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Hail Mary PR effort puts spotlight on inadequate RI nursing home Medicaid rates – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss |
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Last week, a campaign by Linn Health & Rehabilitation told of its ...
Burn with Kearns: Longevity for Lions – Kevin Kearns
By Kevin Kearns |
by Kevin Kearns, contributing writer, exercise and fitness “How to maintain your edge as you age in this sport or ...
Business Beat: Aldersbridge therapists certified in “Big and Loud” Parkinson’s program
By RINewsToday |
Photo: (L-R Timothy VanHorn, Karyssa Silva, Amie DiAngelo, Amelia Iglesias) Four staff members of Aldersbridge Communities are now trained and ...
RI-based IlluminOss’ minimally invasive fracture repair, with return to activity within days
By RINewsToday |
IlluminOss Medical, a medical device company focused on minimally invasive orthopedic fracture repair, is addressing an unmet need in the ...
Business Beat: Lobster Pot’s Jeff Hirsch, receives Bradley Hospital Humanitarian Award
By RINewsToday |
Photo credit: Bradley Hospital. Jeff Hirsh and Betty Brito Bradley Hospital, the country’s first – and New England’s only – psychiatric hospital ...
Bezos $137M gift to Rhode Island based Edesia transformational in making malnutrition history
By RINewsToday |
This gift will double Edesia’s production and ensure a nutrient-packed food, Plumpy’Nut, can do for malnutrition what penicillin did for ...
GriefSPEAK: At Your Age – Mari Nardolillo Dias
By Mari Dias |
by Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD, contributing writer “What a drag it is growing old” (Rolling Stones) I have always considered my ...
Dr. Ruth Westheimer to help fight social isolation epidemic. Named 1st Ambassador to Loneliness
By RINewsToday |
Social Isolation and Loneliness are associated with multiple physical and mental health issues; significantly increasing the risk of premature death. ...
World Diabetes Day: Nov. 14 Blue Light Awards event in Rhode Island (updated)
By RINewsToday |
Photo: Pamela Bhatia, Artistic Images Rep. Grace Diaz, along with the Rhode Island World Diabetes Day team, will mark World ...
United Way offers Rhode Islanders help in making Medicare Open Enrollment choices due Dec. 7
By RINewsToday |
Community events statewide, private consultations by appointment highlight assistance available through the December 7 enrollment deadline United Way of Rhode ...