AgeFriendlyRI

Age Friendly Rhode Island convening set for January 22! Join others working to create thriving age-friendly communities for a morning of learning on Thursday, January 22, from 9 a.m. – noon at Rhode Island College in Alger 110. agefriendlyri.org/?p=9038&previe…

Learn how RI communities are strengthening age-friendly efforts - mailchi.mp/0a42d4338fcf/t…

Honored to announce that our work has been recognized with the 2025 Meritorious Program Award by the Rhode Island Public Health Association. AFRI Founder Dr. Marianne Raimondo received the award from RIPHA President Dr. Larry Warner at the 29th Annual RIPHA Meeting.

Fall Updates: Building Stronger, Age-Friendly Communities + Reframing Aging session in Westerly - mailchi.mp/d52d9f3a6a9d/t…

Honored to receive a Certificate of Special Recognition from Rep. Gabe Amo for our partnership in launching Age-Friendly Pawtucket. Grateful to be part of the city’s effort to help all ages thrive. #AgeFriendlyRI #Pawtucket #AgeFriendlyCommunities rinewstoday.com/out-about-in-r…

Looking for a way to mark Ageism Awareness Day on October 9? Check out this free webinar with resources and tips for addressing ageism and examples of how we can build age-inclusive systems that work for all of us! asaging.org/event/keys-to-…

Join RI's entire congressional delegation for a community conversation on Alzheimer's research & dementia care legislation on Aug 8th at the Warwick Public Library. Free but registration is required at: alz-ri.quorum.us/event/25803/co…

Next week! Join the RI Coalition for Elder Justice for their Community Conversations Training Sessions. This initiative launched in partnership with the Senior Agenda Coalition of Rhode Island. #elderabuse #ElderJustice #ElderAbuseAwareness #RhodeIsland

80% of older adults experience internalized ageism that affects their health & independence. Newport advisor Helen Hames explains how we can combat these harmful stereotypes and support aging as a time of growth, not decline. Read more: whatsupnewp.com/2025/07/helen-…

RIC honors journalist Herb Weiss by archiving his 45-year body of work on aging & healthcare policy. The collection includes 1,100+ pieces now housed permanently at Adams Library for researchers & policymakers. Read more: rinewstoday.com/out-about-in-r…

RI is helping older adults eat healthier and support local farmers. The SFMNP is offering $50 food benefit cards to 5,000 eligible older adults starting 6/1. Cards are valid through November and accepted at local farm stands and markets. Details 👇 dem.ri.gov/sfmnp

Celebrating journalist Herbert P. Weiss and his 45-year career covering aging, healthcare & public policy! Join us for the opening of the Herbert P. Weiss Papers collection. June 27, 9:30 AM | James P. Adams Library, RIC RSVP:forms.microsoft.com/pages/response…

The RI Coalition for Elder Justice (RICEJ) highlights significant milestones in their 2024 annual report. With only 1 in 10 elder abuse cases reported, RICEJ's efforts to enhance awareness and improve reporting are critical. Learn more about their impact: rielderjustice.org/wp-content/upl…

As younger workers shift to gig economy jobs, retailers are discovering their most reliable talent pool: experienced workers. Check out this new article by Margie Zable Fisher & @NextAvenue feat. us, the CAFE Program, @LLBean & more nextavenue.org/unretired-work…

RI’s 2025 Healthy Aging Data Report offers community-level insights into the health, housing, and well-being of older adults. To learn more about the findings and how organizations are using the report to drive impact, read Herb Weiss’s recent article: rinewstoday.com/community-spec…

Stop ageism in its track! Changing how we talk about aging starts with small actions: -Celebrate contributions at every age -Avoid ageist jokes -Share positive stories Together, we can #FlipTheScriptOnAging

NEW: Explore how older adults in your RI town are doing—health, strengths, needs & more. The Healthy Aging Data Report offers local & statewide data for every RI city & town. Dive into the RI data now 👇 healthyagingdatareports.org/ri/rhode-islan… #HealthyAgingRI #HealthyAgingData

May is #OlderAmericansMonth. The 2025 theme—Flip the Script on Aging—calls for a shift in how we think and talk about aging. Explore the Reframing Aging Communications Toolkit and see how you or your organization can support this shift. #tab-product_tab_overview" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">learning.reframingaging.org/products/older…

Older Americans Month starts next week! Visit the OAM website for activity ideas and materials to help you celebrate, including this year’s poster, social media content, and more. acl.gov/oam #OlderAmericansMonth

Big things are happening for older adults on Block Island! Local leaders are making real progress on Age-Friendly goals—from transportation to walkability—a standout moment: lunch hosted by the Senior Advisory Council. Older adults are leading the way. #AgeFriendlyRI #BlockIsland