Community Dinner events made to create ‘Age-Friendly RI’
The following story (authored by Kendra Gravelle) appeared in the East Greenwich Pendulum on June 23rd. The article can be found HERE on RICentral.com or is pasted below: EAST GREENWICH—With the senior population quickly growing across the state, several efforts are underway to build age-friendly communities. On Tuesday, Lt. Governor Dan McKee teamed up with…
Read More“Community Table” launches at Finn’s Harborside Restaurant in East Greenwich
By Susan E. Bouchard, Age-Friendly Rhode Island Marie Mackey noticed a stack of flyers on the counter of the West Warwick Senior Center, she picked one up. It read Community Table Night – Meet New People, Join Friends and Enjoy a Night Out – she thought that sounded like a good idea. She mentioned it to…
Read MoreAge-Friendly Budget Passed by RI General Assembly
By Maureen Maigret, Chair Aging in Community Subcommittee of the Long Term Care Coordinating Council — Advocacy groups including the Aging in Community Subcommittee, the Senior Agenda Coalition and AARP collaborated on achieving a more Age-Friendly state budget for the coming fiscal year starting on July 1st. Studies consistently show remaining in their own homes…
Read MoreFacts, Tips and Screenings Draw More Than 200 Area Residents to Annual Senior Resources Fair
By Susan Bouchard Social Security benefits, Medicare, healthcare and housing are just a handful of issues visitors were talking about at the Annual Senior Resources Fair in Woonsocket on Monday, June 16, 2018. Each year Congressman David Cicilline, the event’s sponsor, invites representatives from federal, state and local agencies so that older adults and their…
Read MoreFood Insecurity and Rhode Island Seniors
Do you or your agency work with Rhode Island senior populations? Please join a webinar to learn about food insecurity among Rhode Island seniors and programs you can access to increase access to and affordability of healthy food for this population. Our presenters will cover the state of food insecurity among seniors in Rhode Island…
Read MoreTufts Health Plan Foundation Supports Efforts to Make Communities Better for All Ages
New Awards Announced Tufts Health Plan Foundation today announced new community investments that reflect its commitment to make cities and towns great places to grow up and grow old. The nearly $1.8 million supports a total of 16 community organizations working to make communities healthier for people of all ages, with a specific interest in…
Read MoreTufts Health Plan Foundation Announces New Mini-Grant Opportunities
Tufts Health Plan Foundation today announced a new mini-grant program. The Momentum Fund will advance age-friendly and dementia-friendly work in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. Grants of up to $10,000 will support early-stage initiatives and innovative efforts; $100,000 has been allocated for each state. “Many communities are developing innovative solutions to improve the well-being…
Read MoreOur Spring newsletter is here….
Age-Friendly RI is very pleased to share our Spring 2018 newsletter with you. There is tremendous momentum for age-friendly policies and programs across Rhode Island and we encourage you to reach out to us with your ideas and enthusiasm. If you would like to join the e-mailing list, please contact us to let us know.…
Read MoreRhode Island’s First Memory Cafe
Are you or a loved one living with Memory Loss? You can find help at Rhode Island’s first Memory Cafe. Every Third Thursday of the month, starting on June 21 at Temple Beth El, 70 Orchard Street in Providence.
Read MoreSocial Relationships Later in Life
SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS IN LATER LIFE – A Free Mini-Conference at Rhode Island College – April 18, 2018 The level of our connections with other humans has a profound influence on adding years to our lives and life to our years and will be explored through a film and three sessions at the conference. The documentary “The…
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