Majority of adults want to age in their home, but few see it as feasible
A new survey of nearly 3,000 U.S. adults finds that although two-thirds want to age in their current home or community. However, only a third believe that they will be able to do so. The survey highlights three main factors that influence individuals’ ability to age in place: social determinants of health (SDOH) like access to transportation…
Read MoreNEW BRIEF: Surviving to Thriving Ensuring the Golden Years Remain Golden for Older Women
Over 27 million women, aged 65 and older, live in the U.S. and face increased challenges to remain economically secure as they age. A significant number of older women find themselves unable to avoid living at or near poverty. Did you know? Women overall are 80% more likely to be impoverished in retirement than men…
Read MoreSAGE -RI To Host Series of Workshops Focused on promoting Quality of Care for LGBT Older Adults
Promoting Quality of Care for LGBT Older Adults: Issues and Strategies This series of workshops for promoting quality of care for LGBT older adults will be held in March and April 2020. Content explores in-depth relevant topics and ways of improving practice skills. This initiative has been made possible by a grant to SAGE/Rhode Island…
Read More“Quick-Action” Grant Funding Available Through The 2020 AARP Community Challenge – One Month Away from Application Deadline
We are one month away from the April 1st deadline to apply for “quick-action” grant funding through the 2020 AARP Community Challenge. AARP invites you to submit applications for quick-action projects that can help your community become more livable. Applications are being accepted for small grants to improve housing, transportation, public space, smart cities, civic engagement and more. And if you…
Read MoreThe Providence Village to Host Meeting with Special Guest, Pam Steager
Pam Steager is a Senior Trainer, Researcher and Writer with the Media Education Lab at URI. Creator and Director of the Media SmART! Project in the Providence Public School system, she now presents on media literacy locally, nationally, and internationally, is state coordinator for the RI Media Literacy Now initiative, and a longtime media producer.…
Read MoreTraveling Hearing Loss Seminar Coming to a Town Near You
Are you one of the 213,671 Rhode Islanders and 48 million Americans with hearing loss? Do you have a friend, family member, neighbor, employee or colleague with a hearing loss? If so, the Traveling Hearing Loss Seminar may be of interest to you! Participants will learn about: • Facts, Myths and Misunderstanding About Hearing Loss.…
Read MoreFUNDING ALERT: Rhode Island Foundation accepting proposals for community-making initiatives
Community is created at the intersection of people and places. It’s the most tangible place where relationships are formed, challenges are felt, problems are solved. That’s why community-making is important. The Foundation’s Community Grants program provides grants up to $10,000 for community-making efforts that make unique and important things happen at this intersection. Previous Community…
Read MoreAging In Community Subcommittee Strategic Plan Progress Report Details Significant Progress Made Towards Building An Age-Friendly Rhode Island
In December 2016, the Aging in Community Subcommittee Issued a Strategic Plan encompassing 74 recommended actions related to nine interconnected domains essential to healthy aging in community. This progress report highlights the momentous progress made in implementing the Strategic Plan since its inception three years ago. Of the Plan’s 74 recommended actions, an impressive 78%…
Read MoreRIC Offering Training to Promote Dementia Competent Practice
This four-hour and 30-minute training is designed for direct care staff working with older adults and their caretakers. The training is designed to build knowledge related to Dementia and diseases that cause Dementia. Participants will learn the signs and symptoms associated with Dementia with an emphasis on prevention and early detection. Throughout the training,…
Read MoreNew AARP report highlights How discriminating against older workers could cost the U.S. economy $850 billion
The AARP recently published a report that provides insight into the economic impact of failing to address age discrimination. Continue reading for key insights and access the full report HERE. Executive summary and key insights As people are living longer and in many cases healthier lives, the U.S. workforce is growing more age-diverse. There are…
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