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29Mar/100

William H. Thurber Found

PROVIDENCE — An elderly Barrington man who was reported missing by his family Sunday was found hours later unharmed in Providence, the police said.

William H. Thurber, 89, of 270 Nayatt Rd., who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease, was slightly disoriented, said police Dispatcher Derek J. DaSilva. He’s been reunited with his family.

Thurber had left his home about 10 a.m. with his cat to go to a rabies clinic at the town’s Department of Public Works on Upland Way, Sgt. Josh Birrell said.

When he failed to return home late Sunday afternoon, his family called the police. The department alerted neighboring police agencies and the state Department of Information broadcast the information on electronic road signs.

Several motorists spotted Thurber’s beige 2007 Lincoln Zephyr with “OOW” on its license plate on Routes 95 and 195 in the Providence area.

His cat is still missing.

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12Dec/090

Exercise the Mind in Older Adulthood

Q – Alzheimer’s runs in my family, and has affected generations of women that I love. I know that based on history there is a very good chance that I will be subjected to the same issues; but I want to try and do what I can in order to beat the odds. I’m sure you’ve heard that before, right? But nonetheless, if there’s anything that you can suggest I do in order to help keep my mind strong in order to help prevent the effects of Alzheimer’s or dementia, I would really appreciate it!

A – Just as you work to maintain your body in order to reduce your chances of physical health problems, you can exercise your mind in order to help with Alzheimer’s and dementia, though of course genetics do play a role and nothing is guaranteed. There are specific brain fitness programs offered in Rhode Island, which are kind of like attending a brain fitness gym, or you can try purchasing software like the Big Brain Academy. Even crossword puzzles, jumbles, and games like Boggle can help you to prevent the effects of cognitive decline. Good luck!

Sources:

1. US News and World Report

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11Nov/090

Project Life Saver in Rhode Island

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6Nov/090

Charles McCloud Found by West Warwick Fire Department

WEST WARWICK, R.I. - - A 77-year-old Alzheimer's patient reported missing Friday at 8 a.m. was found by the West Warwick Fire Department and is at Kent Hospital.

A hospital spokesperson said Charles McCloud was listed in good condition and is expected to be released.

A visiting nurse discovered McCloud missing from his residence on River Street where he lives with his wife, according to Sgt. Donald Archibald.

Archibald said firefighters found McCloud but it was unclear at what time he had walked away from his home and at what time they found him.