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A call for supporting the nation’s caregivers – Herb Weiss
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,…
Read MorePath to an “age-friendlier” budget – Herb Weiss
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…
Read MoreHouse passes legislation to encourage the construction of ADUs – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Rhode Islanders will be able to develop accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on their property under legislation sponsored by Rep. June S. Speakman (D-District 68, Bristol/Warren) and approved by the House. When the dust settled, H 6082 Aaa was passed by a vote of 61-10. Of the 10 who…
Read MoreThe 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 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…
Read MoreCan 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 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…
Read MoreWarning: Being lonely and isolated is hazardous to your health – Herb Weiss
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Read MoreRatcheting up SSA’s customer service will take more funding – Herb Weiss
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Read MoreRI General Assembly considers ADU (granny flat) housing options – Herb Weiss
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Read MoreAnnual 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 around the corner. Continued inflation combined with sky-high flight costs won’t deter these individuals from planning family travel, according to a newly published AARP report. AARP’s 2023 Travel Trends survey (initially begun in 2015) examines the…
Read MoreTrustee reports: Social Security and Medicare still face financial woes – Herb Weiss
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