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Writer Herb Weiss’ 45 years of Advocacy on Aging now Archived at Rhode Island College Library Special Collection
by Herb Weiss, writer on aging issues, and Nancy Thomas, publisher The substantial body of work compiled by Herb Weiss—a 72-page list detailing 1,111 articles on aging, plus three books published over 45 years—now has a permanent home at Rhode Island College’s (RIC) Special Collections, housed in the James P. Adams Library. The archive, titled the Herbert P.…
Read MoreHouse Finance Committee’s FY 26 Budget boosts support for older Rhode Islanders – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Last Wednesday evening, the House Finance Committee voted 11–3 to approve a balanced $14.33 billion budget for fiscal year 2026—approximately $500 million less than the current year’s budget. Lawmakers were tasked with closing a $250 million deficit without resorting to broad tax hikes or cuts to essential…
Read MoreNew report recognizes music’s therapeutic and financial value in Alzheimer’s care – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues More than 23 years ago, I wrote a column about visiting my 80-year-old mother in Dallas, Texas. She was in the mid-to-late stages of Alzheimer’s disease, and the experience was heartbreaking. I witnessed firsthand how this devastating illness had ravaged her physically and mentally. By then, she…
Read MoreSenior Agenda Coalition of RI pushes wealth tax to fund programs for older residents – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues With the recent passage of the House Republican budget” which cuts some programs and services for seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and families with children” Sulma Arias, Executive Director of Chicago-based People’s Action (PA), is calling on billionaires and large corporations to finally pay their fair…
Read MorePreparedness: Senate Aging Committee preps for impending 2025 Hurricane season – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Just days ago, forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, predicted above-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic Basin for this year. NOAA’s outlook for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30, estimates…
Read MoreUnlocking Life’s Lessons: A Commencement Message drawn from the cards – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Throughout May, college and university campuses across the nation come alive with pomp, circumstance—and especially with words of wisdom. At these commencement ceremonies, a diverse array of speakers takes the stage: from prominent politicians, judges, media personalities, and Hollywood actors, to Fortune 500 CEOs, and even top students,…
Read MoreCommunity specific, RI Healthy Aging Data Report a boon for officials, policymakers – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging In an era of tightening budgets and shrinking federal and state resources for aging programs, legislators, service providers, and advocates now have access to vital data that can help identify and address the unmet needs of older adults in their communities. Just over a week ago, the Gerontology…
Read MoreNational report says Alzheimer’s Disease expected to skyrocket – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues The 2025 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report, released last week by the Chicago-based Alzheimer’s Association, highlights a dramatic rise in the number of Americans affected by the disease—signaling an urgent call to action for policymakers. According to the report, the total annual costs of caring for people…
Read MoreMeeting the challenges of an aging farm workforce, in a bipartisan way – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues About 16 months ago, the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Ranking Member Mike Braun (R-IN) released a report titled Feeding the Future, sounding the alarm about the growing challenges older farmers face and urging Congress and the Biden administration to secure the future of American agriculture.…
Read MoreHow religious are we? National survey results. – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer, aging issues According to an April 17 article in the National Catholic Register (NCR), outreach, Eucharistic revival, immigration—and perhaps even the Holy Spirit—are sparking spiritual renewal, not just in the United States, but also abroad. NCR reports that France expects a surge in adult baptisms this year, estimated at more…
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