Our mission | To provide Berkshire elders, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities the opportunity to live with dignity, independence, and self-determination, and to achieve the highest possible quality of life. |
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COVID-19 Impact |
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Elder Services of Berkshire County
Ways to help |
CompanionshipVisit a lonely senior or accompany him/her into the community for shopping or special events.Meals on Wheels DriverDeliver meals to homebound seniors.Lunch Site CoordinatorHelp seniors enjoy the lunch programs by overseeing the meal site functions including taking reservations, serving, and helping with clean-up at one of the sites throughout Berkshire County.Money ManagementAssist income-eligible seniors monthly in writing checks for household bills, budgeting, and reconciling bank statements.TransportationDrive and escort seniors to medical/dental appointments and other destinations.Food ServiceHelp prepare and package Meals on Wheels at Elder Services’ kitchen in Lanesborough.OfficeAssist with special projects such as bulk mailings at Elder Services’ office, 877 South Street, 4E, Pittsfield.SHINE Counselor(Serving the Health Information Needs of Everyone) Become trained to understand Medicare/Medicaid benefits and other health insurance options so you can help seniors make informed choices.Nursing Home OmbudsmanMake weekly visits to nursing home residents to monitor care and resolve complaints.Grocery Shopping AssistantDrive and escort a senior to the grocery store or shop for a homebound senior with a list. |
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Items we need now |
Health SuppliesIn response to COVID-19, We are looking for donations of
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How you help | Volunteers are an integral part of Elder Services, and volunteer opportunities abound for those who would like to share their time and talents to help meet the needs of Berkshire seniors. |
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About us | In 1974, Elder Services of Berkshire County, Inc. was established as a private, non-profit Home Care corporation, and in 1975 was designated as an Area Agency on Aging in accordance with the Older Americans Act. In 1997, Elder Services was designated by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs to be the Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) for all of Berkshire County. Services offered to elders include information and referral, care management, respite care, homemaker and home health assistance, Healthy Aging Programs, and MassHealth nursing home pre-screening. The agency also offers Housing Options, Group Adult Foster care, Long Term Care Ombudsman, Money Management, and oversees the Senior Community Service Aide Employment Program. The Volunteer Program serves more than thirty-six hundred elders annually with a corps of nearly 200 volunteers. |
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