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Dogs bring joy to nursing homes through volunteers
BOSTON – When Harriet Koch realized her dog Tembi was "pretty terrific," she decided to introduce her to seniors as a…
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Elder care provider looks to clients’ spiritual needs
BOSTON – Mary Roque and Dr. Jane Driver have a lot in common. The two friends both work in senior care, Roque as…
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Hospice choirs comfort the dying with song
NEWTON, Mass. (AP) – The singers enter single file, taking slow, deliberate steps as they intone a soft melody. Norman Doelling, an 85-…
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Maine lawmakers consider bill inspired by the late Peter Falk
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Lawmakers in Maine and other states are considering legislation stemming from a dispute among family members of actor Peter…
