Posts Tagged ‘aging’
Seniors key to Democratic win – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Just weeks before the midterm elections, Oct. 18th, AARP Rhode Island released a voting analysis of the Sept. 13th Rhode Island primary election, revealing that voters ages 50 + were the most powerful election deciders. Voters age 50 and up accounted for more than 70% of Rhode Island voters in the…
Read MorePelosi passes gavel to “younger” generation – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Photos: Nancy Pelosi website With the dust settling after the mid-term elections and GOP taking control of the lower-chamber, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), followed by the No. 2 Democratic, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Maryland), will give up their leadership positions although both will keep their Congressional…
Read MoreAdvocates on aging issues review their priorities for Gov. McKee’s policy agenda – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging Over 3 months ago, the Senior Agenda Coalition of Rhode Island (SACRI) invited the six Gubernatorial candidates to give the details of their aging policy positions to hundreds gathering at East Providence High School, and watching virtually. With the dust settling after the Nov. 8 midterm elections, aging…
Read MoreVoters 50+ most powerful, election deciders; true for all Rhode Island cities, towns – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Every political pundit knows that seniors are the most reliable voters. AARP Rhode Island’s latest analysis of voter records from the office of the Rhode Island Secretary of State clearly confirms this observation. Age 50 and over voters accounted for more than 70% of Rhode Island voters who turned…
Read MoreCongress moves to fix SSA customer service issues – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer After Sen. Joe Manchin (D- WV) abandoned his efforts to legislatively speed up the permitting process for energy projects, as part of the Senate’s Continuing Resolution, it began to get bipartisan traction. With a shutdown looming just days before federal agencies would run out of money on Oct. 1, the…
Read MoreAARP study shows Seniors favor a good life, over a lengthy one – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Even with many older adults facing health challenges in their later years, they maintain an optimistic view of their aging and expect their lives to improve as they grow older, according to new research findings from AARP in collaboration with National Geographic Partners. The study found that three-quarters…
Read MoreSenior Centers key provider in RI’s Long-Term Care Continuum – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Over nine years ago, this columnist penned a commentary, “Senior Centers, Not Just a Place to Play Bingo,” that appeared in the Pawtucket Times and Woonsocket Call. As we celebrate National Senior Centers Month in September, today’s Senior Centers continue to take a wholistic view of providing…
Read MoreMore retirees choose to un-retire, and re-enter the workforce – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Retirees are rethinking their decision to leave their jobs to travel, to pursue leisure activities and hobbies, and to spend time with their family and friends. After the surge of retirements in the early months of the pandemic in late spring 2022, retirees are now returning to…
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…
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