Director’s Letter October 2021
WestMass ElderCare joins the community in recognizing and celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15. Though some events have been held virtually like the Springfield Puerto Rican […]
Four Surprising Benefits for Caregivers of AFC Programs
When you care for family members and people in your community, you’re rewarded in more ways than you can imagine. WMEC’s Adult Family Care (AFC) program — formerly known as […]
Providing Fresh Food and Security for Consumers of All Ages
By Katie Dafoe-Raymond, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist The burst of sweet juice from a bite of a cool, refreshing watermelon or a mouth-watering peach. The smell of a freshly cut, ripe […]
Living Independently in Your Community — WMEC’s Housing Services
The joy of celebrating someone’s 100th birthday. The frustration and relief of acquiring an electric wheelchair after 6 months. The honor of being told “Mi hija, haz todo lo que […]
Unity, Spirit, and Love – A Look at the Rainbow Supper Club
When he came out, Wally was overwhelmed. Even in his 50s, he often asked himself, “How am I going to be able to do this?” He needed support, education, and, […]
WMEC Nurses Put the “Personal” in Personalized Care Plans
By Maureen Rohan, WMEC Nurse Manager When I spoke to Matt on the phone, he didn’t know what to do anymore. He’d been trying his best to take care of […]
Ignite Your Passion While Giving Back: WMEC Volunteer Opportunities
C Changing a life is easier than you might think – just ask Alan Forcier. When he retired ten years ago from his career in the computer industry, Alan knew […]
10 Things You Didn’t Know About WMEC’s Nutrition Services Program
The demand for home-delivered meals has increased by nearly 30% during the COVID-19 pandemic. WMEC’s Nutrition Services program has not missed one day of service delivery due to COVID throughout […]
Feeding the Body and the Soul: WMEC’s Nutrition Program
By Jesse Abreu, Bilingual Nutrition Case Manager After I dialed the next number on my list of nutrition program consumers, I knew something wasn’t right. It was a routine wellness […]
Better Health and Independence with WMEC Healthy Living Programs
By Ginger Cruickshank, Evidence-Based Programs Coordinator I met Stanley when I was teaching WMEC’s A Matter of Balance course, one of our many Healthy Living Programs. Even at 99 years […]
