As more seniors age at home during pandemic, health care aides are in growing demand
By Nancy Shohet West Globe Correspondent,Updated February 11, 2021, 3:42 p.m.
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Last March, Stephanie Chiha started worrying about her 92-year-old mother.
Previously, Chiha had believed that the residential retirement community she had chosen was the best place for her motherâs senior years. But the sudden restrictions on visiting as COVID-19 descended on Massachusetts alarmed her.
âI knew she could not stand the isolation, physically or mentally,â said Chiha, an educator from Arlington. âSo I decided to bring her home to live with me for the time being.â
WILMINGTON â The main items for consideration at the Board of SelÂectmenâs meeting on MonÂday night pertained to a new recovery coach, parcel 13A at Cross Street and Main Street, and Chas Fioreâs spectacular ChristÂmas lights.
Wilmington Health and Recovery Coordinator SaÂmantha Reif introduced Recovery Coach Erin McCauley whoâs joining her and working across towns to facilitate weekly recovery meetings and providing tools and resources to anyone struggling with substance abuse.
Reif also mentioned that the funding for the position was secured after a two-year grant for a reÂcovÂery coach in the police deÂpartment ran out. She listed McCauleyâs professional experience and trainings, although sheâs not yet fully licensed but planning to be soon.