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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
