Earlier this month, there was a big setback for many transit users in Rhode Island: the elimination of no-fare bus rides for low-income disabled and elderly people. Prior to February 1st, those who qualified could receive a no-fare bus pass, which enabled thousands of people to maintain independent lives – facilitating access to healthcare appointments, […]

The flu (influenza) virus has hit Rhode Island hard this year, with the number of doctor’s office visits for flu-like illness noticeably higher this winter than last, and still on the rise. The flu is at best unpleasant to cope with, and at worst, potentially fatal — nothing to mess around with. Did you know […]

Rhode Island seniors have an important role to play in fighting back against opioid addiction in our state, according to a new program recently launched by the South Kingstown Partnership for Prevention and the Narragansett Prevention Partnership. The campaign, called “Count It, Lock It, Drop It“, gives seniors the information they need to keep their […]

In the depths of winter, the last thing seniors should be worrying about is whether they can pay their heating bills, though this is an unfortunately reality for many. But thanks to new federal funding, more Rhode Island seniors will be able to get financial assistance with their home heating costs. State Senator Jack Reed […]

The first-ever comprehensive examination of healthy aging in Rhode Island paints a picture of what health is like for seniors in our state, zip code by zip code. The Rhode Island Health Aging Data Report was funded by the Tufts Health Plan Foundation, with research led by the Gerontology Institute of the John W. McCormack […]

Being able to to bathe, dress, and feed ourselves is something that many of us take for granted. But for seniors, being able to manage these basic daily tasks can mean the difference between aging in place in their own homes, and requiring a move to a nursing home or other medical facility. Armed with […]

Life for seniors in Rhode Island just got a bit better, thanks to three new statutes Governor Raimondo recently signed into law. AARP gives a good overview; here are the highlights: Age 62+ Accessory Family Dwelling Units: “This new law now allows anyone age 62 + to have an accessory dwelling unit in an owner […]

A new report from Caring.com has found that Rhode Island is the most dangerous state in the country for senior drivers. To make their list of top 10 most dangerous states for senior drivers, Caring.com compared the number of people aged 65 or older killed in car crashes in a given state with that age […]