The Rhode Island Geriatric Education Center (RIGEC)
at the University of Rhode Island
Rhode Island Links
Alzheimer's Association - Rhode Island Chapter
The POINT - This web site from the State of RI provides information, referrals, and help getting started with programs and services for seniors, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers.
Rhode Island Department of Elderly Affairs - This RI DEA web site provides links to departmental resources, services, personnel, and information about access to home care services, social services, elder care and public awareness.
Rhode Island Department of Health - The RI DOH home page contains links to information about publications, health topics, public health, etc. Click here to go directly to a list of Programs and Services. Source: RIDOH.
Rhode Island Falls Prevention Partnership - Sponsored by the Long Term Care Coordinating Council, this page contains information on conferences, best pratices and resources for falls prevention.
Rhode Island Department of Mental Health, Retardation and Hospitals - This is a link to MHRH's Programs and Services page, which contains information on services for developmental disabilities, integrated mental health, long-term hospital care, and substance abuse.
Rhode Island Health Center Association
RI Partnership to Improve End-of-Life Care - The Partnership is a collaborative effort among Brown University, RIGEC, the University of Rhode Island College of Nursing, and Aging 2000. Projects include educational programs for certified nursing assistants, quality improvement program in pain management in nursing facilities, consumer workshops, and a spirituality conference. Source: RI Partnership
Rhode Island Hospital - A link to the RIH home page.
Roger Williams Medical Center - A link information regarding RWMC's geriatric care services.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Workshop II: Legal and Ethical Issues in Geriatric Practice
Workshop III: Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Geriatric Clinical Care
Workshop IV: Understanding and Managing Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment
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