Old Colony Elder Services, which provides home care services to people age 60 and older in many South Shore towns, needs help to keep its emergency fund going strong this year. Requests from elders for crisis assistance have increased. Continue reading Sue Scheible’s article – http://bit.ly/f9JmAG
Old Colony Elder Services’ Emergency Fund Appeal – Read more in The Patriot Ledger
Posted on January 11, 2011 ·
Old Colony Elder Services Needs Emergency Fund Sponsors
Posted on January 4, 2011 ·
Last year, through its Emergency Fund, Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) helped 202 low-income seniors remain in their homes. These seniors ranged from 60 to 93 years old and most of their needs were fuel, medical transportation and utility bills. The number of elders needing emergency assistance has increased greatly this year and OCES is [...]
Old Colony Elder Services Announces New Congregate Meal Site at The Woodlands in Plympton
Posted on October 14, 2010 ·
Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) has announced the opening of a new congregate meal site at The Woodlands elderly complex located at 165 Country Road in Plympton. The new meal site will provide meals to elders who reside within the complex, which is made up of 40 apartments. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, meals will [...]
Old Colony Elder Services to Hold Six-Week Program for Family Caregivers
Posted on March 24, 2010 ·
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 [...]
Old Colony Elder Services Teams with Bridgewater State to Offer Intern Program
Posted on March 18, 2010 ·
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
Posted on March 2, 2010 ·
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
Posted on February 1, 2010 ·
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 [...]
“Home for the Holidays” Brochure Helps Older Adults Manage their Medicines
Posted on December 21, 2009 ·
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 on Aging (n4a) and Consumers [...]
Old Colony Elder Services Appoints Katie Bolinder Sandford as Congregate Housing Coordinator
Posted on December 15, 2009 ·
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 option that allows individuals to [...]
$5 Fundraising Calendars Help Local Seniors in Crisis Situations – On sale now at Old Colony Elder Services
Posted on December 10, 2009 ·
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, fuel and medications for seniors [...]
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