About us

Partnerships

This project is supported by a network of committed partners who will help implement the research study as well as support our co-learning and discovery throughout the research process.

Local Government Partnerships

Rhode Island Department of Health

Mission: To prevent disease and protect and promote the health and safety of the people of Rhode Island.

Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging

As Rhode Island’s designated state unit on aging, they empower older Rhode Islanders (age 55+) and adults living with disabilities to age strong.

Community Partnerships

Age-Friendly Rhode Island

Find out how your community can become age-friendly.

American Lung Association Rhode Island

The American Lung Association's mission is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease. We do this through education, advocacy, and research.

Health Equity Zones (HEZ)

Building a healthy and resilient Rhode Island by investing in communities and their capacity to affect change.

Meals on Wheels Rhode Island

Helping homebound older adults and other at-risk Rhode Islanders maintain safe and independent lifestyles.

PACE-RI

Helping elders live safely at home, stay out of the hospital and nursing home, and enjoy better quality of life.

Racial and Environmental Justice Committee

Dedicated to bringing racial equity and environmental justice to Providence’s frontline communities

Village Common of Rhode Island

Supports older adults who wish to age in their home via a network of local villages — communities of mutual support — in Rhode Island.