Nourishing our Community: WMEC’s Nutrition Program and Latino Restaurant Dining Service
As the Program Director for WMEC's Nutrition Services, Lisa Lovell makes it her mission to supply elders with the support, resources, and connections they need to stay healthy and active. From preventing isolation to providing nutritional counseling, the Nutrition...
WMEC’s Home Care Services: Your Link to Care & Independence
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 their...
WMEC Director’s Message September 2022
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...
Options Counseling Services — Reach Your Goals Today
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...
WMEC Director’s Message July 2022
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...
Community, Conversation, and Comfort — Welcome to the Rainbow Social Club
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...
WMEC Director’s Message June 2022
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...
Temporary Assistance for Long-Term Independence: ANCHOR
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,...
WMEC Director’s Message May 2022
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...
4 Benefits of Volunteering with Local Seniors
April is National Volunteer Month, and to celebrate, WestMass ElderCare invites you to volunteer with local seniors! Not only can you help an elder stay nourished, manage their funds, or stay socially connected (just to name a few available volunteer opportunities),...
