“I'm so relieved I found someone who can help.”
Throughout their lives, many people push themselves to do things that make them a little uncomfortable: they write wills, they buy burial plots, and they may even discuss their wishes for organ donation. Even though thinking about what will happen when they pass away is a step outside the emotional… read more »
Winter may be (gradually) on its way out, but slips and falls are still a very real threat for anyone spending time outside. For seniors especially, the general risk of falls—indoors or out—is higher than the rest of the population. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say… read more »
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 –… read more »
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… read more »
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… read more »
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… read more »
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 … read more »
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… read more »
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:
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… read more »