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A PRESCRIPTION: Meghan Grady, executive director of Meals on Wheels of RI Inc., displays one of the meals that are part of its Food is Medicine model, in which medically tailored meals meet specific health needs of seniors. 
PBN PHOTO/TRACY JENKINS

Delivering tailored meals as a health care strategy

At a glance, a Food is Medicine meal delivered by Meals on Wheels of RI Inc. might not appear different than one of the...

10th person dies from Massachusetts assisted-living fire

FALL RIVER (AP) – A 10th victim has died from the fire that ripped through an assisted-living facility earlier this week, officials said Thursday. Brenda...

Relatives say Fall River assisted-living blaze gutted a tough community

Gabriel House had seen better days, but for residents and their families it was the center of a caring community. The 100-unit assisted-living facility that burned Sunday night, killing nine...

2 R.I. senior communities earn U.S. News’ top honor for independent...

TIVERTON – Brookdale Sakonet Bay and South Kingstown's Brightview Commons were each recognized as best for independent living in U.S. News & World Report’s...
THE HARRIETT BALLOU Charitable Foundation launched on Tuesday to offer grants to senior living organizations for various needs.

Harriet Ballou Charitable Foundation launches to help support senior-living community

WARWICK – A former longtime local senior living nonprofit that recently ceased operations a couple years ago will have its legacy live on through...

State taking extra COVID safety measures at nursing homes and assisted...

PROVIDENCE – In an effort to keep residents, visitors and staffers safe, Gov. Daniel J. McKee and the R.I. Department of Health announced new...

CareLink Names Colette Silverman Executive Director of Scandinavian Communities as BOD...

Colette Silverman, Executive Director of Scandinavian Communities in Cranston, was elected as CareLink Board of Directors as Secretary. Colette has served as the Executive...

Offering emotional support a benchmark for care at Benchmark Senior Living

Healthiest Employers of Rhode Island Awards 2020 | 1,500-5,000+ EMPLOYEES 8. Benchmark Senior Living  | Tom Grape, Founder and CEO | Number of employees:...
LAURELMEAD COOPERATIVE INC. staffer Claire Hatch wears a mask she made to help protect both residents and the community from the COVID-19 pandemic. / COURTESY LAURELMEAD COOPERATIVE INC.

Stepping Up: Laurelmead residents helping others mask up

PROVIDENCE – In any crisis, families turn to each other for support in a time of need. The residents and staff at Laurelmead Cooperative Inc....
BRANCHING OUT: Paul Jones says he worked in senior care management at several assisted-living facilities before starting his own business.
 / PBN PHOTO/MIKE SKORSKI

Care Concierge advises seniors, families on assisted-living facilities

THE SEARCH for an assisted-living apartment can seem overwhelming to families. Often, they are under time pressures and unfamiliar with the options. Paul Jones, who...
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