Elder Care Servies Serving Goshen, MA

The Agency on Aging will continually assess the changing needs of elders and their caregivers, and that we, along with others in the aging network, will strive to provide leadership in addressing those needs. We shall proactively carry out a wide range of functions, including planning, funding, monitoring and evaluation, promotion of interagency linkages, information sharing, professional education, technical assistance and advocacy -- all designed to lead to the development of a comprehensive and coordinated community-based system serving each city and town in our planning and service area. This service system shall assist older persons in leading independent, meaningful and dignified lives in their own homes and communities for as long as possible.

MassMedLine is the state of Massachusetts' pharmacy counseling program. MassMedLine will help answer questions about less costly medication alternatives and provides help with enrolling in prescription drug programs.

We have 3 offices- our main office is in Amherst at 210 Old Farm Rd.(256 0473), our Springfield office is at 262 Cottage St (781 5555) and our Greenfield office is at 55 Federal St (774 3001).

WestMass Elder Care is an Area Agency on Aging(AAA)and Aging Services Access Point(ASAP) providing services to help preserve the independence, and quality of life of elders and disabled persons desiring to remain within their own Community. Services include Home Care Program, Nurition Programs(Home Delivered Meals, Congregate Meals, Nutritional Counseling),Family Caregiver Support Program, Adult Family Care, Personal Care Management Program, Money Management Program, Congregate and Supportive Housing, Nursing Home Ombudsman Program, Options Counseling, Respite, and Information and Referral