Point
the healthy aging helpdesk
Did you know older adults are happier?
But new stages call for new resources.
Find them via Point, Rhode Island’s free healthy aging helpdesk at 401-462-4444. Available — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. You will speak with a trained specialist. And your call will be completely confidential.
Habla espanol. And we have interpreters for 100+ languages.
Are you age 55 or older, an adult living with a disability, or a caregiver?
Do you have a question about resources available to you? Call or visit the Point to talk with a specialist today and get connected to resources in your area – for free. Explore options for healthcare, employment, and more; get help with applying to public and private programs.
• Food and utility bill assistance
• Home care, long-term care, and hospice information
• Programs that pay friends or relatives to provide in-home care
• Medicare enrollment and evaluation
• Plus, all the resources of 211 (Find out more here.)
Call (401) 462-4444 or 211 anytime.
Prefer face-to-face?
You can also visit one of six Point offices during business hours. To find the office nearest you, use the Office of Healthy aging’s interactive map here.
Point is a program of Rhode Island’s Office of Healthy Aging.
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