Old Colony Elder Services’ Family Caregiver Support Program is offering a complimentary six-week educational course for family caregivers entitled “Powerful Tools for Caregivers”.
The Powerful Tools for Caregivers course is designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while taking care of a relative or friend. Caregivers who are caring for a parent, spouse or [...]
Old Colony Elder Services to Hold Six-Week Program for Family Caregivers
March 24, 2010 Leave a Comment
Old Colony Elder Services Teams with Bridgewater State to Offer Intern Program
March 18, 2010 1 Comment
Toni Aiduk, a senior studying for a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work at Bridgewater State College (BSC) knows that an internship at Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) provides the critical hands-on experience needed to set her up for success upon graduation. Aiduk gains experience while helping elders get the care they need by interning with [...]
Baby Boomers across the South Shore urged to Learn More About Long Term Care Planning Now
March 2, 2010 Leave a Comment
Did you know that approximately 70 percent of people over the age of 65 need some form of long term support services? Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), a non-profit Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) located in Brockton, is supporting the Executive Office of Elder Affairs’ (EOEA) campaign “Embrace Your Future” to raise awareness about the [...]
Money Management Program at Old Colony Elder Services Needs Volunteers and Donor Support
February 1, 2010 Leave a Comment
Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), a non-profit Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) is in need of volunteers as well as donor support to keep the Massachusetts Money Management Program (MMMP) running.
The MMMP helps vulnerable, low-income elders who are at risk of losing their independence due to their inability to pay rent, food and utility bills. [...]
“Home for the Holidays” Brochure Helps Older Adults Manage their Medicines
December 21, 2009 Leave a Comment
Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), a non-profit Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) has recently announced the availability of a “Home for the Holidays” brochure that is designed to help older adults manage their medicines.
The brochure was developed by Eldercare Locator in partnership with the National Association of Area Agencies [...]
Old Colony Elder Services Appoints Katie Bolinder Sandford as Congregate Housing Coordinator
December 15, 2009 Leave a Comment
Katie Bolinder Sandford, MACD, has recently joined Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), a non-profit Aging Services Access Point (ASAP), as Congregate Housing Coordinator.
In her new position, Ms. Sandford will be responsible for ensuring that residents in OCES congregate housing sites receive needed support services. Congregate Housing is a housing [...]
$5 Fundraising Calendars Help Local Seniors in Crisis Situations – On sale now at Old Colony Elder Services
December 10, 2009 Leave a Comment
In an effort to raise money for seniors in crisis situations, Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), a private, non-profit Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) located in Brockton, is now offering Fundraising Calendars for $5 each.
Fundraising calendars are available throughout December and January. Proceeds from the calendars go towards food, [...]
100 South Shore Seniors on Home Care Wait List according to Old Colony Elder Services
October 26, 2009 Leave a Comment
DATELINE: PLYMOUTH COUNTY AND AVON; EASTON AND STOUGHTON, MA…More than 1,000 seniors are on the Home Care wait list for services thanks to state budget cuts already incurred this year in the elderly home care program. Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) of Brockton, one of 27 private, non-profit Aging Services Access Points [...]
Old Colony Elder Services Launches Supportive Housing Program in Plymouth
September 23, 2009 Leave a Comment
Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), a non-profit Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) with main offices in Brockton has launched a Supportive Housing Program in Plymouth that provides supportive services to senior residents enabling them to live longer in the community and preventing premature institutionalization.
OCES (http://www.oldcolonyelderservices.org) has a [...]
Old Colony Elder Services Recognizes 300 at Volunteer Luncheon
May 26, 2009 Leave a Comment
Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), a non-profit Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) in Brockton recently recognized over 300 volunteers who generously dedicate themselves to OCES (http://www.oldcolonyelderservices.org) and to helping elders in the community.
The Volunteer Recognition Luncheon’s apt theme was “Volunteers are Treasures”. More than 300 volunteers in the [...]
