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Welcome to the South Kingstown Senior Services Department Web Site. We help "connect services to seniors".
Living longer, or longevity, is no longer the exception. Today, the gift of longevity is becoming the rule. Be sure to put this gift to use as you plan your everyday activities and relationships with others.
We are all presented with many challenges as we grow older, but we don't have to face these challenges alone. Our department has established an extensive array of activities, programs and services. These offerings are intended to enhance the quality of life for those who are aging in contemporary society; while connecting them with others who share their joys and concerns.
There is no reason to live your later years lonely and isolated. We seek to provide the information and access to federal, state and local resources that can assist you in enjoying your later life. We'll help you discover what, and who, is readily available to help you. We'll help you learn where, when and how these resources can be tapped to help you achieve "vital aging".
Many services and activities exist right here in your hometown. You may just not be fully aware of them. As this "community comes of age", be sure you take full advantage of what is available to you.
There are many individuals who when provided with the opportunity to share their skills, knowledge and abilities find that they have much to offer. Once these individuals connect with others, they find the enjoyment and satisfaction that come from sharing their activities with one another.
We invite you to explore this site, visit our facilities and "discover the possibilities"! We're convinced you'll enjoy what you find!
Sincerely,
Rick Ryan
Director
South Kingstown Senior Services
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 News Briefs |
| Mar 13 * Photo Identification Cards |
| The Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will process identification cards for seniors age 60 and older and adults with disabilities age 18 to 59 at DMV sites across the state. There is no charge for these identification cards.
Seniors and adults with disabilities are reminded that they can have either a valid drivers license or state ID card. According to RI GL 3-8-6 and 3-8-6-1, a person cannot have both simultaneously. If seniors and adults with disabilities want a state ID card, they would have to surrender their license to the DMV.
ID cards will be processed at the Stedman Government Center, Route 1,
Wakefield,RI on Wednesdays and Thursdays between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
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| Aug 22 * After Hours Emergency Response Program For Elders In Crisis |
| The After Hours Emergency Response Program For Elders In Crisis program was established in 2006 to address the need for a comprehensive response to elders in crisis at night and on holidays and weekends. When a call is made to the program, a licensed clinician will make an initial assessment to determine the appropriate action to be taken immediately. The coordinator will advise public safety personnel on the scene and, if necessary, will coordinate a referral of the elder for emergency placement in an assisted living facility, a nursing home or for the delivery of emergency home care services. The program operates Monday through Friday from 4:00 pm to 8:30 am and on weekends and holidays. The telephone number for the program is the number for the RI Department of Elderly Affairs Protective Services reporting line: 462-0555. The DEA Protective Services Unit staffs this line Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm on normal business days.
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