Our Mission
To ensure excellence in service, advocacy and public policy dedicated to the needs of older Rhode Islanders and their caregivers through a single, visible and responsive agency.
- Listen, respond and react to the needs of older Rhode Islanders and their caregivers with respect, courtesy, patience and dignity. Target services to elders in greatest need and those who are frail and at-risk.
- Protect the rights and confidentiality of our consumers through adherence to laws, policies and procedures. Ensure integrity of information and equitable access in a manner that is culturally sensitive and equitable.
- Sustain and promote full adherence to the highest ethical standards and operating procedures in the development of policies and delivery of programs and services.
- Foster partnerships that optimally utilize all federal, state and local resources to support a community-based system of care, seeking to refine and expand services reflective of consumer and caregiver needs.
- Provide an atmosphere for consumer and multi-disciplinary team input for program planning, implementation and enhancement. Serve as the lead representative in promoting a consumer-driven agenda with flexibility and commitment for all older adults.
