Oregon is working to address the state s digital divide with hundreds of millions of dollars in funding. Infrastructure presents the largest challenges for connecting people in Oregon to high-speed broadband internet. Nick Batz, director of the Oregon Broadband Office, said there are more than 170,000 residencies in the state with no or slow internet access. .
Nursing homes across South Dakota will soon receive a boost in support, as part of the most recent legislative session. Facilities caring for Medicaid recipients are reimbursed by the state for some of the cost. Reimbursement rates have been calculated based on patient needs, occupancy and funds available in the state budget. .
Meals on Wheels programs could be a powerful tool for addressing the needs of people living with dementia, according to a study from Ohio State University researchers. The community-based program delivers weekly meals to food-insecure seniors. Lisa Juckett, assistant professor of occupational therapy at Ohio State University, conducted interviews with caregivers, people living with dementia, and the staff of LifeCareAlliance, the largest Meals on Wheels provider in the state. .
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock leaves behind accomplishments — and plenty of frustration — after 12 years in charge greeleytribune.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from greeleytribune.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Mayor Michael Hancock's chapter in Denver history includes an explosion of the city's national prominence and population alongside displacement and street homelessness leaving a complicated legacy.