Friday Friends with RI Elder Info

By Deb Burton

Welcome to Friday Friends, RI Elder Info’s weekly look at the organizations & individuals providing resources for Rhode Island seniors, caregivers, & professionals!... more

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The podcast currently has 126 episodes available.

Friday Friends with RI Elder Info episodes:

July 21, 2023 John Goodman, RI Airport Corporation
Today we are joined by John Goodman from the Rhode Island Airport Corporation to talk about the Sunflower Program!
https://hdsunflower.com/us/
https://flyri.com/
Phone: 401-691-2000
https://rielderinfo.com/
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16min
July 14, 2023 Baby It's Hot Outside! HEAT SAFETY!
It's HOT out there! Today we are talking about heat safety during the Summer season!
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9min
July 07, 2023 Black & Aging with Gregory Brunson & Tara Tang
Today we are talking about the upcoming Black and Aging event with Gregory Brunson & Tara Tang from Butler Hospital's Memory and Aging program!
Butler Hospital's Alzheimer's Prevention Registry is: www.butler.org/AlzRegistry | 401-455-6402 | @ButlerHospital on Social Media

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25min
June 30, 2023 Reporting Elder Abuse
Today is the final day of Elder Abuse awareness month, and Deb Burton has some helpful tips on what to do to help prevent, or report elder abuse with the seniors you know and love!
If you, or someone you know is in immediate danger dial 911!
Rhode Island law requires any person who has reasonable cause to believe that an elderly person has been abused to report it to the Office of Healthy Aging (OHA). Failure to report abuse of a person 60 or older can result in a fine of up to $1,000. Report suspicion of Elder Abuse and Self Neglect to OHA: 401-462-0555.
If a Senior is not safe at home call:
Office of Healthy Aging: 401-462-0555 or 401-462-3000
If a Senior needs help getting out of an abusive home, contact the Saint Elizabeth’s Haven for Elder Justice Program: 401-739-2844 x36

Neglect or Abuse in a facility call Department of Health Facilities Regulation: 401-222-5200
RI Attorney General Patient Abuse or Neglect, Medicaid Fraud & Drug Diversion Unit: 401-222-2566 or 401-274-4400 x2269
RI Long Term Care Ombudsman: 401-785-3340

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15min
June 23, 2023 Caring For Someone With Dementia
Today on Friday Friends, Deb sits down with Kelley Hurley from CareLink RI to talk about caring for someone with dementia!
www.carelinkri.org

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23min
June 16, 2023 Director Maria Cimini, Office of Healthy Aging
June is Elder Abuse awareness month and today we are sitting down with Maria Cimini, Director of the Office of Healthy Aging.
If you have concerns that someone might be suffering from Elder Abuse, Call: 401-462-0555 or visit: https://oha.ri.gov/report-elder-abuse
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45min
June 09, 2023 Deborah Royster, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Today we are joined by Deborah Royster of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau!
Deborah Royster is the Assistant Director, Office for Older Americans. Before joining the Bureau, Ms. Royster served as Chief Executive Officer of Seabury Resources for Aging, a nonprofit organization that provides affordable housing, transportation, care management and other support services to older adults and family caregivers in the Washington, D.C. region. Ms. Royster is a graduate of the University of Maryland and the University of Virginia School of Law.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is a 21st century agency that helps consumer finance markets work by making rules more effective, by consistently and fairly enforcing those rules, and by empowering consumers to take more control over their economic lives.
For more information, visit www.consumerfinance.gov
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35min
June 02, 2023 Haven for Elder Justice
Today on Friday Friends we are joined by Cheryl Patneaud from the Haven for Elder Justice.
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33min
May 26, 2023 East Providence Prevention Coalition
Today on Friday Friends we are chatting with Madeline Marlow, APS & Bethanie of the East Providence Prevention Coalition!
145 Taunton Ave. East Providence, RI 02914 | 401-435-7500 | [email protected]
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21min
May 19, 2023 One is Too Many
Kimberly Ferrante from the the Providence VA Hospital discusses the importance of mental health as part of healthcare.
If you are in need of help please reach out:
For veterans Dial 988 then Press 1, chat live, or text 838255
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22min

FAQs about Friday Friends with RI Elder Info:

How many episodes does Friday Friends with RI Elder Info have?

The podcast currently has 126 episodes available.