PHIWM UPDATES
Live Well Springfield
Training on How to Become a Dementia Friend
The  Live Well Springfield Age & Dementia Friendly Coalition  in collaboration with the  Springfield Dementia Friendly Coalition  is offering  a free Dementia Friendly Training, January 15th, from 11:00 AM to 1: 00 PM at the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission Office, located at 60 Congress Street, Springfield MA 01104 .

This training is open to community partners, health care professionals, and Age & Dementia Friendly advocates in the Greater Springfield area.

Dementia Friends is a global movement to change the way people think, act, and talk about dementia. This presentation is an interactive session that teaches participants what dementia is, how it affects people, and how friends and family can stay connected with the people in our lives who are living with dementia.  With knowledge and awareness, each of us can help our communities become safer and more welcoming.

Register here.
Pioneer Valley Asthma Coalition
Springfield Healthy Homes Program
Do you or your child suffer from asthma? Did you or your child visit the ER or the hospital in the last year for asthma?

If you said YES, you may qualify for the Springfield Healthy Homes Program.

The Springfield Health Homes Program is a  free , voluntary, confidential service designed to help you gain control of your asthma.

Who Is Eligible?

  • BeHealthy Partnership Members (all ages)
  • Older adults (65+) on Medicare
  • High risk asthma - an impatient hospital visit or emergency room visit in the last year
  • Renters and homeowners

To learn more, contact Sara Lawson at 413-426-1544 or email  sara.lawson@baystatehealth.org .
COMMUNITY UPDATES
City of Springfield's Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program
The City of Springfield Office of Housing is accepting applications for a new Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction program. Lead abatement funding is available city-wide, for homes with qualifying households (earning up to 80% of area median income, with at least one child under the age of 6 years).

  • Owner-occupants residing in a single family home may be eligible for up to $20,000 in grant funding.
  • Owner-occupants residing in one unit of a 2-4 family dwelling may be eligible for a $20,000, deferred payment, 0% interest loan.
  • Investment owners may be eligible for a $13,000, deferred payment, 0% loan.

Contracted lead abatement work will be performed by licensed lead abatement contractors and should result in a Letter of Full Deleading Compliance (LOFDC) for the eligible units.

Call (413) 787-6500 or email  HHinfo@springfieldcityhall.com  for more information.

See the following documents for more information: