This summer, Springwell began offering a new program designed to improve care for people with dementia and support for their caregivers. The GUIDE Program (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience) is an initiative to provide coordinated, compassionate, and person-centered support. The model program is funded by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and is […]
Lillie was amazed at how quickly she became a caregiver to her 84-year old mother. Her mom, who lived alone in the Sudbury home she had owned for 32 years, began calling Lillie when she fell and wasn’t able to get up. Each call was distressing, and also meant that Lillie needed to drop her […]
Sara Stein has more than fifteen years of direct service experience at Springwell, having worked as a Care Manager before moving into the role of Options Counselor three years ago. The short-term nature of Options Counseling means that Sara can share her wealth of experience navigating the world of aging and caregiving services with more […]
In the coming year, Springwell will celebrate 50 years of providing vital services to older adults in the greater Boston and MetroWest community. Founded as West Suburban Elder Services, Springwell has been dedicated to improving the quality of life for older adults since we began as an organization offering the MA Home Care Program in […]
Among those over the age of 60, 43% report feeling lonely, and 24% are considered socially isolated; at the same time, more than 90% of older adults want to remain in their current homes as they age. Springwell works closely with thousands of older adults each year to help address both of these challenges that […]
About a year ago, Stuart began the process of rebuilding his life. He moved into the Newton congregate housing site with the help of his Springwell care manager, after experiencing a series of difficult losses as well as a de-stabilized housing situation with a friend. The death of his beloved son to cancer at age […]
Shortly after Brian retired in 2019 from his job as a portfolio manager and family trust officer, an alert in his senior center newsletter about the volunteer Money Management Program caught his eye. He recognized that the program would fit nicely with what he did for a living and thought that it would be interesting […]
Massachusetts’ Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) like Springwell provide essential services that help older adults and people with disabilities remain safe, healthy, and independent in their communities. A significant portion of Springwell’s annual budget is made up of state and federal contracts to offer these services in our twenty-two greater Boston and MetroWest communities. Each […]
Caring for a loved one can be rewarding, but can also leave you feeling overwhelmed, isolated and alone. Some people have friends and family to lean on, but not everyone has the level of support that they need. While a group setting may not be for everyone, many relationships and strong bonds form as a […]
Springwell has launched a new resource for Caregivers that will include regularly updated local events and offerings, as well as recent articles of interest. The page will include shortcuts to all of the pages within the Springwell website relevant to caregivers, including our Caregiver services and resources. Visit our new Caregiver Central webpage and bookmark […]
