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AARP Rhode Island is raising awareness of the benefits of ADUs, making it easier to permit units and expanding the state's age-friendly, accessible, and affordable housing.

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TCI Expansion Must Work for Minimum-Wage Caregivers

Minimum-wage, lower-income caregivers can’t get by on 60% of their salaries; extension from four to eight weeks for many is not a practical solution

Catherine Taylor Is Our New State Director

Catherine Taylor joined 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 retired May 2.

Zoom with Rhode Island Lawmakers

By AARP Bulletin, MAY 1, 2021

Throughout the current session of the General Assembly, AARP Rhode Island has worked with community partners and legislators to introduce and support legislation affecting residents who are 50-plus.

Kathleen Connell: 50+ Voters Deserve Choices

As published in the Providence Journal, April 29, 2021

More in May!

So many FREE opportunities to explore, learn and have fun!

Study: Technology Embraced to Reduce COVID Isolation

But 38 million 50+ Americans have no Internet

Fighting for Property Tax Relief

AARP Rhode Island testifies on a bill that could lower taxes for struggling older homeowners.

Conditions Improving in Rhode Island Nursing Homes

New AARP analysis: COVID cases and deaths declining. Staffing, PPE shortages remain a problem.

Supporting Older Caregivers Could Boost U.S. Economy

New research from AARP finds that if employers and governments enacted more supports for working family caregivers age 50 and older, not only would the productivity of these workers increase, but the policies also could cause the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) to grow by as much as $1.7 trillion by 2030. That economic boost could grow to $4.1 trillion by 2050. Read the full story.