Council on Aging Outreach Coordinator

Hi, how are you?  I’m glad you found this site.  My name is Brenda Palmer, and I am the Outreach Coordinator (OC) for Holland.  I am also the Director at the Holland Community Center.  You can find me Monday through Thursday at the Center. 413-245-3163.

My goal as the (OC) for the Holland Council on Aging, is to provide Seniors (60 and over) with information about programs and services to help you LIVE YOUR BEST LIVE! What that means is, I want to work with you to help you live the life you want to live as a Senior, whether that is helping you to stay in your home, helping you to get services to make that possible, or whether it’s to help you find a different living situation.  Living Your Best Life is all encompassing.  What does your best life look like?  Let me know, I’ll do what I can to help.

I network with many local agencies, such as Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc. (GSSSI), our Area Agency on Aging, Valley Opportunity Council (VOC), and Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC) who all help with services for things like Visiting Nurses and Home Health Aids, Money Managers, Meals on Wheels, Caregiver Support Programs, Foot Care Clinics, Elder Abuse Hotline, Dementia Assistance, SHINE, Housing Rehabilitation, Transportation, Fuel and Food Assistance plus, so much more.

Living your best life and getting help from the Outreach Office does not mean you have to lose control of your own life.  I can help you fill out applications, or I can mail or email you applications that you want to look at.  Sometimes you only need to know the name of the services that are provided for this area, and you want to do the rest on your own.  That is perfectly fine!

I would love to set up an appointment with you to talk about any services that could help.  Honestly, it’s almost like Outreach is an endless resource of resources.  You can call me at the Center anytime at 413-245-3163 for a quick reply, or you can leave a private message on the Outreach line, and I will get back to you in a timely manner.  That number is 413-245-7108, x115.

No question is too small to ask.  I am here for YOU!

I hope to hear from you,

Brenda