Aldersbridge Communities News


Annual Harvest Time Fair 2018

Aldersbridge Communities will hold its annual 2018 Harvest Time Fair on Friday, November 9, 2018 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 10, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at its Winslow Gardens (40 Irving Avenue) and Linn Health & Rehabilitation (30...

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In Memoriam: Bruce E. Andrews (1947-2018)

In Memoriam:  Bruce E. Andrews (1947-2018) We are saddened to report that our long-time Trustee Bruce Andrews passed away at home after a brief illness on September 17, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Bruce was elected to our Board of Trustees in June 2004,...

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Trustees Added to Board of Aldersbridge Communities

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I.  (August 13, 2018): Aldersbridge Communities (AC), a nonprofit provider of long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living and independent living services for seniors with locations throughout Rhode Island, announces three...

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We have changed our name to Aldersbridge Communities

We have some exciting news to share. We have changed our name to Aldersbridge Communities. Since our founding by a group of entrepreneurs and leaders of local Methodist churches back in 1971, we have expanded our services. We didn’t stray from our mission of serving...

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UMEC Announces New Chief Executive Officer

East Providence, RI – April 17, 2017: United Methodist Elder Care announces the appointment of Mr. Richard Gamache of Barrington, RI as the Chief Executive Officer of AC and related entities. Rick is a recognized expert and leader in Eldercare, with over thirty-five...

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Linn’s Laundry Ladies

Just as air, food and water are necessary for life, clean laundry is necessary for a nursing home’s existence. Maria Periquito, Cheryl Miller and Barbara Branca are Linn Health & Rehabilitation's three laundry room workers.  They keep every washable article clean...

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Lora’s Memory Lane

Lora, age 98, sits reading her romance novel in her oversized armchair, covered in a pink gingham throw that she sewed herself. She is receptive to being interviewed and appreciates the company, escorting me down her memory lane.  Reminiscing about her childhood on a...

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Older Posts


A Perfect Day With Mary

“It’s like a hotel here! What’s to complain about?”  Mary Silva tells me...

Amazing Myra

I sit with Myra on the couch at her Arbor Hill apartment and she shows me...

Our resident Seabee Joe

Here is a five minute interview of Joe, focused on his time as a Seabee. Joe is another fascinating senior at United Methodist Elder Care.

Sparkling a Room

I asked Denni if I could take her photo and interview her for this blog...

As Young As You Feel

It isn’t the growing old that is so difficult, it is the attendant aches...