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Providence Police Arrest Man for Burglary and Kidnapping of Elderly

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Providence Police Arrest Man for Burglary and Kidnapping of Elderly

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Providence police said they have arrested a person they believe is responsible for a burglary and kidnapping of an elderly person. According to a Providence spokesman, the incident occurred in another Rhode Island community. Coventry police told NBC 10 News that the incident began Saturday evening. According to officials, a chase […]

Increased use of health services and higher mortality among the homebound population

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Increased use of health services and higher mortality among the homebound population

1. In this cross-sectional study, homebound beneficiaries of a large national Medicare Advantage plan had increased health care utilization and increased mortality rates. 2. Female gender, low income, dementia, and moderate to severe frailty were predictive factors for home attachment. Evidence assessment level: 2 (Good) Study overview: Increasing numbers of older adults experience functional impairments […]