Better Care, Better Aging is the theme of the Senior Agenda Coalition of RI 14th annual conference being held Nov. 18 at the Crowne Plaza. Conversations will focus on expanding programs that allow …
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Better Care, Better Aging is the theme of the Senior Agenda Coalition of RI 14th annual conference being held Nov. 18 at the Crowne Plaza. Conversations will focus on expanding programs that allow elders to maintain their independence. The opening session will feature Maria Cimini, Director of Office of Healthy Aging who will talk about plans for programs and services that support older Rhode Islanders.
Two panel discussions will follow: Policy and Program Initiatives to Support Age-Friendly Healthcare featuring: Dr. Ana Tuya Fulton, Chief Population Health Officer & Executive Chief of Geriatrics & Palliative Care of Care New England; Joan Kwiatkowski, CEO of PACE RI, Senator Louis DiPalma and Representative Lauren Carson; and, a staff member of RI Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Ann Martino will present the MyOptionsRI information portal for Long Term Services and Supports for Older Adults.
Supports for Aging in Community will feature: Bob Robillard, President of the RI Senior Center Directors Association, Brenda Clement, Director of HousingWorks RI, Caroline Gangji, Executive Director, The Village Common of RI and Jim Nyberg, Director, Leading Age RI.
An Expo of exhibitors from a wide range of senior programs will showcase their programs and services. Tickets for the conference are $35 for general admission and $25 for Senior Agenda members, seniors (60 and over) and seniors who are members of a senior center. A full breakfast buffet will be served. Visit senioragendari.org for more information and to purchase tickets. The conference runs from7:45 a.m. to noon.
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