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Amherst Neighbors
Agency: Amherst Neighbors
Amherst Neighbors' volunteers help residents of Amherst and Pelham over the age of 55 thrive at home by helping with simple every-day tasks, and offering meaningful companionship. Amherst Neighbors also has a virtual component, where members can find monthly writing, gardening groups, book discussion, social justice presentations, and discussions o...
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Amherst Senior Center
Agency: Amherst Town Government
The Amherst Senior Center offers supportive services and recreational programs to older adults in the Amherst area. No membership is required, though some classes and events may require an RSVP. Please see the website or call for a full list of services and activities. Services include: Activities, classes, and events Brown Bag grocery distribut...
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Belchertown Senior Center
Agency: Belchertown Town Government
The Belchertown Senior Center offers supportive services and recreational programs to residents of Belchertown ages 60 and over. Please see the website for a monthly newsletter with detailed information about current programs offered at the Belchertown Senior Center. Registration is required for meals, rides, and some classes. Call the Senior Cente...
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Caregiver Support
Agency: Elder Services of Berkshire County
The Family Caregiver Support Program is available to help caregivers in need of assistance and support. Services can include individual support, support groups, information and resources, and education. The program is available to all caregivers caring for someone 60 years of age or older, caring for someone under the age of 60 who has a physical o...
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Dementia Caregivers Support Group
Agency: LifePath, Inc.
The Dementia Caregiver's Support Group is for caregivers of people with memory disorders like, but not limited to, Alzheimer's disease. The in-person support group offers participants a place to ask questions, share experiences and get answers. From time to time, the group hears from speakers and views films about dementia and caregiver concerns.Li...
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Easthampton Council on Aging
Agency: Easthampton City Government
The Easthampton Council on Aging offers supportive services and recreational programs to residents of Easthampton ages 55 and over. Some programs are open to the general public, with preference going to Easthampton residents. Registration is usually required for classes and events, and registration is always required for meals and rides. Most class...
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Easthampton Neighbors
Agency: Easthampton Neighbors
Easthampton Neighbors offers free assistive services to help Easthampton residents 55 and over who want to continue living independently. The services provided by Easthampton Neighbors’ volunteers include running Errands, Light Housework/Chores, Grocery Shopping and Delivery, Phone Check-Ins and Friendly Visits, and Transportation for Medical Appoi...
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Grandparent Resources
Agency: Valuing Our Children
The North Quabbin Grandparents Group offers support to grandparents from a variety of backgrounds and ages. The group is aimed at helping grandparents strengthen their families by identifying what they need, obtaining information on resources, and supporting and advocating for one another. No matter how diverse the situations, there is common groun...
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Grandparent and Kinship Care Support Group
Agency: The United Arc
The Grandparent and Kinship Care Support Group provides support to grandparents and other relatives who are raising their grandchildren. The support group meets twice a month where grandparents can share their experiences and receive support from others. We also provide resources on a variety of topics related to child rearing and being a grandpare...
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HealthWise Program
Agency: Hilltown Community Health Center
HealthWise is an integrated chronic disease patient self-management program designed to help with concerns such as creating an exercise plan, losing weight, managing diabetes, quitting smoking, starting a walking routine or improving your nutrition.Health Wise is designed for patients to be pro-active in managing their own health care. We have a le...
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Hilltown Elder Network (HEN)
Agency: Hilltown Community Development Corporation
The Hilltown Elder Network (HEN) provides elders with in-home services and assistance with cleaning, laundry, food shopping, meal preparation, snow removal and escorted transportation. Elders must be at least 62 years old, must meet household income criteria, and must have depleted or become ineligible for other forms of assistance, such as State H...
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Home Care Program
Agency: Highland Valley Elder Services
Highland Valley Elder Services provides assessment for, arranges and oversees in-home care which may include everything from light housekeeping and chore services to personal and care management services. Highland Valley Elder Services Home Care includes: Care Management Services: Long-term case management to help elders and family care-givers. Fam...
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Information and Referral
Agency: Highland Valley Elder Services
Highland Valley Elder Services Information and Referral Services help to introduce a free and friendly conversation about community resources and services available to those aged 60 and over. Our Care Advisors provide comprehensive information including: Care Management Services: Long-term case management to help elders and family care-givers. Fami...
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Neighbors at Home
Agency: Neighbors at Home
Neighbors at Home offers assistive services and volunteer opportunities to help Northfield residents 50 and over who want to continue living independently. Services include Transportation, Light House/Yard Work, Social Connection, Phone Check-Ins, and Computer/Internet Technical Support. To become a member, fill out the form on the Neighbors at Hom...
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Northampton Neighbors
Agency: Northampton Neighbors
Northampton Neighbors (NN) offers volunteer services and programs to residents of Northampton, Florence, and Leeds ages 55 and over so seniors can live independent, engaged lives at home. Volunteers can help with household chores, provide company, offer short car trips throughout Northampton, call or text for a weekly check-in, troubleshoot issues ...
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Parkinson's Support Group of Franklin County
Agency: Parkinson Disease Association Massachusetts Chapter
The Parkinson's Support Group of Franklin County provides practical information and education on living with Parkinson’s disease and more importantly, members receive the support of others who truly understand.Support groups meet bi-weekly or monthly. There are groups for individuals who are family caregivers and groups for individuals diagnosed at...
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People's Medicine Project
Agency: Western Massachusetts Training Consortium
The People’s Medicine Project runs a free complementary and alternative health clinic in Western Mass, offering a variety of healing arts sessions and health consultations, and where homeopathic remedies for addictive substance cravings are distributed. Community volunteers tend and harvest medicinal plants from a Healing Garden at the Just Roots C...
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Protective Services
Agency: Highland Valley Elder Services
Highland Valley Elder Services Protective Services investigates allegations of abuse or neglect of any kind, to keep elders safe from harm. Elder abuse includes physical, emotional and sexual abuse, neglect by a caregiver, self-neglect and financial exploitation. The Personal Emergency Response Service provides a 24-hour monitored medical communica...
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South Hadley Senior Center
Agency: South Hadley Town Government
The South Hadley Senior Center offers supportive services and recreational programs to residents of Hadley ages 60 and over. Pre-registration is required for classes and events, and appointments are required for some supportive services. Call the South Hadley Senior Center to schedule a tour and receive a membership card. Membership is free, but s...
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Support Groups
Agency: Cancer Connection, Inc.
Cancer Connection offers cancer support groups as well as one-on-one guidance for individuals diagnosed with cancer, their families and caregivers. Cancer Connection offers a place where we can be ourselves, where we don’t need to censor what we say.All Support Groups continue to meet on their regular schedules, by telephone or using video and audi...
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