We Appreciate Springwell Nurses
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 […]
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 […]
Volunteering, a Reciprocal Relationship Built Around Kindness
While volunteers have always been important to Springwell’s mission, Karen Chisholm, Volunteer Program Manager notes that the COVID shutdown in 2020 led to a new outpouring of support. Everyone understood the hardship of isolation and loneliness. Many people wanted to help others and do something about potentially lonely neighbors, especially those who were older. During [...]
Staying Nourished and Healthy on a Budget
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 [...]
Lend your support during annual March for Meals
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 […]
Make Heart Health Part of Your Self-Care Routine
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 [...]
Important Information on End of SNAP Emergency Allotment
Throughout the COVID-19, some Massachusetts households have been getting additional Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits at the beginning of each month to purchase food. Due to federal action, the last COVID-19 SNAP Emergency Allotment payment will be on March 2, 2023. Starting in April, SNAP recipients will get only one (1) normal monthly payment. […]
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 [...]