Rhode Island Geriatric Education Center

Rhode Island Geriatric Education Center Why Interdisciplinary Geriatrics? Thus, geriatrics interdisciplinary team training is an essential component for workers in the health professions.

At the Rhode Island Geriatric Education Center (RIGEC) we develop health and human service curriculum for professionals to better meet the needs of older adults It is well known that older Americans use a disproportionately larger share of health care services than younger adults and that this share tends to increase with age. However, you may be surprised to learn that very few health profession

als will receive any formal education or training in gerontology (normal aging process) or geriatrics (medical care of disease/chronic conditions associated with aging). A health care workforce unfamiliar with the unique and complex needs of older adults can lead to misdiagnoses, under or over treatment, medication errors, increased hospitalizations, increased costs, poorer outcomes and a reduced quality of life in older patients. Although healthcare professionals are often required to work in team environments, most have gained knowledge or learned the skills to work collaboratively with other professionals from diverse clinical disciplines. Geriatrics care is often complex, time intensive and requires a team of professionals to address competing medical, psychosocial, and functional challenges. RIGEC’s education and training programs are designed to increase the capacity of health professionals to meet interdisciplinary needs of older patients.

Two great upcoming events from Alzheimer's Association Rhode Island Chapter! See below for more details!
08/13/2026

Two great upcoming events from Alzheimer's Association Rhode Island Chapter! See below for more details!

Caregivers! Consider joining Alzheimer's Association Rhode Island Chapter tomorrow (7/22) for a webinar on zoom discussi...
07/21/2026

Caregivers! Consider joining Alzheimer's Association Rhode Island Chapter tomorrow (7/22) for a webinar on zoom discussing caring for your loved one with dementia. See below for more details and registration.

We had a great time at Jamestown Senior Center’s Health Fair yesterday! Our booth with the University of Rhode Island Co...
06/24/2026

We had a great time at Jamestown Senior Center’s Health Fair yesterday! Our booth with the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy and the Community First Responder Program had lots of great information!

The Jamestown Senior Center’s Aging in Place Resource Fair is approaching! Join them on June 23rd from 3-6pm. See the f...
05/27/2026

The Jamestown Senior Center’s Aging in Place Resource Fair is approaching! Join them on June 23rd from 3-6pm. See the flyer below for more details.

The 2025-2028 Rhode Island State Plan for Family Caregivers by the Family Caregiver Alliance of Rhode Island is now avai...
05/27/2026

The 2025-2028 Rhode Island State Plan for Family Caregivers by the Family Caregiver Alliance of Rhode Island is now available. Read below to learn about their four priority areas and strategic goals for supporting paid and unpaid caregivers.

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Do you provide care to a loved one with dementia? Consider joining Johnson & Wales University free Caregiver Kitchen Sup...
05/06/2026

Do you provide care to a loved one with dementia? Consider joining Johnson & Wales University free Caregiver Kitchen Support program on May 30th. More details below.

Starting on Monday! Join us for A Matter of Balance — an 8-week program to help you reduce your fear of falling, increas...
04/24/2026

Starting on Monday!

Join us for A Matter of Balance — an 8-week program to help you reduce your fear of falling, increase your activity level, and build strength and balance. Take control of your safety and confidence today!

Sign up using the following link: https://form.jotform.com/260834199445062

Thanks to RI News Today for covering the Annual Thewlis Lecture! Click the link below to read their article.
04/21/2026

Thanks to RI News Today for covering the Annual Thewlis Lecture! Click the link below to read their article.

Aging's healthspan, not just lifespan discussed in annual gerontology lecture at URI - reported out by Herb Weiss

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