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June 2011

Thanks to volunteers, our greatest natural resources
Sneaky ways to increase vegetables and fruit in your meals
Elder Services Executive Director: A few facts about older drivers
Elder Independence Appeal
Senior Wellness Series offered at Fairview Hospital
Avoiding scams:  Tips for seniors
Second Berkshire County Rx Round Up a big success
Volunteer Opportunities
Let's get (a) physical!
 

May 2011

Key steps to eliminate Medicare waste, fraud, and abuse
Best tips and techniques to keep seniors gardening
Elder Services Executive Director: Staying connected
Twenty-four haunting and melodic notes
Adam's most patriotic street
Celebrating Older Americans
Volunteer Opportunities
Healthy eating for successful living in older adults
Eating for successful living in older adults
Transcending trans fats
Elder Services presents: A Pre-retirement, Pre-Medicare Seminar
Organ donation:  Give the gift of life
 

April 2011

Elder Services to honor volunteers
When in doubt throw it out
Spring is here!  Time to clean up, but beware
Hats off to a winning team...Elder Services' volunteers
Berkshire County RX Round Up
Only five more months to go! 

 

March 2011

Treat yourself to lunch
Don't miss "spring training" with SHINE
Elder Services to host Caregiver education series
Elder Services Executive Director: Watch your step and prevent falls
Memory Check Up
Elder Services presents: Alzheimer's Care Partners Education Series
Caregiver Expo
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation provides grant for Elder Services' Meals on Wheels Program
Elder Services' delicious , nutritious meals
TD Bank Charitable Foundation helps support Elder Services' Meals on Wheels Program
Senior tax credit puts money in your pocket
Free tax preparation assistance in the Berkshires
Caregiver Resource Expo coming in April

February 2011

Need Medicare information?  We have it
Valentines for over 50 years secrets to a happy marriage
SNAP helps keep food on your table
Elder Services Executive Director: Pedestrian Safety: Be aware and be safe
Cheshire Senior Center moves forward with programs for all
Elder Services funds balance testing for falls prevention
Free tax preparation assistance in the Berkshires  
 

January 2011

Elder Services' senior housing nears completion
Senior tax credit puts money in your pocket
Quick, easy, and inportant New Year's resolutions
Elder Services Executive Director: New year, new resolve......
We all need to plan for long term care and costs
Verizon to scrap White Pages
AARP seeks volunteers for income tax assistance program
Fallon Community Health Plan donates $2,500 to Elder Services' nutrition program
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation's Central Berkshire Fund provides grant for Elder Services' Meals on Wheels
Treat foot problems to get back on your feet
 

December 2010

Elder Services holds Annual Meeting
Councils on Aging gather at WMACA Conference
Elder Services announces this year's subgrants
Elder Services Executive Director: Annual Report 2010
Prepare for power outages
Elder Services answers questions about gift ideas
What is the SHINE program?
Medicare releases new rates for 2011
Elder Independence December Appeal
Programs and Services
Promoting Dignity and Independence
Choose your beverages carefully

Elder Services' Year-in-Review
French government awards Becket resident highest Medal of Honor
Hip fracture treatment update
Giving to charity:  Giver beware

 

November 2010

Elder Services celebrates Resident's Rights Week
Elder Services hosts Alzheimer's Focus Group
Ballot Questions One, Two and Three would harm seniors
Elder Services Executive Director: If it sounds to good to be true....Scam alert
Be careful with your prescription medications
SHINE: Medicare Update
2011 Massachusetts Stand Alone Medicare Drug Plans
Food and Fuel Assistance:  A Message from Elder Services 
Veteran's Services
Memory Walk 2010
Berkshire County Alzheimer's Resources
Coping with holiday stress
Holiday eating tips
Florida Senior Center

Claire Teague Center and Elder Services celebrate Gt. Barrington residents over 90

Act now, save now

October  2010

Heat and Eat Supplement
Make your voice heard - VOTE!
Don't get bitten by COBRA!
Literacy Network od South Berkshire offers free tutoring to adults
National Employ Older Workers Week honored seniors
Carbon monoxide: Winter's silent, deadly threat
SHINE program to host public education sessions  
Elder Services hosts Health Benefits University Medicare overview
Reduce your risk of diabetes
Breast and prostate cancer screening update
 

September 2010

Golden employees in their golden years
Elder Services' Gallagher Alzheimer's Resource Center adds new materials
Senior Power:  Stretch your dollar
Elder Services Executive Director: On the move against Alzheimer's disease
Reaching out to the "boomers"
Tips to prevent falling
Legumes, much more than beans
Unemployed?  Age 55 or older?  Looking for work?  Consider SCSEP
City of Pittsfield helps support Elder Services' Enhanced Elder Intervention program
 

August 2010

Young@Heart™ Chorus rocks the Colonial
Memory Walk 2010:  On the move to end Alzheimer's
10 tips to beat the summer heat
Elder Services Executive Director: Prevent a fall...and a traumatic brain injury
The times they are a changin'
Elder Services' programs supported by Berkshire United Way, Northern Berkshire United Way and Williamstown Community Chest
United Way and Community Chest funding help support elder independence
AARP offers driving safety class at Elder Services
Sheffield COA preparing for a boost
The Mediterranean diet can mean a longer, healthier life
 

July 2010

Marianna Pacheco, an independent woman thanks to her indomitable spirit and Elder Services
Seniors at higher risk for drug interaction
Health Care Reform Law Offers Special Benefits for Seniors
Elder Services Executive Director: Elder Independence... There's no place like home
In Memoriam Frederick H. Whitham
Save money on health care
Medicare Update: One -Time $250 Rebate check to fill Donut-Hole
Supportive Day Program fosters elder independence
Elder Independence Letter 2010
Hurray! It's time for nutritious fruits and vegetables at farmer's markets near you
Beat the heat before it beats you!
 

June 2010

Elder Services' volunteers honored at annual event
Elder Affairs Secretary visits Elder Services
What seniors need to know about healthcare reform
Elder Services Executive Director: Nursing facility utilization is declining
Delivering food, friendship and care
Young @ Heart returns to the Colonial Theatre Sunday, June 27
Congratulations Greylock Federal Credit Union
Who helps Berkshire seniors maintain their independence?
Elder Independence Letter 2010
"Wheels for Meals" Corvette Show sponsored by Corvettes of Berkshire
Hancock - Berkshire County's newest Council on Aging
Eating for a healthier body
 

May 2010

Older Americans Month 2010 Age Strong! Live Long!
Elder Services Executive Director: Older Americans Month Age strong, live long
A small group of thoughtful citizens
How The Homestead Act can protect your home
Avoiding mail fraud
Waste, fraud and abuse
Good fats, bad fats
 

April 2010

Elder Services to honor volunteers
Fill it out, mail it back
"Embrace Your Future," Healthy aging
We must take care of Berkshire seniors
Artists, dancers, singers celebrated Berkshire Disability Pride Day
Spring is here!  Time to clean up, but beware
Free tax preparation assistance in Berkshire County
Our most convenient office is online
Elder Services to host Alzheimer's education series
Elder Services presents:  Alzheimer's Care Partners Education Series
Elder Services' volunteers "Light the Way"
A Tribute to Elder Services and its volunteers
SHINE Announces "spring training" opportunity
Becket seniors have fun
Crossway Tower senior housing construction begins                                                                                  Whole story on whole grains

 

March 2010

Elder Services' volunteer ombudsmen make good things happen
Elder Services Executive Director: The 2010 Census...it makes sense to be counted
Embrace your future
Free tax preparation assistance in Berkshire County
Kidney Disease at-a-glance
Diabetes at-a-glance
"Circuit Breaker" equals tax credit
North Adams Council on Aging offers something for everyone
Is there an advantage to Medicare Advantage plans?
 

February 2010

Let's do lunch
Elder Services Executive Director: Help stop elder abuse
Census 2010 - Be counted!
Great Barrington's home away from home
Cabin fever cures
Help available to heat your home
 

January 2010

Get a grip on winter driving
Elder Services Executive Director: Watch your step and prevent falls
Hypothermia:  A cold weather hazard
Save energy, reduce your fuel bill
Social Security's 2010 resolutions to you
"Circuit Breaker" can mean real estate tax savings
Is this the flu or a cold?
Alcohol and aging
A new resolution for health
Solving foot problems early
 

December 2009

Elder Services holds Annual Meeting
Elder Services Executive Director: Year-end Report
Holiday eating tips
Prescription Advantage news
Elder Independence December Appeal Letter
Elder Services Programs and Services
Knee arthritis options
No automatic 2010 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA)
AARP seeks volunteers for income tax assistance program
 

November 2009

Snowbirds - before you go
Elder Services Executive Director: Mandatory testing for older drivers challenges independence and dignity
Seniors: Be aware of scams regarding security and safety: by District Attorney David F. Capeless
Elder Services' SHINE Program hosting public education sessions
Get your benefit verification before the chill sets in
Gift giving ideas
Bank fees not allowed for seniors
Berkshire County Alzheimer's Resources
Alzheimer's 10 warning signs checklist
North Adams Adult Day Health Center celebrates 25th anniversary
Eleven ways to eat better now
Thanksgiving dinner delivered to your home
Berkshire County Veterans' Agents
 

October 2009

Food cost saving tips
Young@Heart Chorus performs at Colonial
Elder Services Executive Director:  Budget cuts lead to cuts in service
2010 Census - It's safe, easy and important
Now's the time to apply online for a New Year retirement
Who pays deceased relative's debts?
Berkshire County community meals and food programs guide
Long-Term Care Resident Rights Week October 4 - 19

September 2009

10 reason to hire older worker
Governor Patrick swears in new Secretary of Elder Affairs in Pittsfield
Elder Services Executive Director:  On the move against Alzheimer's disease
Senior Power: Stretch your dollar
AARP's facts about the proposed health reforms

Making yourself marketable
Alzheimer's disease vaccine enters final stage of testing

August 2009

Get the skinny on fats
Get on the move for Alzheimer's disease - Memory Walk 2009
Elder Services Executive Director:  Some facts about older drivers
United Way and Community Chest funding to help support Elder Services programs
Beat the heat before it beats you!
Technology to maintain your independence
Pandemic 2009" H1N1 Influenza
 

July 2009

10 tips to beat the summer heat
Farmer's Market coupons are here
Elder Services Executive Director:  Elder Independence today... and every day
Elder Services fundraisers for Meals on Wheels
The freedom to apply online
Never to late for good dental health
Season of ticks: Don't let them take a bite out of your summer
Elder Independence 2009
 

June 2009

Young @Heart Chorus concert to benefit Meals on Wheels
Stimulus money can stimulate fraud
Elder Services Executive Director:Beware the signs of elder abuse
Elder Independence 2009
Elder Services to conduct raffle for Meals on Wheels
What you should know about Age Related Macular Degeneration
Tips for drinking fluids
 

May 2009

Mother's Day savings
Elder Services Executive Director: Older Americans Month and a better tomorrow
Airline, Red Sox tickets among prizes for Elder Services raffle for Meals on Wheels
Spring means clean up time, but beware
The Health Safety Net can protect you
 

April 2009

Elder Services to honor its volunteers
It's a "SNAP" to stretch your food budget
Money in your pocket: IRS Recovery Rebate
In praise of Pittsfield culture and services: by: Mayor James M. Ruberto
Homestead Act can protect your home
Special tax credit for seniors
Coming soon - Economic recovery payments for Social Security and SSI beneficiaries
So many ways to lend a hand
Thanks to the volunteers
Back by popular demand: Elder Services pre-retirement seminar
What is a hospitalist
Free tax preparation assistance
 

March 2009

Seniors' best kept secret for fun and fine dining
Elder Services Executive Director: Seniors need a strong Office of Elder Affairs
Meals on Wheels plays important role: by: Congressman John Olver
Continuing Education:  Time for Health Benefits University
Free tax preparation assistance in Berkshire County
Fiber, an essential part of a healthy diet
 

February 2009

Meals on Wheels leads to special Valentine relationship
Elder Services Executive Director: Prevent Falls
Heart attack causes
Secondhand smoke increases risk of heart disease
Act fast at the first sign of heart attack symptoms
Pancake breakfast March 7 to benefit Meals on Wheels Program
Eat better, feel better
"Medicare Compare" website rates nursing homes
"Circuit Breaker" can mean real estate tax savings for older adults
 

January 2009

When the "golden years" aren't so golden
Open enrollment for "Medicare Advantage" begins January 1
Saving energy on your fuel bill
Vitamin D - The "sunshine" vitamin
Hypothermia: A cold weather hazard
Low down on foot problems
Planning to retire this year?
 

December 2008

Elder Services Executive Director: Elder Services' year in review...2008.
Healthy holiday eating tips
Elder Independence Appeal December 1, 2008
Congressman Olver, Secretary Festa visit Elder Services' kitchen
Greylock Credit Union makes long-term donation to Meals on Wheels
Elder Services Meals on Wheels Sponsors 2008 - Many Thanks!
Advertised free health discount card is a fraud
General Information about consumer scams
Giving to charity: Giver beware
Gift cards - What you need to know
"DTV" is coming sooner than you think!
ABCs of keeping warm safely
AARP seeks volunteers for income tax assistance program
Social Security Announces 5.8 percent benefit increase for 2009
When and why to have knee or back surgery

November 2008

Question One will hurt seniors
Elder Services Executive Director: Question One will cause harm
Keeping seniors safe in cyberspace
Berkshire County Veterans' Agents
Vietnam Veteran Memorial
Holiday Ideas
Thanksgiving dinner delivered to your home
Help your health with veggies and fruits
Is it Alzheimer's?  Ten warning signs you should know
What's new in Alzheimer's disease?

October 2008

Senior Benefits Expo draws large, diverse crowd
Elder Services Board votes to oppose Question One
Elder Services Executive Director: Ballot Question One could harm seniors
What is Question One?
Become a smart shopper - Reduce your food costs
 

September 2008

Older workers are profitable and productive
Promoting safer communities
Senior benefits Expo September 5th
Elder Services Executive Director: The fight against Alzheimer's disease continues....
Tough times are no time for cuts in senior programs
Act now, save now: Save money on your heating bills
Hospice Care: Caring for the whole family
Medicare website offers consumers hospital information
 

August 2008

"Every day is a wonderful day:" Bill and Bunny O'Donnell
Walking the walk:  Join hundreds in this year's Memory Walk
United Way and Community Chest provide help for seniors in need
"Community First," supporting seniors to remain at home: by Governor Deval Patrick
Senior Power: Stretch your dollar
Baseball and Social Security:  Your turn at bat
Florida COA honors volunteers
From vision to reality - The Community Health Programs Dental Center opens its doors
Preventing MRSA
10 tips to beat the summer heat
Elder Services Executive Director: Elder Independence -- "No Heat, No Eat," crisis looms....

 

July 2008

Pearl Rhoades: No place like home
Free fruits and vegetables with Farmer's Market coupons
Do you want to be popular?
Pre-Retirement Seminar
Elder Independence Appeal
Hear ye! Hear ye! Meals on Wheels needs your help!
Performance of "My Sister's an Only Child" to benefit Meals on Wheels
Things are happening in Sheffield's COA
Beat the heat before it beats you!
Gum disease, catch it before it's too late
Elder Services Executive Director: Elder Independence -- There's no place like home
 

June 2008

Berkshire Senior TV - Seventeen years of broadcasting
Elder Services honors volunteers during National Volunteer Week
Community First update
Elder Services Executive Director: Watch your step... a few facts about falls
Elder Independence Appeal June 1, 2008
Elder Services Programs & Services
Medicare beneficiary's complaint leads to better care for many
Adult Day Health - boon to caregivers
Help your Dad save $3,600
"Hitting the Mark, " Elder Services' new seminar for baby boomers
Keeping food safe - "When in doubt, throw it out."
The what and whys of cateract surgery

May 2008

Elder Services Legislative Forum: Home and community-based services for seniors
Adam's most patriotic street
Elder Services celebrates its founder, Fred Whitham
Elder Services Executive Director: Older Americans Month: More options for seniors
This Mother's Day, help your mom save $3,600!
Mothers Day--two nurturers from Elder Services Nutrition Department
Prescription Advantage can help
Older Americans Month 2008
 

April 2008

Healthy food shopping can save
Disability is our most pressing challenge
The power of advocacy
Spring is here!  Time to clean up, but beware!
Achy Jaw?  It may be a TMJ disorder
Playing games is good for you
Eating super foods is the best defense
Economic Stimulus payments - Are you eligible?
 

March 2008

Council on Aging - homes away from homes
Chicken Soup for caregivers
You've got questions, we've got answers
Economic Stimulus Package - Help for low-income seniors
Are you getting a good nights sleep?
Ways to save money on your heating bills
 

February 2008

Free tax preparation assistance in Berkshire County / AARP Free tax preparation assistance
Circuit Breaker 2007 can mean real estate tax savings
Elder Services Executive Director: The high cost of staying warm
A primary care shortage crisis
How do you say "I love you?"
Revised Food Pyramid for seniors
 

January 2008

Secretary Festa visits Elder Services
HUD project approved- More senior housing to be created
Feet problems can mirror other health issues, but help is available
 

December 2007

AARP seeks volunteers for income tax assistance program
Prepare for power outages
Perfect holiday gifts for seniors - insurance and more
Important reminder for Medicare beneficiaries
Elder Independence Appeal December 1, 2007
Don't get bitten by the bug, get your flu vaccination
Watch out for stress
Get the facts on MRSA
Total hip replacement options
Be alert for depression during the holidays
Using the harvest into winter
 

November 2007

Luncheon highlights long-term care residents' rights
The Veterans History Project
Elder Services Executive Director:  November is Alzheimer's Awareness and Family Caregivers Month
What seniors should be aware of regarding scams, security and safety
Thanksgiving dinners delivered to your home
Discover the best drug plan for 2008
Holiday ideas
Winter's coming - Act now to prevent expensive damage later 

Dementia that is not Alzheimer's disease
 

October 2007

Sugary beverages can cause calorie overload
At home with Jean LaChance
Elder Services Executive Director: A few facts about older drivers
Seniors help in downtown revitalization
Carbon Monoxide: Winter's silent deadly threat
 

September 2007

Berkshire Memory Walk on the move to end Alzheimer's
Inspiration from an "older" worker
Thinking about retiring in 2008?  Contact Social Security now!
Elder Services Executive Director: Celebrating older workers
September 21st is World Alzheimer's Day
Great Barrington Garden Club shares the joy of flowers
Berkshire bank Foundation donates $2,500 to Meals on Wheels
Vaccines are part of health prevention
 

 

August 2007

Elder Services collaborates with NAHA to provide services supporting senior independence
Reverse Mortgages: Safe at H.O.M.E.
Help for seniors in need; Local funding supports Elder Intervention and Money Management programs
You can make a difference keeping children safe from alcohol and other drugs
The Berkshire Hillsmen celebrate golden anniversary
Earth Angels hang up their halos
Beat the heat before it beats you
Snacking is good for you
 

July 2007

Elder Services Executive Director: Promoting Elder Independence....There's no place like home
Why we celebrate the Fourth of July
Elder Independence: There's no place like home
Elder Independence Mail Appeal Letter
Playing games is more than a laughing matter
Elder Independence Bookmark
Support your local farmers' market: You may be eligible for free fruits and vegetables
Online Social Security services
America's debt epidemic spreads to the elderly
Keep cool this summer  

Healthly teeth can brighten your day

 

June 2007

Elder Services Executive Director: Stress and the family caregiver
Happy Father's Day
Spring is here!  Time to clean up, but beware!
Elder Independence Mail Appeal Letter
Elder Services of Berkshire County honors volunteers
Do I really need a Medigap policy?
Father's Day Medicare Prescription Drug Program - "Extra Help"
Are you getting enough fluids?
Choose local fruit and vegetables in season
Vision loss, symptoms and precautions

May 2007

Mother's Day:  Wings to fly
Help for the homebound
Would you like to tell your story?
The great protector:  Vitamin D
 

April 2007

Volunteers to be recognized at Elder Services dinner
Work transforms lives, builds communities
Senior centers - a great place to have fun
So many ways to give to seniors!
Turning print into sound
Health Benefits University offers latest news on health insurance
Beware:  IRS and jury scams
 

March 2007

Crossway Village marks first anniversary
SBETC: More than a bus service
Free tax preparation assistance in Berkshire County
"Circuit Breaker" can save real estate taxes
The ABD's of SHINE
Arthritis, what is it, and how you can prevent it
 

February 2007

Elder Services Executive Director: Senior Credit Card Debt is a growing problem
Inauguration showcases Berkshires
Valentines still in love after 77 years
Sheffield Senior Center thrives thanks to former and new directors
Earth Angels
Free tax preparation assistance in Berkshire County
Income Taxes and Social Security benefits
The "5 a Day" color way
 

January 2007

Elder Services Executive Director: New Year brings changes.....
Maintain your brain seminar held at Elder Services
AARP helps taxpayers February 1 through April 15
Storm Watch
Commonwealth Care, good news for the "under 65" set
Coping with the cold, avoiding hypothermia
Steps one can take to ward off foot problems

December 2006

Smart ideas for eating during the holidays
Coping with holiday stress
Elder Services holds annual meeting
Beware: Holiday fraud by: David F. Capeless, District Attorney for Berkshire County
Social Security announces 3.3 percent benefit increase for 2007
Elder Independence Appeal
Elder Services 2006 Year-in review
Stay ahead of the flu (and pneumonia, too)!
 

November 2006

Elder Services Executive Director: Making ends meet:  Things to know about reverse mortgages
Veterans' Day, November 11:  Time for remembrance and appreciation
Welcome to the Harper Senior Center
The Mass. Health Care Act and you by: State Representative Daniel Bosley
Here we go again: Medicare Part D open enrollment
Prescription Advantage: There's still time to join
Grants awarded to benefit Berkshire elders
Is it Alzheimer's? The 10 warning signs you should know about
Choose vegetables for good nutrition
Puzzled about prostate cancer?
 

October 2006

Elder Services Executive Director: Fill in the "donut hole," Join Prescription Advantage
Memory Walk draws hundreds
Senior power: Stretch your dollar
Residents' Rights Week: Celebrating those who care
Washington Council on Aging
BRTA selects contractor for specialized accessible services
Alzheimer's Association and Barrington Stage
Take the AARP Driver Safety Program
Open enrollment for Medicare Part D
Maintaining breast health while aging
Breast cancer - the early bird catches the cure
Choose local fruit and vegetables
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus by Laurie E. Knepper M.D.

September 2006

Valuing older workers
Berkshire Memory Walk - September 16
Help for elders in need: Local funding supports Elder Intervemtion and Money Management Assistance Programs
Becket's Council on Aging new director Joan Moylan to build on former director's foundation
BerkshireWorks offers help to job seekers
Prescription Advantage Open Enrollment
Triad picnic promotes elder safety
 

August 2006

Summer fun at Tri-town Annual Senior Picnic
Serving Savoy's seniors - The tradition continues
Althea Maynard - A turning point
Plan for long-term care
Unfair debt collection and credit counseling
Every seven seconds...a baby boomer turns 60
Elder Services to host training for SHINE volunteers
FDA Update: New vaccine reduces seniors' risks of shingles
Early treatment key for shingles
Home Safety: awareness reduces injuries
 

July 2006

Berkshire Councils on Aging celebrate senior health and fitness
A desire for independence
When to see the dentist
 

June 2006

Crossway Village has ribbon cutting ceremony
Elder Services Executive Director: A few facts about Alzheimer's disease and dementia
Elder Independence Appeal
Community-based services legislative breakfast topic
Fathers' Day - four special generations
New program for chronic wound care
Age-related eye changes
 

May 2006

A son pays tribute
Medicare beneficiaries alert: look-out for phone scams
Lee Council on Aging moves to newly-opened Crossway Village
Spring is here! Time to clean up, but beware
 

April 2006

Alcohol and aging
Elder Services to honor volunteers at recognition dinner
Lenox Garden Club provides a hint of spring
Public interest groups blame industry influence for escalating drug costs
Senior Citizens make Pittsfield a better place by: Mayor James M. Ruberto
Free Tax Preparation Assistance in Berkshire County
So many ways to give to elders
Know your rights under Medicare Part D
Assistive technology loan program benefits Massachusetts residents with disabilities

March 2006

What is My Pyramid
Prescription Advantage an easy choice
Circuit breaker tax rebate may save you money
Council on Aging roundtable examines disaster preparedness
Dalton seniors enjoy new congregate lunch site
Free smoke alarms to eligible residents of North Adams and Pittsfield
History and future of gout by: Phillip Volastro, M.D.
Home fire safety
 

February 2006

A love to last a lifetime
Answers for your heart
Centenarian carpenter continues his craft
Earth Angels Upcoming Shows
Elder Services Executive Director: Baby boomer update: First boomers turn 60
Meals on Wheels south county packing site moves to community center
Meet Lanesboro COA Director Debra Decelles
React in time to heart attack signs quiz
Retirement planning, what do you want and need?
Still happy after all these years
Tips for heart health
What causes heartburn?
 

January 2006

What's next with Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage
Senior Center, "a home away from home"
Community supports Meals on Wheels
Berkshire Councils on Aging

 

December 2005

New techniques in joint repair
Be alert for depression during the holidays
Be informed about new Medicare prescription drug plan
Charities fraud
Holiday gift ideas for seniors
How to deal with ice and snow
Senior power stretch your dollar
You're retired but your brain isn't
 

November 2005

Elder Services Executive Director: If it sounds too good to be true....
Holiday Gift Ideas for older friends and relatives
Protect yourself from becoming a victim: by District Attorney David F. Capeless
"Home Sweet Home" Improvement
Phishing ("fishing") e-mails
When you're legally required to provide your Social Security number
Joint bank account cautions
Bank fees illegal - Read on....
Getting ready for Medicare Prescription Drug coverage
Veterans Day - a personal rememberance
New Horizons for Alzheimer's disease
Special Gift Ideas for the Holidays
Massachusetts Stand-Alone Prescription Drug Plan Organizations
 

October 2005

Protect yourself and loved ones against flu and pneunomia
Medicare Part D: New prescription drug benefit
A day at the Harper Center
Bay State CAP helps you pay for food
What is Parkinson's Disease
Special Medicare Part D Information Supplement

September 2005

Elder Services Executive Director: Celebrating older workers and volunteers
Honor the contributions of older workers, September 19-25
Triad Picnic, fun served up with important information
Berkshire Institute for Lifetime Learning announces fall classes
Senior power, stretch your dollar
Health insurance information update
A sight to behold
The Doctor's In: Memory disorders screening can make a difference

August 2005

Prevent heat stress
New scam targets seniors
Do you need: health care proxy, comfort care (DNR), durable powers of attorney?
Breast health and Berkshire County seniors
What's the deal with Medicare D - Episode Three
Older adults should not be afraid to take naps
How elders can prevent infectious diseases

July 2005

A "Yellow Dot" can save your life
Welcome to Bay State CAP
Water, the forgotten nutrient
Elder Services Executive Director: Celebrating independence
Adams' Council on Aging new director looks to elders' contributions
Fourth of July Facts
Important tools when choosing a nursing home
For personal financial info mum's the word
The lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer are here
New Staff join Elder Services
What do you do when you can't pay the bills?
Dental problems, solutions, and information

June 2005

Meals on Wheels Needs You!
What's the deal with Medicare D - Episode Two

May 2005

A meal that's priceless
Older American's Month celebrates long-term living
Planting the Seeds of Kindness...Thanks to the Volunteer
What's the deal with Medicare D - Episode One

April 2005

Planting the Seed of Kindness (National Volunteer Week)
New program to help make returning home successful
Visiting the nursing home
Guide to nursing home possibilities
Councils on Aging help SHINE light on insurance issues

March 2005

Tax rebates for seniors
Planning for retirement
Free tax preparation assistance for Berkshire County elders
Professionals and caregivers-Health Benefits University may be the answer to your questions!
Caregiver Resource Expo-information you can use
Reminder: Open Enrollment for Medicare Supplement Insurance Ends March 31

February 2005

New Medicare Benefits in 2005
Earned Income Tax Credit Info
Free Tax Preparation for Berkshire County elders
Reminder: Open enrollment for Medicare Supplement Insurance begins February 1st
Getting to the heart of a healthy cardiovascular system

January 2005

Cataract surgery can be fun
Keep warm this winter - help is available
What is the 2005 statewide needs assessment?
Cabin Fever Cures
Checks and Balances: New Check 21 Law

December 2004

 Be sure your home is fire safe
 Inside Elder Services - Letter from President, Board of Directors
 Elder Care Fund needs your help
 Groundbreaking at Lee Central Enriched Housing Project
 Balancing more than a budget
 Over 60 ? Need a mammogram?

November 2004

Grants to benefit Berkshire elders awarded
Holiday gifts and bank fees
Flu Facts 2004-05

October 2004

Mayor Ruberto issues Proclamation in support of Employ Older Workers Week
Help available to lower heating costs
Retiring the Champ, one-woman performance at Berkshire Museum
Financial Assistance Available for Berkshire County Elders
Mammograms for older women
Breast Cancer - the early bird catches the cure           

September 2004

Nothing sheepish about community support
Berkshire County Triad Picnic reflects growth of senior safety efforts
Debit Card vs Credit Card: What is the difference?

Don't miss Prescription Advantage open enrollment!
Elder Care Fund provides emergency grants and needs donations
Organizations to aid Elder Intervention, Money Management Assistance programs
What is a hospitalist?

August 2004

 

          Prescription Advantage announces open enrollment
          SHINE responds to record questions on Medicare discount cards
          Cancer treatments becoming more targeted

July 2004

          Things are popping at Elder services
          Community shows support for Meals on Wheels
          Thanks for support of Meals on Wheels

June 2004

Not too late for a tax rebate
Ask Elder Services: How to find help
HIPAA - Where does my private information go?

May 2004

Meals on Wheels fact sheet

April 2004

COA update: Congratulations Clarksburg COA

March 2004

Medicare Supplemental Insurance open enrollment through March 31

February 2004

Free income tax preparations assistance for seniors
 Information to reduce confusion about new Medicare bill
Eating "5" a day for better health
Community partnership volunteer MOW drivers give from the heart

January 2004

Will the new Medicare drug benefit help or hurt?
Quick and easy meals using the freezer

December 2003

Be prepared for a storm
Don’t be a crime victim
Save money, find out about your prescription drugs
           

November 2003

An invitation from Community Health Center of the Berkshires
Government Thoughts - You can stop crime
Grants benefit Berkshire elders
Hospital hints

October 2003

Thousands apply for Prescription Advantage
"Are You Okay?" - Councils on Aging program keeps in touch with elders
REACH Elder Health Task Force makes impact
Shine Answers - How SHINE can help you
 

September 2003

When your marital status changes
Greylock golf tournament benefits Meals on Wheels
Earth Angels offer special three shows
Aging well
A good choice to have…
Looking for a part-time employment opportunity?
Making healthy choices
Tips for safe driving