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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.

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.

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

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".

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.)

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.

@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.

Beavertail Lighthouse museum features a collection of information, artifacts, and conversation about the history and site of the third-oldest lighthouse in North America. Engages with lighthouse history and with interesting elements of Narragansett Bay’s maritime science, technology, art, and culture.

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WIC serves babies and children up to the age of five, pregnant and breastfeeding women, and new mothers. WIC helps children be the healthiest they can be, have better diets and growth rates, and be better prepared for school. WIC also helps pregnant women and new mothers experience healthy pregnancies and raise healthy babies with practical breastfeeding and infant feeding advice. The Women, Infants, and Children program provides: -Evidence-based nutrition assistance -Breastfeeding advice and support -Links to community services -Healthy foods purchased using the eWIC card to support good nutrition during pregnancy, infancy, and early childhood The RI WIC Program announced Shaw’s Supermarkets and Stop & Shop Supermarkets are self-checkout enabled for eWIC! Please note: 1. When using the eWIC card combined with other methods of payment participants must cash out in this order: eWIC first, then SNAP, then cash/credit in order for the transaction to complete. 2. Participants can’t get a balance inquiry at the self-checkout register. They need to go to the main register with a cashier within the self-checkout area for a balance inquiry. 3. A receipt with their ending balance will print once they have completed the transaction within the self-checkout lane. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

The Block Island School is a friendly, positive, and secure place in which students learn and work. The faculty, staff, and parents have created an enriching environment where children can grow intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally. It is a cooperative and happy place where parents, teachers and administrators work together as partners in the education of the children.

Downtown Food Pantry located at 15 Hayes Street, in Gloria Dei Lutheran Church across from Providence Mall. Clients can access food pantry 2X a month; Clients can arrange for home delivery if disabled. Hot meals at Matthewson Church 3-5pm

Anchor Bay at Pocasset offers multiple levels of care so our residents can age in place. Respite care provides the peace of mind of on-site care staff, prepared meals, and enrichment opportunities, without the long-term commitment.

A free, confidential volunteer service whose purpose is finding help and answers for people in need in the East Bay area. Emergency food, children's clothing, transportation for medical needs. East Bay area only. Located below library. **Holiday baskets and toys for East Bay residents only.**

Intermediate and advanced level English language classes designed to help improve communication skills in preparation for job training and/or going directly into the workforce. Staff will create an individual learning plan that best suits your educational needs and career goals. Additional soft skills classes and workshops are included, based on the individual learning plan.

Tiverton Emergency Management is run through the Tiverton Police Department. The Tiverton EMA implements policies related to hazard mitigation and emergency management programs and activities. The EMA also has general supervision of all civil preparedness duties.

SOS Food Pantry; There is a food pantry located in the nurse’s office and is available for all families to use; all visits are confidential.

Urgent Care Services for: Cardiac Symptoms, Respiratory Illness, Minor Trauma, Sore Throats, Ear Infections, Tick & Insect bites, Sprains, Allergic Reactions, Fractures (Evaluation). Lacerations, Burns

Christmas Food Baskets 2018

NFRI funds research on Clinical Nursing that will improve patient care, and Nursing Education that will improve curriculum and/or retention of students

Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) serves people who have disabilities or chronic care needs in the setting ideal for them and their families. Services may be episodic or on-going. Services may be provided in a person's home, the community (for example, shared living or assisted living), or institutional settings (for example, intermediate care facilities, hospitals, or nursing homes) to optimize their health and retain their independence. People of all ages may need long term care. If you, a loved one, or a friend is an adult with a disability or an elder, you will find information about the DHS's publicly funded long term services and supports here.

The Rhode Island Veterans Home is a 110-acre complex on Mount Hope Bay in Bristol. The home provides quality nursing and residential care to Rhode Island war veterans. Some of the services provided include social, medical, nursing and rehabilitative services. Services Approximately 208 beds. Assisted living and nursing care, including secure units (Alzheimer's care) and palliative care. X-ray, dental, and pharmacy services, physical therapy and occupational therapy, psych services, transportation to PVAMC. Rehabilitation Services includes physical and occupational therapy. Social Services includes individual and group therapy and specialized support groups. Transitional Services include short-term stays in dorms or a more intensive Transitional Supportive Program for homeless veterans. Activities and Services for Residents include movies, crafts, card games, bingo, birthday parties, cookouts and day trips. Religious Services are also available. In addition to the Veterans Home buildings, the facilities include a library, gift shop, cafe, bank, barbershop, and beautician. The Veterans Home has an active Family Council that is open to family members. They meet monthly to discuss common issues and concerns affecting the residents of the home.

Certified Nursing Assistants in addition to our nurses, we also provide our clients with certified nursing assistants who are responsible for assisting each individual according to the nurse's care plan. You can count on them to help you with daily tasks and more. We also make sure that, while we are assisting you, you feel as independent as possible. Our certified nursing assistants can do the following Personal Care, Bathing, Dressing, Meal preparation, Transportation, Errands and Grocery Shopping, Companionship, Homemaking Services. Nursing Services a comprehensive evaluation diabetic management and education education for both client and family about the disease process medication administration and management wound care R.N. on call 24/7 for urgent situations private duty