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Jan 03
Ring in 2024 by Committing to Improve How You Manage Your Chronic Disease
We are pleased to share this content provided by the Administration for Community Living (https://acl.gov/) Eighty percent of older adults have at least one chronic disease, such as diabetes, arthritis, or high blood pressure, and 68% have at least two. Many struggle to manage them. And let’s face it, chronic conditions can make it hard […]
Dec 20
CitySide Subaru and MetroWest Subaru partner to deliver Meals on Wheels
Springwell provides Meals on Wheels for 20 communities in Massachusetts delivering nearly 1000 meals daily. In a world where so many things can be automated, the delivery of a nutritious meal still needs the human touch of a person bringing it to the door with a cheerful greeting. As an essential part of the social […]
Nov 01
Caregiver Tips: Coping with Resistance
Disagreement about care decisions is one of the most difficult dilemmas that many caregivers face. The identified care recipient may deny that they need assistance, while their support community may believe that extra care would enhance their safety and comfort and give them a needed break from daily responsibilities. Maintaining independence and dignity is good [...]Sep 15
Caregivers Need a Team and a Plan
Donna Murray, Springwell’s Caregiver Specialist helps caregivers access resources but perhaps even more importantly she helps them figure out their goals, build resilience, set boundaries, and learn how to make time for themselves. Typically, the family caregiver’s goal is to provide exceptional care for a relative that makes living at home safe and comfortable. Caregivers [...]Aug 01
Helping People Age at Home
The nationwide shortage of in-home care workers has made it difficult for many of the people Springwell serves to get the help they need and deserve. It is frustrating for everyone when we have to wait for a worker to be found to provide services that are needed. It is our mission to help older [...]Jul 17
Social Engagement Supports Well Being
July is Social Wellness Month, a time dedicated to fostering connections, promoting meaningful interactions, and nurturing the spirit of togetherness. Social well-being is essential for individuals of all ages and it can be especially challenging for older adults who have limitations that make it hard to go out and engage with their communities. While physical [...]Jun 25
Happy Pride! Springwell welcomes and celebrates LGBTQIA+ older adults all year round!
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 […]
Jun 16
Education and Training Help Stop Elder Abuse
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 […]
Jun 01
Request for Proposal (RFP) for Federally Funded Grants for Older Adult Services
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, […]