SACRI Advocates for Rhode Island’s Growing Older Adult Population
The Senior Agenda Coalition of RI (SACRI) held its annual legislative forum to advocate for the needs of Rhode Island’s growing older adult population. SACRI’s top priorities include economic security, with a focus on making healthcare more affordable for low-income older adults. They also want to see increased funding for home care services and senior…
Read MoreExpanding the Medicare Savings Program: A Potential Lifeline for Rhode Island’s Low-Income Older Adults
The high cost of healthcare can be a significant burden for many older adults, particularly those on fixed incomes. Medicare, the federal health insurance program for individuals aged 65 and older, helps cover some medical expenses, but it’s not always enough. Medicare Part B premiums, co-pays, and deductibles can create financial hardship, forcing tough choices…
Read MoreEconomic Advancement for Older Women in the Workplace
A new report by Center for American Progress dives into the challenges faced by older women in the workplace including occupational segregation and age discrimination. It highlights that older women are less likely to be promoted, receive raises, or find new jobs compared to younger women and men. This can be attributed to factors like…
Read MoreSecure Your Spot in new ECHO Series on Identifying Community Clinical Linkages to Deliver Dementia and Age-Friendly Care
About The Program ECHO® is a virtual learning community offered at no cost. Participants may also be eligible for a $250.00 incentive payment. This all-teach, all-learn model includes a brief presentation from a subject-matter expert followed by a case study to elicit discussion and recommendations. Participants exchange information, experiences, cases, and ideas and receive feedback…
Read MoreNORC Study Highlights Financial Disparaties for Older Black and Hispanic Middle-Income Adults
A recent report by NORC at the University of Chicago, commissioned by the SCAN Foundation, raises concerns about the financial challenges facing millions of Black and Hispanic middle-income older adults as they age, particularly in accessing senior housing and healthcare services. The study, titled the “Forgotten Middle,” predicts a significant increase in the proportion…
Read MoreFunding Alert: Empower Your Community With a $10,000 Grant from RI Foundation
The Rhode Island Foundation is extending grants of up to $10,000 to local libraries, neighborhood groups, and nonprofits aiming to foster community bonds, with a deadline set for March 22nd. President and CEO David N. Cicilline encourages proposals that enrich life quality, strengthen relationships, invigorate neighborhoods, and bolster community ties. The 2024 Community Grants…
Read MoreEmbracing Connections: The Key to a Fulfilling Life
The importance of strong bonds in our lives can’t be overstated – and science backs it up! Research shows that nurturing friendships and social connections isn’t just about having fun; it’s a crucial factor in our overall health and well-being. According to the American Psychological Association, maintaining social ties is one of the most reliable…
Read MoreServing Older Adults, Supporting Local: Rhode Island’s Fresh Food Initiative to Make an Estimated 10,000 Food Vouchers Available
The Department of Environmental Management’s Division of Agriculture and Forest Environment has enhanced Rhode Island’s Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), aiming to serve around 10,000 eligible older adults with locally grown fruits, vegetables, and honey. This initiative, in collaboration with the Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging (OHA), seeks to bolster food security funds…
Read MoreAffordability Crisis: Middle-Income Seniors Grapple with Housing and Care Burdens
In the United States, a silent crisis is unfolding as millions of older adults grapple with the daunting challenge of affording both housing and the essential long-term care (LTC) services they increasingly rely on as they age. This pressing issue is meticulously detailed in the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies 2023 report, “Housing America’s…
Read MoreMarching for Meals: Rhode Island Governor Raises Awareness for Nutritional Needs of Older Adults
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee has declared March as “March for Meals” month to raise awareness about the nutritional needs of older adults and the work of Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island. The campaign kicked off with a celebration attended by Meals on Wheels leaders, and highlighted the organization’s provision of nutritious meals and…
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