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 […]
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 […]
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 is recognized as Nurses Month, and it is the perfect opportunity to celebrate Springwell’s nurses! At Springwell, nurses are an essential component of our team and are instrumental in helping us fulfill our mission of enhancing the lives of older adults. A primary role of nurses at Springwell is to assess the health and […]
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 […]
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics shares that with a little know-how and advance planning, you can enjoy nutritious foods while sticking to a tight budget. Plan around Sales The key to smart, budget-friendly grocery shopping is planning ahead. Plan meals around fresh produce, lean protein foods and low-fat dairy items that are on sale […]
Across the United States, 1 in 4 older adults lives alone and feels lonely. Meals on Wheels is a vital program that delivers more than a daily, hot meal. Our trained staff and volunteer drivers provide a meal, a friendly visit, and a daily safety check for adults aged 60 and older. These drivers are a true […]
We are pleased to share this content offered by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute as part of February’s American Heart Month. Devoting a little time every day to care for yourself can go a long way toward protecting the health of your heart. Simple self-care, such as taking a moment to de-stress, giving […]