Older 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 MoreNADTC Equity and Accessibility: Transportation 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…
Read MoreNotice of Grant Opportunity with OHA & EOHHS for the Person-Centered Options Counseling (PCOC) pilot program
The Office of Healthy Aging is part of the multi- year, interagency, No Wrong Door Initiative team led by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS). The No…
Read MoreRI Office of Healthy Aging Announces Changes to its At HOME Cost Share Program
Changes to OHA’s At-Home Cost Share Program includes persons with income up to 250% FPL and expands eligibility to individuals aged 19-64 with Alzheimer’s Disease or related dementia. …
Read MoreThe number of Older Adult renters with low incomes is rising causing many to cut back on food and healthcare
A new report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University highlights that older adults with severe cost burdens often sacrifice not only on food but also healthcare…
Read MoreIs Your Hospital Age-Friendly? Non-profit Launches Hospital Ratings & Reviews Engine for Older Adults and Family Caregivers
The Age-Friendly Institute today announced the launch of a hospital ratings and reviews engine on its website. Features include a listing for each of the country’s 6,000 hospitals with Medicare…
Read MoreThe Village Common of RI to host workshop series on village development
The Village Common of RI’s first Workshop on village development will begin later this month on the 17th! These workshops are aimed at first, introducing everyone to the concept of…
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