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Our Mission Statement: "To preserve the independence, dignity, and capacity for choice for seniors, adults with disabilities, families and caregivers. " Catherine Taylor, Director

RIPAE CAN HELP YOU BRIDGE “THE GAP” IN YOUR MEDICARE PART D PLAN!

 The RI Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Elderly (RIPAE) program helps you pay the cost of certain prescription medications purchased during your Medicare Part D plan deductible. RIPAE also offers reimbursement to enrollees who enter the “donut hole” of their Medicare Part D plans.

For more information, click here or call 462-3000.

TTY users can call 462-0740

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Concerned about falling? A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls is a nationally recognized program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. Click here for more information and R.I. program locations.

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2012 OLDER AMERICANS

MONTH

35TH ANNUAL RHODE ISLAND
GOVERNOR’S CENTENARIANS BRUNCH

The date is set and we need your help!

 

WHAT’S GOING ON: Help the Rhode Island Department of Human Services, Division of Elderly Affairs (DEA) locate seniors age 100 and older for the 35th annual Rhode Island Governor’s Centenarians Brunch.

 

WHEN: Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.

 

WHERE: The Bridge at Cherry Hill, One Cherry Hill Road, Johnston, at 10:00am.

 

WHAT TO DO: Complete a registration form, available at this site, to get an invitation to the brunch from Governor Lincoln Chafee. Return the registration form, by FAX or e-mail, by MARCH 31, 2012, to Kathleen Zaroogian at:

 

kzaroogian@dea.ri.gov or 401-462-0503 (FAX)

 

CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM