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SENIOR RESOURCES
LISTED ALPHABETICALLY
AGENCY
ADMINISTRATOR
SERVICES
AARP MASSACHUSETTS
1 BEACON ST., 2301, BOSTON, MA 02108
(866) 448-3621; states.aarp.org/region/massachusetts
Mike Festa
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, social-welfare organization with a membership of nearly 38 million that advocates for the issues that matter to families, such as healthcare, employment and income security, and protection from financial abuse
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION
Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter
309 Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452 (617) 868-6718; www.alz.org/manh
CHOICES ELDER SUPPORT, LLC
P.O. Box 1272, West Springfield, MA 01089 (413) 439-5590; www.choiceseldersupport.com
THE CONVERSATION PROJECT AND THE INSTITUTE FOR HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT
53 State St., 19th Floor, Boston, MA 02109
(617) 301-4800; www.theconversationproject.org
ELDER CARE COLLABORATIONS
P.O. Box 322, Northampton, MA 01061
(413) 658-7566; www.facebook.com/eldercarecollaborations
ELDER SERVICES OF BERKSHIRE COUNTY INC.
877 South St., Suite 4E, Pittsfield, MA 01201 (413) 499-0524; www.esbci.org
Brooke Patterson
Sharon Connor
Kate DeBartolo
Dory Howard-Corrin
Christopher McLaughlin
Strives to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health
Guides clients and their caregivers toward solutions to health and aging challenges; comprehensive assessment and care plan addresses safety, housing/ environment, home healthcare needs, medical care, socialization, finances, legal concerns, and accessing community services
The Conversation Project is dedicated to helping people talk about their wishes for end-of-life care; its team includes five seasoned law, journalism, and media professionals who are working pro bono alongside professional staff from the Instititute for Healthcare Improvement
Consultation, assessment, and care planning; support, guidance, and respite for family members; identifying resources and problem solving; advocacy, and conflict resolution; locating, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring of services; assistance with screening and hiring caregivers; communication with medical professionals; transportation to medical appointments; emergency coverage
Identifies and addresses priority needs of Berkshire County seniors; services include information and referral, care management, respite care, homemaker and home health assistance, healthy-aging programs, and MassHealth nursing home pre-screening; agency also offers housing options, adult family care, group adult foster care, long-term-care ombudsman, and money management, and oversees the Senior Community Service Aide Employment Program
CARE FOR OUR ELDERS
966 Bay Road, Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 695-5740; www.careforourelders.com
Janet Bunce
Bunce is an aging life care professional/ geriatric care manager who assists in navigating the complexities of eldercare, providing care management, patient advocacy, communication skills training, and guidance with housing selection to provide ease for elders, assurance for families, and enhanced efficiency for healthcare providers
COACHING CAREGIVERS, LLC
94 King St., Suite A, Northampton, MA 01061 (413) 775-4570; www.coachingcaregivers.com
James Ferry
Helps clients’ loved ones live as independently as possible while still being safe and secure; tailors a personalized solution designed to meet family’s needs; offers suggestions; eases smooth transitions; provides an objective viewpoint; saves time, money, and distress
DEB’S NOTARY SIGNINGS
170HampshireSt.,Holyoke,MA 01040
(413) 255-2011; www.debsnotarysignings.com
Deb Thomas
Vehicle titles, residences, affidavit/jurat, I-9 employment, professional certifications; upcoming additional services include loan processing and loan origination
ELDERCAREWIZ
247 Stage Road, Cummington, MA 01026 (413) 387-9474; www.eldercarewiz.com
Liz Kapitulik
Aging care and behavioral-health management; assessment of physical, mental, and emotional functioning; assistance with navigating healthcare services, housing, and other options; advocacy and conflict mediation; coordination of care; education on housing, legal, and financial resources, and referrals to programs; short-term psychotherapy; specializing in Alzheimer’s and dementia care/behavior plans; counseling on end-of-life care and advanced directives
People Helping People
The Credit Union Philosophy of “People Helping People” is our main priority.
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246 Brookdale Dr. Springfield, MA 01104 | 1954 Wilbraham Road Springfield, MA 01129 | www.pvcu.org | 413-733-2800
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