May 15
Powered by Connection: Older Americans Month
Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM), a time to recognize older Americans' contributions, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm commitments to serving the older adults in our communities. The 2024 theme is Powered by Connection, which recognizes the profound impact that meaningful relationships and social connections [...]Apr 17
In Memorium: Ken Alpert
In September, 2023, after 42 years working as a Care Manager for Springwell, Ken Alpert died at the young age of 67. Like his idol, Carl Yastrzemski, who played for just one team, the Boston Red Sox, for his entire Major League career, Ken spent his entire Care Manager career at Springwell. Ken graduated from [...]Mar 16
Springwell Grantees Help Address Area Needs
In 1965, the Older Americans Act (OAA) was passed by Congress to “create a comprehensive and coordinated system of care for elderly Americans.” The program, funded with federal grants, is administered locally across the country by Area Agencies on Aging (AAA). In part of its role as an AAA, Springwell works with community partners in [...]Feb 16
Housing with Supportive Services
Jim and Annie are enjoying their retirement years living together in congregate housing. This housing design provides residents with both privacy and the opportunity for companionship. Residents have a private area that they furnish themselves and they also have access to numerous common areas, including kitchen, living room, and dining room. This is where Jim [...]Dec 20
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 […]
May 05
Advocating for Residents of Care Facilities
An Ombudsman is an advocate working to resolve problems related to the health, welfare, and rights of individuals living in nursing homes, rest homes, and assisted living residences. As part of a federal program, the Executive Office of Health and Human Services manages the Ombudsman Program in Massachusetts, and aging service agencies in the state […]
Dec 27
Cityside Subaru and Springwell Celebrate 15th anniversary of Share the Love
Through the Share the Love event, Subaru of America supports several community partners including Meals on Wheels. While Share the Love supports Meals on Wheels nationally, some funds are distributed locally to support charities in each Subaru dealership’s area. Cityside Subaru partners with Springwell, who manages Meals on Wheels in Belmont and other communities to [...]Jul 01
Springwell Merges with BayPath Elder Services
Springwell and BayPath Elder Services merged on July 1. Springwell, a 45-year-old, Waltham-based nonprofit, and BayPath, a 45-year-old, Marlborough-based nonprofit, are among 25 independent organizations that have contracts with the Executive Office of Elder Affairs to act as state-designated Aging Service Access Points and federally designated Area Agencies on Aging. Both organizations share very similar [...]Mar 14
