| Our mission | LifePath, an Area Agency on Aging (AAA), is a private, non-profit corporation that develops, provides, and coordinates a range of services to support independent living. |
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Money Management volunteerThe Money Management Program assists elders and persons with disabilities who have difficulty writing checks or managing their basic living expenses for many reasons, including vision difficulties, memory difficulties, and physical disabilities. A trained volunteer can provide bill-payer services, assisting elders and persons with disabilities.Long-Term Care Ombudsman ProgramAn Ombudsman is a person who visits nursing home and rest home residents with the goal of enhancing the quality of their care and the quality of their lives.Rides for HealthRides for Health is the answer to a local need. In listening sessions with area elders and people with disabilities, we have heard many times that transportation is a critical, unmet need for the area. Rides for Health volunteer drivers make a difference to the individuals with whom they are matched by offering door-through-door assisted transportation for home care clients.Benefits CounselingThe Benefits Counseling Program trains volunteers to help homeowners and renters age 60 and older, or persons with disabilities, find resources to help them stay in their homes for as long as they choose. Benefits Counselors also help people apply for benefits that help them save money, like Fuel Assistance or Food Stamps.Meals on WheelsVolunteers deliver meals Monday through Friday, weather permitting, and provide a well-being check to elders who might otherwise be isolated. You may begin the application process to become a volunteer driver now! |
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| How you help | LifePath volunteer opportunities are available across our programs and services from daily or weekly assignments to more occasional posts. Tasks and responsibilities include driving, delivering, offering support by phone or in person, following up, office duties, fundraising, event support, and sharing your expertise and cheer! |
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| About us | At LifePath, we listen first, and then help each person find the best options for their unique needs. We help elders and persons with disabilities maintain independence and quality of life in their own homes and communities. We help caregivers to find relief and help loved ones to choose the right path. |
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November is National Family Caregivers Month. Thank you to caregivers who do so much every day. #caregivers
A HUGE thank you to Health New England for awarding LifePath with a $5,250 DEIB mini grant towards our Elder Mental Health and Well-Being program. This grant will bring vital support to older adults in crisis. @HNEinc
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) provides modest financial assistance to people who are unable to work due to age or disability.
But the program's outdated asset limit—$2,000 for individuals and $3,000 for couples—effectively traps people in poverty.
It's time to #UpdateSSI!
A new "Hospital to Home Partnership Program" with @LifePathMA @BaystateHealth will connect patients with the services they need before transitioning back into the community
https://t.co/HlZnHdOFOM
Volunteer Meals on Wheels drivers are needed! #volunteer #westernmass #Local