Mar 06

Jeanne & Dylan

Making the Impossible Possible

In December of 2008, it seemed impossible that 83-year old Jeanne would ever return to the home she loved. A bad fall months earlier sent her first to the hospital and then to a rehabilitation facility. Though long-term symptoms of post-polio syndrome meant Jeanne used a wheelchair, she had managed independently for years and was [...]

Jan 09

woman in bed receiving in-home care

Springwell Featured in The Atlantic

Springwell is honored to be featured in an ongoing photo series being hosted by The Atlantic.  The series, called "Americans at Work" is funded by the Rockefeller Foundation and launched on December 10th. The essay featuring Springwell, "Caring for Our Elders," was published on Saturday, January 7, 2017, and shows the work that Springwell does to help [...]

Oct 11

an older couple sitting together and looking at the camera

Help Shape Senior Services in Your Community

Are you a senior or a caregiver living Belmont, Brookline, Needham, Newton, Waltham, Watertown, Wellesley, or Weston, MA? Do you have the services you need to remain living in your home for as long as you like? Could you, or a senior you know, benefit from new types of services? Then please consider taking our […]

Sep 15

Stroke "FAST" graphic detailing the steps to identify a stroke: Face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty, time to call 911

Working FAST for Stroke Prevention

Springwell is pleased to be participating in a stroke awareness project funded by Mount Auburn Hospital Community Health Department. Mount Auburn, along with five other Massachusetts hospitals, is part of a pilot program to improve emergency stroke care and outcomes. Springwell is one of several community partners who received a grant from MAH to help […]

Oct 06

Springwell CEO giving testimony at a MA hearing

Springwell Testimony to the Joint Committee on Elder Affairs

Presentation by Ruth Beckerman-Rodau Chief Executive Officer of Springwell to The General Court of Massachusetts Joint Committee on Elder Affairs Hearing on Health Care and Long-Term Services and Supports October 6, 2015 I appreciate the opportunity to present testimony to you today. Springwell is one of 26 organizations across the Commonwealth that serve as the […]

May 11

Tawney & Sasha

Home Care: A Solution that Works

When sixty-seven-year-old Tawney Wray slipped on the ice and needed shoulder surgery two years ago, the active power-walker didn’t know how to cope with being incapacitated. She went from being completely self-sufficient to being unable to lift or carry anything. Luckily, two different professionals in her life referred her to Springwell. Soon Tawney was enrolled [...]