RESOURCES

Resources included here are some of those most commonly requested. If you have trouble finding what you need, please call us. We’re here to help.

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Caregiving
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Disability
Elder Abuse
Housing
LGBTQ
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Transportation
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Advance Directives Links & Resources

Local and national organizations that are empowering individuals to create a personalized health care plan.

Advocacy Links & Resources

Local and national organizations that advocate for the rights of seniors and people with disabilities

Aging Links & Resources

Other organizations with useful resources for seniors.

Assisted Living Ombudsman Volunteering

Overview, eligibility, and commitment information for becoming a Springwell Assisted Living Ombudsman volunteer.

Caregiver Notebook

Caregiving Links & Resources

Other organizations and resources for those caring for a loved one.

Certified Application Counselors

List of programs to assist consumers with understanding, applying for, and choosing a MassHealth plan

Chinese Overview of Springwell Services

Community Dining Sites Menus

Menus for each community dining location by month.

Community Dining Special Programming

Dates for special menu events at our community dining sites.

Community Dining Volunteering

Overview, eligibility, and commitment information for becoming a Springwell Community Dining volunteer.

Congregate Housing Program

Congregate Housing is a unique group living option for elders.

Disability Links & Resources

Other organizations with useful resources for individuals with disabilities.

Farmers’ Market Coupon Distribution Schedule

A limited number of Farmer’s Market Coupons are available for eligible seniors and people with disabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions about Elder Abuse

Who is protected, how to report, and what happens next

Friendly Visitor Volunteering

Overview, eligibility and commitment information for becoming a Springwell Friendly Visitor volunteer.

Government Benefits

Comprehensive information about government programs for seniors and people with disabilities.

Health Links & Resources

Resources for information on health and health benefits.

Home Delivered Meal Menus

Menus for each meal type by month

Home-Delivered Meal Re-Heating Instructions

How to safely re-heat hot or frozen home-delivered meals.

Housing Search Strategies & Resources

Tips and links for applying for public and/or private housing.

Legal and Financial Links & Resources

Resources for information on legal and financial matters.

LGBTQIA+ Links & Resources

Local and national organizations committed to providing equal access to services, supports and resources to LGBTQ individuals, their families and allies.

Long Term Care Links & Resources

Places to look for help with long term care.

Making a Report of Elder Abuse

How to make a report, for individuals and mandated reporters

Mandated Reporter Form

This form must accompany all oral reports of abuse by mandated reporters.

Massachusetts Councils on Aging

Local aging resources for the twenty-two towns Springwell is contracted to serve by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs.

MassHealth Checklist

Checklist of the necessary documentation for those applying for MassHealth

Medical Escort Volunteering

Overview, eligibility, and commitment information for becoming a Springwell Medical Escort volunteer.

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Menus for each meal type by month

Money Management Volunteering

Overview, eligibility, and commitment information for becoming a Springwell Money Management volunteer.

Office Support Volunteering

Overview, eligibility, and commitment information for becoming a Springwell Office Support volunteer.

Ombudsman Volunteering

Overview, eligibility, and commitment information for becoming a Springwell Ombudsman volunteer.

Recognizing Caregiver Burnout

Some of the common danger signals that indicate a caregiver may be approaching overload.

Russian Overview of Springwell Services

SHINE Program Listings

Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone (SHINE) is a volunteer-based program that provides free assistance with evaluating and choosing Medicare insurance options.

Shopping Assistance Volunteering

Overview, eligibility, and commitment information for becoming a Springwell Shopping Assistance volunteer.

Springwell’s Transportation Overview

There are a variety of ways to handle transportation for seniors and people with disabilities – Springwell can help

Tips for Managing Caregiver Stress

Understanding the stress in your life can help you cope.

Tips for Sharing Caregiving Responsibilities

Enlisting the aid of others in caregiving tasks can take planning.

Tips for Staying Close from Far Away

When older relatives live at a distance, it can be difficult to maintain the feeling of closeness.

Transportation Chair Car Services

Chair Car Services

Transportation Resources in Ashland

Transportation Resources in Belmont

Transportation resources in Belmont

Transportation Resources in Brookline

Transportation resources in Brookline

Transportation Resources in Dover

Transportation Resources in Framingham

Transportation Resources in Holliston

Transportation resources in Holliston

Transportation Resources in Hopkinton

Transportation Resources in Hudson

Transportation Resources in Marlborough

Transportation Resources in Natick

Transportation Resources in Needham

Transportation resources in Needham

Transportation Resources in Newton

Transportation resources in Newton

Transportation Resources in Northborough

Transportation Resources in Sherborn

Transportation Resources in Southborough

Transportation Resources in Sudbury

Transportation Resources in Waltham

Transportation resources in Waltham

Transportation Resources in Watertown

Transportation Resources in Wayland

Transportation Resources in Wellesley

Transportation Resources in Westborough

Transportation Resources in Weston

Volunteer Home Delivered Meals Drivers

Overview, eligibility, and commitment information for becoming a temporary volunteer home-delivered meals driver.

What is Elder Abuse?

An overview of physical, emotional, sexual, financial abuse as well as neglect.

When to involve the doctor

Ten conditions that should be checked by a doctor right away.