Rhode Island Housing Executive Director Barbara Fields and
Rep. Deborah Ruggiero (D-Jamestown, Middletown) recently visited Jamestown and
Middletown senior centers to discuss Rhode Island’s growing housing shortage,
as well as RIHousing programs available for seniors.
Fields and Ruggiero explained the state’s need for
approximately 35,000 more homes over the next 10 years and how Rhode Island’s
senior population is expected to see significant growth over the next decade – findings
that were highlighted in Rhode Island Housing’s Projecting
Future Housing Needs report.
“More and more seniors are looking to downsize into homes
that are smaller or more accessible and our goal is to make that transition
easier,” said Fields. “Educating Rhode Island seniors is particularly important
given that this age group is one of the fastest growing demographics in the
state. This is part of our ongoing efforts to keep seniors informed of the
programs and resources available to them as the senior population continues to
grow.”
More information about the senior
programs that were featured at the presentations can be found below:
