Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging
Address
25 Howard Avenue
Louis Pasteur Building, 2nd Floor
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-3000
Description:
State Office of Healthy Aging: Offers a wide range of programs and opportunities that promote health and nurture connection. They work at the systems level to make Rhode Island more age- and life-friendly through investments in infrastructure, workforce, and community networks.
At-home companionship for people age 55
or older with limited mobility
!¢ Chronic-disease management education
!¢ Family supports, including respite care
!¢ Community and home-delivered meals
!¢ Free healthcare insurance counseling
!¢ In-home and day-care cost assistance
!¢ Free and reduced legal services
!¢ Prescription drug cost assistance
!¢ Transportation assistance
!¢ Mental health/substance use support
!¢ Senior and community center programs
Services
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Description
Guardianship is a legal arrangement through which the Guardian is authorized to make certain decisions for another person. Works with the probates courts to match people age 60 years or older living in care facilities with certain cognitive conditions to caring volunteer guardians, when they are needed
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Age 60+, Medically determined to need a surrogate decision maker and have no family or friends able or available to be a guardian
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call or visit website for information
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Department prefers that all calls go through main number. Housing Security Program, Joyce Torrice, 462-0539 Heating Assistance Program **R.I. Pharmaceutical Assistance Program (RIPAE) Provides discounts on drugs for limited income persons 65+ and disabled persons. **Customer Information Assistance and Referral Unit **Home and Community Care Provides homemaker/home health aide services for limited income persons 65+, either on a free or co-pay basis. **Protective Abuse Unit Investigates reports of abuse, neglect, exploitation and self-neglect among persons 60+. **Senior Companion Program, Maria Agonia (401) 462-0569 Provides opportunities for federally subsidized job training and employment for limited income persons 55+. **Silver Haired Legislature Provides a forum for seniors to meet, debate issues, and recommend legislation to the governor, general assembly and the U.S. Congress.
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 4:00PM
Eligibility
60+ or disabled adult
Fees
N/A
Languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
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Serves all areas
Description
DEA Protective Services Unit is responsible for investigating complaints of elderly abuse of Rhode Islanders 60 and older by a family member, caregiver or person with duty of care.. Abuse may include physical, emotional, sexual, financial exploitation, or abandonment. The DEA Protective Services Unit develops a care plan to prevent additional abuse and address the elderâs social service needs. Self-Neglect occurs when a person is no longer able to care for himself/herself. Reports of self-neglect are also made to the DEA Protective Services Unit. The seniorâs needs are assessed and necessary services are 0ffered.
Hours
24/7
Eligibility
Adults 60+
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call 401-462-0555 to report elderly abuse or self-neglect
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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Telephone Numbers
Description
RIPAE pays a portion of the cost for approved medications purchased during the deductible phase of a Medicare Part D plan and may offer partial reimbursement to those who enter the "donut hole".
Required Documents
Photo ID, Proof of Residency, Proof of Income, Medicare Part D Enrollment Verification
Eligibility
Must have Medicare and meet income guidelines
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Call DEA or The Point for assistance Application is available online at www.dea.ri.gov Send completed application to: Rhode Island Department of Human Services Division of Elderly Affairs Hazard Building 2nd Floor 74 West Road Cranston, RI 02920
Service Area
Rhode Island
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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Telephone Numbers
Description
@Home Cost Share: For older adults with care needs, the @Home Cost-Share program is available to help with some care expenses. Eligible participants can access in-home services â such as help with housekeeping, meal preparation or personal care â and/or community-based programming at adult day health centers at a reduced rate. You may be eligible for the program if you are age 65 or older, meet income guidelines, and need some assistance in the home with your personal or health care.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM
Required Documents
Proof of Income, Physician's statement
Eligibility
65+, meet income guidelines, and need some assistance in the home with your personal or health care
Fees
Varies
Intake Procedure
Call or visit website for information
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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Telephone Numbers
Description
RI Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Educates and assists Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, family members, and caregivers throughout Rhode Island to protect personal healthcare information, detect healthcare errors, waste, fraud, and abuse, and to resolve suspected instances of healthcare fraud, errors or abuse. To report Medicare fraud, waste or abuse, call Rhode Island SMP at 462-0560.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
60+ or disabled adult
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call 462-3000 for the main Switchboard, and ask for the Senior Medicare Patrol
Languages
Spanish, Portuguese
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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Telephone Numbers
Description
If you have Medicare, the Medicare Savings Program may be able to pay for some of the costs (for example, premiums, co-payments, or deductibles.)
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
60+ or disabled adult
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call 462-3000 for the main Switchboard, and ask for the Senior Medicare Patrol.
Languages
Spanish, Portuguese
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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Telephone Numbers
Description
volunteers are people age 55 and older who provide companionship for frail older adults in the home, at day centers, or other community sites. Companions assist with daily tasks, helping those served to remain living in the community for longer. Companions may provide transportation to medical appointments, shopping assistance, meal preparation, and advocacy. They also provide respite to caregivers of frail elders. By remaining active and contributing to their communities, Companions benefit from the program along with the clients they serve.
Hours
24/7
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Seniors
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call for Information
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
They offer a wide range of programs and opportunities that promote health and nurture connection. They work at the systems level to make Rhode Island more age- and life-friendly through investments in infrastructure, workforce, and community networks. At-home companionship for people age 55 or older with limited mobility ⢠Chronic-disease management education ⢠Family supports, including respite care ⢠Community and home-delivered meals ⢠Free healthcare insurance counseling ⢠In-home and day-care cost assistance ⢠Free and reduced legal services ⢠Prescription drug cost assistance ⢠Transportation assistance ⢠Mental health/substance use support ⢠Senior and community center programs
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Age 60+
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call or visit website for information
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
General Information
Hours:
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM
Intake Process:
Call or Visit Website for Information
Program Fees:
No Fees
Eligibility:
Disabled Adults and Seniors
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
AKA:
formerly Rhode Island Division of Elderly Affairs; DEA; OHA
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
December 27, 2021
Legal Status:
State
Services
Click here to show all service details. Or click on a service name to see its details specifically.
Description
Guardianship is a legal arrangement through which the Guardian is authorized to make certain decisions for another person. Works with the probates courts to match people age 60 years or older living in care facilities with certain cognitive conditions to caring volunteer guardians, when they are needed
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Age 60+, Medically determined to need a surrogate decision maker and have no family or friends able or available to be a guardian
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call or visit website for information
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
Department prefers that all calls go through main number. Housing Security Program, Joyce Torrice, 462-0539 Heating Assistance Program **R.I. Pharmaceutical Assistance Program (RIPAE) Provides discounts on drugs for limited income persons 65+ and disabled persons. **Customer Information Assistance and Referral Unit **Home and Community Care Provides homemaker/home health aide services for limited income persons 65+, either on a free or co-pay basis. **Protective Abuse Unit Investigates reports of abuse, neglect, exploitation and self-neglect among persons 60+. **Senior Companion Program, Maria Agonia (401) 462-0569 Provides opportunities for federally subsidized job training and employment for limited income persons 55+. **Silver Haired Legislature Provides a forum for seniors to meet, debate issues, and recommend legislation to the governor, general assembly and the U.S. Congress.
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 4:00PM
Eligibility
60+ or disabled adult
Fees
N/A
Languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Serves all areas
Description
DEA Protective Services Unit is responsible for investigating complaints of elderly abuse of Rhode Islanders 60 and older by a family member, caregiver or person with duty of care.. Abuse may include physical, emotional, sexual, financial exploitation, or abandonment. The DEA Protective Services Unit develops a care plan to prevent additional abuse and address the elderâs social service needs. Self-Neglect occurs when a person is no longer able to care for himself/herself. Reports of self-neglect are also made to the DEA Protective Services Unit. The seniorâs needs are assessed and necessary services are 0ffered.
Hours
24/7
Eligibility
Adults 60+
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call 401-462-0555 to report elderly abuse or self-neglect
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
RIPAE pays a portion of the cost for approved medications purchased during the deductible phase of a Medicare Part D plan and may offer partial reimbursement to those who enter the "donut hole".
Required Documents
Photo ID, Proof of Residency, Proof of Income, Medicare Part D Enrollment Verification
Eligibility
Must have Medicare and meet income guidelines
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Call DEA or The Point for assistance Application is available online at www.dea.ri.gov Send completed application to: Rhode Island Department of Human Services Division of Elderly Affairs Hazard Building 2nd Floor 74 West Road Cranston, RI 02920
Service Area
Rhode Island
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
@Home Cost Share: For older adults with care needs, the @Home Cost-Share program is available to help with some care expenses. Eligible participants can access in-home services â such as help with housekeeping, meal preparation or personal care â and/or community-based programming at adult day health centers at a reduced rate. You may be eligible for the program if you are age 65 or older, meet income guidelines, and need some assistance in the home with your personal or health care.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM
Required Documents
Proof of Income, Physician's statement
Eligibility
65+, meet income guidelines, and need some assistance in the home with your personal or health care
Fees
Varies
Intake Procedure
Call or visit website for information
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
RI Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Educates and assists Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, family members, and caregivers throughout Rhode Island to protect personal healthcare information, detect healthcare errors, waste, fraud, and abuse, and to resolve suspected instances of healthcare fraud, errors or abuse. To report Medicare fraud, waste or abuse, call Rhode Island SMP at 462-0560.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
60+ or disabled adult
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call 462-3000 for the main Switchboard, and ask for the Senior Medicare Patrol
Languages
Spanish, Portuguese
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
If you have Medicare, the Medicare Savings Program may be able to pay for some of the costs (for example, premiums, co-payments, or deductibles.)
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
60+ or disabled adult
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call 462-3000 for the main Switchboard, and ask for the Senior Medicare Patrol.
Languages
Spanish, Portuguese
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
volunteers are people age 55 and older who provide companionship for frail older adults in the home, at day centers, or other community sites. Companions assist with daily tasks, helping those served to remain living in the community for longer. Companions may provide transportation to medical appointments, shopping assistance, meal preparation, and advocacy. They also provide respite to caregivers of frail elders. By remaining active and contributing to their communities, Companions benefit from the program along with the clients they serve.
Hours
24/7
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Seniors
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call for Information
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
They offer a wide range of programs and opportunities that promote health and nurture connection. They work at the systems level to make Rhode Island more age- and life-friendly through investments in infrastructure, workforce, and community networks. At-home companionship for people age 55 or older with limited mobility ⢠Chronic-disease management education ⢠Family supports, including respite care ⢠Community and home-delivered meals ⢠Free healthcare insurance counseling ⢠In-home and day-care cost assistance ⢠Free and reduced legal services ⢠Prescription drug cost assistance ⢠Transportation assistance ⢠Mental health/substance use support ⢠Senior and community center programs
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Age 60+
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call or visit website for information
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Geographies Served
Serves All Areas
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
25 Howard Avenue
Louis Pasteur Building, 2nd Floor
Cranston, RI 02920
Mailing
25 Howard Avenue
Louis Pasteur Building, 2nd Floor
Cranston, RI 02920
Contacts
Michelle Szylin
Mary Ladd
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(401) 462-3000
Benefit Enrollment Center
(401) 444-0659
Drug Cost Assistance/RIPAE
(401) 462-0560
Fax
(401) 462-0503
Home & Community Care
(401) 462-0570
Neighborhood Friendly Visitor Program
(401) 421-7833 x228
Protective Services
(401) 462-0555
Senior Companion
(401) 462-0569
Senior Medicare Patrol
(401) 462-0560
Toll Free
(888) 884-8721
TTY
(401) 462-0740
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