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Senior Care for Peace of Mind. Senior Care for Peace of Mind.
• Meal Preparation • Meal Preparation
• Errands and Shopping
• Errands and Shopping
• Assistance with Mobility
• Assistance with Mobility
• Friendly Companionship
• Friendly Companionship • Respite Care for Families
• Respite Care for Families • Light Housekeeping
• Light Housekeeping • Bathing Assistance
• Bathing Assistance
• Alzheimer/Dementia Care
• Alzheimer/Dementia Care • Up to 24 Hour Care
• Up to 24 Hour Care
• Medication Reminders
• Medication Reminders
Call today for a free consultation.
413.733.6900 www.VisitingAngels.com/WestSpringfield
www.VisitingAngels.com/WestSpringfield
Each Visiting Angels agency is independently owned and operated.
413.733.6900 Each Visiting Angels agency is independently owned and operated.
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things to consider that may help make you feel more confident in your decision to refuse or accept
care as well as minimize risks. First, you want to assess the need for care. For many, care is essential, and refusing assistance in not an option. If you’ve determined help is necessary, check with the agency to determine what infection-control protocols are in place and if the agency has enough personal protective equipment (PPE) available. In addition to following CDC guidelines, you may want significant details related to how the agency is protecting staff and clients.
Are there any other things I should consider before
receiving home care?
If a client or family hasn’t ever had help at home in the past, it can create some distress. The loss of independence and privacy can be factors. Oftentimes, if a competent caregiver with the right skills is placed, even the most seemingly resistant client may begin to look forward to the caregiver visits. Establishing expectations based on an appropriate plan of care and a goal for each visit is important for both the client and caregiver. With the right blend of care and compassion, a bit of support can make a world of difference in allowing someone who wishes to remain home to stay safe and healthy. n
Tania Spear, MSN, MBA, RN is the owner and administrator of Silver Linings Home Care, LLC. She is a registered nurse and an Elms College graduate with a master of science degree in nursing and health services management and an MBA in healthcare leadership; (413) 363-2575; tania@silverliningshomecare.com
“Government and private insurance may pay for services under specific circumstances such as after a recent hospitalization when skilled nursing or therapy services are needed.”
Your Path to Affordable Senior Living
Your Path to Affordable Senior Living
Quality of Life, Quality of Living
We encourage you to explore our beautiful setting, comfortable environment, services, amenities, activities and more.
Most of all, we encourage you to explore our attitude, reflected in our culture of caring and commitment to quality in all that we do.
Independent Living
One-bedroom apartments, full kitchen with laundry.
Welcome Home
Enjoy affordable, quality housing and daily living services to support the dignity and independence of seniors. This is our mission and more than a 100-year tradition of Mason Wright.
We offer Independent Living, Assisted Living, and a Memory Care community with our long- standing commitment to excellence.
Please contact us for detailed information on fees, financial assistance, space availability and tours.
Assisted Living
apartments, personal services, dining and activities.
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74 Walnut Street, Springfield, MA 01105 | 413-733-1517
For more information, please visit us at masonwright.org or contact admissions@masonwright.org
Spacious studio and one bedroom
Memory Care
Comfortable studio, companion and specially trained staff.
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suites and one-bedroom apartments,
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