R.I. Office of Healthy Aging

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

Older adults shape the future every day. Let's #FlipTheScriptOnAging and celebrate their contributions! #OlderAmericansMonth #RIHealthyAfging

📷 R.I. Office of Healthy Aging @HealthyAgingRI Get Ready! May is #OlderAmericansMonth. This Year's theme: Flip the Script on Aging. Celebrate the power of aging! Share your story with #FlipTheScriptOnAging #RIHEALTHYAGING

Next Thursday, Aug. 24th, we will be hosting another Eleanor Slater Hospital Virtual Job Fair from 11 am - 1 pm. Register anytime through the QR code or the link - backtoworkri.com/job-fairs

Mental health is an essential part of overall health for children. How can you make a difference in supporting your child’s mental health during the #backtoschool transition? Here are 5 ways to help your child. Learn more at nimh.nih.gov/children.

Reminder: DHS offices will be closed on August 14 in observance of the holiday and Call Center hours will be limited on Processing Wednesday. Additional services can be accessed at regional offices, the Customer Portal, or the mobile app.

Our Community and Home-Based #OralHealthcare Pilot Application is now live! Applicants must be enrolled or plan to enroll as a #Medicaid participating provider. For more info and to apply, visit eohhs.ri.gov/community-and-…

RI is expected to get some excessive heat and humidity this Thursday and Friday. Remember to: 💧Drink plenty of fluids 🧴Use suncreen & wear light colored clothing 🏈Avoid strenuous outdoor activities 🐶Never leave a pet or child in a hot car👩‍🦳Check on your neighbors

Do you have a loved one who is living in a #NursingHome but wants to move back home or into their community? EOHHS' Nursing Home Transition Program can give them that choice. To learn more, visit nursinghometransition.ri.gov.

Thanks to @MemoryAndAging we joined at the West End Community Center for the first ever Black and Aging Wellness Fair. We connected with over 100 seniors while showing off the many programs Rhode Island has to offer to help you #AgeStrong!

🗓️Counting down the days! Join us this week at the West End Community Center for the Black and Aging Wellness Fair hosted by @MemoryAndAging. This event is free and open to the public!

¡Las renovaciones de #Medicaid están de vuelta! Encuentra respuestas a preguntas comunes, información descargable y avisos de renovación de ejemplo en distintos idiomas en staycovered.ri.gov.

#Medicaid renewals are back. Learn more about how you can be ready and #StayCoveredRI. Visit: staycovered.ri.gov.

🏠 We’re adding tools to our toolbox to address the housing crisis: ✅Streamline permitting ✅Create housing/land use court calendar ✅Amend subdivision/land development permits ✅Allow reuse of buildings (like schools) for housing ✅Create a transit-oriented development pilot

Mark your calendars! On July 13th, Butler Hospital’s Memory and Aging Program will be hosting its first-ever Black and Aging Health and Wellness fair. There will be over 30 vendors, free giveaways, guest speakers, and live music! #BlackAndAging #HealthyLiving

@DogJada6275 @risltcop Hi Jada, all reports of abuse made to OHA are investigated and acted upon according to that individuals specific scenario. If you have concerns of the safety of an older adult you can report that on our website: bit.ly/3JMud2f or by giving us a call at 401-462-0555.

Every resident has the right to be free from verbal, sexual, physical, or mental abuse. Abuse can come from staff at a long-term care facility or family members. If you feel a resident is a victim of abuse, reach out to us at (401) 785-3340. #ElderAbuseAwarenessDay

📘 Read Katherine’s Story: blog.getsetup.io/articles/kathe…

Katherine, a 72-year-old Rhode Islander underwent hip surgery at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and found herself unable to be as active as she had been before. Since then, she's taken part in a wide range of activities on GetSetUp that have helped her #AgeStrong!

We're thrilled to share the success story of Katherine, one of our learners who has benefited greatly from our partnership with GetSetUp offered for free to Rhode Island residents age 55+