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At the Rhode Island Geriatric Education Center (RIGEC) we develop health and human service curriculum for professionals to better meet the needs of older adults

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A new ICF report titled: “New research identifies the value of expanding elder abuse multidisciplinary teams” is available to read now.

https://t.co/wWORd6xE8h

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The Jamestown Senior Center’s Aging in Place Resource Fair is approaching! Join them on June 23rd from 3-6pm. See the flyer below for more details.

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The 2025-2028 Rhode Island State Plan for Family Caregivers by the Family Caregiver Alliance of Rhode Island is now available. Read below to learn about their four priority areas and strategic goals for supporting paid and unpaid caregivers.

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Join the @alzfdn free Alzheimer’s and Caregiving Conference. Hear from local experts and connect with others who understand what you’re going through. RSVP now!

https://t.co/KaWOsqcrxi

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Do you provide care to a loved one with dementia? Consider joining @JohnsonAndWales free Caregiver Kitchen Support program on May 30th. More details below.

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Thanks to @RINewsToday for covering the Annual Thewlis Lecture! Click the link below to read their article.
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More great opportunities being offered by @URIHealthSci as a part of public health week! #publichealth #publichealthweek

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Mark your calendars! Public Health Week with @URIHealthSci offers many great educational opportunities, including the 2026 Thewlis Lecture: Optimism and Kindness (registration: https://t.co/XcG021ax6A) Please consider attending!

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Consider joining the @alzassociation for their 15th annual Caregiver’s Journey Conference on April 23, 2026 in Warwick. Register here https://t.co/tBgIGy0wN5

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On March 18th, the National Task Group on IDD and Dementia will host a free webinar called “Caring for yourself while caring for others.” Register using this link https://t.co/SSEgt5Y02T

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Those interested in attending the Rhode Island Accessibility Summit on Tuesday, May 5th (4-7pm) can receive their tickets using this link:

https://t.co/96ba4G0gAl$

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We bring this session today in partnership with the Care Transformation Collaborative of RI as part of the Best Practices in Team-Based Care learning series. Consider joining us on February 17th at 8am!

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ICYMI - RIDOH's Dr. Philip Chan joined @ASTHO Public Health Review Morning Edition to talk about the increases in fatal overdoses among adults ages 45 and older and Rhode Island's overdose prevention strategies.

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Join a free 90-day Falls Prevention Study for adults aged 60+ living in Rhode Island by @RIPIN_RI.
You may be eligible if you’re 60+, live in RI, and haven’t participated in a fall prevention program in the past year.

📧 [email protected]
📞 401-432-7217

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Deciding between at home care versus moving into a nursing home can be a difficult decision to make. @oakleyhomemods new blog outlines the pros and cons of both options. Read the blog at https://t.co/OkYbg1yhyv

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We all know that winter is a common time to become sick… but did you know that exercising may reduce this risk? Read below to understand how exercise can strengthen your immune system, and provide guidance on how to exercise.

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The @alzassociation has developed a new virtual education series covering various brain health topics! Please see the flyer below for more information on topics and schedule.

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Hairstylists and barbers in RI are invited to join @wellbeing_cic for an event on February 9th to learn about a variety of wellness tips. See flyer below for more info.

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Caregivers can access resources through @HopeHealthCo Caregiver Confidence Education Series. Topics such as advance directives, palliative care and hospice, and comfort for caregivers will be discussed through zoom sessions. Visit https://t.co/GNMRwt55wN for more info.