Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: Embracing a Vibrant Cultural Tapestry
September marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the rich and cherished traditions, languages, and customs that deeply influence Hispanic America’s identity. Each year, Americans observe […]
Stepping into Safety: Fall-Proof Your Future During Falls Prevention Month
As we navigate the journey of aging, it’s important to understand all of the challenges that come with it, and one of the most significant concerns for older adults is […]
Effective Healthcare Communication: Tips for Talking to Your Providers
How well you and your doctor talk with each other is one of the most important parts of getting good health care. But talking with your doctor isn’t always easy. […]
Staying Smart in a Digital World: Protecting Yourself From Scams
It’s harder than ever today to tell if that email, text, or phone call is for real or from someone trying to steal your money, personal information, or both. The internet […]
WMEC Awarded Grant from Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $26.3 Million in Grants to Improve Food Security and Resiliency Across Massachusetts For the first time in the history of the program, the administration prioritized projects that […]
Discover the Key to Caregiver Respite: Unwind with Peace of Mind with WMEC’s CARE Program
Let’s face it. Caregiving is hard. Taking care of a loved one who is ill, elderly, or has a disability can be the most rewarding thing you will ever undertake, […]
Celebrate Your Own Independence with WMEC
Independence. The word means many things to many people. Politically, it implies that a country or group of people are self-governing and free from another country. The most significant event […]
Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces LGBTQ+ Mental-health Resource Hubs
From the HCN News & Notes BOSTON — As part of an ongoing effort to increase access to mental-health services for LGBTQ+ individuals and families, the Healey-Driscoll administration announced the creation […]
Enjoying All That Summer Has to Offer
Summer is a great time to be outside, gather safely, and soak up some vitamin D. Being outside has been proven to help physical and mental health, whether you’re gardening, […]
Pride Month – A Conversation with Dr. Jane Fleishman
For this Pride month, we sat down with Dr. Jane Fleishman, author of The Stonewall Generation: LGBTQ Elders on Sex, Activism, and Aging, and Northampton resident, to talk about what Pride means […]
