A new law in Rhode Island will make transitions from the hospital to home a lot smoother for patients and their family caregivers. The AARP calls the Caregiver Advise, Record and Enable (CARE) Act “a commonsense solution that supports family caregivers when their loved ones go into the hospital, and provides for instruction on the medical tasks […]
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month: Tips & Rhode Island Events
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, and the Alzheimer’s Association wants everyone to know that if you’ve got a brain, you’re at risk for developing the disease. We wanted to share this helpful infographic that the Alzheimer’s Association has created to encourage everyone to take care of their brains through physical, mental and emotional […]
Mark Heffner Testifies Before House Finance Committee
On May 19th, Attorney Mark Heffner returned to the Rhode Island House of Representatives, where he served for ten years as a State Representative, to testify before the House Finance Committee. Based on his over 25 years of experience as an Elder Law attorney, as well as an Elder Law professor and former legislator, Attorney […]
“The Reinventing Medicaid Act 2015” Takes Direct Aim at Vulnerable Rhode Island Elders and their Families
On May 7th, the Governor introduced to the Rhode Island House and Senate Finance Committees amendments to her proposed budget. Titled “The Reinventing Medicaid Act of 2015”, this legislation contains twenty sections. This post will focus on one of these–Section 6–which seeks to directly affect the limited opportunities for middle-class Rhode Islanders requiring Medicaid long-term […]
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Invited to Attend Dementia Conference for Free
Are you caring for a family member or loved one with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia? If so, you might be interested in an upcoming conference featuring nationally acclaimed dementia expert Teepa Snow. The conference is free for caregivers, with scholarship funds available to assist with respite help or transportation costs. Presented by the Neponset […]
AARP Calls for Improved Adult Guardianship Legislation
The AARP recently testified before the House Committee on Judiciary, speaking on a bill that would make it “easier for out-of-state caregivers to focus on supporting loved ones rather than navigate current law.” Bill H6034 would adopt a “uniform law”, in other words, a law that multiple states have enacted, allowing for cooperation on and simplification […]
Rhode Island Sets Out to Reinvent Medicaid
Have you heard? Rhode Island is reinventing Medicaid. Last month, Governor Gina Raimondo authorized the creation of a working group made up of healthcare leaders. They have been tasked with developing “a plan to improve the quality of care Rhode Islanders receive and reduce the costs for Rhode Island taxpayers.” In light of the fact […]
SAFE-D Helps Seniors Shovel Out
There was a silver lining to the winter storms that walloped Rhode Island earlier this year. Rhode Islanders showed true generosity and put their helping hands to work through a wonderful volunteer initiative called SAFE-D (Storm Assistance for Elderly & Disabled). Run by Serve Rhode Island, SAFE-D has helped nearly 600 Rhode Islanders in need […]
Free Conference for Alzheimer’s Family Caregivers
If you care for someone with Alzheimer’s, you know that caregivers need support, too. You might be interested to know about the 5th Annual “Caregiver’s Journey Conference“, coming up on March 5th. This conference is free for family caregivers. The conference includes presentations, panels, and a keynote address by Dr. Sid O’Bryant, a world-renowned Alzheimer’s […]