Elder Services of Berkshire County

877 South St #4e, Pittsfield, Ma 01201
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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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Elder Services of Berkshire County – Press Release

Elder Services of Berkshire County – Press Release

Elder Services of Berkshire County

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Ways to help

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.
  • Weekly, Monthly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Office work, Indoor
  • On-site
  • Weekdays

Food Service

Help prepare and package Meals on Wheels at Elder Services’ kitchen in Lanesborough.
  • Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals, Groups (2-10)
  • Physical, Indoor
  • None
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Meals on Wheels Driver

Deliver meals to homebound seniors.
  • Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Physical, Indoor, Outdoor
  • None
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Companionship

Visit a lonely senior or accompany him/her into the community for shopping or special events.
  • Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
  • Teens, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor, Outdoor
  • None
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Money Management

Assist income-eligible seniors monthly in writing checks for household bills, budgeting, and reconciling bank statements.
  • Occasional, Weekly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Office work, Indoor
  • None
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Grocery Shopping Assistant

Drive and escort a senior to the grocery store or shop for a homebound senior with a list.
  • Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor, Outdoor
  • None
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Lunch Site Coordinator

Help 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.
  • Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
  • Teens, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals, Groups (2-10)
  • Physical, Indoor
  • None
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Nursing Home Ombudsman

Make weekly visits to nursing home residents to monitor care and resolve complaints.
  • Weekly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Office work, Indoor
  • None
  • Weekdays

Office

Assist with special projects such as bulk mailings at Elder Services’ office, 877 South Street, 4E, Pittsfield.
  • Occasional
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Office work
  • None
  • Weekdays, Evenings

Transportation

Drive and escort seniors to medical/dental appointments and other destinations.
  • Occasional, Weekly
  • Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor, Outdoor
  • None
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends
Items we need

Health Supplies

In response to COVID-19, We are looking for donations of
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Masks
  • medical gloves
  • Item Collection
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.
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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