LiveWell Elder Care Management

04/30/2026

LiveWell Aging Life Care Managers were "Out and About" yesterday, bringing vital conversation to the Town of Groton!
Sheri (LaBree) Boyce LICSW, CCM, CAGS, CDCP led an engaging session with members of The Groton Center. Mental health issues like depression, anxiety, grief, and cognitive changes affect all of us. Sheri discussed common mental health challenges faced by older adults and provided actionable strategies and information on local community resources. Thank you to Nandi Munson for inviting us!

04/28/2026

Helping a loved one pay bills - It can be tough for older adults to hand over control of their finances to family members. At the same time, they might also need some extra help staying on top of monthly payments. Luckily, there are techniques and tools you can use to keep things running smoothly.

It can be tough for older adults to hand over control of their finances to family members. At the same time, they might also need some extra help staying on top of monthly payments. Luckily, there are techniques and tools you can use to keep things running smoothly.

04/21/2026

Preventing caregiver burnout - As common as it is to be stressed while caring for an aging loved one, the potential for "vital exhaustion"—burnout—should be taken seriously. Doing your best to avoid it is important for yourself and for those who rely on you.

As common as it is to be stressed while caring for an aging loved one, the potential for "vital exhaustion"—burnout—should be taken seriously. Doing your best to avoid it is important for yourself and for those who rely on you.

04/20/2026

🎱 Bingo Night for a Purpose!
I’ve recently joined the Board of Directors for the One Last Gift Foundation, Inc and I’m hitting the ground running by helping to organize our upcoming Bingo Night Fundraiser.

Why it Matters
Founded by Rebecca Amaral, the One Last Gift Foundation, Inc. https://onelastgiftfoundation.org/ provides essential financial assistance for funeral expenses for deceased elderly and disabled individuals who lack the means to cover their own arrangements. We believe everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect at the end of their journey.

The Event
Join us for a night of community, fun, and some friendly competition!

When: April 30th at 6 PM

Where: Manor On The Hill, An Assisted Living Community | 450 N Main St, Leominster, MA

The Stakes: 10 regular games at $2/card and a final 11th game at $5/card for the BIG prize!

The Grand Prize 🏆
One lucky winner will walk away with a $250 Gift Certificate to Benito's Grill, donated by yours truly.

How You Can Help
If you’re in the Leominster area, we'd love to see you there! If you can’t make it, please consider visiting our website to learn more or make a donation.

🔗 RSVP or Donate here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/bingo-107

Let’s come together to make a difference, one card at a time!

04/14/2026

Do you know their wishes? - It might be uncomfortable to talk to your loved one about their preferences for life-sustaining treatment. No one likes to think about worst-case scenarios. But it's very important that their desires be understood and documented should they ever be unable to speak for themselves.

It might be uncomfortable to talk to your loved one about their preferences for life-sustaining treatment. No one likes to think about worst-case scenarios. But it's very important that their desires be understood and documented should they ever be unable to speak for themselves

04/09/2026

Is it time to do some spring cleaning in the medicine cabinet? April 25 is National Drug Take Back Day. Learn more about safe disposal methods for drugs that are no longer needed.

04/08/2026

More and more of our lives are online now, including those of older adults. That can be helpful … until a relative becomes incapacitated and no one knows their passwords. Taking time for digital planning now can save family caregivers from big headaches later.

03/24/2026

When you’re a male caregiver, it’s different - Are you a man caring for an aging loved one? According to studies, you probably face some unique challenges, ranging from unfamiliar household tasks and workplace pressures to emotional isolation. Though it may be tough to reach out, finding connection and community support is critical.

Are you a man caring for an aging loved one? According to studies, you probably face some unique challenges, ranging from unfamiliar household tasks and workplace pressures to emotional isolation. Though it may be tough to reach out, finding connection and community support is critical.

03/17/2026

Help with choosing a hospital - Think all hospitals deliver the same level of care? It's a good idea to check their track records. Easy-to-use online tools can give you an idea of how facilities score on safety, quality, and patient experience.

Think all hospitals deliver the same level of care? It's a good idea to check their track records. Easy-to-use online tools can give you an idea of how facilities score on safety, quality, and patient experience.

03/12/2026

Making medical decisions in a crisis - Many decisions that family caregivers need to make, happen with a long lead time. Sometimes, however, things change abruptly and you may need to make a big decision quickly. Learn how to make the wisest decisions possible when the need is urgent.

Many decisions that family caregivers need to make, happen with a long lead time. Sometimes, however, things change abruptly and you may need to make a big decision quickly. Learn how to make the wisest decisions possible when the need is urgent.

03/08/2026

A Moment of Pure Clarity

In dementia care, we often talk about "coordinating services" or "managing transitions." But sometimes, the person we are caring for says it better than any industry jargon ever could.

This week, our client living with dementia shared a perspective that stopped us in our tracks: "You are the cement that holds everyone together."

It was a moment of profound insight. Even through the fog of memory loss, she feels the stability, the connection, and the strength that her Care Manager Sheri brings to her family and her daily life.

It's a powerful reminder that while dementia may change how someone communicates, it doesn't change their ability to feel supported.

Aging Life Care Association Aging Life Care Association New England Chapter

03/03/2026

Dementia and long-distance caregiving: Staying connected - Even from miles away, you can stay meaningfully connected to a loved one with dementia. Thoughtful visits, simple tech, and steady communication make a big difference.

Even from miles away, you can stay meaningfully connected to a loved one with dementia. Thoughtful visits, simple tech, and steady communication make a big difference.