Rhode Island Geriatric Education Center

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...

10/10/2025

Students! The Gerontological Society of America and Harvard University Chan School of Public Health are hosting the Future of Aging Forum (November 15th from 9am-5pm @ Hynes Convention Center in Boston.) Join for discussion about biomedical, policy, and social impacts on aging, and networking! Free registration: https://tinyurl.com/ycxedj4b

10/10/2025

Ageism Awareness Day is one week away! Join us on Thursday, October 9 for our free digital event, Keys to Age-Inclusion: Collaboration & Belonging (3–4 PM ET) with panelists Fayron Epps, Emily Greenfield, Jess Maurer, Laura Poskin and Megan Wolfe, moderated by Patrice L. Dickerson. Together, we’ll explore strategies to counter ageism and build systems that work for all ages.

Save your spot: https://asaging.org/event/keys-to-age-inclusion-collaboration-belonging/

Plus, find resources and ways to participate at asaging.org/ageism-awareness

10/02/2025

The Good Death Society Blog is a handy resource, full of short, reader friendly articles on virtually all aspects of the desire for a “Good Death” Please consider signing up for this free service and browsing their archive!

Sep 21 3 The Soul of the Exit Guide Program By Beverly Thorn | Alzheimer's, Choice, Communication, Dementia, End-of-Life Planning, Final Exit Network, Medical Aid in Dying | 5 Comments “At a time when a person with serious, debilitating illness and their loved ones are often ostracized, lonely, an...