Rhode Island Geriatric Education Center

12/26/2025

Hosting older loved ones in your home this holiday season? See tips from Oakley Home Access on how to make your home a more comfortable and safe space for older adults. Read more at their blog

Read more about the home safety tips for visiting or hosting aging loved ones. Contact Oakley Home Access for Home Modifications in Rhode Island!

12/03/2025

The Federal Trade Commission report titled “Protecting Older Consumers 2024-2025” can serve as a great resource for understanding how fraud and scams affect older adults. See the full report here

11/26/2025

Are you an older adult who wants to exercise more but doesn’t know what to do? This article from the American Medical Association provides a great idea of what is important!

From aerobics to balance workouts for seniors, it’s key to find a physical activity that works as you age. Two Northwell Health physicians share more.

11/18/2025

“What’s New on Old School,” a resource from Virginia Commonwealth University and Old School is designed to help advocates, organizers, and community leaders better understand ageism and how to promote age equity. Read it here https://tinyurl.com/fert7hsb

11/10/2025

https://www.uri.edu/news/2025/11/smart-cart-study-aims-to-help-users-make-healthier-grocery-purchases-for-those-who-use-the-grocery-shopping-app/

KINGSTON, R.I. – Nov. 6, 2025 – While many people discovered online grocery shopping applications during the COVID-19 pandemic, the apps have continued to attract new users, making online grocery shopping a convenient and popular option. Now, Maya Vadiveloo, an associate professor in the Departm...

11/07/2025

Interested in driving safety for older adults? University of Maine will be hosting an in person and virtual discussion led by family physician, Dr. KJ Hansmann and Dr. Tom Meuser. Registration for virtual attendance can be found here https://maine.zoom.us/meeting/register/hjpqeclKQNaVQ6VCUIgqXQ #/registration

11/07/2025

Great study coming out of University of Rhode Island about managing chronic conditions!

KINGSTON, R.I. — Nov. 3, 2025 — By the year 2030, more than one-quarter of Americans will be 65 or older, 80% of whom will be living with one or more chronic disease. At the same time, many older adults find themselves living alone, which creates unique physical, psychological, and social challe...

11/04/2025

The Village Common of Rhode Island will be hosting great events in the upcoming weeks! Please see below for details. Links can be found at https://villagecommonri.org/ under the “Calendar” tab.

10/28/2025

10/15/2025

The Annual Brian R. Ott Research Symposium will be held on November 13th at 6pm in Warwick. Discussion about U.S. POINTER, a clinical trial funded by the Alzheimers Association will be held.

10/11/2025

Do you struggle with getting around your home? Oakley Home Access works with families to make homes safer, more accessible, and easier to live in. “Safe Patient Handling at Home: Tips for Care Partners and Family Members,” their latest blog, shares advice.

Discover expert tips on safe patient handling at home for carers and family members. Learn safe practices to protect loved ones and yourself—Oakley Home Access.

10/10/2025

KINGSTON, R.I. – Oct. 6, 2025 – Joint replacement surgery has advanced dramatically thanks to new materials, techniques, and technology. Procedures are safer, less invasive, and require less recovery time. While there have also been great advancements in technology used to remotely monitor how p...