A legislative commission in Rhode Island is meeting on Friday, December 6, to assess its progress and set future goals for improving services for older adults in the state.
The commission, led by Newport Rep. Lauren H. Carson, will gather at 2 p.m. in Room 135 of the State House.
The group, which is officially called “The Special Legislative Commission to Study and Provide Recommendations Pertaining to Services and Coordination of State Programs Relating to Older Adult Rhode Islanders”, was set up last fall to examine resources and services for Rhode Island’s growing senior population. Currently, over 240,000 Rhode Islanders are 60 or older, with that number expected to reach nearly 265,000 by 2040.
The commission is looking at key statistics about services for older adults, evaluating current state, federal, and local services, and suggesting ways to improve service delivery. They’re focusing on areas like housing options, health care resources, mental health, transportation, food access, and job opportunities for seniors.
During the meeting, the commission will review its work so far and outline objectives for 2025. They’ll also provide an update on the development of the Master Plan on Aging.
Newport residents and others across the state can watch the meeting live on Capitol Television or via online streaming. However, the commission won’t be taking public testimony at this meeting.
