Health care group ready to work with legislature

By Joan M. Woods



It was recently reported that Rhode Island ended Fiscal 2011 on June 30 with an approximate $85 million surplus. That is about $7 million more than initially budgeted last summer and more than $4 million above what was anticipated by the Chafee administration when updating its projections in September.   

Be prepared before facing life-changing moves

By Joan M. Woods



The other day, I spoke with a man whose wife had recently suffered a stroke. Neither he nor his wife had planned for the sad turn of events, and he felt blindsided by the upheaval and anxiety it had caused.

Time is a valuable gift that fits one and all

By Joan M. Woods



   For most of us, the holidays are times of family and cultural traditions. Each year many look forward to the familiarity of celebrated pastimes such as decorating the Christmas tree or ringing in the New Year. The rituals we become accustomed to become part of who we are. For those living in nursing homes, those traditions are no less important. A big part of what helps an environment feel more like home is not just what it looks like, but what goes on there, and never more so than during the holidays.

Doing more with less is dangerous practice

By Joan M. Woods



    A few facts recently floated across my desk that impact seniors across Rhode Island.

RIHCA chair thankful for storm assistance

By Joan M. Woods


    How did you prepare for tropical storm Irene? If you’re like most Rhode Islanders, you emptied your refrigerator and stocked up on water, batteries and candles.  I know in my own home, despite my preparations, high winds caused a power outage that left us without modern conveniences such as lights or hot water.

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