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7 Reasons Senior Dental Care Is Important

Dental care is important at any age, but it is especially important for seniors. Seniors are more likely to experience dental problems such as tooth decay and gum disease. Here Are 7 Reasons Why Senior Dental Care Is So Important 1)  Dental problems can lead to other health problems. Dental problems such as tooth decay…

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How Seniors Can Stay Safe in Hot Weather

Summer weather is on the way here in Rhode Island and everywhere across the country. As usual, the heat and humidity that is a hallmark of summers in the Northeast pose a unique challenge for older adults. But the summer months don’t need to be such a dangerous time for seniors if they take some…

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Taking Pride in Life Enrichment

With an active day center and an excited group of participants, PACE Westerly is an upbeat place to be on Friday mornings. On a recent visit, the painting group was in full swing, as participants received pointers from the art instructor who moved around the room. At the center of everything was Teresa Cummings, life…

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What You Should Know About Nursing Home Care

Families around the country are grappling with the question of how to handle nursing home care for their elderly loved ones. As parents and grandparents get older and need more help to maintain their function, the complexity of care they receive also increases. For many families, that care can be too difficult to provide for…

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Participant Stories: David A. in Westerly

David is a PACE participant in Westerly who really enjoys coming into the day center. “I love the activities we do, things like trivia keep you interested, and the exercise is great,” David says. He enjoys chatting with the life enrichment staff at the day center as they lead daily activities such as art classes…

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Helping Older Adults Overcome Winter Isolation

During long winters, Rhode Island residents often remain secluded, including older adults. With chilly mornings and short days keeping seniors at home and COVID concerns keeping extended family away, this winter has been especially hard. These factors make it more important than ever for older adults to take advantage of local community centers and other…