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A recent report on NPR reveals that opioid addiction has serious repercussions on the elderly in Rhode Island. Research found that an increase in elder abuse in Massachusetts could be attributed to the opioid addiction crisis in that state. Charles Fogerty, the Director of the RI Division of Elderly … read more »
With more and more seniors embracing technology and the internet, it comes as no surprise that groups who work with older adults are looking for innovative ways to incorporate technology into their services. One Rhode Island organization has found a helpful way to do just that. The Cranston Senior Enrichment … read more »
Scammers have always targeted seniors, but lately there has been a huge spike in scam calls to seniors in Rhode Island. The latest scam involves callers posing as the IRS, threatening that the call recipient will be arrested, sued, or have their utilities shut off over nonpayment of taxes… read more »
Are you a caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or a related disorder? The Spring 2016 issue of the Rhode Island Alzheimer’s Association newsletter includes a list of 16 different Alzheimer’s specific support groups in the state (pages 6-7). Alzheimer’s caregiver support groups are designed to: “provide education/knowledge about … read more »
Are you a family caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia? Do you want to connect with local resources, get caregiving tips, and learn practical information? If so, you may be interested in attending the upcoming 6th annual Caregiver’s Journey Conference on Thursday, March 31, 2016. Presented by the Alzheimer’s… read more »
A recent article in the Providence Journal highlighted an important health issue for older people: access to dental care. While many people don’t particularly enjoy going to the dentist, most of us accept that it’s important to our overall health and wellness. But as the article points out, seniors face… read more »
We wanted to share a couple of remarkable inventions we recently learned about — devices that benefit people who have difficulties with eating because of Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s Disease. After witnessing her late grandmother struggle with eating as her Alzheimer’s progressed, industrial designer Sha Yao spent four years doing research… read more »
It’s inevitable that we lose some independence as we age, but for many seniors (and their families) the decision to stop driving is one of the most significant and difficult to cope with. A recent report on NPR looks at the idea of planning your “driving retirement” and why it’s… read more »
A terrific opportunity for learning more about Alzheimer’s Disease research is coming up in Cranston later this month. On October 28th, internationally renowned speaker, reseacher and teacher Dr. Rudy Tanzi will present “Ending Alzheimer’s by 2025” at Cranston High School East (Tanzi’s alma mater).
Dr. Tanzi is a… read more »
Mark your calendars for Friday, October 16th, 2015: it’s the date of the Statewide Senior Conference & Expo in Warwick, RI. This year’s theme is Building Community for Aging. This is the 8th annual event organized by the Senior Agenda Coalition of Rhode Island, and the all-day conference offers… read more »