Senior Fellows Learn to Lobby
Age-Friendly Rhode Island secured funding from Point32Health Foundation to underwrite the inaugural Senior Fellows Program with Leadership Rhode Island this summer. Twenty-five Rhode Island seniors met weekly in eight sessions to discuss challenges facing older adults, learn ways they can engage with elected officials and catalyze change. On August 8 the program culminated with a…
Read MoreSenior Agenda Coalition of R.I. names Cindy Coyne as Executive Director
The Senior Agenda Coalition of Rhode Island has appointed Cindy Coyne, a former State Senator, as its new executive director. Commencing her role on July 17, Coyne has a strong background in advocating for older adults and previously served on the organization’s Board of Directors. The Senior Agenda Coalition is dedicated to improving the…
Read MoreR.I. Food Policy Council named state lead in New England Report
The New England State Food System Planners Partnership released a report last month noting the overreliance on food exports by New England and called for a more regionalized approach to food production and consumption. The report explores what it would take to supply 30 percent of the region’s food by 2030. Several state leads were named,…
Read MoreAARP challenge grants include four RI organizations
AARP announced the winners of its 2023 Community Challenge. Grants totaling more than $3.6 million will support 310 projects across the country and will support rural and urban communities to be great places to grow up and grow older. The four local organizations receiving grants are: Newport: Bike Newport This project will support Cycling Without…
Read MoreThe Hidden Struggle: The Impact of Caregiving on Retirement Savings
In a recent article, Herb Weiss highlights a troubling finding from the 33rd annual Retirement Confidence Survey (RCS), which suggests that caregivers are more likely to have lower levels of assets and more likely to have problems with debt than non-caregivers. Because of this they are also less likely to have saved for retirement and…
Read MoreA Ride Can Change a Life
For many older adults and people with disabilities, transportation makes a HUGE difference in being included. We are deeply moved to have partnered with Looking Upwards and RIPTA‘s Planning department to design a new program that leverages generous funding from NADTC to promote mobility equity in Newport by giving folks a free ride when they…
Read MoreNew Census data reports the Graying of America and Rhode Island
In a new article published in RINewsToday by Herb Weiss, the changing demographics of our nation takes focus, serving as a wake-up call to Congress and federal and state officials who oversee aging programs and services to meet the needs of our growing population of older adults in Rhode Island and beyond. The following is…
Read MoreOn The Intersection of Ageism and Homophobia
In the fight for equality and inclusivity, it is crucial to recognize that discrimination takes on many forms and often intersects, creating unique challenges for marginalized individuals. One such intersection is the convergence of ageism and homophobia. This blog post aims to shed light on the intertwined nature of these prejudices, exploring how they impact…
Read MoreEnhancing Aging Programs and Services: A Closer Look at Rhode Island’s Proposed Budget
Rhode Island’s proposed budget for 2024 has recently garnered attention for its notable funding allocations toward programs and services benefiting seniors and older adults with disabilities. Maureen Maigret, chair of the Aging in Community Subcommittee of Rhode Island’s Long-Term Care Coordinating Council and policy consultant for the Senior Agenda Coalition of RI, expresses her satisfaction…
Read MoreLearn How to Make a Difference in Your Community with New Civic Academy for Older Adults
R.I.’s older adult population is growing, but services aren’t meeting rising demand. When services do exist, it’s often the case that older adults are unaware of services supporting their ability to remain at home and age in the community. This need led us to partner with Leadership Rhode Island to launch a new “civic academy”…
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