Working and Caregiving The Impact on Employees and Employers Rhode Island has an aging workforce that is caring for aging family members. Addressing the needs of working caregivers is critical to the growth of RI businesses. Our fractured health care and long-term services and supports system increases the demands on employees. Rhode Island is striving […]
Why should you hire a homecare agency? Here are some of the reasons why you want to use a homecare agency: Hiring someone from Craigslist is a very bad choice-period. Some very bad people out there advertise on Craigslist. We all know that, right? Word of mouth referrals are often used to find people. Word of […]
June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month 1 out of every 10 people over the age of 60, who live at home, report being abused. If someone is in immediate danger call 911. Elder abuse can happen to anyone-you, your family, friends or neighbors. Elder Abuse is any knowing, intentional or negligent act that causes harm […]
RI Elder Info pode ajudar Seniors & Caregivers em Português
Our Pets are Good For Our Health We all want to feel loved and needed. The pitter-patter of furry feet is an insistent reminder of another living being’s unconditional love for us. There is a steady rhythm to life with a pet-Wake Up! Feed Me!, Time to Play! Let’s go for a walk! This rhythm […]
RI Elder Info helps Seniors & Caregivers Here is a video clip from a website visitor from Westerly RI
Under the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, the Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) works with many community agencies to provide and oversee services to Seniors, individuals with disabilities, veterans and others. DHS is responsible for handling applications for Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS). LTSS are home and community-based services or […]
For many years, Rhode Islanders have tried to find information and resources that help Seniors remain independent at home and help Caregivers receive needed support. Several State agencies and organizations have held listening sessions across the state. Repeatedly, Seniors, Caregivers, and Professionals have asked for a comprehensive website that gave them information on community, state […]
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