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:

Meals on Wheels


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.

alz.org


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.

aarp.org


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.

www.heart.org/


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