By Maureen Rohan, WMEC Nurse Manager When I spoke to Matt on the phone, he didn’t know what to do anymore. He’d been trying his best to take care of his mother, Janet, who suffered from dementia, but it was getting more and more difficult. She would refuse to shower...

Changing a life is easier than you might think – just ask Alan Forcier. When he retired ten years ago from his career in the computer industry, Alan knew he wanted to give back to his community. Volunteering just made sense. So he began volunteering with WestMass...

The demand for home-delivered meals has increased by nearly 30% during the COVID-19 pandemic. WMEC’s Nutrition Services program has not missed one day of service delivery due to COVID throughout 2020, delivering over 450,000 meals to over 2,600 consumers. We deliver...

By Jesse Abreu, Bilingual Nutrition Case Manager After I dialed the next number on my list of nutrition program consumers, I knew something wasn’t right. It was a routine wellness check, which we do regularly to ensure that our consumers are feeling well, eating...

By Ginger Cruickshank, Evidence-Based Programs Coordinator I met Stanley when I was teaching WMEC’s A Matter of Balance course, one of our many Healthy Living Programs. Even at 99 years old, Stanley valued an active lifestyle. He would take his beloved 19-year-old dog...

“For me, the comfort of knowing that it's family in the house helping me out and not a complete stranger is huge."                       -Linda, WMEC Consumer For many older adults and their loved ones, asking for outside help can be a big leap of faith. Who will...

By Sarah Peterson, Caregiver Specialist with WMEC The holidays are a time for visiting family, reminiscing, and looking forward to the new year. Yet for older adults and their caregivers, the holidays can also be a stressful, uncertain time that upends routine. Add...

Care and connection. As human beings we need these supports—no matter what stage of life we’re in. But older adults and people with disabilities often struggle to get the physical and emotional care they need, especially if they value independence and want to continue...

With challenges from COVID-19 this holiday season, it’s more important to see and support our loved ones in safe, socially distant ways. To help you celebrate and stay connected virtually, we’re providing these 4 easy tips you can start using today.