URI Engaging Generations: Cyber-Seniors Program
By Dr. Skye Leedahl, Assistant Professor, URI – What was your favorite part of the program? “Getting to know a young student!” This is a common response from participants in the University of Rhode Island (URI) Engaging Generations: Cyber-Seniors Program. People who sign up for our program, held mostly at senior centers, often come to…
Read MoreSeeking Nominations: The AARP’s “Andrus Award for Community Service”
The annual Andrus Award for Community Service is AARP’s most prestigious and visible volunteer award. It recognizes individuals who are sharing their experience, talent and skills to enrich their communities in ways that are consistent with AARP’s mission, vision, and commitment to volunteer service, and that inspire others to volunteer. Only one volunteer per state (or…
Read MoreScituate Senior Center at Chopmist Hill Inn
Guest Post by Dina Elhelw, Director Scituate Senior Center at Chopmist Hill Inn — Picture an early morning, sitting on the patio in a rocker with a friend. You realize that your friend looks far different from the person that you have known all of your life. You look over and glance to see a…
Read MoreCommunity Dinner events made to create ‘Age-Friendly RI’
The following story (authored by Kendra Gravelle) appeared in the East Greenwich Pendulum on June 23rd. The article can be found HERE on RICentral.com or is pasted below: EAST GREENWICH—With the senior population quickly growing across the state, several efforts are underway to build age-friendly communities. On Tuesday, Lt. Governor Dan McKee teamed up with…
Read More“Community Table” launches at Finn’s Harborside Restaurant in East Greenwich
By Susan E. Bouchard, Age-Friendly Rhode Island Marie Mackey noticed a stack of flyers on the counter of the West Warwick Senior Center, she picked one up. It read Community Table Night – Meet New People, Join Friends and Enjoy a Night Out – she thought that sounded like a good idea. She mentioned it to…
Read MoreAge-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…
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