Rhode Island wants people to celebrate the gift of growing older. Recognizing that language matters, the Division of Elderly Affairs underwent an official name change to The Office of Healthy Aging earlier this month. In an announcement, the office’s director, Rosamaria Amoros Jones, noted: “This week, our agency officially assumes its new name, Office of […]

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 […]