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Solo Agers are Living Alone. And Liking It – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues The Washington, DC–based AARP highlights the growing population of “solo agers†in the November/December 2025 issue of AARP Bulletin. These adults, age 50 and older, live alone without a spouse, partner, or anyone else under the same roof. According to the survey, this group now numbers 24…
Read MoreSenate Aging Committee Seeks Renewal of Older Americans Act – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer, aging issues With over 359 days until the mid-term elections, the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Aging held a hearing last week to emphasize the need for reauthorizing the Older Americans Act (OAA), a crucial piece of federal legislation that expired the previous year. The hearing highlighted the key role…
Read MoreNational Family Caregivers Month: State-by-State Roadmap on Assisting Caregivers – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer, aging issues Over three months ago, AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) released Caregiving in the US. 2025, warning of a major crisis facing America’s 63 million caregivers. The 133-page report, released on July 23, noted a 45% increase in the number of caregivers over the past decade…
Read MoreAging Groups Say 2026 Social Security COLA Falls Short of What’s Needed for Seniors – Herb Weiss
by Herb Weiss, contributing writer, aging issues On October 24, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a 2.8 percent Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) increase for 75 million beneficiaries, including those receiving Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments. Specifically, nearly 71 million Social Security beneficiaries and OASDI recipients will see a…
Read MoreThe ABCs of Surviving Medicare Open Enrollment – Herb Weiss
by Herb Weiss, contributing writer, aging issues It’s that time. The Medicare Open Enrollment period began last week and runs until December 7th. During this period, Rhode Island’s 243,000 Medicare beneficiaries (data from late 2024 to early 2025) are encouraged to explore their Medicare options, carefully review, compare options, and make necessary changes to their…
Read MoreA Physician’s Guide to Living Life Fully, Not Just Longer, with Dr. Ed Iannuccilli – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer, aging issues Over two weeks ago, over 300 advocates, providers, and older adults gathered at the Senior Agenda Coalition of Rhode Island’s (SACRI) 16th Annual Conference and Expo, “Navigating Choppy Waters – Shelter from the Storm,†held at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet in Cranston. The Sept. 25 event featured a…
Read MorePawtucket Announces New Initiative to Create an Age-Friendly Community – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer, aging issues Over a year ago, Mayor Donald R. Grebien officially signed a resolution, marking the beginning of an important process. The signing ceremony, held on September 16, 2024, in the City Council Chambers, was attended by local leaders, community advocates, state officials, and members of the Pawtucket Senior Citizens…
Read MoreWalktober with AARP: Neighborhood Walks and Walk Audits across Providence – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer, aging issues As part of AARP Rhode Island’s ongoing Livable Communities initiatives, the state’s largest aging organization will launch a series of “Walktober” events next month in collaboration with America Walks, local elected officials, municipal departments, planners, outreach specialists, volunteers, and community groups. The effort will feature neighborhood walks and…
Read MoreSenior Agenda Coalition of RI Annual Conference, 9/25 – Expo, Speaking, Awards – Herb Weiss
by Herb Weiss, contributing writer, aging issues The clock is ticking. There are just a few days left to register for the Senior Agenda Coalition of Rhode Island’s (SACRI) 16th Annual Conference and Expo “Navigating Choppy Waters – Shelter from the Storm”at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet, on September 25th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.…
Read MoreSenior Agenda Coalition of RI’s 16th Annual Conference, Expo, Awards – Herb Weiss
Photo, above – prior year’s conference SACRI Announces the Inaugural Marjorie Waters Award for Service – Conference Registration Now Open By Herb Weiss, contributing writer, aging issues The clock is ticking. There are just 10 days left to register for the Senior Agenda Coalition of Rhode Island’s (SACRI) 16th Annual Conference and Expo “Navigating Choppy…
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