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Did you know that by 2050, it’s estimated that 14 million Americans will be living with Alzheimer’s Disease? And that here in Rhode Island, more than 23,000 people are currently living with the disease, cared for by more than 53,000 friends and family members? Alzheimer’s is a frightening diagnosis,… read more »
October is a significant month for US seniors: it’s Older Americans Month as well as Residents’ Rights Month. Here in Warwick, Mayor Joseph Solomon took things a step further by signing a proclamation that declared it to be Residents’ Rights Month in the city, as well. Joanne Leonard, CEO of… read more »
In all the years that we’ve been writing “News You Can Use” for Rhode Island seniors and their families, we’ve been remiss in not highlighting one particular organization: Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island. This year the organization is celebrating 50 years of service, so it is a fitting… read more »
Newspapers. Empty food packaging or free items like sugar packets. Broken appliances or other items in disrepair. These are all items that people experiencing hoarding disorder may accumulate compulsively, to the point that their living conditions are unsafe and pose a threat to their health. Hoarding has come into the… read more »
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 … read more »
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… read more »
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… read more »
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… read more »
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… read more »
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… read more »