Summer is here and many seniors relish the opportunity to be outdoors without the worry of ice or snow. Now’s a great time to try out a new sport or recreational activity. Here are a few ideas for summer sports and physical activities in Rhode Island. Pickleball: Though played by all ages, this racket sport […]

For folks affected by Alzheimer’s Disease in Rhode Island, these past few weeks have held quite a few interesting developments and poignant stories. Here’s a quick look at some of them: On May 7, an “Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day” was held at the State Capitol to meet with legislators and discuss the disease and its impact […]

It seems to be an unfortunate certainty these days: if you’ve got a phone or a mailbox or an email address, chances are good that at some point someone has tried to scam you. For a variety of reasons, seniors are particularly vulnerable to scams. In fact, research recently published in the Annals of Internal […]

We’ve written before about the importance and power of “aging in place“: the ability for a senior to remain in their home as they age, rather than having to move to an institutional setting. Ample research shows that aging in place is incredibly valuable in every sense of the word: it costs much less, and […]

The winter blues are tough for many folks, but for seniors, feelings of loneliness, depression and anxiety due to winter isolation can be particularly challenging. Many of us take for granted our ability to take care of ourselves and stay busy and connected during the coldest months. A recent article in HomeCare magazine featured observations […]

Did you know there are more than 30 senior centers across Rhode Island? From fitness to recreation to health and social support services, these centers provide an incredible array of accessible, community-building activities for seniors in our state. To give an idea of just how many different opportunities are available, we created this A to […]

Some of the very best ideas come from a single, striking experience. We recently heard about a brilliant idea that stemmed from the simple act of making Christmas cards for seniors who are lonely or overlooked during the holidays. As a home health care worker, Rhode Island resident Maxine Hutchins worked with many seniors in […]

November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the invaluable role that family caregivers play in supporting loved ones living with disease, chronic health conditions, disability or old age. Since 1997, November has been officially recognized as National Family Caregivers Month by presidential proclamations, and this year’s theme–set by the Caregiver […]

Did you know that Rhode Island has some of the highest flu vaccination rates in the US? The hard work and focus of our state’s health-care providers, community health organizations, Department of Health, and the cooperation of our citizens are to thank for this important achievement, but there is still much room for improvement. The […]