AARP report highlights music for mental well-being
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…
Read MoreWebinar – Longevity Project: A New Ageism? Fallout from the Pandemic
Ageism and the decline narrative of aging were around well before the pandemic started, but for some Americans, COVID-19 has spurred a greater sense of a zero-sum game between younger…
Read MoreFSRI’s Be Safe Campaign: A community response for needy families during the COVID-19 pandemic
Family Service of Rhode Island is happy to partner with Age-Friendly RI to share a critical resource for older RI’ers amid this pandemic. FSRI, a statewide non-profit, is asking for…
Read MoreAFRI announces that Virtual Community Center is open and ready to welcome visitors!
Age-Friendly RI is pleased to announce that Rhode Island’s new Virtual Community Center is open and ready to welcome visitors! Please see the attached flyer to learn all about…
Read MoreCareLink and RI Foundation Partner to Produce Evidence-based TV programming for Older Adults
“Room with a View” will begin airing at 2 p.m. weekdays in hopes of reaching people who are “disconnected and sad and anxious,” the CEO of CareLink said Sunday. The …
Read More‘Room with a View’ Television Program to Launch June 1st!
Refer to the image below, for information on a new television show designed for older adults. It will include evidence-based activities for the mind, body, and spirit and is sponsored…
Read MoreTufts Health Plan Foundation Announces Third Wave of Funding to Address Coronavirus Impact
Tufts Health Plan Foundation today announced $170,000 in grants to 10 nonprofit organizations, part of the $1 million it committed to support community efforts addressing coronavirus in Massachusetts, Rhode Island,…
Read MoreWebinar: How to talk about aging and older people in the time of COVID-19
Wondering how to talk about older people and aging-related issues during COVID-19? Janine Vanderburg, from Changing the Narrative in Colorado, is offering a short, virtual workshop that will include a…
Read MoreDismantling Ageism in the Pandemic? Old School Has Resources to Help
Old School is a clearinghouse of free and carefully vetted resources to educate people about ageism and help dismantle it. You’ll find blogs, books, articles, videos, speakers, and other tools (workshops,…
Read MoreRhode 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…
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