Butler Hospital

01/22/2026

More Good News from U.S. POINTER: Lifestyle Changes Benefit Sleep, Heart, and Brain.

New findings show that healthy lifestyle changes can deliver benefits far beyond improved cognition. Participants in the two-year program experienced improved sleep apnea, better blood pressure and vascular health, and enhanced brain resilience —even among those with Alzheimer's-related brain changes.

By combining regular exercise, the MIND diet, cognitive and social engagement, and ongoing health monitoring, the study reinforces a powerful message: healthy living supports your brain as you age.

Learn more from the Alzheimer's Association:

Shown to improve cognition in the Alzheimer's Association U.S. POINTER trial, the healthy lifestyle 'recipe' may also improve sleep apnea & blood pressure regulation.

01/16/2026

When memory changes appeared for Ephraim Doumato, he didn't wait. He joined research at the Memory and Aging Program, and his wife has seen remarkable improvement.

This winter, he'll fly from Florida to Rhode Island monthly to continue treatment. "It's worth it," Ephraim says.

Read their inspiring story: https://hubs.ly/Q03ZgP2Y0

01/15/2026

01/14/2026

01/09/2026

When caring for someone with memory concerns, it’s important to care for yourself, too.

Cheryl Kechichian, RN, and Research Coordinator at Butler, shares tips caregivers can use throughout the year ahead.

If you're looking for support and resources, visit: https://hubs.ly/Q03-bzGF0

12/24/2025

The Memory and Aging Program wishes you a joyful holiday season filled with the connections that matter most.

If you’d like to learn more about our current research opportunities or stay connected with our work, visit: https://hubs.ly/Q03XCZ-f0

12/23/2025

An easier path to the care you need. Butler Hospital's Express Care offers same-day behavioral health assessments with expert clinicians—helping patients find the right care without long waits.

To learn more, visit: https://hubs.ly/Q03YY2R80

Immediate mental health support at Butler Express Care. Fast assessments, medication review, and care referrals. Walk-ins welcome.

12/19/2025

For those in recovery, the holidays can sometimes be overwhelming and stressful.

Gretchen Anderson, LICSW, CCS, LCDP, Senior Clinical Director, Ambulatory & Outpatient Behavioral Health, provides some tools to help navigate the holidays during recovery.

If you're in need of immediate support, Butler Express Care is available. To learn more, visit: https://hubs.ly/Q03Y2NMm0

12/15/2025

Care New England's Butler Hospital and The Providence Center are here to support our community with compassionate counseling and mental health services.

If you or a loved one needs someone to talk to, help from specialized trauma and crisis-trained physicians is available.

Butler Express Care: https://hubs.ly/Q03Yc4GD0
The Providence Center: https://hubs.ly/Q03Yc35B0

12/14/2025

12/11/2025

Join us for a panel discussion with some of Rhode Island’s top researchers as they share the latest updates in clinical trials, from prevention to treatment.

You’ll also hear from study participants and caregivers about what being part of research has meant for them and how it’s shaped their lives. The event will take place on Wednesday, December 17, at 5:30 p.m. at the Warwick Public Library, 600 Sandy Lane in Warwick, RI.

Registration is requested: https://hubs.ly/Q03XR1hz0