Posts Tagged ‘AARP Rhode Island’
Splish-splash time for seniors, persons with disabilities, general public at Providence Splash Pad
Photo: Opening of Paine Park in Pawtucket Special Hours established for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities at Fargnoli Park Splash Pad Councilor David Salvatore and the Friends of Fargnoli Park have announced that the splash pad located at Fargnoli Park will be operating with special hours to accommodate the elderly and persons with disabilities.…
Read MoreTracking legislation of interest to seniors as RI General Assembly wraps up – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues In the waning days of the 2021 legislative session, RI House lawmakers approved a $13.1 billion state budget for the 2022 fiscal year (by a party-line vote of 64 Democrats to 10 Republicans) that boosts key supports for vulnerable Rhode Islanders — particularly affordable housing and social…
Read MoreAARP Rhode Island names Catherine Taylor New State Director
Kathleen Connell steps down after serving since 1999 Catherine Taylor will join AARP Rhode Island on Monday, May 17, 2021 as AARP Rhode Island State Director. She succeeds Kathleen Connell, AARP Rhode Island’s first and only State Director since 1999. After a transition week, Connell will retire May 21. Taylor most recently served as executive…
Read MoreAARP Letter to Gov. MCKee: End EO giving nursing homes immunity
“It is essential that long-term care providers, as well as health care providers more broadly, remain responsible for any negligent actions to ensure long-term care residents have some protection and opportunity for redress.” AARP Rhode Island State Director Kathleen Connell today Re-Sent a December Letter to Governor Gina Raimondo to Governor McKee Dear Governor McKee,…
Read MoreAARP Rhode Island issues critical call to prioritize 50+ adults for vax program
STATEMENT BY AARP RHODE ISLAND STATE DIRECTOR KATHLEEN CONNELL: AARP Rhode Island is still waiting for a more transparent, age-prioritized state vaccination plan that includes an efficient and effective centralized registration and appointment system. Our first call for transparency was on January 8. Subsequently, AARP, our members and thousands of other Rhode Islanders have sent…
Read MoreNew: AARP Shows RI Facilities Remain Hotbed for COVID-19 – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues As the Rhode Island Health Department (RIDOH) announces that cases of COVID-19 are declining and is loosening up restrictions on the reopening of bars and our social gatherings, AARP Rhode Island warns that the state’s nursing homes remain a hotbed for COVID-19 infections, and the “death rate…
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