Valuable Resources for Older adults
- Call or visit The Point to talk to a specialist today and get connected to resources in your area—for free. Are you age 55 or older, and adult living with a disability, or a caregiver? Do you have a question about opportunities available to you? Explore options for healthcare, employment, and more: get Help applying for public and private programs. https://oha.ri.gov/point
- Elder Abuse, Neglect, Financial Exploitation And Self-Neglect Reporting https://oha.ri.gov/report-elder-abuse
- Social Security Administration: https://www.ssa.gov/
- Medicare: https://www.medicare.gov/
- Medicaid: https://dhs.ri.gov/programs-and-services/medicaid-medicare-programs
- WestBay Community Action is a charitable organization serving the people of Kent County. We help with food, utilities, health, safety, and education. https://westbaycap.org/
- Do you want information about Assisted Living? AssistedLiving.org | AssistedLiving.org is a community organization that prioritizes helping those who are disabled and the elderly fully enjoy their healthy years and age gracefully. Our organization creates and publishes comprehensive, unbiased, free web-based resources.
- Warwick Housing Authority: Warwick Housing Authority | Warwick, Rhode Island (warwickri.gov)
- Rhode Island Meals on Wheels: https://www.rimeals.org/
- Rhode Island’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman advocates on behalf of residents in care facilities, listening to their concerns and taking action to protect their rights: https://oha.ri.gov/what-we-do/protect/ombudsman-program
- Ocean State Center for Independent Living is Rhode Island’s go-to agency for Disability services, resources, and Information: https://www.oscil.org/
- Rhode Island Non-Emergency Medical Transportation/MTM: https://www.mtm-inc.net/rhode-island/
- Get Set Up offers FREE live classes for older adults by older adults! So many interesting classes to explore! https://www.getsetup.io/