Posts Tagged ‘seniors’
RI Minority Elder Task Force honors RINewsToday writer, Herb Weiss, and advocates
“This year we decided to honor 4 individuals in our community who we felt go above and beyond for seniors. Whether it is bringing attention to the problems seniors are facing daily through writing or passing out food at the local food pantry. The dedication goes above and beyond the norm. This year we decided…
Read MoreCarol Anne Costa to lead Senior Agenda Coalition of RI. Annual conference plans – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues The Senior Agenda Coalition of Rhode Island (SACRI), an independent and diverse coalition of over 20 agencies and individual members who advocate for older Rhode Islanders, gears up for the planning of its 16th Annual Conference and Expo (October 9th) with the recent appointment of its new Executive…
Read MoreCap on out-of-pocket costs for Medicare drug plan enrollees coming soon – Herb Weiss
by Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issue Back on Aug. 16th in 2022, President Joe Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), it’s enactment lowering the health cost for millions of older Americans by lowering the high cost of prescription drugs by granting Medicare the power to directly negotiate drug…
Read MoreRegister: A Bridge to a Secure Future, 16th annual conference/expo, Senior Agenda Coalition of RI
The Senior Agenda Coalition of RI 2024 will hold its annual conference and expo, “A Bridge to a Secure Future” on Wednesday, October 9th from 7:30 AM to 12 noon at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick, RI. Registration is now open. Social Security, Healthcare, Housing, and the Economy are on the minds of older adults…
Read MoreThe experience of LGBTQ+ older adults – Herb Weiss
aging LGBTQ+
Read MoreIf you want a friend in Washington, get a furry friend – Herb Weiss
pets important for our mental health
Read MoreHouse Select Committee on Aging has new life – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Just a month ago, the Washington, DC-based Leadership Council on Aging Organizations (LCAO), a coalition of 68 national nonprofit groups committed to representing seniors in Congressional policy making, formally endorsed Cong. Seth Magaziner’s (RI-2) H. Res. 1029, reestablishing the House Select Committee on Aging (HSCoA). The freshman…
Read MoreHoarding and seniors: “The Consequences of Clutter” Report – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues With the number of seniors afflicted with a hoarding disorder expected to skyrocket to over 14 million, on July 2 U.S. Sen, Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, unveiled a report putting the spotlight on its impact on older hoarders and their…
Read MoreThe Village Common of RI adds Aquidneck Island Village to its state network for older adults
village common of ri adds aquidneck island village
Read MoreStrengthening the safety net for seniors living in poverty – Herb Weiss
by Herb Weiss, contributing writer for senior issues A recently released U.S. Census Bureau report should send a message to Congress and spur the efforts of aging advocates to protect older Americans from financial hardship and poverty. Some consider the “golden years” to be age 60, or 65, and over. But it’s not so golden for millions…
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