Caregiver Burnout Prevention Virtual Workshop
Join Us for a Free Workshop with Katherine King, PsyD from the Comfort of your Home on November 16 at 4:00 pm! Learn several science-backed stress management skills to soothe your challenging emotions, relax your nervous system, and improve your mental wellness. Assess your current well-being, consider your personal strengths and values, and learn why […]
Welcoming Springwell’s New Caregiver Specialist
Springwell is pleased to welcome our new Caregiver Support Specialist, Carly Kascak. Prior to joining Springwell, Carly first worked with children and then joined a local senior center as a social worker. “I found it exciting to work with a new population. I love helping and assisting older adults and I learn so much from […]
Engaged & Connected: Learn to Use Online Tools During COVID-19
Cooler weather is a fact during autumn in New England. After months of social distancing, it is time to get creative with more indoor activities. There are many opportunities for older adults to remain engaged and connected to their friends, family, and community through online tools during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now more than ever people [...]
Staying Connected with Family and Friends while Staying Safe from Risks of COVID-19
We are six months into social distancing, mask wearing and frequent handwashing to keep each other safe from COVID19. Most are weary of this lifestyle, but we must stay vigilant and be creative with staying connected with one another. The isolation can be especially difficult for older adults who live alone. To stay connected to [...]
Staying Active at Home During COVID-19
Due to the ongoing risks of COVID-19, many “in person” health and wellness classes for older adults have been canceled. However, there are many options for at-home workouts to help you remain active and healthy throughout the pandemic. If you prefer group workouts, many senior centers and gyms are offering exercise classes and instructional videos [...]
Conversation with a Friendly Visitor is just a phone call away
Due to the risks of COVID19, seniors have never been more isolated, and need to hear that there are people in the community who care about them. To help keep everyone physically distanced yet socially connected, Springwell’s Friendly Visitor program has transitioned smoothly to tele-visits. When Zach Strecker learned about Springwell’s Friendly Visitor program, he [...]
Friendly Visitors Transition to Calls
“It’s being a friend and making a difference in someone’s life,” says Paul Bemko when asked about being a volunteer in Springwell’s Friendly Visitor Program. Due to the risks of COVID19, seniors have never been more isolated, and need to hear that there are people in the community who care about them. To help keep [...]
Effective Communication Strategies Through the Stages of Dementia
Springwell has remained open and providing services during the COVID19 pandemic, and that includes our regular program of staff development and education. Josh Obeiter, Dementia Ambassador and volunteer trainer recently led an annual remote web-based training for Springwell staff on behalf of the Alzheimer’s Association. The focus was how to communicate effectively with those living [...]