WEBINAR: Trends & Population Issues Among Older Adults
This webinar is the second in a two-part series targeted at community health workers that explores the trends and considerations at play as the population of older adults continues to increase. The webinar, organized by the Center for Benefits Access, will explore key economic security and health issues that affect this population and need to…
Read MoreMedicare Open Enrollment Period Has Begun
The Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging (OHA) offers free, unbiased coaching and enrollment assistance to Rhode Islanders during the Open Enrollment period, and year-round. More than 200,000 people are covered by Medicare in the state. Rhode Island’s Medicare Open Enrollment period is coordinated by OHA’s nationally recognized State Health Information Program (SHIP). Through a…
Read MoreTown Hall conversations hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association: Please share with your networks
More than 23,000 Rhode Islanders are living with Alzheimer’s disease. With the aging of our population this number is expected to climb in the next few years. Our cities, towns and our state will need to take action—and we need community input. Thus, the Alzheimer’s Association is hosting a series of free town hall conversations…
Read MoreSign up now to participate in AARP’s Virtual Placemaking Workshop
The 2019 AARP Livable Communities Placemaking Workshop will showcase the many ways local leaders and community volunteers can help to create public spaces that are vibrant, welcoming, safe and accessible. Over the two day workshop, attendees will: Learn about the economic, social and health impacts of placemaking Be introduced to examples of infrastructure-intensive placemaking efforts that…
Read MoreCranston is now part of the Global movement of Age-Friendly States and Communities
On Thursday, September 26th, the City of Cranston held a kickoff celebration at the Cranston Senior Enrichment Center to announce their membership in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. By actively participating in this global movement, Cranston will have access to evidence based tools and resources to ensure that their aging population is…
Read MoreNewport recognized as an Age Friendly Community
The City of Newport has been named an Age Friendly Community by AARP, the nation’s leading advocacy group for older adults . This marks a momentous step in ensuring the city is focused on meeting the unique needs of the approximately 21.5 percent of Newport residents who are over the age of 60. Newport Daily…
Read More40 for 40: Tufts Health Plan Foundation Contributes $1 Million Dollars to Over 40 New England Non-Profits to Mark Tufts Health Plan’s 40th Anniversary
WATERTOWN, MA – Sept. 24, 2019 – Tufts Health Plan Foundation announced today it is donating an additional $1 million to area non-profits focused on health equity and the social determinants of health. The 40 grants will be distributed to organizations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island in honor of Tufts Health Plan’s…
Read MoreUpcoming Educational Series at Westerly Hospital: Please Share!
URI is coordinating an upcoming educational series for older adults that aims to enhance the self efficacy of participants by providing them evidence based tools for managing health and well-being. The free workshop convenes every Tuesday for 6 weeks starting October 8th from 1pm-3:30pm and will be held at the Nardone Conference Center in Westerly…
Read More$53.4M grant to Brown, Hebrew SeniorLife to enable massive expansion of Alzheimer’s research
Alzheimer’s is increasingly costly to families and communities across the United States. In Rhode Island, 23,000 people aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s and 53,000 family caregivers bear the burden, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. The time spent providing care translates to more than $760 million in unpaid work, and the disease has…
Read MoreEvent Notification: “Harvesting Hope” Southside Community Land Trust Annual Fundraiser
Southside Community Land Trust (SCLT) serves people in economically challenged urban neighborhoods where fresh produce is scarce and who, as a result, are at risk for life-threatening, diet-related, chronic diseases. They have been instrumental in creating a more equitable local food system for 36 years by: educating people about diet and nutrition, agriculture and the…
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