Traveling 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…
Read More‘Burrillville Aging Stronger’ Hosts Another Successful “Lunch & Learn”
More than a free meal: Over 350 People Turn Out For Burrillville’s Winter Lunch & Learn More than 350 people turned out for Burrillville Aging Stronger’s winter Lunch & Learn event on Thursday, Feb. 6, at Wright’s Farm Restaurant hosted by the Burrillville Aging Stronger committee. The free event, provided older residents a chance to…
Read MoreAge-Friendly Funding Opportunity: The application period for the 2020 AARP Community Challenge is open!
The AARP Community Challenge provides small grants to fund “quick-action” projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages. Applications are being accepted for projects to improve housing, transportation, public space, technology (“smart cities”), civic engagement and more. Key Dates April 1, 2020: Applications are due by 11:59 pm (ET) May 26, 2020: Applicants…
Read MoreKingston Free Library is offering a series of Healthy Living Workshops
The Kingston Free Library is offering a series of healthy aging seminars to support older Rhode Islanders. The six-module “Tools for Healthy Living” program co-sponsored in collaboration with the University of Rhode Island’s Geriatric Education Center helps participants learn strategies and cultivate skills to better manage their health and well-being. Thus far, the program has…
Read MoreA new AARP report shows how people age 50 or older are fueling economic growth, stimulating jobs and creating opportunities for people of all ages
As people live longer and healthier lives, they are contributing to communities and fueling economic growth well past the traditional retirement age. The economic and societal contribution of Americans age 50-plus was estimated to be worth almost $9 trillion in 2018 and is projected to grow, benefiting society and Americans of all ages. Five insights…
Read MoreNew AARP survey suggests that Older Adults Keep Pace on Tech Usage but concern over privacy noted as barrier to broader adoption
A new AARP national survey finds that older Americans are increasingly drawn to new technology, but they often do not take full advantage of their devices, and they are concerned about privacy issues online. Key insights from the survey Tech ownership among older adults is growing with no signs of slowing down. •…
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