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Nov

27

Sound Advice: Schedule Your Hearing Assessment With CareLink

A recent NPR.org article shed light on the alarming connection between hearing loss and the potential for encountering deadly falls. Carelink recognizes this risk, hosting balance day events at Rhode Island Senior Centers to help inform individuals on the health of their hearing. Our clinic in East Providence also offers these hearing assessments administered by […]
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Nov

17

CareLink Receives Behavioral Health Organization Licensure

        CareLink Rhode Island is excited to announce that it has obtained licensure as a Behavioral Health Organization, a milestone that reinforces our dedication in providing behavioral health services. This licensure empowers CareLink to provide more comprehensive behavioral health care because we believe everyone deserves quality support. This licensure also reinforces our […]
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Nov

09

CareLink Hosting November Wellness Program

This November and into January and February of 2024, CareLink is offering a range of upcoming wellness classes. Participants must complete a Balance Screen before joining a Falls Prevention Program, so be sure to call your Site to sign up for a 15-minute time slot to complete your Balance Screen.     November Program:  Charlestown […]
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Oct

17

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in the United States, and older adults are especially vulnerable to the challenges of prevention, enduring the disease, and treatment. Healthcare experts emphasize the critical need for proactive breast cancer detection. Regularly self-examine and promptly consult your […]
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Sep

14

APDA Rhode Island 2023 Optimism Walk and 5k Fun Run

  As part of World Alzheimer’s Month, the American Parkinson Disease Association is hosting their Optimism Walk on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Warwick City park. Starting this event, the Fun Run (an unofficial 5k route) starts at 10 am, and prizes will be presented to the first male, first female, and first youth across […]
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Aug

31

CareLink Hosting November Wellness Program

Starting this November and into 2024, CareLink is offering a range of upcoming wellness classes. Participants must complete a Balance Screen before joining a Falls Prevention Program, so be sure to call your Site to sign up for a 15-minute time slot to complete your Balance Screen.     November Program:  Charlestown Senior Center Stay […]
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Aug

31

Student Spotlight: Linking older adults to health care

MPH student Nargis Faizy spent her summer working to improve care for elderly Rhode Islanders.   Before coming to Brown, Nargis Faizy witnessed up close how challenges like health literacy, and gender and economic disparities within Afghanistan’s health system impact vulnerable populations. With a background in business and economics from Asian University for Women, Nargis […]
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