Rhode Island Celebrates Older Americans Month 2020
In a press release today, the RI Office of Healthy Aging encourages us to embrace the theme, “Make Your Mark,” as a way to connect during physical distancing Across Rhode…
Read MoreNew research offers insight on older adults living in publicly supported housing
The Public and Affordable Housing Research Corporation’s (PAHRC) new 2020 Housing Impact Report Feature on Seniors examines the latest trends among seniors living in publicly supported rental homes and offers…
Read MoreResources for Survivors of Violence Amid COVID-19 Isolation
Social isolation is one of the greatest risk factors for abuse to be perpetuated. People who are surviving violence in their relationships or families may be experiencing increased isolation and…
Read MoreTufts Health Plan Foundation Announces Second Wave of Funding to Address Coronavirus Impact
Tufts Health Plan Foundation announced today it is providing funding to 18 additional nonprofit organizations as part of the $1 million it has committed to support community efforts on behalf of older…
Read MoreTeen launches ‘COVID Connectors’ to help patients in RI hospitals talk to loved ones
Given the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals nationwide have had to make the difficult decision to limit or eliminate patient visitation. COVID Connectors‘ mission is to help patients communicate…
Read MoreAnyone in your household over the age of 60 feeling cooped up during this crisis? OHA’s Project HELLO can help!
The Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging is committed to helping older adults stay healthy, safe and connected to their communities. In the wake of COVID-19 they have developed…
Read MoreRhode Island to Make Free, Rapid COVID-19 Tests Available to All
Governor Gina M. Raimondo announced today that Rhode Island has formed a partnership with CVS Health to make free, rapid COVID-19 tests available to all Rhode Islanders. Tests using the…
Read MoreRIGCD Publishes COVID-19 Resource Guide
The Rhode Island Governor’s Commission on Disabilities (RIGCD) has created the RIGCD COVID-19 Resource Guide to assist our community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Contained is information about accessing community resources,…
Read MoreOffice of Healthy Aging Announces New Resource for Isolated or Quarantined RI’ers
Today the Office of Healthy Aging launched RI Delivers, Rhode Island’s connection to help for those living in quarantine or isolation due to COVID-19. This service will ensure that Rhode…
Read MoreReframing Aging during COVID-19
FrameWorks Institute has provided some great strategies for communicating about the virus, such as this example of how we can encourage people to think about our collective responsibility to each…
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