The AARP has released a bulletin to help you understand the new health care laws. Visit their website, at aarp.org, to view the bulletin at aarp.org.

Related: Obama hosts ‘tele-town hall’ meeting with senior citizens (cnn.com)

Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) is a result of damage to the bodily systems that process dopamine, and is typically caused by exposure to certain prescription medications – including Reglan.

The symptoms of TD mimic those of Parkinson’s disease, and are irreversible and incurable

Tardive dyskinesia causes involuntary and repetitive movements which are irreversible and incurable. The Tardive Dyskinesia Center offers the most comprehensive and up-to-date information on » Continue reading

CRANSTON—The Senior Journal cable television program is devoted to exploring the issues of growing older in Rhode Island through the personal perspectives of seniors. Programs are produced by senior volunteers and are sponsored by the Department of Elderly Affairs with the support of Rhode Island Public, Education, and Government Access Television.

Programs are aired on Sundays at 5:00 p.m., Mondays at 7:00 p.m., and Tuesdays… » Continue reading

Corinne Calise Russo, Director of the Rhode Island Department of Elderly Affairs (DEA), has announced that United Way 2-1-1 in Rhode Island has been awarded a three-year grant, through a competitive bidding process, to manage to the state’s Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC), known as The Point.

Since its inception in 2005, The Point has served a primary gateway to home and community based… » Continue reading

Trinity Church presents:
The American Songbook Goes on Tour.

A performance
Produced by StageRight
Conceived and musically arranged by Al Deston.
Directed by Tom C. Erb.

$20 donation

All proceeds benefit Rhode Island Episcopal Charities.

The… » Continue reading

The well-known columnist David Brooks recently wrote a provocative op-ed piece in The New York Times, titled The Geezers’ Crusade.

Although the piece is more balanced than… » Continue reading