AARP Rhode Island

A FREE EVENT (Yeah, honestly) THAT COULD SAVE YOU A LOT OF MISERY

By Kathleen Connell

For more than 50 years, AARP has been dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all as we age. AARP pursues these goals through advocacy led by the state offices. Our advocacy agenda works to enable individuals 50+ get the most out of life. AARP Rhode Island has over 130,000 members. We are connected to more than 1,500 people on Facebook and reach tens of thousands via our integrated social media network and social media advertising campaigns. With your help, we can achieve the "real possiblities" that advocating that the State House offers.

Hungry in the West End addresses senior hunger in Providence's West End community -- an area of hard-core poverty burdened further by the recession. This series attempts to put a face on the problem of senior hunger in the West End and throughout America, and to give voice to those who are responding to the challenge of feeding the hungry. This is concluding Part 8 of the series. Start here to begin with Part 1.

"The contributions of America’s family caregivers – relatives, partners, friends and neighbors – are currently the foundation of the nation’s long-term care system," AARP Rhode Island Advocacy Director Deanna Casey told members of the House Health, Education and Welfare committee on Wednesday. "These unpaid caregivers provide the majority of home and community based services for persons with disabilities of all ages and are critical to helping people remain at home."

Abundance

Hungry in the West End addresses senior hunger in Providence's West End community -- an area of hard-core poverty burdened further by the recession. This series attempts to put a face on the problem of senior hunger in the West End and throughout America, and to give voice to those who are responding to the challenge of feeding the hungry. This is Part 7 of the series. Start here to begin with Part 1.

Recently released Brown University research suggests that investment in healthy Meals on Wheels home-delivered meals could save states money. A report based on a statistical analysis of a decade of spending and nursing home resident data indicates that the more states spend on home-delivered meals under the Older Americans Act, the more likely they are to help people who don’t need nursing home care to stay in their homes. The Brown report is featued in the AARP Rhode Island video series, Hungry in the West End.

It's Okay

AARP Polls Show 50+ Rhode Islanders Largely Satisfied with Superstorm Sandy Response