By: Julian O’Brien, Berks Encore Marketing Intern Next up for our Volunteer Spotlight is Elmira Atkins, better known as Ellie. Ellie (73) resides in Topton, PA where she has 2 sons, 4 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandson. Ellie has been devoting her time to volunteering for over 10 years now. She started volunteering at the Topton…
VIEW AUGUST BERKS ENCORE NEWS In Each Issue Published monthly by Berks Encore, Berks Encore News covers the news most important to Berks County residents over the age of 50. Each issue includes the following sections: Agency Happenings Learn what’s happening at Berks Encore Volunteer Spotlight Feature on a Berks Encore volunteer Center News A…
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Caregiving is a demanding role that requires physical, emotional, and mental resilience. Here are some specific strategies to help caregivers manage their responsibilities and maintain their well-being: RESPITE CARE • Arrange for a friend, neighbor or professional caregiver to come to the home and provide care while the primary caregiver takes a break. • Adult…
Caregiving is an act of love and dedication, often performed by family members for their aging parents and, increasingly, for their own children simultaneously. This dual role can place caregivers under immense physical, emotional, and financial strain. Understanding the unique challenges they face and offering practical support is essential in fostering a compassionate and sustainable…
View Berks Encore News In Each Issue Published monthly by Berks Encore, Berks Encore News covers the news most important to Berks County residents over the age of 50. Each issue includes the following sections: Agency Happenings Learn what’s happening at Berks Encore Volunteer Spotlight Feature on a Berks Encore volunteer Center News A schedule…
Older Americans may be missing out on a wide range of programs and services that could help them meet their needs or assist their aging loved ones, a new poll suggests. The new findings from the National Poll on Healthy Aging, based at the University of Michigan, show most older adults don’t know about important…
View Berks Encore News In Each Issue Published monthly by Berks Encore, Berks Encore News covers the news most important to Berks County residents over the age of 50. Each issue includes the following sections: Agency Happenings Learn what’s happening at Berks Encore Volunteer Spotlight Feature on a Berks Encore volunteer Center News A schedule…
Meet Audrey Owens and Donna Harris. These ladies are two of the many wonderful volunteers we have here. You can find them at the front desk at the Reading Center. They will be there to answer phone calls and greet people when they come into Berks Encore. These ladies are a tremendous help here and…
The Varone’s started their wellness journey with Berks Encore after Chris recovered from heart valve replacement surgery. He was looking for an opportunity to continue his cardiac rehabilitation, so he and his wife Janice joined the Healthy Steps in Motion Class. The class focuses on building body strength, increasing flexibility and improving balance. Each…
We are thrilled to share Berks Encore has adopted a new brand with the same heartfelt mission! Berks Encore’s meals on wheels program will now be known as Meals on Wheels Berks County! This change reflects our deep commitment to serving older adults and our homebound neighbors in Berks County with nourishing meals and heartfelt connections.
While the brand for our program is evolving, the care, compassion, and dedication you’ve come to know and trust will remain the same. For decades, we’ve been delivering more than just meals. We deliver comfort, kindness, and independence to those who need it most. Under the auspices of Berks Encore, Meals on Wheels Berks County is proud to stand with a national movement while staying rooted in the unique needs of our local community.
Together we’ll continue to make a difference – one meal, one smile, and one visit at a time.
