Maintaining muscle mass is an essential part of supporting strength and power, reducing risk of falls and bone fractures, and supporting a healthy weight, but muscle loss is common as we age. Join WMEC’s registered dietitian for this presentation which will address causes of muscle loss and the specifics of how to make and maintain […]
An opportunity to learn how the Older Americans Act and other funding sources are used to assist individuals in the WestMass ElderCare region and to express your views about the unmet needs of older adults, their family caregivers, and persons with disabilities.
Come join elders in your community for Nutrition BINGO. People can participate through Google Meet or over the phone and will be delivered a BINGO card before the event. Winner will be given a $25 gift card. RSVP for instructions on how to join.
This free program provides information and teaches practical skills to help you or your loved one live better with chronic health conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, and hypertension. By participating, you will learn valuable tools and gain motivation needed to manage the challenges of living with these conditions. The goal of this course is to enable participants to build self-confidence and assume an active role in maintaining their health and living well in spite of their challenges.
The Alzheimer’s Association will host a free virtual educational conference for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and dementia and their families. The New England Family Conference will take place March 4-5, 2022 and is open to individuals living with Alzheimer’s, family caregivers and the general public.
Virtual Event: Wednesdays | WestMass ElderCare, in partnership with the Holyoke Council on Aging, invites all LGBT seniors age 60 years and older, younger partners, friends and allies to attend our Rainbow Social Club.
