Welcome to Elder Services!

Welcome to Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley website. My name is Rosanne DiStefano and I’m the Executive Director. My staff and I are deeply committed to the agency’s mission of providing as many choices as possible for older adults whose desire is to maintain a safe and independent lifestyle in their own homes and communities. I have been with the agency since 1975 and over the years have witnessed a tremendous growth and transformation throughout the agency. As we continue to accept the challenge of researching new ways to expand our array of services, increase our funding sources, and reach out to a larger segment of the community, the Internet has become an invaluable tool that enhances our abilities to reach our goals and to help you reach yours by providing the best possible choices in elder care.

One Call ~ Many Choices

Elder Services is here to help guide elders, their families, caregivers and a host of other professionals through a complex maze of programs and services designed to keep pace with the ever changing and diverse lifestyles of older people. We will help design

care plans and strive to meet the tailored needs of each individual. Like many others, I have personally experienced the role of caregiver and understand the importance of making informed decisions under difficult circumstances. I had the added advantage of a professional, experienced support system and still wondered if I was always doing the right thing. Remember ~ you do not have to do it alone. I want Elder Services website to be a helpful tool in guiding you to finding the answers to your questions. Our goal is to provide current and topical information with regard to all your elder care needs, help you access services and programs available in your community and deliver high-quality, cost-effective services.

About Us

Elder Services is a private, non-profit agency incorporated in 1974 to serve older residents who reside in the 23 cities and towns comprising the Merrimack Valley. We are federally designated as the Area Agency on Aging and manage the State Home Care Program.

If you have questions or suggestions about the website content, please feel free to e-mail me at rdistefano@esmv.org or write to me at Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley, 360 Merrimack St., Bld.5, Lawrence, MA 01843. I can also be reached at 800-892-0890.