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MOVING MENTOR
123 Maplewood Circle, Amherst, MA 01012 (413) 549-1039; www.movingmentor.com
AGENCY
ADMINISTRATOR
Barbara Perman
SENIOR RESOURCES
LISTED ALPHABETICALLY
SERVICES
Offers moving management and organizing services and specializes in working with seniors and their families; helps people age in place by reorganizing their space for safety, convenience, and emerging needs; offers presentations and workshops for senior-living communities, seniors and family members, and professionals
NORTHAMPTON SURVIVAL CENTER
265 Prospect St., Northampton, MA 01060 (413) 586-6564; www.northamptonsurvival.org
Heidi Nortonsmith
Dedicated to improving the quality of life for low-income individuals and families in 18 communities throughout Hampshire County by providing nutritious food and other resources in an atmosphere of dignity and respect
PATHLIGHT
220 Brookdale Dr., Springfield, MA 01104; (413) 732-0531 116 Pleasant St., Easthampton, MA 01027; (413) 529-2428 101 Munson St., Greenfield, MA 01301; (413) 774-3495 41 Russell St., Hadley, MA 01035; (413) 585-8010
100 North St., Pittsfield, MA 01201; (413) 443-4780 www.pathlightgroup.org
Ruth Banta
Pathlight is a private non-profit community organization that supports children, teens, and adults with developmental disabilities and their families; directed by a volunteer board of family members of individuals with developmental disabilities and community members
ROSECARE PATIENT ADVOCACY & ELDER SERVICES, LLC
223 Egremont Plain Road, Unit 115,
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 207-1601; www.rosecareadvocacy.com
Maura Rose
Elder-care management services to help find the care and support services needed to remain safely in the comfort of home; patient advocacy services to help optimize care and insure client’s wishes and needs are addressed by all healthcare providers; evaluation of cognitive and functional strengths and deficits associated with dementia and determining appropriate memory-care services needed
TUCKED IN ELDERCARE CARE MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING
35 Old South Road, Nantucket, MA 02554
(413) 446-8722; www.tuckedineldercare.com
Erin Lynch
Provides guidance, support, and advocacy in navigating the aging process; care managers help clients access and seamlessly coordinate discharge planning, in-home support services, senior-community search and placement, long-term-care insurance policy reviews, and more; staff includes gerontologist and certified senior advisors
GREATER SPRINGFIELD SENIOR SERVICES
Ombudsman Program
You Have Rights!
An Ombudsman is an advocate working to resolve prob- lems related to the health, welfare, and rights of individuals living in Nursing & Rest Homes and Assisted Living Facili- ties. Ombudsmen visit facilities regularly and offer a way for residents to voice their complaints and work towards a resolution with staff.
Ombudsman Can:
• Help residents and caregivers better understand their rights
• Work with residents to resolve issues in a respectful manner
• Provide resources to residents and families about insurance
and appeal issues.
To connect with your local Ombudsman, please contact the I&R Department at 413-781-8800
Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm or visit our website at www.gsssi.org
www.gsssi.org
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NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ELDER LAW ATTORNEYS
1577 Spring Hill Road, Suite 310, Vienna, VA 22182 (703) 942-5711; www.naela.org
OASIS SENIOR ADVISORS OF WESTERN MASS.
121 Barton Ave., Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 351-6577; www.oasissenioradvisors.com/westernmass
PROJECT BREAD’S GETTINGSNAP.ORG
145 Border St., East Boston, MA 02128
(800) 645-8333; www.gettingfoodstamps.org
SERENITY HOME ORGANIZING
P.O. Box 352, Montague, MA 01351
(413) 336-0692; www.serenityhomeorganizing.com
Laura Silver Traiger (Massachusetts Chapter)
Eric Aasheim
Erin McAleer
Jill Bromberg
Members of NAELA are attorneys who are experienced and trained in working with the legal problems of aging Americans and individuals of all ages with disabilities, including planning for incapacity and long-term care, Medicaid and Medicare coverage, health and long-term care insurance, and healthcare decision making, as well as drafting of special needs and other trusts, selection of long-term-care providers, home care and nursing-home problem solving, retiree health and income benefits, retirement housing, and fiduciary services or representation
Provides a free service to seniors and family members in Western Mass. to help research, tour, and select the ideal senior-living community for their needs (independent living, assisted living, and memory care); locally owned and operated, Oasis guides clients through the entire process in a personalized and compassionate manner that is tailored to each client’s unique needs
Project Bread’s gettingsnap.org is an online resource to help answer questions and determine eligibility for SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; in addition, Project Bread’s FoodSource Hotline is an information and referral service designed to connect people in need with a variety of food resources in their local community
Works with clients to create a space that is more functional and nourishes peace of mind; helps develop effective habits and implement organizational systems tailored to clients’ unique needs; services include decluttering, storage solutions, paper management, room makeovers, downsizing and relocation, and staging a home for sale