Wellness

There are many aspects to maintaining good wellness. On this page we have gathered a number of resources to help us maintain or regain our well-being.

Helpers and Advisors

LifeCare Advocates

LifeCare Advocates promotes dignity and independence for our clients while providing peace of mind for family members. Families are often unprepared for the challenges of caregiving and are faced with decisions that seem difficult or overwhelming. We understand these challenges and guide our families to solutions with knowledge and compassion. We pride ourselves on being excellent problem solvers, providing practical solutions and guidance to our clients and families every step of the way.

LifeCare Advocates
180 Wells Avenue, Suite 101
Newton, Massachusetts, 02459
Phone: 617-­928-­0200
Email: info@lcadvocates.com

www.lcadvocates.com

Clear Guidance

Clear Guidance provides a deep bench of highly educated and trained experts with special expertise and focus on working with families that are facing issues around cognitive impairment, dementia, disability and mental health diagnoses.

CLEAR GUIDANCE

47 River Street, Suite 210

Wellesley, MA 02481

(339) 777-5919 

sandrastclair@clearguidance.org

clearguidance.org/

Nurse Advocate Partners

Nurse Advocate Partners (NAP) provides licensed registered nurses (RNs) or nurse practitioners (NPs) as professional healthcare advocates to help you navigate the healthcare system.

We work with you and your loved ones to ensure you are getting the correct treatment for your healthcare needs.

Everyone’s situation is unique and you deserve someone to advocate on your behalf so you receive the specialized attention and treatment that promotes your optimal health.

Nurse Advocate Partners
Phone: 508 930-2738
Email: info@nurseadvocatepartners.com

www.nurseadvocatepartners.com

Other Services

COTA Travel Assist

Travel Safely, Happily, and Confidently with Clinician Level Care

We

  • Provide rides to appointments by car or our wheelchair accessible vans
  • Stay with the client throughout the trip
  • Assist with discharge transistions
  • Vacation planning & solutions for special needs
  • Provide physical and cognitive assistance throughout your trip
  • Be a medical & rehabilitation liaison

COTA Travel Assist

Rachel Corcoran

(781) 975-4286 

info@cota.travel

www.cota.travel

SpOT on Therapy

SpOT On Therapy provides mobile occupational therapy services in the MetroWest area of Massachusetts.
We are licensed occupational therapists with over 25 years of combined experience in acute care, long term acute care, short term rehab, outpatient therapy, and home care. We have experience working with adult populations including older adults, neurological diagnoses, orthopedic/trauma injuries, cardiopulmonary diagnoses, and impairments of the lymphatic system. 

Amanda Falcone, OT
Melissa Basmaji, OT

info@spotontherapyma.com
(508) 209-5717

www.spotontherapyma.com

Insurance

Benefit Advisors Group, LLC was formed with a commitment to protecting individuals and families.  Our carriers and their solutions are selected from the best in the industry and serve our primary markets of Health Insurance, Medicare, and Life Insurance

Andrew Firmin

Benefit Advisors Group LLC

978/494-6611

https://benefitadvisorsgrp.com/

 

Medicare Part A and B provide coverage for hospital, home health care, certain doctors’ services and other medical services. Call for more information.

Michael McGarry / Cross Insurance

207/205-3294

Michael.McGarry@crossagency.com

www.CrossAgency.com

Edna has been in business for 30 years, offering all lines of insurance. As an independent agent, she is contracted with several carriers. This allows her to assess individual needs and custom design a policy portfolio to suit those needs.

She is a MEDICARE SPECIALIST who will help you navigate the many Medicare plans to provide you with the best coverage possible. Conducting drug analyses and checking your doctors’ network status. 

Edna Peters

978/ 657-7011

edna@ednaforlife.com

www.ednaforlife.com

Primary Care

Where Seniors go for
Primary Care

You have a partner every step of the way.

  • Same day and next day appointments
  • House Calls: Immediate care in your home when you need it
  • Providers who value your time, with appointments that won’t make you wait
  • Transportation assistance
  • Support understanding your health insurance benefits

Gather Health

Kevin Yeung

617/642-3504

kevin.yeung@gather-health.com

https://www.gatherhealth.com

Boston Senior Medicine is a primary care practice that only makes house calls, accepting patients in the East half of Massachusetts.

Boston Senior Medicine

508/232-6963

https://www.BostonSeniorMedicine.com

Home Health Care

Eden Home Health Care is a leading provider of comprehensive home health services to private pay patients, working closely with case managers, hospitals, assisted living facilities, Independent living facilities, and nursing homes.

We are a team of highly professional nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapist, speech therapists, social workers providing special care to all our patients.

All services are supervised and coordinated by a registered nurse and depending on the diagnosis, a physical or occupational therapist. An individually tailored plan is made for each client under the direction of the physician.

Eden Home Health Care

781/202-5401

https://edenhomehc.com

Ezra Home Care is a private pay, non-medical home care company dedicated to provide reliable, compassionate, and individualized home care services for people with cognitive, mobility and behavioral challenges.

Ezra Home Care

617/527-9000

https://www.ezrahomecare.com/

BAYADA was founded on the principle that health care gets better when clients get better care at home—the place they most want to be. From the nurse, therapist, or aide in the home,  delivering that care is our highest priority and greatest joy.

BAYADA Home Health Care

781/884-9425

https://www.bayada.com

Your loved one should be able to stay in the home they know while getting the best home care available.  When you use our home care services, you work closely with people who care about your family as much as you do.

Accessible Home Health Care

508/859-1644

www.accessiblehomehealthcare.com

Guardian Angel Senior Services employ people with heart, patience, and understanding. We truly pride ourselves in the remarkable people that make up our staff. They are the ones responsible for creating the compassionate and caring environment that our clients receive. Employees are hired after being cleared through extensive CORI and reference checks. We ensure that these individuals share our mission and expectations of higher quality care giving.

L’Oren Scartissi

617/967-7111

617/229-6638

lscartissi@guardianangelseniorservices.com

https://guardianangelseniorservices.com/

Since 2002, Senior Helpers has been a national leader in professional, in-home senior assistance services. With a vision to help seniors remain in their homes despite age-related illnesses and mobility challenges, we have now cared for tens of thousands of seniors. 

We have rapidly built a reputation for providing the best in dependable, consistent and affordable non-medical senior care services. 

We are proud to lead the industry in programs like Senior Gems, that certifies our caregivers in Alzheimer’s and Dementia care, as well as our first in the industry Parkinson’s Care Program, delivering specialized training to our caregivers who care for a senior with Parkinson’s. 

That’s Senior Care, Only Better. 

Cynthia LaBrecque

clabrecque@SeniorHelpers.com

617/500-6999

https://www.seniorHelpers.com

At Home Helpers our mission is to be the most TRUSTED & RESPECTED provider of comprehensive home care services & support for individuals who choose to remain independent wherever they call home. Our Cared-4 program includes 24/7 emergency response, nutrition and well-being, wellness checks and more. We are fully committed to:

  • Improving clients’ quality of life
  • Providing families with the peace of mind they deserve
  • Creating customized care plans based on clients’ specific needs
  • Allowing your loved one to stay where they belong and call home

Ezra Home Care is a private pay, non-medical home care company dedicated to provide reliable, compassionate, and individualized home care services for people with cognitive, mobility and behavioral challenges. 

Fallon Health Summit ElderCare

800/698-7566

https://www.summiteldercare.org

Harbor Health, Elder Service Plan

PACE

Covered Services:

  • Primary Care Physicians
  • Specialty Physicians
  • Inpatient Hospitalization, Short Term Rehabilitation and Emergency Services
  • PACE Adult Day Center
  • Prescription Medications Delivered to your Home
  • Visiting Registered Nurses and Home Care
  • Transportation for Medical Appointments and the PACE Day Center
  • RN Case Management
  • Physical and Occupational Therapy
  • Behavioral Health Services and Social Work
  • Nutritional Counseling and Dietary Services

Harbor Health Elder Service Plan

617/533-2400

https://www.hhsi.us/elder-service-plan/

At Provital, we provide reliable and affordable home care services to clients across Massachusetts. Whether you need help with the activities of daily living, companionship or are looking for appointment based care, we do it! Our trained Personal and Home Care Aides work with you and your family to develop and manage a personalized home care plan that’s most convenient for you.

Provital Senior Placement & Home Care

781/262-8309

https://www.provitalservices.com

Nursing and Rehabilitation Centers

Established over 50 years ago in 1969, Shrewsbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (SNRC) has remained a family-owned skilled nursing facility that stresses its small, home like atmosphere.

SNRC offers Short-term rehabilitation, Long-term care, the Secured Reminiscence Unit, Respite and Hospice care and Outpatient Therapy.

Our campus also hosts Southgate at Shrewsbury, central Massachusetts’ premier retirement community as well as the Shrewsbury Medical Center which offers a multitude of services from highly respected medical professionals.

Shrewsbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

508/845-6786

https://www.shrewsburynursing.com

Azure Healthcare provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers that care for residents and families of all faiths. For more than 90 years, our mission has been to care for the whole person — physically, emotionally and spiritually.

Every resident and family who walks through our doors is unique, so our care is personalized to each individual’s needs. Our relationships with our residents and their families are based on the highest standards for fairness, compassion and ethics. It’s our goal to exceed your expectations of quality care in a clean, life-enriching environment.

Azure Healthcare

Karen Halloran

978/880-0228

khalloran@azurehc.com

https://www.azurehc.com