Graduates of our program work in nursing homes, home care agencies, assisted living facilities, hospice, and other health care settings throughout Western Massachusetts.
We provide consultation, support, and training to individuals involved in and/or providing care to their friends and family.
Our Caregiver Membership program provides tangible supports and services to the essential direct care workforce (home care aides, nursing assistant, and personal care aides) that our community depends on to care for our elders.
To improve the quality, visibility and availability of community elder care services.
Being truthful and honorable in all our interactions.
Being respectful, responsible, and supportive in our treatment of direct care workers.
Development and adherence to organized systems of continuous evaluation designed to hear every voice.
Commitment to high standards of education and training for direct care workers.
Development of basic standards of practice for private pay services.
Seeking opportunities to increase community awareness of elder service needs.
Networking with other community elder care providers.