New Census data reports the graying of U.S. population – Herb Weiss

By Herb Weiss | June 26, 2023
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By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues The nation’s population continues to gray and this is documented by a series of demographic profiles from the 2020 Census recently released. The release of this updated census data must be a wake-up call to Congress and federal and state officials who oversee aging programs and services.…

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New Legislative Commission to work on improving programs, services to seniors –  Herb Weiss

By Herb Weiss | June 19, 2023
An aerial view of the state capitol building, perfect for seniors.

By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Photo: Pamela Bhatia, Artistic Images During May, designated as Older Americans Month, the Rhode Island House of Representatives approved H 5224-SUB A, sponsored by House Deputy Majority Leader Lauren H. Carson (D-District 75, Newport), creating a legislative commission to study the services and programs for 240,000 older…

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A call for supporting the nation’s caregivers – Herb Weiss 

By Herb Weiss | June 12, 2023
A man and woman in bed talking to a doctor.

By Herb Weiss, contributing writer Just 511 days until the 2024 Presidential Election (Nov. 5, 2024), older voters call on Congress to provide more support for the nation’s family caregivers, according to a new AARP Family Caregiving study, released on May 5, 2023, conducted by the bipartisan polling team of Fabrizio Ward and Impact Research. Former First Lady,…

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Path to an “age-friendlier” budget – Herb Weiss

By Herb Weiss | June 5, 2023 |
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by Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Photo: Pamela Bhatia, Artistic Images Can We Call the Recently Passed House Budget Proposal “Age-Friendly”   After a 47:10 minute meeting on Friday night, the House Finance Committee approved a $14 billion budget for the 2024 fiscal year that commits funding toward addressing the housing crisis (top priority), supports…

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The last hurrah for RI retired pensioners – Herb Weiss

By Herb Weiss | May 22, 2023 |
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By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues To this day, talk to any state worker or teacher who retired and they are not happy campers. To the contrary, they remain bitter as to how former Governor Gina Raimondo sold them out with her version of pension cuts in 2011 when state retirees, retired teachers, and…

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

By Herb Weiss | May 15, 2023
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 By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues It’s May and Rhode Island’s college seniors are graduating from colleagues and universities, ready to go out and make their mark on the world. According to the Education Data Initiative, this year there is an estimated 19,782 graduating seniors who will sit through commencement ceremonies with their families…

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