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volunteers are people age 55 and older who provide companionship for frail older adults in the home, at day centers, or other community sites. Companions assist with daily tasks, helping those served to remain living in the community for longer. Companions may provide transportation to medical appointments, shopping assistance, meal preparation, and advocacy. They also provide respite to caregivers of frail elders. By remaining active and contributing to their communities, Companions benefit from the program along with the clients they serve.

RIPAE pays a portion of the cost for approved medications purchased during the deductible phase of a Medicare Part D plan and may offer partial reimbursement to those who enter the "donut hole".

Department prefers that all calls go through main number. Housing Security Program, Joyce Torrice, 462-0539 Heating Assistance Program **R.I. Pharmaceutical Assistance Program (RIPAE) Provides discounts on drugs for limited income persons 65+ and disabled persons. **Customer Information Assistance and Referral Unit **Home and Community Care Provides homemaker/home health aide services for limited income persons 65+, either on a free or co-pay basis. **Protective Abuse Unit Investigates reports of abuse, neglect, exploitation and self-neglect among persons 60+. **Senior Companion Program, Maria Agonia (401) 462-0569 Provides opportunities for federally subsidized job training and employment for limited income persons 55+. **Silver Haired Legislature Provides a forum for seniors to meet, debate issues, and recommend legislation to the governor, general assembly and the U.S. Congress.

Guardianship is a legal arrangement through which the Guardian is authorized to make certain decisions for another person. Works with the probates courts to match people age 60 years or older living in care facilities with certain cognitive conditions to caring volunteer guardians, when they are needed

RI Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Educates and assists Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, family members, and caregivers throughout Rhode Island to protect personal healthcare information, detect healthcare errors, waste, fraud, and abuse, and to resolve suspected instances of healthcare fraud, errors or abuse. To report Medicare fraud, waste or abuse, call Rhode Island SMP at 462-0560.

If you have Medicare, the Medicare Savings Program may be able to pay for some of the costs (for example, premiums, co-payments, or deductibles.)

@Home Cost Share: For older adults with care needs, the @Home Cost-Share program is available to help with some care expenses. Eligible participants can access in-home services – such as help with housekeeping, meal preparation or personal care – and/or community-based programming at adult day health centers at a reduced rate. You may be eligible for the program if you are age 65 or older, meet income guidelines, and need some assistance in the home with your personal or health care.

DEA Protective Services Unit is responsible for investigating complaints of elderly abuse of Rhode Islanders 60 and older by a family member, caregiver or person with duty of care.. Abuse may include physical, emotional, sexual, financial exploitation, or abandonment. The DEA Protective Services Unit develops a care plan to prevent additional abuse and address the elder’s social service needs. Self-Neglect occurs when a person is no longer able to care for himself/herself. Reports of self-neglect are also made to the DEA Protective Services Unit. The senior’s needs are assessed and necessary services are 0ffered.

They offer 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 • Chronic-disease management education • Family supports, including respite care • Community and home-delivered meals • 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

Federal program that provides a box of nutritious shelf stable foods to seniors’ age 60+ who have an income at or lower than 130FPL.

Low income elderly housing with 76 units.

Thundermist offers a sliding scale discount program for those with or without insurance who's income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)

The Office of Senior Services is providing transportation for seniors who need support accessing a food pantry.

Assisted Living Facility Independent Living Respite Beds: 115 For residents who are not capable of self-preservation. For residents who require central storage and administration of maintenance medication.

Parkis Historic Propeties is made up of 22 affordable units in three beautifully renovated historic mansions. Location: 14, 43, 53-55 Parkis St. in Elmwood Housing Type: Affordable family rental Completed: 2010 Units: 22 apartments

A current listing of available affordable apartments for rent.

The Juanita Sanchez Complex - formerly the two small schools of Providence Academy of International Studies (PAIS) and William B. Cooley Health & Science Technology High School (Cooley).

OSCIL’s knowledgeable staff can assist consumer’s in setting goals for self-sufficiency in the home. Centers for Independent Living teach a wide range of skills needed to live independently and manage life with a disability. Skills training is available to persons with disabilities in almost any topic where there is a need for more independence. CILs work with individuals to increase their skills which can help them gain more control of their lives. Skills training can include basic everyday responsibilities such as: self-care, meal preparation, budgeting, and arranging transportation. It also can address housing needs, teaching individuals the importance of self-advocacy, one’s need for accommodations and/or rights in the community. ***Life skills training is goal directed and does not involve long-term case management or therapeutic intervention. As part of OSCIL’s mission to provide outreach, education and opportunities for peer support, OSCIL offers Lunch and Learn workshops highlighting various solutions that can increase access in your home and community. As part of OSCIL’s mission to provide outreach, education, and opportunities for peer support, OSCIL offers free “Lunch and Learn” workshops highlighting various solutions that can increase access in the home and community. ***Workshops are being held in person and on Zoom. Unless the event says otherwise, workshops are held at our location at 1944 Warwick Avenue in Warwick. Advance registration to attend in-person is required. A light lunch and refreshments will be served.

The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides monthly payments to adults and children with a disability or blindness who have income and resources below specific financial limits. SSI payments are also made to people age 65 and older without disabilities who meet the financial qualifications. You may be eligible to receive SSI monthly payments even if you are already receiving Social Security Disability Insurance or retirement benefits.

Primary health care to people of all ages, from birth to seniors. Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics/Gynecology and Internal Medicine and Geriatric care. The Thundermist Medical team is staffed by caring and skilled physicians and nurses dedicated to providing care to patients.

South Kingstown Nursing & Rehabilitation Center offers licensed rehabilitation and subacute unit and secure Alzheimer’s care as well as long-term care for those in need of assistance with chronic illness or multiple activities of daily living. Services: 112 bed facility that includes a 36-bed secured Alzheimer/dementia care unit and a newly constructed 16 bed sub-acute unit. Respite

Rooted in the Dominican tradition of prayer, study community and service Saint Pius V School provides a Christ-centered learning environment in which students grow in faith, truth and love.

Services individuals with Developmental Disabilities, Stroke-related disabilities, Cardiac conditions, Diabetes, Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, and other physical and mental disabilities. Services provided: � Monthly Weight and Vital Sign Monitoring � Nutritional counseling and special diets � Exercise program � Medication Administration � Dressing changes/wound care � Flu vaccinations � Restorative Care � Physician Services on-site: Podiatry � Therapeutic Recreational Activities, Personal Care

The services available through NIHC for eligible Tribal Members and other eligible American Indians and Alaskan Natives (AI/AN) include direct onsite medical, community health nursing, and behavioral health care services and offsite Contract Health Services. Additional program components include advocacy and outreach services, injury prevention, nutrition services, prescription medications, and environmental health services.

Woonsocket Housing Authority provides public housing and/or subsidized housing for families, elderly and disabled.