Aging Easily, LLC, took home the top prize at the Social Enterprise Greenhouse's Health and Wellness Accelerator's pitch night on Dec. 6.
That prize? A $2,000 award sponsored by Delta Dental of Rhode Island.
The evening was the culmination of the accelerator's three-month program that included 12 participating companies, and the award at the pitch event were "given to high potential social entrepreneurs [who] achieve significant milestones during the program and that demonstrate leadership in supporting fellow entrepreneurs in the program," a release on the win states.
As for Aging Easily, it was the creation of gerontologist Deborah Burton who has "over 30 years of experience helping Rhode Islanders navigate the health care system." Her company established RIElderInfo.com, "the only expert-curated online resource for Rhode Island seniors, caregivers and professionals." It gives users resources specifically related to their town and interests, highlighting educational and professional opportunities.
Burton will use the $2,000 "to increase visibility of the RI Elder Info website to engage the more than 350,000 seniors, caregivers and aging professionals in Rhode Island with particular emphasis on underserved communities," the release states.
