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East Providence man, 31, charged with first-degree murder of girlfriend

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I — A 31-year-old man has been arrested on a charge of first-degree murder in the domestic-violence death of a woman early

Memory Care: Assisted Living & Long Term Care for Memory Loss

Memory care facilities provide long term care for memory loss patients. See tips for when assisted living is needed & how to pay for a residential care facility.

The Mental Health Effects Of Eating Too Much Sugar

We know that too much sugar is bad for our waistlines and our

10 Resources Every Senior Should Know About

There are plenty of organizations that provide free or low-cost help with meals, transportation, housing, finances, and more.

How Effective Are PTSD Treatments for Veterans?

Though many treatments for PTSD can alleviate symptoms, veterans continue to meet the criteria for the disorder

6 Tips to Reduce Your Daily Stress and Anxiety

Questions to Ask When Choosing a Pediatrician

When you are expecting your first child, there are numerous decisions to be made. The list seems endless. Choosing which pediatrician will care for your sweet newborn should be near the top of the list.

Honoring those who work in long-term care facilities

Long-term care facilities and staff say they want to honor the leaders who provide resident-centered care and a suportive work environment for staff.

Are local care facilities facing staffing shortages?

With some states bracing for potential staffing shortages at nursing homes and care facilities, is it a pattern being seen in our area?

Pros and Cons of Small-Scale Long-Term Care Facilities

Small-scale alternatives to large, traditional long-term care facilities are gaining popularity, but aren’t necessarily a better option for all.

Step Inside Vivid Life Residential Care [Featured Video]

A sneak peek at Vivid Life Residential Care. See its beauty and feel the comfort of a luxurious yet affordable residential assisted living and respite care

Volunteers needed to help in Wellesley long-term care facilities

Springwell is seeking people who want to make a profound difference in the lives of people living in long-term care facilities. Ombudsman

Why Extended Care Facilities Are Connecting to HealthlinkNY

HealthlinkNY - Why Extended Care Facilities Are Connecting to HealthlinkNY

5 Design Strategies for Long-Term Care Facilities

Uncover five design strategies to enhance long-term care facilities.

Strategies to Prevent S. aureus BSIs in Acute Care Facilities

Learn the basic principles and interventions recommended for the prevention of hospital-onset Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections in acute care facilities.

New guideline aims to reduce fractures in seniors in long-term care facilities

A new guideline that aims to prevent fractures in residents of long-term care facilities is targeted at frail seniors and their families as well as health care workers. The guideline was developed with input from residents of long-term care facilities and their families, as well as researchers and health care professionals.

Animals in Health Care Facilities? Consider These 6 Points

The interaction between humans and their animals has been an important part of people’s lives since the beginning of time. We instinctively know that our pets are good for us without needing the evidence that numerous current scientific studies are now investigating.

Communication among health care facilities key to preventing spread of drug-resistant bacteria

Communication breakdowns between care facilities can pave the way for outbreaks of infection, according to research on the spread of an extensively drug-resistant bacterium.

Eight key steps for repurposing health care facilities

There are hard and soft skills required for decision-making process.

'Truly disgusting': Would you eat this? The food inside aged care facilities

We asked people who worked in, or visited, aged care homes to send in pictures of what was fed to the residents.