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Primary a few short weeks away – be educated on issues for seniors – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues On Aug. 17, just twenty-eight days before Rhode Island’s Sept. 13th Primary Election, at the Warwick-based Pilgrim Senior Center, Gov. Dan McKee joined Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, other elected leaders and advocates to highlight recently passed legislative and budget initiatives that supported Rhode Island’s senior population.…
Read MoreRI CareLink recruiting participants for innovative Alzheimers program – Herb Weiss
Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative Program Grant Now Recruiting Rhode Island Participants By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Last January, CareLink, a nonprofit network of post-acute and community-based providers, received a grant from the Administration for Community Living, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. After the required planning period, and…
Read MoreHerb Weiss, an agent of change… shifts focus to Pawtucket’s senior community
by Nancy Thomas, publisher Big changes for our writer on aging issues – and how lucky we are to have this news to share. Herb Weiss, of Pawtucket, has worked for his city for over 23 years, serving most recently as Economic and Cultural Affairs Officer. On August 22nd, Herb will be following his most…
Read MoreRI candidates for Governor spotlight senior issues at forum – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Gubernatorial Candidates Put Spotlight on Rhode Island’s Fragmented LTC Continuum Last week, hundreds of seniors and aging advocates gathered at East Providence High School to learn more about aging policy positions from 6 Rhode Island Gubernatorial candidates. Many more watched virtually as the event was streamed online.…
Read MoreRI Gubernatorial Forum to ask, “what’s your Senior Agenda?” – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues The Senior Agenda Coalition of RI (SACRI) has joined 17 organizations to bring you Rhode Island’s 2022 Gubernatorial Forum where candidates will talk about senior issues. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at the East Providence High School’s new 900-seat capacity auditorium. Seating…
Read MoreHHS Climate and Health Outlook tackles climate-related hazards – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Over two and a half months ago, the Biden administration launched a new initiative, called the Climate and Health Outlook, to serve as a resource to help people, health professionals, and communities protect individual and community health impacted by climate events. On May 6, 2022, the U.S. Department…
Read MoreNew resources to protect Seniors before, during and after Natural Disasters – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Last year, alone, the Washington, DC-based AARP noted that the nation experienced more than 1,300 tornadoes, 21 named storms (with winds of 39 mph or greater), nearly 59,000 wildfires that burned more than 7.13 million acres, along with numerous ice storms and other weather events that caused major damage…
Read MoreLawmakers can do more for Seniors next year – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Just days before July 1, 2022, Gov. Dan McKee was joined for the signing of the $13.6 billion state budget (222-H7123aa) for fiscal year 2023 by Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos, House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio, House Finance Committee Chairman Marvin L. Abney…
Read MoreAmerica’s Seniors need House of Reps. to bring back Aging Committee – Herb Weiss
By Tom Spulak, Bob Weiner and Herb Weiss With a backdrop of extensive media coverage of the ongoing Ukraine War, the Jan. 6th hearings, and covering the political postering of Republican and Democrats as the midterm elections approach (just 127 days from now), Congressman David Cicilline (D-RI) along with 50 Democratic cosponsors calls on the…
Read MoreAging groups gear up to support candidates in primaries, mid-terms – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues In just 140 days, seniors will go to the polls to cast ballots for candidates who they believe will lead the nation in the right direction. Over three months ago, the Washington, DC based AARP, the nation’s largest senior advocacy group announced the kick-off of its Voter Engagement…
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