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Headlines



		Essential Information for Home Care Customers In the new economic environment, price matters more than ever, but hourly rates alone do not tell the whole story. Before making decisions, consumers need to understand the total costs associated with basic home care options. Elders Spark a Social Revolution HouseWorks CEO Andrea Cohen writes about the national movement launched by Boston’s Beacon Hill Village in the March-April issue of Aging Today, the American Society on Aging’s bi-monthly newspaper. HouseWorks Arrives in the District! As of March 2009, HouseWorks of Greater Washington expanded its service area to include the District of Columbia. Now providing complete home care services in Maryland and the District, HouseWorks looks forward to entering Northern Virginia in the months ahead. The Fiery Retiree Talks to Andrea Cohen About Intentional Communities HouseWorks' CEO was a recent guest on VoiceAmerica Talk Radio Network, introducing listeners to the social revolution launched by Boston's Beacon Hill Village.

Events



		June 23, Washington D.C. A HouseWorks Reception This special event celebrates HouseWorks' first year in the Washington area. Join us for refreshments, networking, and a brief presentation by Washington Post reporter Paula Span about her new book on eldercare, to be published June 10. June 25, Boston, MA
		A Meeting of Hearts and Minds
		HouseWorks joins Massachusetts General Hospital and Goddard House in sponsoring a panel discussion on family caregiving featuring Washington Post journalist Paula Span, author of the new book, When the TIme Comes: Families with Aging Parents Share their Struggles and Solutions.
		June 25, Braintree, MA
		Hoarding and Clutter: Tactics and Tools for Case Managers
		Co-sponsored by HouseWorks and Grove Manor Estates, this continuing education program for social workers and nurses presents field-tested strategies for successful intervention.
		"Village" Pioneers Gather in Brookline
		Representatives of 11 Eastern Mass organizations modeled after Boston's Beacon Hill Village gathered on April 29 to launch a local network. Among the groups represented were Wellesley at Home, Newton at Home, JFS Worcester/Neighborhood Connections, Carlton Willard at Home, Cambridge at Home, and the Andovers Village at Home. For information about this growing movement, click here.