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January 2012
Elder Services Executive Director: A New Year's resolution worth keeping.....
Challenges we face in tough economic times by: State Representative Smitty PignatelliDecember 2011
Elder Services Executive Director: Annual Report 2011
November 2011
We need to be vigilant about our safety
September 2011
Elder Services Executive Director: Walk to End Alzheimer's
Working on behalf of seniors by: State Representative Gailanne CariddiAugust 2011
Elder Services Executive Director: Making ends meet, ans a few things to know about Reverse Mortgages
Caring for every generation is our responsibility, by: Governor Deval PatrickJuly 2011
Elder Services Executive Director: Elder Independence... and the spirit of 76 (and 86 and 96)
Fighting to preserve programs that benefit seniors by: State Representative Paul MarkJune 2011
Elder Services Executive Director: A few facts about older drivers
May 2011
Budget Update: Home and community-based services save money
Key steps to eliminate Medicare waste, fraud, and abuse
Elder Services Executive Director: Staying connected
Securing services in a tight budget year by: Senator Benjamin Downing
The power of your advocacy
April 2011
Elder Services Executive Director: Home and community- based services save money
Caring for seniors by: City of Pittsfield, Mayor James M. RubertoMarch 2011
February 2011
Elder Services Executive Director: Pedestrian safety: Be aware and be safe
Working to make health care affordable for seniorsJanuary 2011
Challenges coming in the New Year by: State Representative Smitty Pignatelli
November 2010
Elder Services Executive Director: If it sounds to good to be true....Scam alert
Ballot Questions One, Two and Three would harm seniorsOctober 2010
Elder Services Executive Director: Ballot Questions One, Two and Three would harm seniors
Make your voice heard - VOTE!September 2010
Elder Services Executive Director: On the move against Alzheimer's Disease
Commonwealth is starting to rebound by: State Representative Christopher SperanzoAugust 2010
Elder Services Executive Director: Prevent a fall...and a traumatic brain injury
Working for senior independence by: Governor Deval L. PatrickJuly 2010
Elder Services Executive Director: Elder Independence... There's no place like home
I am grateful I could help provide seniors with choices by: State Representative Denis E. Guyer
June 2010
Elder Services Executive Director: Nursing facility utilization is declining
May 2010
Budget Update: Home and community-based services save money
Preserving programs, services in challenging economic times by: Senator Benjamin DowningApril 2010
Elder Services Executive Director: Home and community-based services save money
March 2010
Elder Services Executive Director: The 2010 Census...it makes sense to be counted
Census 2010: 10 questions, 10 minutes, help you, your family and community by: Congressman John OlverFebruary 2010
Elder Services Executive Director: Help stop elder abuse
Health care reform and seniors by: U.S. Senator John KerryJanuary 2010
Elder Services Executive Director: Watch your step and prevent falls
We must do better for senior citizens by: State Representative Smitty Pignatelli
December 2009
Elder Services Executive Director: Year-end Report
Tough times and difficult decisions by: State Representative Daniel Bosley
November 2009
October 2009
Elder Services Executive Director: Budget cuts lead to cuts in service
Finding new solutions for current and future senior issues by: Secretary of Executive Office of Elder Affairs Ann L. Hartstein
September 2009
Providing services to seniors in tough economic times by: State Representative Christopher Speranzo
August 2009
Elder Services Executive Director: Some facts about older drivers
Massachusetts still committed to Community First: by Governor Deval L. PatrickJuly 2009
Elder Services Executive Director: Elder Independence today....and every day
Staying connected to my constituents: by State Representative Denis GuyerJune 2009
Elder Services Executive Director: Beware of signs of elder abuse
CLASS Act will provide assistance seniors deserve: by State Senator Edward KennedyMay 2009
Mother's Day savings
Elder Services Executive Director: Older American's Month and a better tomorrow
Weathering the storm together :by State Senator Benjamin B. DowningApril 2009
Elder Services Executive Director: Home and community-based services need support
March 2009
Elder Services Executive Director: Seniors need a strong Office of Elder Affairs
Meals on Wheels plays an important role: by Congressman John OlverFebruary 2009
Support for Meals on Wheels: by U.S. Senator John Kerry
January 2009
Elder Services Executive Director: New year brings new challenges.....
Converting retreat into advance: by State Representative Smitty PignatelliDecember 2008
Transportation for seniors: by State Representative Daniel E. Bosley
November 2008
Elder Services Executive Director: Question One will cause harm
Question One will hurt seniorsOctober 2008
Elder Services Executive Director: Ballot Question One could harm seniors.
Programs helping seniors live independently, with dignity: by Michael Festa, Secretary of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder AffairsSeptember 2008
Elder Services Executive Director: The fight against Alzheimer's disease continues......
Tough times are no time for cuts in senior programs: by State Representative Christopher SperanzoAugust 2008
Elder Services Executive Director: "No Heat, No Eat " crisis looms....
July 2008
Elder Services Executive Director: Elder Independence -- There's no place like home
All benefit when the Commonwealth helps seniors: by State Representative Denis GuyerJune 2008
LIHEAP helps households :by Senator Edward M. Kennedy
May 2008
Elder Services Legislative Forum: Home and community-based services for seniors
Elder Services Executive Director:Older Americans Month: More options for seniors
Expanding support for home and community-based services for seniors :by State Senator Benjamin B. Downing
April 2008
Elder Services Executive Director:
Support home and community based services...and save
March 2008
Elder Services Executive Director: State budget update
We need to do more for senior housing: by Congressman John OlverFebruary 2008
Seniors deserve the choice to stay in their homes and neighborhoods: By John Kerry
January 2008
Elder Services Executive Director: New Year brings hope
Road less traveled:By State Rep. William "Smitty" PignatelliDecember 2007
Elder Services Executive Director: Elder Services' 2007 year-in-review
Casinos make no sense or cents: by State Representative Daniel E. BosleyNovember 2007
Michael Festa Joins Patrick Administration as Elder Affairs Secretary
September 2007
Elder Services Executive Director: Celebrating older workers
Community-based care funding increase by: State Representative Christopher N. SperanzoAugust 2007
Elder Services Executive Director: Alzheimer's Association disease update
Massachusetts programs for seniors: by Governor Deval PatrickJuly 2007
Elder Services Executive Director: Promoting Elder Independence... There's no place like home
Community-based care makes sense and cents: by State Representative Denis E. Guyer
June 2007
The Older Americans Act: More Funding needed to keep promise to the nation's seniors: by Senator Edward M. Kennedy (Dem)
Budget, home and community based services topped Elder Services Legislative ForumMay 2007
Elder Services Executive Director: Older Americans Month and the State budget debate
The power of advocacyApril 2007
Elder Services Executive Director: State budget update.......
March 2007
Closing pharmaceutical loop hole may fill donut hole: by Congressman John Olver (D-MA)
February 2007
Support needed for Meals on Wheels and heating programs: by Senator John Kerry (D)
January 2007
Promoting senior independence by: State Representative William "Smitty" Pignatelli (D)October 2006
Ensuring elder independence: by Jennifer Davis Carey, Secretary of Executive Office of Elder Affairs
September 2006
Repect for elders means giving them control of their own care by: State Representative Christopher N. Speranzo
July 2006
Elder Services Executive Director - Elder Independence and Equal Choice
"Equal Choice" saves dollars, improves senior's lives by:State Representative Denis Guyer
June 2006
"CLASS" Act seeks to provide long term care with dignity by: U.S. Senator Edward Kennedy (Dem.)
May 2006
Elder Services Executive Director - Older Americans Month and a few facts about older Americans
State makes steps for health and long term care by: State Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr. (D-Pittsfield)
April 2006
Advocacy Tools - tips for calling your legislator
Elder Services Executive Director - Legislative update
March 2006
Congress must remedy Medicare Part D by: Congressman John W. Olver (D- Mass.)
February 2006
Helping Seniors live in their own homes with dignity and independence: by Senator John F. Kerry
January 2006
Elder Services Executive Director - Equal Choice in long term care and reauthorization of Older Americans Act
Breaking Even?: by State Representative Smitty Pignatelli
December 2005
Elder Services Executive Director: Elder Services year in review
Argument against expanded gambling: byState Representative Daniel E. Bosley
October 2005
Elder Services Executive Director: High Cost of living creates challenges
Elders well served by Berkshire County Legislative TeamSeptember 2005
August 2005
Fiscal 2006 State Budget complete... Elders well served by Berkshire Delegation
Personal choice in living arrangements:by Governor Mitt Romney
July 2005Retired Social Security chief says only minor repairs needed
Listening and learning key to supporting elder issue: by State Representative Denis Guyer
Legislative update..."equal choice" initiatives
June 2005Legislative breakfast
Tips for calling your legislator
Celebrating Berkshire Senior...20 years
Meals on Wheels should be but often isn't, a priority: by U.S. Senator Edward Kennedy
May 2005
State budget update
Social Security needs support
Older American's Month celebrates long term living
Health care issues a priority
April 2005
Getting involved in advocacy
March 2005Budget Update from Elder Services Executive Director
Privatizing Social Security hurts American workers: by Congressman John W. OlverFebruary 2005
Social Security Update - From the Director
Want a happy, healthy new year?January 2005
A happy, healthy, and safe New Year: by Elder Services Executive Director
What elders can expect in community-based services: by State Representative William "Smitty" Pignatelli
Corporate Sponsors provide support for Meals on Wheels
Inside Elder Services - Letter to Senator Edward KennedyDecember 2004
Elder Services Executive Director- Supportive Housing and the Family Circle
Forging ahead with prescription coverage for elders: by State Representative Daniel E. BosleyNovember 2004
Prevent identity theft from happening to you: by District Attorney David F. Capeless
October 2004
Older adults can make a difference this presidential election
Help available for voters to make their voices heard
From the Director - Safe at HomeSeptember 2004
Older workers and their retirement income
Empowering elders to take control: by State Representative Peter LarkinAugust 2004
From the Director: Elders well served
Government thoughts: Honoring the greatest generationJuly 2004
State Rep. Shaun P. Kelly: Thanks for 14 great years
June 2004
From the Director: Legislative Update
The sad truth about Medicare "reform"May 2004
From the Director: Older American's Month and the budget debate
The power of advocacy
Letter sent by Elder Services Legislative Liaison Committee March 24, 2004April 2004
Mayor James Ruberto: Let's "clean up" Pittsfield's image.
Ask Elder Services: Notch fix neededMarch 2004
From the Director: Update on Senior Care Options Program and Dollars
Another blow for retirees
Congressman John Olver: Medicare and prescription drugs: let's put seniors firstFebruary 2004
From The Director - A look at the numbers and the
Governor Mitt Romney's State of the State addressJanuary 2004
From The Director - Elders and Their Medications
Rep. S. Pignatelli: Long term care "Choice" bills keyDec
ember 2003From The Director - Rebalancing Long Term Care....an update
Rep. D. Bosley: Elders should have a choice about Long Term CareNovember 2003
From The Director - Together we can...
October 2003
Elder Services Legislative Liason Committee: Thanks to our Berkshire County delegation
September 2003
Rep. Peter Larkin: Elder advocacy makes a difference