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 […]
Caring for Ourselves as We Care for Others
So often, as caregivers, we give of ourselves to others and forget to take care of ourselves in return. We tend to forget that self-care is as important as caring […]
Celebrate Aging Unbound with Older Americans Month in May
Established in 1963, Older Americans Month (OAM) is celebrated every May. Led by the federal Administration for Community Living (ACL), OAM is a time for us to acknowledge the contributions […]
5 Ways to Give Back To Your Community With WMEC
In honor of National Volunteer Month, we are grateful for our volunteers and encourage individuals to consider supporting older adults and individuals with disabilities in their community. WestMass ElderCare (WMEC) […]
Lending a Helping Hand Through Personal Care Assistance
When you have a disability or chronic health condition, doing everyday tasks can be difficult. By supporting consumers with laundry, shopping, housekeeping, bathing, taking medications, maintaining wheelchairs, or transporting to […]
Healthy Eating in a Time of Inflation: Tips from the WestMass ElderCare Nutrition Team
By: Katie Defoe-Raymond, MS, RDN, CSG, LDN In the past year, after seeing eggs reach a high of almost $8 a dozen, a shortage of turkey at Thanksgiving, and ground […]
The Gifts of Caregiving
Through WMEC’s Adult Family Care program, caregivers generously open their homes to people as young as 16 who need emotional and physical support. These acts of kindness are gifts to those in […]
Staff Spotlight: Bethany Tabb, EMHOT Social Worker
Bethany Tabb has dedicated her time and efforts to WestMass ElderCare for more than five years. While serving as a Care Manager in the Home Care Program, she witnessed firsthand […]
5 Small Steps to Kickstart Your Wellness in 2023
As we step into 2023, we’re thrilled to embark on another year of helping older adults and individuals with disabilities live independent, fulfilling, healthy lives. Through our services and programs, […]
Empowering an Age and Dementia-Friendly Western Mass
Alzheimer’s is a disease that impacts precious memories, personal relationships, family dynamics, and so much more. However, despite the personal impact that Alzheimer’s has on individuals and families, it is […]
