Elder Services of Berkshire County, Inc.

08/26/2026

Happy National Meals on Wheels Day! A heartfelt thank-you to our amazing drivers and kitchen staff for the care and dedication you bring to every meal and every delivery. You make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve!

08/25/2026

Don't miss our virtual, free Medicare seminar coming September 16!

08/13/2026

For the third year in a row, Crane Charitable Funds has awarded Elder Services' SHINE program a grant, this time in the amount of $3,500. Big thanks to SHINE volunteer Bonny DiTomasso (left) and her husband John DiTomasso (center), a Crane Currency employee. Also pictured are Elder Services Executive Director Christopher McLaughlin (holding the check with John), Community Services Director Lisa Jamros (second from right) and SHINE Program Supervisor Jonna Haskell (right).

08/07/2026

Have you checked out the latest Berkshire Senior?

News, information and resources geared towards senior citizens and their caregivers, in the Berkshires and beyond.

08/04/2026

Check out the Summer School classes!

07/09/2026

Don't miss our virtual Medicare seminar Wednesday, July 15 at 2 pm!

06/30/2026

Next few days are gonna be HOT! Remember these tips for keeping COOL and SAFE!

06/10/2026

Don't miss our Free Medicare Virtual Seminar June 18!

06/02/2026

Some Medicare beneficiaries are receiving new Medicare cards with new numbers. Medicare is sending these new cards with a letter explaining why a new number has been issued.

If you received a new card, here are a few things to do:

--Verify the Letter: Ensure the letter is from an official source, such as CMS or the Department of Health and Human Services. Legitimate mail will include instructions on when the new number becomes effective. If you aren’t sure if mail from Medicare is legitimate, call 1-800-Medicare or MA SMP 978-946-1352 and ask.

--Update Your Providers: You must give the new number to your doctors, pharmacists, and insurance companies immediately. Using the old, deactivated number can cause claims to be rejected.

--Destroy the Old Card: Once the new card is active, safely shred your old paper card to prevent anyone from finding and using the old number.

--Watch for Scams: Medicare will never call you to "verify" or "activate" a new card. If someone calls asking for your new or old MBI, it is a scam; just hang up. If you suspect a Medicare scam, contact your local SMP program https://www.masmp.org/

04/28/2026

Save the dates for the "Death Over Dinner" series! Every Wednesday in May, 4 to 6 PM, get practical advice about end-of-life planning -- not a happy subject, but one none of us can ignore.

All at the Adams Council on Aging, 3 Hoosac St. Registration required; call the COA at 413-743-8333.