You’re Invited! Age-Friendly RI Community of Practice – April 11, 2025

We invite you to join the Age-Friendly Rhode Island Community of Practice gathering on Friday, April 11, 2025, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM at Rhode Island College, Alger Hall Room 110. This event is for communities at all stages of age-friendly work—whether you are just beginning, following the AARP Livable Communities pathway to age-friendly, actively implementing initiatives, or looking to refine and sustain…

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AARP’s 2025 Community Challenge Grant Program Application Now Open

The 2025 AARP Community Challenge is an annual “quick-action” grant program that funds local projects that help make communities more livable for people of all ages. Learn more — and apply by Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 5 p.m. ET The AARP Community Challenge grant program has announced its 2025 funding cycle, offering communities across America…

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Working Past 50: A Health Boost?

New research from the University of Michigan’s National Poll on Healthy Aging challenges conventional wisdom about working later in life, suggesting that continuing to work may offer significant benefits for many older adults. The findings reveal that two-thirds of adults over 50 report that employment enhances both their physical and mental well-being. Perhaps most notably,…

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New Report Highlights the Growing Demand for Age-Friendly Health Care

A new report, Meeting the Growing Demand for Age-Friendly Care: Health Care at the Crossroads, reveals that the U.S. health care system is falling short in meeting the needs of older adults. Released on September 17, 2024, by Age Wave and The John A. Hartford Foundation, the report—based on a survey conducted by The Harris…

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Join AARP for the 2025 Age-Friendly in Action: Insights and Ideas Forum

Register for a two-day virtual event focused on advancing age-friendly communities. Building on insights from age-friendly community leaders in 2024, this forum will explore two key areas: Engagement and Sustainability. Forum Details Day 1: Effective Community Engagement Learn strategies to involve residents, build trust, and strengthen collaboration to support age-friendly initiatives. Day 2: Sustainable Practices…

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Join the 2025 Senior Fellows Program – Applications Now Open!

The Leadership Rhode Island Senior Fellows Program, in partnership with Age-Friendly Rhode Island, is an 8-week program geared to lifting the voices, knowledge, and vision of Rhode Island residents 62 and older. Thanks to generous support from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island and Age-Friendly Rhode Island, this program is offered at no cost…

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Senior Fellows Program Making Impact Across Rhode Island

Leadership Rhode Island and Age-Friendly RI’s Senior Fellows program is changing how older adults influence local policy and community development. The program connects older adults with organizations already working on aging-related initiatives across the state to drive concrete changes.  Current fellows are tackling critical challenges across Rhode Island. At the Department of Health, they’re developing…

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Patricia Raskin in Conversation with Older Buisness Leaders

This interview series, conducted by Patricia Raskin as part of her Senior Fellows civic commitment, highlights inspiring leaders and changemakers throughout Rhode Island. Through engaging conversations, Patricia explores their journeys, insights, and efforts to drive meaningful change, offering valuable perspectives on leadership and strategies to combat ageism in their work.    

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Age Friendly Funding Alert: Rhode Island Streets Transformation Project 2025

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) invites applications to apply for a Short-Term Funding Opportunity to implement a Rhode Island Streets Transformation Project (RISTP) Short-Term Project that showcases the benefits of community design to promote physical activity and active transportation for Rhode Islanders of all ages. Up to 9 awards will be made for…

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