After 45 years of powerful writing and advocacy on aging, Herb Weiss’s work is now archived at Rhode Island College. A lasting resource for students, researchers, and policymakers. Read more: rinewstoday.com/writer-herb-we…

Old School is looking for an Executive Director to lead the organization’s next phase of growth and impact in the movement to end ageism. oldschool.info/jobs

Great piece by the director of R.I. Office of Healthy Aging, Maria Cimini, encouraging all of us to help “Flip the Script on Aging” as Older Americans month nears. warwickonline.com/stories/flip-t…?

SACRI’s 2025 legislative priorities focus on expanding Medicare Savings, improving long-term care, and addressing housing insecurity for older adults in Rhode Island. Check out the full details from the recent legislative forum 👇 warwickonline.com/stories/united…

#USAging25 will be here before you know it—have you registered? Now is the time to reserve your spot for the nation’s largest gathering of leaders in the #AgingNetwork and take advantage of early bird savings until 5/23! ow.ly/FhOF50VAmLT

Big things are happening for older adults on Block Island! Local leaders are making real progress on Age-Friendly goals—from transportation to walkability—a standout moment: lunch hosted by the Senior Advisory Council. Older adults are leading the way. #AgeFriendlyRI #BlockIsland

Older Americans Month starts next week! Visit the OAM website for activity ideas and materials to help you celebrate, including this year’s poster, social media content, and more. acl.gov/oam #OlderAmericansMonth

May is #OlderAmericansMonth. The 2025 theme—Flip the Script on Aging—calls for a shift in how we think and talk about aging. Explore the Reframing Aging Communications Toolkit and see how you or your organization can support this shift. learning.reframingaging.org/products/older…

NEW: Explore how older adults in your RI town are doing—health, strengths, needs & more. The Healthy Aging Data Report offers local & statewide data for every RI city & town. Dive into the RI data now 👇 healthyagingdatareports.org/ri/rhode-islan… #HealthyAgingRI #HealthyAgingData

Stop ageism in its track! Changing how we talk about aging starts with small actions: -Celebrate contributions at every age -Avoid ageist jokes -Share positive stories Together, we can #FlipTheScriptOnAging

RI’s 2025 Healthy Aging Data Report offers community-level insights into the health, housing, and well-being of older adults. To learn more about the findings and how organizations are using the report to drive impact, read Herb Weiss’s recent article: rinewstoday.com/community-spec…

As younger workers shift to gig economy jobs, retailers are discovering their most reliable talent pool: experienced workers. Check out this new article by Margie Zable Fisher & Next Avenue feat. us, the CAFE Program, L.L.Bean & more nextavenue.org/unretired-work…

The RI Coalition for Elder Justice (RICEJ) highlights significant milestones in their 2024 annual report. With only 1 in 10 elder abuse cases reported, RICEJ's efforts to enhance awareness and improve reporting are critical. Learn more about their impact: rielderjustice.org/wp-content/upl…

Celebrating journalist Herbert P. Weiss and his 45-year career covering aging, healthcare & public policy! Join us for the opening of the Herbert P. Weiss Papers collection. June 27, 9:30 AM | James P. Adams Library, RIC RSVP:forms.microsoft.com/pages/response…

RI is helping older adults eat healthier and support local farmers. The SFMNP is offering $50 food benefit cards to 5,000 eligible older adults starting 6/1. Cards are valid through November and accepted at local farm stands and markets. Details 👇 dem.ri.gov/sfmnp

RIC honors journalist Herb Weiss by archiving his 45-year body of work on aging & healthcare policy. The collection includes 1,100+ pieces now housed permanently at Adams Library for researchers & policymakers. Read more: rinewstoday.com/out-about-in-r…

80% of older adults experience internalized ageism that affects their health & independence. Newport advisor Helen Hames explains how we can combat these harmful stereotypes and support aging as a time of growth, not decline. Read more: whatsupnewp.com/2025/07/helen-…

Next week! Join the RI Coalition for Elder Justice for their Community Conversations Training Sessions. This initiative launched in partnership with the Senior Agenda Coalition of Rhode Island. #elderabuse #ElderJustice #ElderAbuseAwareness #RhodeIsland

Join RI's entire congressional delegation for a community conversation on Alzheimer's research & dementia care legislation on Aug 8th at the Warwick Public Library. Free but registration is required at: alz-ri.quorum.us/event/25803/co…