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Volunteering: It’s Good For Your Health

Many Americans volunteer. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that over 60 million people volunteered between 2010 and 2011. Volunteering is great for your health and your community. Research suggests that individuals who are 60 years and older have the … Continue reading

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The Interact Group Visits Doolittle Home

Click here to open the gallery. November was an exceptionally busy month for activities at Doolittle Home. Entertainer Duane Sullivan filled the home with music, a new afternoon tea party program was added and the Interact Group of Foxboro provided … Continue reading

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Doolittle Home Tri Town Expo Pictures

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Summertime Safety Tips For Diabetics

It’s Summertime!  Here, in New England, that means high temps and humidity that can leave just about everyone a little wilted.  But folks who are diabetic may have a special challenge.  “People with diabetes have an impaired ability to sweat, … Continue reading

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Sixteen Everyday Challenges Elderly Deal With

Those who have parents still living on their own may be interested in the following information. It is a list of the main problems confronting people over 55 years of age, according to a Gallup poll of 1,500 people in … Continue reading

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