Summer Heat Should Be Enjoyed in Moderation After such a cool and damp spring the sunshine and hot weather is quite a treat! Unfortunately, like all treats, the heat should be enjoyed in moderation. According to the National Safety Council, everyone is at risk for heat-related illnesses. After getting woozy one hot summer day my […]
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 […]
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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 […]
May is Older American’s Month Perennial People Aging Successfully by Refusing to Accept Life as a Long Road to Decrepitude We all want to age successfully. We are living longer now than at any other time in history. The stages of our life have often been categorized as childhood, youth, adulthood, middle age and old. […]
RI Elder Info helps Seniors & Caregivers Here is a video clip from a website visitor from Westerly RI
Can You Hear The Words Coming Out of My Mouth? According to the National Institute of Health one third of people between ages 65 and 74 have some type of hearing loss. That number jumps to 50% after the age of 75. Hearing loss can be caused by age related changes in the ear or […]
Care resources in RI have often been a challenge to find-even for Professionals in the aging field. Helping clients navigate the fractured health and human service system has often taken more time than a company budget allows. RIElderInfo.com is here to break down the silos of information so Professionals can help Rhode Island Seniors and […]
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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