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Article content With funds from the federal government beginning to dry up, the United Way in Huron and Perth counties is using donations from the community to support three affordable food programs that have been essential to the region’s pandemic response. The not-for-profits behind the programs include the Huron County Food Bank Distribution Centre, a regional hub used by food local banks and other community organizations; One Care Home and Community Support Services, the operators of a grocery delivery service for area seniors; and the Community Table, a food hamper organized by a Pente...

With funds from the federal government beginning to dry up, the United Way in Huron and Perth counties is using donations from the community to support three…

Article content A local charity finding creative ways to offer overburdened caregivers in Huron and Perth counties much-needed breaks during the pandemic is contemplating the future of a popular program after it ran out of funding last month. One Care Home and Community Support Services, a not-for-profit focused on improving the quality of life of seniors and older adults with health challenges, has been running something called the Night Away program since last March.  We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. Charity hoping to revive caregiver support p...

Five Questions With: Christopher D. Palmieri April 4, 2021 10:30 pm Christopher D. Palmieri, CEO and president of Boston-based Commonwealth Care Alliance, discusses the nonprofit’s plans to expand to Rhode Island this year. Commonwealth Care... April 4, 2021 10:20 pm PROVIDENCE – In an effort to help older people age safely in their own homes, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island has... April 4, 2021 10:10 pm PROVIDENCE – For the third year in a row, some Rhode Islanders will be asked at random to participate in the RI Life Index... April 4, 2021 10:00 pm PROVIDENCE – Care New En...

A Primer on the Dual Eligible Population in Massachusetts Share: Prepared with the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation Date: 03.29.21 Across the United States, over 12 million low-income seniors and individuals with disabilities receive health care coverage through both their state Medicaid program and Medicare; these are known as dual eligible individuals. Dual eligible individuals often have some of the most complex care needs. Many require not only physical and behavioral health care, but also long-term services and supports (LTSS) such as home health aide and personal ca...