Caregivers of those with a Dementia or Alzheimer’s diagnosis have been hard hit with challenges in care during the Covid-19 pandemic.  Mask wearing compliance is top on that challenge list. Having a cognitive impairment that effects memory and reasoning, such as Alzheimer’s makes safety comp...

Natick, Mass. - (November 30, 2020) - The Elder-Well® Adult Day Program, a new social model adult day franchise program, recently commemorated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Representatives from the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce, Natick Center Cultural District and Elder-Well wer...

Caregiving during the holidays often brings added stress and disappointment to a family caregiver and the 2020 holiday season will be even more difficult to manage. Family caregivers already taxed from the fear and isolating effects of Covid-19 are in real danger of a wellness crisis.  Reaching ...

This blog was originally published on Caregiving MetroWest on November 3, 2020. We know that caregiving takes a toll on caregivers. It’s stressful; it’s challenging; it’s a full-time job. So what’s a caregiver to do when she’s working full-time and managing a home, her children and ol...

In September we celebrate Grandparents day, but did you know that September is National Intergenerational month?  This designation offers us a time to bring old and young together in a positive way and celebrate each generation. Elder-Well® programs honor the need for our seniors to connect wit...

Thoughts and Feelings: What a long 5 months it has been, so many feelings of uncertainty, sadness, fear, and negativity.  The stress has affected everyone in the world.  What a powerful thought, that every single person in our world has been negatively affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.  Would n...

When COVID-19 brought lockdowns and quarantines, the media gave significant attention to parents losing the services of day care and other childcare outside the home. But what about the more than 260,000 families across the nation who depend on day care for their adult loved ones? Adult day care ...

Each year June is recognized as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness month in hopes that we will all take time to think about and make lifestyle changes that benefit our mind and body wellness.  Elder-Well® programs focus on the pillars that positively benefit brain and body health for aging adults. ...

Overwhelming Decisions As caregivers and decision makers for aging loved ones, choosing long-term care for them can be overwhelming, frustrating and many times accompanied with feelings of guilt. This is especially true when considering placing their loved one into a long-term care residence. Th...

Caregiver Burnout Accelerated! The demands of Caregiving for a loved one with a dementia is exhausting, isolating and overwhelming. Respite services are difficult to find, friends and family members are reluctant to provide care and paid caregivers are expensive and many times unpredictable. The...