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Social Work: Combining Compassion and Action

March is Social Work Month, and is a time to explicitly honor the powerful, positive impact the social work profession has had on our society for generations. Springwell social workers share ideas and collaborate to improve in-home services for older adults and families in the twenty-two communities we serve. At Springwell, social workers are problem-solvers […]

Written by on March 19, 2025

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Food Connects Us: Celebrating National Nutrition Month 

“Food Connects Us,” the theme for National Nutrition Month 2025 reminds most of us how much more we enjoy a snack or meal when it is shared with family or friends. The food we choose to eat can also connect us to positive health outcomes. We know the importance of a varied diet that includes all [...]

Written by on March 4, 2025

Social worker Heather Berry standing outside the Timothy Daniels House, a long-term care facility

Community Transitions Liaison Program

Over the next eight years, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has committed to ensuring that 2,400 residents of long-term care facilities, like 71-year-old Jeanine at Timothy Daniels House, will get the help they need to transition back into the community. In June, with the help of the Community Transition Liaison Program at Springwell, Jeanine happily moved [...]

Written by on January 14, 2025

Annette and Michael, two members of the Springwell community, smiling at one another at a supportive housing site.

Supportive housing services change lives

This year, Springwell’s Supportive Housing Program, funded by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging & Independence, has expanded into Northborough housing sites at Colonial Village and Heritage Village, and to Hudson housing sites at Brigham Circle and Norma Oliver Village. Supportive housing partnerships like these offer adults aged 60 and older, as well as people [...]

Written by on December 31, 2024

Rosemarie and her care liaison from the Hospital to Home Program

Hospital to Home

Rosemarie, a retired paralegal, is happy to be living independently in her own home following an unexpectedly challenging stretch that started with a double hip replacement. The resulting weakness and loss of mobility led to multiple hospital admissions and eventually a recommendation that she consider assisted living. In April, during Rosemarie’s stay at Newton Wellesley […]

Written by on December 9, 2024

The Grandma Scam

If you are lucky enough to have a few grandchildren, you may sometimes get a call that starts with “Hi Grandma, it’s me..” which then leaves you to rapidly sort through names in your head and quickly respond, “Is that you, Richard?” The phone connection may not be completely clear or your hearing may not [...]

Written by on November 3, 2024

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Springwell Wants to Hear from You!

Every four years, the Massachusetts State Plan on Aging is revised based on the needs of older adults (age 60+) and family caregivers. The Plan serves to shape the policy development and programs that the Executive Office of Elder Affairs will pursue to promote independence, empowerment, and well-being so those in need will have resources [...]

Written by on September 26, 2024

Springwell CCEO Beth Schultz accepting a grant check from members of the Main Street Bank Foundation in support of the Money Management Program

Main Street Bank Supports the Money Management Program

As reports of elder financial abuse rise, Springwell received word that the Main Street Group Foundation would be providing a grant in support of its Money Management Program for 2024. Recently, Julie Aldie, Jamie Conaghan, and Jeff Tucker of Main Street Bank presented the grant that will help low-income, vulnerable seniors and adults with disabilities [...]

Written by on August 20, 2024

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Summer Pleasures for Caregivers

Caregiving responsibilities don't take a break - not even for the beautiful days of summer when they arrive. In fact, caregiving can make it challenging for both a caregiver and their care recipient to find time and energy to appreciate the opportunities presented by warmer weather. Here we are re-sharing some some ideas with a [...]

Written by on July 25, 2024

Protective Services Team Inspires Gratitude

Often when people think about elder abuse, the first thing that comes to mind is physical harm. Elder abuse also includes sexual and emotional abuse as well as neglect, self-neglect, and financial exploitation. Money scams and fraud are forms of financial exploitation. Today, 1 in 10 Massachusetts older adults are reported to be victims of [...]

Written by on June 15, 2024