A recent article in JAMA explores the prevalence of everyday ageism among US older adults and its association with health
Past studies have suggested that significant incidents of ageism are associated with poorer health outcomes among older adults. However, we know less about the impact of more commonplace types of…
Read MoreExpanded Availability of At-home COVID-19 Tests for People Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision
Last month, the Biden-Harris Administration launched an initiative to expand the availability of at-home testing options that are more accessible for people who are blind or have low vision. The tests…
Read MoreA new report by The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies Sheds Light on housing cost burdens and challenges
A new report by The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies finds that the share of households reporting difficulties using or navigating their home jumps from 8 percent of those…
Read MoreGovernor McKee, RIHousing Announce Historic $80M Investment for Affordable Housing Across Rhode Island
Governor Dan McKee today joined with Rhode Island Housing to announce a historic investment of more than $80 million to create and preserve more than 875 homes across the state.…
Read MoreImproving Behavioral Health Care For Older Americans: If Not Now, When?
A recently published article in Health Affairs highlights the behavioral health disparities that older adults contend with. Behavioral health needs of older adults are often not identified or addressed, despite…
Read MoreOlder Americans Month (OAM) 2022
Every May, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM). In 2022, ACL will be focusing on aging in place – how older…
Read MoreNew Report From the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine identifies critical opportunities to improve the quality of care in nursing homes
With support from a coalition of sponsors, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine formed the Committee on the Quality of Care in Nursing Homes to examine how the…
Read More2022 Elder Justice Summit
The Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office and AARP RI are hosting the Elder Justice Summit on Fri, May 20th from 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM. The program will feature…
Read MoreTransportation Planning Grants Will Address Transportation Inequities in Nine Communities Across the Country
The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC) has announced a new round of funding to support the development of program innovations and new models for equitable and accessible transportation…
Read MoreRIPTA To Host 4 Listening Sessions To Inform Coordinated Plan
RIPTA is working with the statewide Human Services Transportation Coordinating Council to prepare a 2022 update of the Rhode Island Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Coordinated Plan. This plan is updated every five years to…
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