Upcoming Community Meetings Join us for the 2024 Quarterly Community Connection Sessions with Director Cimini. The Office of Healthy Aging looks forward to receiving feedback from community stakeholders about topics of interest that impact older adults, adults with disabilities and caregivers.We will be hosting these quarterly throughout 2024. The next session will be hosted in person! When: Tuesday May 14, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 amWhere: South Kingstown Senior Center located at 25 St Dominic Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879Please use this form to register for this conversation. This helps us track attendance and accessibility needs. You may contact Denise Meza Director of Equity and Engagement at 401-340-0182 or via email denise.meza@oha.ri.gov with questions or if you need more information.
Legal Assistance Empowering people to age healthfully, happily and safely is what we’re all about. Too often older adults and people with disabilities become victims of financial and/or physical abuse. We partner with organizations throughout Rhode Island to connect you with legal assistance, information and resources that help you age strong. RI Legal Services Free legal help for lower income adults age 60+ surrounding public-assistance programs. Learn More RI Bar Association Legal help for adults age 60+. Payment based on sliding scale. Learn More Ombudsman Program Advocates for residents in care facilities, listening to their concerns and taking action to protect their rights. Learn More Volunteer Guardianship Guardianship for adults 60+ with a need for a surrogate healthcare decision maker. Learn More
