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Jul 5 2021

AARP launches campaign to support Family Caregivers – Herb Weiss

By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues AARP Launches New National Campaign Calling for More Support for Family Caregivers ...
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Jun 28 2021

Tracking legislation of interest to seniors as RI General Assembly wraps up – Herb Weiss

By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues In the waning days of the 2021 legislative session, RI House lawmakers ...
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Jun 21 2021

The Slater Mill Field Trip: in the footsteps of Samuel Slater – Herb Weiss

By Herb Weiss, contributing writer In Pawtucket’s downtown, you will find historic Slater Mill, consisting of the Slater and Wilkinson Mill ...
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Jun 14 2021

Seniors would benefit in President Biden’s $6 trillion budget

By Herb Weiss, contributing writer On May 28, with the release of a $6 trillion budget for fiscal year (FY) ...
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Jun 7 2021

Using Savings from Drug Pricing Reform to Expand Medicare – Herb Weiss

By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Ahead of President Biden’s first address to a joint session of Congress ...
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May 31 2021

Rhode Island Senate must take a stand against hatred – Herb Weiss

By Herb Weiss, contributing writer “In recent days, we have seen that no community is immune. We must all stand ...
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May 25 2021

One Year Later – Two Surveys Examine Impact of COVID-19 – Herb Weiss

By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Over the year the raging pandemic has impacted on the physical and ...
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May 17 2021

Voter reform must include accessibility for seniors and persons with disabilities – Herb Weiss

By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues It’s over 540 days until the November 8, 2022 mid-term elections. The ...
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May 10 2021

Internet access critical “infrastructure” for seniors’ well-being, quality of life – Herb Weiss

By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Over a year where a global pandemic has significantly reduced social interaction, ...
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Apr 30 2021

Congressman Cicilline poised for legacy as next fiery advocate on aging – Herb Weiss

Picking Up the Mantle of Fiery Aging Advocate, Claude Pepper - Cicilline Moves to Re-Establish the House Permanent Select Committee ...