Supporting the Supporters: Family Caregiver Support Services
“How can I sum up WestMass ElderCare’s Family Caregiver Support Services? We helped to give a caregiver her life back. Before I became WMEC’s Family Caregiver Specialist, I was a […]
WMEC’s Home Care Services: Your Link to Care & Independence
After working for Greater Springfield Senior Services and several different nursing homes throughout her career, Brenda Bronner found her true calling when she became the Director for Home Care Services […]
Options Counseling Services — Reach Your Goals Today
Where do you go when you don’t know where to go? At WestMass ElderCare, we see common concerns affecting seniors in western Massachusetts and their caregivers. “I don’t want to […]
WMEC Director’s Message July 2022
As we celebrate our nation’s independence on the Fourth of July, I am reminded of our mission and the goal of those with whom we work. Their goal is to […]
Community, Conversation, and Comfort — Welcome to the Rainbow Social Club
Everyone deserves a space where they can be themselves and connect with their peers. Older LGBTQ+ adults congregated in bars in the 80s, creating a safe, inviting space of their […]
Temporary Assistance for Long-Term Independence: ANCHOR
Just like a nautical anchor grounds ships and keeps them stable during rough seas, WestMass ElderCare’s (WMEC) ANCHOR program supports vulnerable members of our community when they need it most. […]
WMEC Director’s Message May 2022
May brings many opportunities to take a moment to observe celebrations happening throughout this month. National Nurses Week is commemorated from May 6 through May 12 every year. This year’s […]
4 Benefits of Volunteering with Local Seniors
April is National Volunteer Month, and to celebrate, WestMass ElderCare invites you to volunteer with local seniors! Not only can you help an elder stay nourished, manage their funds, or […]
WMEC Director’s Message April 2022
Spring is a time to celebrate volunteerism! While April is National Volunteer Month, WestMass ElderCare sends a huge shout out to all the volunteers who help our staff and consumers […]
Spring into Healthy Living with WMEC Nutrition Services
Food nourishes so much more than the body, and in the WestMass ElderCare (WMEC) Nutrition Department, we truly take to heart our mission of “preserving the dignity, independence, and quality […]