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By Beth Hinkley, Elder Services Planner
Elder Services has awarded the following grants to 10 Berkshire County agencies to provide services and support to elders age 60 and over and their caregivers. With funding through Title III of the Older Americans Act, the grants began on October 1, 2005 and will conclude on September 30, 2006.
Western MA Legal Services: Elder Law Project provides elders with representation, advice, and other direct legal services not requiring litigation.
Brien Center: Chore Services such as oven and refrigerator cleaning, windows and kitchen cabinets washed, A/C installation/removal, and limited yard work.
Berkshire Community Action Council: Medical Reassurance Service
Berkshire Alzheimer’s Partnership: Caregiver Resource Expo in the spring of 2006
Parker-O’Brien & Associates: The Transition Program to provide support/training to caregivers/ elders with high-risk needs transitioning home in Northern Berkshire County.
Gabriele Elston Ferry G.N.P.: In-Home Assessments
Sandra Doppel, R.N.: Skilled In-Home Foot Care to elders in Berkshire County
Richmond Council on Aging: Skilled In-Home Foot Care provided by an R.N. to elders in Richmond.
United Cerebral Palsy Caregiver Support: Assistive Technology supports caregivers by providing assistive devices to elders that promotes independence. (Large button remotes, programmable alarms for medication reminders, phones for hearing impaired.
Alzheimer’s Association: Caregiver Education Program on Alzheimer’s disease with focuson care at home.