Social Security and Medicare still face financial woes
In an article published on April 10th, Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues for RINewsToday, highlighted findings from the 2023 Social Security and Medicare Trustees Report and the importance of strengthening both programs. The annual reports on the financial health of the Social Security and Medicare programs were recently released by the Trustees, and…
Read MoreHerb Weiss’s latest piece calls for more funding to deliver aging programs and services
The Senior Agenda Coalition of RI (SACRI) has criticized Governor Dan McKee’s proposed $13.7 billion budget for fiscal year 2024, calling it “unfriendly to seniors” and urging for more funding for aging programs and services. SACRI, representing 21 organizations, is advocating for an “age-friendly” budget and has brought 220 older adults and aging advocates to…
Read MoreRecent report highlights obstacles that the US health-care system faces in meeting increasing demand for Dementia care
The Milken Institute has released a recent report outlining the obstacles that the US health-care system faces in accommodating the increasing demand for care among those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). The report proposes that care navigation can help surmount these barriers by establishing crucial connections between health and social care services…
Read MoreA learning series with Dr. Alexandre Kalache
Alexandre Kalache, MD, PHD, MSc, is the featured speaker at virtual events hosted by organizations leading healthy aging efforts in Conn., Maine, Mass., N.H. and R.I. Dr. Kalache, a leading voice in the global age-friendly movement, will share insights from his work advancing healthy aging and discuss how the New England states are building…
Read MoreAdvancing Age, Dementia & Disability Inclusivity in Rhode Island: A Conversation with Dr. Alexandre Kalache, Global Leader of the Age Friendly Cities Movement & Local Age-Friendly Champions
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Alexandre Kalache, former director of the World Health Organization’s global aging program and current President of the International Longevity Centre-Brazil and Board member of the Age Friendly Institute. Dr. Kalache will inspire us by sharing his international perspective on longevity and the age-friendly movement from decades of leading…
Read MoreRI 2023 State Plan on Aging Survey
The Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging is pleased to share with you the 2023 State Plan on Aging Community Survey. As an agency, OHA is committed to understanding the needs of older Rhode Islanders to ensure everyone has the opportunity to age healthy and safe in our state. The State Plan on Aging Survey…
Read MoreOlder adults face continuing economic insecurity
A new report from the Gerontology Institute at UMass Boston shows that many older adults, especially those living alone, don’t have enough money to meet their basic needs as they age. The report uses a measure called the Elder IndexTM to estimate the income needed for adults aged 65 or older to live independently. The…
Read MoreJoin Us For A learning series with Dr. Alexandre Kalache
Alexandre Kalache, MD, PHD, MSc, is a leading voice in the global age-friendly movement. Dr. Kalache, who serves on the board of the Age-Friendly Institute, will be the featured speaker at virtual events to be hosted by statewide backbone organizations leading healthy aging efforts in Conn., Maine, Mass., N.H. and R.I. Dr. Kalache will share…
Read More2023 AARP Community Challenge
The AARP Community Challenge provides small grants to fund quick-action projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages. Since the program’s debut in 2017, AARP has awarded $12.7 million through over 1,060 grants. Projects have been completed across all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin…
Read MoreResources to Help with Winter Heating and Utility Costs
Congressman David Cicilline (D) recently shared the following resources to help with the expected higher-than-usual increase in home heating costs: · The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps eligible low-income households pay their heating bills through federal grants to the household. There are two components to this program: Heating Assistance and Crisis…
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