Healthy Eating in a Time of Inflation: Tips from the WestMass ElderCare Nutrition Team
By: Katie Defoe-Raymond, MS, RDN, CSG, LDN In the past year, after seeing eggs reach a high of almost $8 a dozen, a shortage of turkey at Thanksgiving, and ground beef over $6 a pound, increasing prices and issues with availability have some people confused about how...
The Gifts of Caregiving
Through WMEC’s Adult Family Care program, caregivers generously open their homes to people as young as 16 who need emotional and physical support. These acts of kindness are gifts to those in need, allowing many to live safely in their communities with helpful,...
Staff Spotlight: Bethany Tabb, EMHOT Social Worker
Bethany Tabb has dedicated her time and efforts to WestMass ElderCare for more than five years. While serving as a Care Manager in the Home Care Program, she witnessed firsthand how difficult it is for older adults to access mental health services or even ask for...
5 Small Steps to Kickstart Your Wellness in 2023
As we step into 2023, we’re thrilled to embark on another year of helping older adults and individuals with disabilities live independent, fulfilling, healthy lives. Through our services and programs, we can help you keep up with the new year’s momentum and start 2023...
WMEC Director’s Message December 2022
In Gratitude We all have much to be grateful for this Holiday Season. As we wind down 2022, we celebrate having found new hope and joy in rediscovering what we do best this year: working together, in person, to uplift and support older adults, persons with...
A Year of Success, Support, and Strong Partnerships for WestMass ElderCare
WestMass ElderCare (WMEC) had a year of dedication and service supporting elder adults in Western Massachusetts. Throughout 2022, WMEC had the privilege and opportunity to serve over 6,500 people across Holyoke, Chicopee, Belchertown, Ware, South Hadley, Granby, and...
Supporting the Supporters: Family Caregiver Support Services
“How can I sum up WestMass ElderCare’s Family Caregiver Support Services? We helped to give a caregiver her life back. Before I became WMEC’s Family Caregiver Specialist, I was a Care Manager in the Home Care Department. One of my consumers from South Hadley was...
Get Boosted, Get A $75 Gift Card
In addition to the enhanced protection from COVID provided by vaccinations and boosters, some vaccine clinics in the area are offering a $75 gift card to encourage you to keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy. You will receive a $75 gift card when you get...
WMEC Launches New Elder Mental Health Outreach Team
We are thrilled to announce that an Elder Mental Health Outreach Team (EMHOT) will soon be available to our communities. With funding from a recent grant award, WMEC together with several community partners will be offering mental health support to older adults in...
WMEC Director’s Message November 2022
Caregivers --- Most of us are one or need one! Celebrated every November, National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM) is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. It offers an opportunity to raise awareness of caregiving issues, educate...
