PROVIDENCE, RI (August 11, 2020) – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI), the leading choice for Medicare eligible adults in Rhode Island, has taken additional steps to help Medicare Advantage members access the care they need during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company has temporarily expanded a number of benefits across most Medicare…

  A new survey conducted by AARP illuminates how global employers are uniquely positioned to lead the changes needed to support multigenerational, inclusive workforce ecosystems. The survey consisted of employers in 36 OECD countries and the data was collected in two waves, one in the fall of 2019 and , May 2020. Results were released…

Almost 25% of people 55 & older volunteer in their community. Their collective service provides a yearly economic benefit valued at $78 billion while helping communities fill critical gaps in education, health care, & more. Read the Milken Institute’s report on Age-Forward Cities for 2030 to learn more about the promise of an engaged older…

New site features tech programs and opportunities for older Rhode Islanders and adults living with disabilities As part of its digiAGE Collaborative initiative launched last week by Governor Raimondo, the Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging (OHA) today announced a new, comprehensive online resource for information on technology programs and services available to older Rhode…

FSRI’s Be Safe Plus program delivers food and other personal care items to seniors, adults with disabilities and people diagnosed or quarantining in Rhode Island. This year, as much of Rhode Island ground to a halt, local wholesale distributor Roch’s Fresh Foods has sprung into action as a key cog in Rhode Island’s COVID response.…

The Nursing Facility Supports Grant Program is established as a partnership program to provide additional financial assistance for long-term care facilities in Rhode Island. These grant funds are an additional measure to be used as secondary to other federal coronavirus relief funding received by long-term care facilities, and other funding resources made available by the…

Over the last year, the AG’s Office has been visiting communities across our state educating older Rhode Islanders about how to protect themselves from scams, abuse, and more. Their Elder Abuse Unit has spearheaded this mission through a series of in-person presentations. Although COVID-19 has changed the way we are able to connect with Rhode…

The RI Life Index community coalition, a group of community organizations including BCBSRI, will be conducting phone surveys for the 2020 RI Life Index through August 2020. Participants are selected at random and responses remain strictly confidential. Participation in the survey, which is voluntary, will help strengthen the state’s health policies and services. To learn…

AARP’s Global Council on Brain Health just released a report outlining the benefits of music for brain health and includes recommendations for older adults to improve their mental well-being. Insights from the report The report highlights previous research showing music can stimulate parts of the brain responsible for movement and memory, and that music could be used to…