Nov 01

photo of Springwell Care Advisor, Ken

Ken Alpert: An Early Commitment to Caring

As a lifelong sports fan, Ken Alpert has always admired the iconic player, Carl Yastrzemski who made his contributions to baseball playing for just one team, the Boston Red Sox, for his entire Major League career. Ken graduated from Connecticut College with a degree in Sociology and knew he wanted to work in human services. […]

Oct 25

Home Delivered Meals driver delivering meal to recipient

Springwell Needs Home-Delivered Meals Drivers

What does a warm, nutritious meal mean to you? It makes your taste buds happy, fills your growling stomach and may be a time when you gather with family or friends to socialize around the table. As children, many of us thought these meals magically appeared but as adults we know the work that goes [...]

Oct 18

photo of Springwell Care Advisor, Natalie

Finding Connections Across Generations

New Springwell Care Manager Natalie Lara offers her view on the work, the people she has met, the impact she is making, and why it matters. Springwell depends on our Care Managers – who pull together, manage, and monitor in-home services – to support thousands of older adults every year. For many, their role at [...]

Apr 20

Making a Difference – Launching Your Career as a Care Manager

Are you a recent college graduate looking for a job where you can make a difference? Many of today’s compassionate young adults would like to do this by working for a non-profit organization. This was true for both Kelsey and Nicole, Care Managers who work primarily with seniors in Springwell’s Home Care Program. As a [...]

Apr 17

MA Home Care Program Advisor with woman who receives services

Making a Difference – the Role of a Springwell Care Manager

Whether you are a caregiver assisting a loved one or a recipient of services yourself, your relationship with a Care Manager is an invaluable gateway to having your needs met in the way that you want them to be met. Jo White, Director of Health Partnerships and a long time Springwell employee began her career […]