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 […]
Elves for Elders Brings Joy to Rhode Island Seniors
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 […]
Celebrating National Family Caregivers Month
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 […]
Presentation Slides for Providence Retired Teachers Association
On October 24th, I was pleased to present to a meeting of the Providence Retired Teachers Association (PRTA), a program entitled Estate and Medicaid Planning. As promised, posted below are the slides from the presentation. This presentation was the sixth time—the first being in 2003–that I have been privileged to present to the PRTA. As […]
Seniors & Caregivers: Get the Shot, Not the Flu
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 […]
“Navigating Mom’s Final Years” Recap: Tools for Supporting Aging Loved Ones
I was delighted and privileged to serve as a panelist on a seminar sponsored by The Catholic Foundation of Rhode Island on October 4th entitled Navigating Mom’s Final Years. Expertly organized by Andrea Krupp, Esq. of the Catholic Foundation, the fact pattern presented was honed by my fellow panelist Betsey Purinton, CFP of StrategicPoint. The […]
Getting Through Hurricane & Storm Season in Safety
Here in New England, storm season is in full swing. Although extreme weather is a yearly event, how many of us are truly prepared for the aftermath of a hurricane, flood, or major winter storm? Here’s a refresher on some of the most important steps to take ahead of time to survive storm season, with […]
It’s Summertime – Beware of Home Repair Scams
For seniors, summer should be a time for relaxing, enjoying family visits, puttering in the yard or garden, and perhaps taking a trip or two. But unfortunately, with the warm weather comes a common door-to-door scam that many folks–young and old–fall victim to. Home repair and yard work scams pick up over the summer months […]
Have Your Say on the RI Alzheimer’s State Plan – August 6-10, 2018
What would make life better for people with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers? Quicker diagnosis? More respite care? Better training for healthcare professionals? Increased access to long-term care and home care? If you support a loved one with Alzheimer’s, you should know that Rhode Island is currently updating their 5-Year Plan on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related […]