Community Partners
Berks Encore
Looking for a way to socialize with others in the community, volunteer or find exercise classes for seniors? Visit the Berks Encore website for information on all the senior centers located around Berks county. You will find an active center just minutes from your home.
https://berksencore.org/ | 610-374-3195
Berks Encore Meals on Wheels program
This program offers individuals who have limitations to receive meals in their home. For more information and eligibility guidelines on this great program see their website:
Alzheimer’s Association
Berks county is included in the Delaware Valley chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. This chapter is active with fundraising and support groups. Visit their website for more specific information.
Paramount Living Aids
If you need help with mobility in your home, Paramount Living Aids is the company for you. They offer stair lifts, sit to stand chairs, ramps and much more. They offer free in-home consultations for all their products.
paramountlivingaids.com | 484-509-5024
InTouch by SAH
Medical alert/personal emergency response systems provided by a local company.
www.intouchbysah.com | 610-898-6595
AARP
For information on anything from aging to insurance to current events, AARP has a wealth of information for seniors. They have an extensive library on Caring for a loved one, traveling and much more.
Veteran Affairs Office
If you are your spouse is a veteran, you want to contact the Berks County Veteran Affairs office. There may be benefits which are available to you. You can also reach them at 610-378-5601. There are may veterans who have no idea the benefits available to them.
www.co.berks.pa.us/Dept/VA/ | 610-378-5601
American Heart/American Stroke Association
Although Berks county does not have a local chapter, the website has lots of great information.
AAA Reading Berks
Driver classes and information for senior drivers.
readingberks.aaa.com/roadwisedriverprogram | 610-374-4531
Caregiver Support
National non-profit organizations providing information for caregivers.
www.caregiver.org | 800-445-8106
Berks County Area Agency on Aging
www.berksaging.org | 610-478-6500