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Apr 15 2024

The legislative wish list of Rhode Island’s groups on aging – Herb Weiss

by Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues The Rhode Island General Assembly’s 2024 session kicked off on Jan. 2, ...

Apr 8 2024

Regulatory approval can make a belated Christmas miracle happen – Herb Weiss

Regulatory Agencies Approval Can Make Facility’s Belated Christmas Miracle Happen By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Photos - ...

Apr 1 2024

Senior Agenda Coalition of RI unveils legislative agenda to packed house of seniors – Herb Weiss

By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Last Wednesday, the main ballroom at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick was ...
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Mar 25 2024

Medicare Savings Program bill will be a win for low income seniors, and Rhode Island – Herb Weiss

By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues A few weeks ago, advocates for seniors gathered on Smith Hill, attending ...

Mar 18 2024

The “Forgotten Middle” study of income inequity of Black and Hispanic seniors – Herb Weiss

By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Millions of Black and Hispanic middle-income older adults will lack the financial ...
Housing America's senior adults 2020.

Mar 11 2024

Report says nation not prepared to tackle senior housing crisis – Herb Weiss

by Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issue With the graying of America, the nation is unprepared to provide needed ...
A photo of a row of columns in sepia.

Mar 4 2024

Congressman Magaziner takes baton on bringing back House Aging Committee – Herb Weiss

by Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Over 30 years ago, the US House Democratic leadership’s belt-tightening efforts to ...
A woman sitting in a chair in a living room.

Feb 26 2024

AARP poll says older women’s vote a “Wild Card” in upcoming election – Herb Weiss

by Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues According to a newly released AARP public opinion poll, women voters age ...
A man with Alzheimer's in a wheelchair looking out a window.

Feb 19 2024

Rhode Island’s 5-year plan to support persons with Alzheimer’s, related disorders – Herb Weiss

By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Last week, state and federal leaders, and the Alzheimer’s Association of Rhode ...
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Feb 12 2024

AARP Rhode Island pushes its 2024 legislative agenda – Herb Weiss

by Herb Weiss, contributing writer on issues of aging Photo: Pamela Bhatia, Artistic Images RI Standing in front of an ...