Sep 22, 2022 | Voices of WestMass
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 at WestMass Elder Care in 2001. “Helping people stay in...Sep 22, 2022 | Blog, Changing Seasons, Letter from Director, Voices of WestMass
Celebrating Grandparents and Senior Centers – Pillars of our Community! Greetings! This year, Grandparents Day was celebrated earlier this month on September 11. While we honor and celebrate grandparents every day for the wisdom and rich experiences they bring to...Aug 22, 2022 | Blog, Changing Seasons, Letter from Director
Caring for Community, with the Community This month’s newsletter features an interview with Becky Basch and Carol Constant, two local leaders who have played key roles in advancing the Aging and Dementia Friendly (ADF) work undertaken by many cities and towns...Jul 19, 2022 | Voices of WestMass
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 move into a nursing home.” “My mother is aging, and I don’t know if I can take care of...Jul 7, 2022 | Voices of WestMass
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 remain independent in their homes and communities. Independence is a value that is central to many of our daily...Jun 20, 2022 | Voices of WestMass
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 own. Today, the meeting grounds has moved to WestMass ElderCare’s Rainbow Social Club...Jun 6, 2022 | Letter from Director, Voices of WestMass
June is a beautiful month that brings us the longest days of the year. It is a time that prompts us to stay active and head outside, benefitting both health and wellness. There are many exercises in which we can participate that help us connect with our neighbors and...May 17, 2022 | Voices of WestMass
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. Short for Advocacy and Navigating Care in the Home with Ongoing Risk,...May 10, 2022 | Voices of WestMass
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 theme for Nurses Week is Nurses: A Voice to Lead – Invest in nursing and...
