Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging

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
!€¢ Bridging the digital divide for older Rhode Islanders
!€¢ Chronic-disease management education
!€¢ Community and home-delivered meals
!€¢ Elder abuse, neglect, financial exploitation and self-neglect reporting
!€¢ Family supports, including respite care
!€¢ 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
!€¢ Volunteer Guardianship Program - provides court appoint health-care decision makers for low income elders & adults with disabilities who have no family/friends who can assist.

They also connect people to the Point to get info & help 24/7 at 401-462-4444 or 2-1-1 anytime.

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:

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Date of Official Change:

August 26, 2024

Legal Status:

State

Geographies Served

• Serves All Areas

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