Annual Report

We look back on 2024 with pride and gratitude, having commemorated WMEC’s 50th Anniversary by both celebrating and strengthening our commitment to supporting independence and choice for everyone who wishes to be at home with respect and dignity. Throughout our five decades of service, WMEC staff have consistently remained steadfast to our mission guided by collaboration and person-centered care with consumers and their caregivers.

More than ever before, WMEC’s mission and services are centered on addressing health disparities and prioritizing health equity in our work across all programs. Our core services include Information and Referral, Caregiver Supports, Options Counseling, Personal Care Management, Adult Family Care, Senior Care Options and One Care Service Coordination, Home Care, meals delivered to older adults at home and at Community Tables, Money Management and Long Term Services and Supports Care Coordination for ACO members. This year has brought continued expansion, providing targeted services and opportunities to respond to demonstrated needs in our community including care transitions from hospital to home and other community-based settings, behavioral health supports, and flexible respite options for caregivers.

We recognize and appreciate the ongoing advocacy and support of local officials along with our state and federal legislative delegations. We are grateful for the invaluable guidance, time and skills from WMEC’s Board of Directors, Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council and the Money Management Advisory Council. We thank each consumer and caregiver for your trust and the opportunity to be a part of your commitment to home and independence for yourself or your loved one.

We appreciate all the contributions of our staff, volunteers, the direct care workforce and our community partners which collectively empower us to care for our community, one person at a time. Day in and day out, WMEC’s Team does what it does best – providing support and care to our consumers and their caregivers. Our direct care partners continue to work with us to ensure that consumers are receiving care at home and in the community. With deep gratitude for our community’s ongoing support, we look forward to serving you in the next 50 years!