Jan 03

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Ring in 2024 by Committing to Improve How You Manage Your Chronic Disease

We are pleased to share this content provided by the Administration for Community Living (https://acl.gov/)  Eighty percent of older adults have at least one chronic disease, such as diabetes, arthritis, or high blood pressure, and 68% have at least two. Many struggle to manage them. And let’s face it, chronic conditions can make it hard […]

Dec 20

Phot opp of attendees of the Springwell Share the Love Meals on Wheels Volunteer Open House

CitySide Subaru and MetroWest Subaru partner to deliver Meals on Wheels

Springwell provides Meals on Wheels for 20 communities in Massachusetts delivering nearly 1000 meals daily. In a world where so many things can be automated, the delivery of a nutritious meal still needs the human touch of a person bringing it to the door with a cheerful greeting. As an essential part of the social […]

Nov 01

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Caregiver Tips: Coping with Resistance

  Disagreement about care decisions is one of the most difficult dilemmas that many caregivers face. The identified care recipient may deny that they need assistance, while their support community may believe that extra care would enhance their safety and comfort and give them a needed break from daily responsibilities. Maintaining independence and dignity is […]

Sep 15

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Caregivers Need a Team and a Plan

Donna Murray, Springwell’s Caregiver Specialist helps caregivers access resources but perhaps even more importantly she helps them figure out their goals, build resilience, set boundaries, and learn how to make time for themselves. Typically, the family caregiver’s goal is to provide exceptional care for a relative that makes living at home safe and comfortable.  Caregivers […]

Aug 01

Springwell Care Manager on phone with pen in hand looking at papers and computer screen to help a consumer with services

Helping People Age at Home

The nationwide shortage of in-home care workers has made it difficult for many of the people Springwell serves to get the help they need and deserve. It is frustrating for everyone when we have to wait for a worker to be found to provide services that are needed. It is our mission to help older […]

Jul 17

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Social Engagement Supports Well Being

July is Social Wellness Month, a time dedicated to fostering connections, promoting meaningful interactions, and nurturing the spirit of togetherness. Social well-being is essential for individuals of all ages and it can be especially challenging for older adults who have limitations that make it hard to go out and engage with their communities. While physical […]

Jun 25

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Happy Pride! Springwell welcomes and celebrates LGBTQIA+ older adults all year round!

Pride Month commemorates the anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising of 1969, widely considered the start of the modern global LGBTQIA+ civil rights movement, and celebrates the achievements, diversity, authenticity, and resilience of the rainbow community.  LGBTQIA+ older adults have lived through and helped create periods of immense social change, witnessing both progress and setbacks in […]

Jun 16

partial view of person sitting in wheelchair on Elder Abuse and Neglect poster

Education and Training Help Stop Elder Abuse

In every community, there may be older adults who are being harmed by some type of abuse. The most common types of abuse of older adults include physical abuse, sexual abuse, financial exploitation, neglect by others, mental abuse, abandonment, isolation, and self-neglect. Older adults who are being abused, as well as people who are worried […]

Jun 01

RFP for Older Adult Services with Springwell logo

Request for Proposal (RFP) for Federally Funded Grants for Older Adult Services

Springwell, an Area Agency on Aging, is currently seeking proposals for Older Americans Act funded programs, including legal assistance, outreach for older adults with the greatest social and economic need, including LGBTQIA+ older adults, learning and development to provide educational programs for the utilization of digital technology, evidence-based programs, access programs to address food insecurity, […]

May 18

Aging Unbound logo for Older Americans Month 2023

Promoting Flexible Thinking About Aging

May is Older Americans Month and the 2023 theme is Aging Unbound. Join us in promoting flexible thinking about aging – and how we all benefit when older adults remain engaged, independent, and included in our community. At Springwell, our mission is to help older adults manage the challenges of aging with services and resources that […]