After a hospital stay, most people want to recover in the comfort of their own home. But that is not an option for a patient who is experiencing homelessness. That’s where medical respite centers come ...

NARRAGANSETT – As Mister Rogers’ mother said, always “look for the helpers. You’ll always find people who are helping.” That was the case on a foggy morning last week at Roger Wheeler State Beach as ...

Respite care allows the carer to take a short amount of time off from caring for an individual. If the Medicare beneficiary spends this time in a medical facility, Medicare will likely cover the cost ...

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After months of living on the streets, Alexis DiBella felt she had finally turned a corner at the end of last year. The 31-year-old had just gotten a bed in a women’s shelter. Excited to “to dig into ...

FARGO – After a work injury in 2004, Tony Mora said he began to suffer crippling back pain and, at one point, it threatened to take away his ability to walk. But until last fall, he wasn't able to get ...

There is no such thing as a "day off" for those who care for loved ones with Alzheimer's disease or dementia. But there is help. The Alzheimer's Association Greater East Ohio Area offers a free ...

The Village of Harmony Hill launched an adult day services program to support older adults and provide caregiver respite.