May 08

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 […]

Apr 17

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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 […]

Mar 20

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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 […]

Mar 01

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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 […]

Feb 01

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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 […]

Jan 23

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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. […]

Dec 27

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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 […]

Dec 05

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Annual Fundraiser Inspires Year-Round Gift of Time and Service

VJ Donnelly of Westborough first learned about the local Meals on Wheels program run by BayPath Elder Services through his work at MetroWest Subaru in Natick. When he joined the company, he took the lead to make Subaru of America’s annual Share the Love campaign as successful as possible. Through Share the Love, Donnelly became […]

Nov 04

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Pathways of Understanding and Accessibility

LGBTQIA+ seniors face the typical challenges of aging but are also at higher risk for abuse, isolation, discrimination, and exploitation because of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Pathways, our LGBTQIA+ Initiative, was started at BayPath about five years ago and is coordinated by Julie Nowak (she/ they). With the merger of BayPath and Springwell, […]

Nov 01

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Resources for Family Caregivers

National Family Caregivers Month, observed annually in November, is a reminder to support and honor family caregivers. The role of a family caregiver may include providing personal care, homemaking, home health care, transportation, meals and much more depending on the needs of the care recipient. In 2022, family caregivers are finding the role increasingly challenging […]