Apr 28
For some older adults, spending much of their time at home is an everyday reality due to physical challenges or other health issues. Now all of us are spending more time at home to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. We can learn a lot from senior citizens who do this regularly and are good [...]
Apr 23
Springwell’s mission is to serve seniors. They are essential, vibrant members of our communities, and providing the additional services and supports that they need to maintain health and independence is our privilege and honor. Springwell receives a baseline of government support to provide the services that we do – this government support ensures that our [...]
Apr 17
Every weekday, Springwell delivers more than 800 hot, nutritious meals to older adults in Belmont, Brookline, Newton, Waltham, Watertown, Wellesley and Weston who are facing challenges related to aging that make leaving their homes difficult. In normal times, these deliveries are more than a meal, providing nutrition support and a daily wellness check. When COVID-19 [...]
Apr 07
April 22, 2020 With the emergence of the COVID-19 virus, and the governor’s stay-at-home advisory for Massachusetts, Springwell remains fully operational and continues to create contingency plans for service continuity. The organization has established the Seniors are Essential Emergency Relief Fund so that the older adults and families served by the organization will continue to receive critical [...]
Mar 17
Due to the unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Springwell is working diligently to continue to provide services to our senior community. At this time, Springwell is seeking volunteers who are willing to provide home delivery of meals.* Springwell is an essential part of the social safety net for thousands of older adults each year, [...]
Mar 12
March is Social Work Month and here at Springwell we are pleased to recognize and thank all the social workers who support our community daily. Social Work Month each year honors the powerful, positive impact the social work profession has had on our society for generations and it also spotlights the great work that social [...]
Feb 06
Once a decade, the US does a census and everyone living in the 50 states, District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories is required by law to be counted. Why is it important for me to participate? Participation helps ensure your community receives services, support and representation. Aside from the fact that it is required [...]
Jan 21
A new state law in Massachusetts is expanding several Medicare Savings Programs (also known as "MassHealth Buy-in" programs). These programs help older residents and people living with disabilities save money on their Medicare coverage. On January 1, 2020 the income and asset limits for the Medicare Savings Programs* increased. If you qualify, these programs will [...]
Jan 02
It’s that time of year for the big question, “What are your New Year’s Resolutions?” Many of us make resolutions but within a couple of months they tend to fall by the wayside. Sometimes that happens because the resolution is too vague or we haven’t figured out a workable plan to keep the commitment. Have [...]
Dec 19
Ana is a friendly, optimistic woman with a heartwarming smile and bright eyes. But even Ana got discouraged when chronic health challenges landed her in a nursing home after a hospital stay for an urgent medical condition. Her chronic issues don’t require nursing home care but do make some help necessary for her to live [...]
