In a rural small town, a group of locals steps up to support senior health
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"In rural towns such as Glen Ullin, older adults are getting help to manage, thanks to the handful of community members working to fill the gaps. Each person plays a separate role from keeping lonely older adults company to springing into action when a health emergency arises."
"It typically starts with a concerned neighbor. 'They'll say, 'I haven't seen him outside for six weeks,' or something like that, and I'll go tap on their door,' said Kyla Sanders, a coordinator for the Aging in Community program."
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