Feeding the Body and the Soul: WMEC’s Nutrition Program
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...
Better Health and Independence with WMEC Healthy Living Programs
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...
Do You Need Care, but Not from a Stranger? Read This
“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...
How Caregivers Can Make the Most of the Holidays This Year
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...
Real Lives, Real Impact: Three Stories of Adult Family Care
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...
4 Tips for Virtual Visits This Holiday Season
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.
Walk with WMEC Success
This September we came together to support the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimers, strengthen our community’s Falls Prevention efforts, and promote WestMass togetherness by working as a team to support a common goal and good causes.
Help & Hope for a Local Veteran
In May, Roger was found crying on a park bench, hungry and hopeless. The 89-year-old veteran said it was the worst day of his life. Yet in just a few weeks, Roger was back on his feet, well-fed, and getting the medical care he needed. That’s the power of WestMass ElderCare.
