Sight-impairing glasses. Oven mitts. Firefighters learn what it's like to live with dementia
Brookline firefighters went through an immersive training program at The Newbury senior living community to learn how to be more patient when working with people with memory loss.
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In Biddeford hearing, House Dems charge GOP with failing to investigate fatal ICE shooting
Pingree and several colleagues held a field hearing in Biddeford today, vowing to conduct an official investigation if Democrats retake the House majority in November. -
Brockton mayor could be charged with assault and battery after clerk-magistrate finds probable cause
As of Monday, no charges had been filed. -
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In some Worcester neighborhoods, trees are few and far between
Gateway City programs, local initiatives and city investments are helping expand Worcester's urban tree canopy. Yet some of the neighborhoods that would benefit most remain the hardest places to plant. -
Despite need for immigrant mental health support, Mass. lacks resources
There is no coordinated system to address the behavioral health of immigrants in Massachusetts. But the needs are great -
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Healey moves to block Kratom sales from convenience stores, smoke shops
Kratom is a plant-based substance, but a synthetic version sold around the state can cause opioid-like addiction, withdrawal and overdoses.
