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May 22 2023

The last hurrah for RI retired pensioners – Herb Weiss

By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues To this day, talk to any state worker or teacher who retired ...
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May 15 2023

Can AI create an “Authentic” Commencement Address? – Herb Weiss

 By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues It’s May and Rhode Island’s college seniors are graduating from colleagues and ...
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May 8 2023

Warning: Being lonely and isolated is hazardous to your health – Herb Weiss

By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Last Sunday, just days before releasing an advisory or “public statement” raising ...
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May 1 2023

Ratcheting up SSA’s customer service will take more funding – Herb Weiss

By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Over two months ago, as required by law, Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of ...
ADUs

Apr 24 2023

RI General Assembly considers ADU (granny flat) housing options – Herb Weiss

By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues After AARP Rhode Island’s successful efforts to pass legislation last year, giving ...
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Apr 17 2023

Annual AARP Snapshot of Older Travelers – Herb Weiss

By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Older travelers are gearing up for their big adventures with summertime just ...
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Apr 10 2023

Trustee reports: Social Security and Medicare still face financial woes – Herb Weiss

Trustee reports: Social Security and Medicare still face financial woes By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Over a ...
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Apr 3 2023

A close look on “Facts and Figures” about Alzheimer’s – Herb Weiss

by Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues For over five years, Janet Bryant, 65, has been a caregiver for ...
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Mar 27 2023

RI Seniors, aging advocates call for an “age friendly” budget – Herb Weiss

By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Photo, top, Vin Marzullo Over two months ago, Gov. Dan McKee unveiled a ...
RINewsToday

Mar 20 2023

House Study Commission could create first state plan on aging in Rhode Island – Herb Weiss

By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues With oversight of the state’s aging programs and services scattered among state agencies ...