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.
Dictionary Of Terms Adult Day Health Centers: Adult day health centers offer programming for people with care needs during the day. Services are tailored to the individual and may include therapeutic activities, transportation, meals, and personal care. The programs can help give a break to a round-the-clock caregiver. Caregiver: A person caring (physically and/or emotionally) for another person or loved one, also called a caretaker or care partner. Community Tables: Formerly known as “congregate meal sites”, Community Tables offer an opportunity to meet new or old friends and engage in social activities while having a nutritious meal. Community Tables locations include senior centers, churches, and housing communities. Dementia: A general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. Memory loss is an example. Alzheimer's is the most common type of dementia, but not all dementia comes from Alzheimer's disease. Discharge planner: A professional who assists patients and their families in developing a method of care for a patient following a hospital or nursing home stay. Medicare: A federal health insurance program for adults with disabilities and all older adults 65+ Medicaid: A state and federal health coverage program for individuals with low income Respite: A short period of rest or relief Think we are missing a few? Reach out to us and let us know!