly initiatives. Day 2: Sustainable Practices…
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