Every Friday morning the elderly residents of 91 Augusta Avenue eagerly await the arrival of Dr. Lim — their unofficial doctor-in-residence. With nearby hospitals experiencing high rates of low-urgency emergency department visits, these types of culturally sensitive services may hold the key to keeping care in the community — and helping seniors age in place.
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