May is Older Americans Month and the Administration on Aging (AoA), an agency of the U.S. Administration for Community Living, has announced that this year’s theme is “Unleash the Power of Age”. According to the AoA, “People across our nation are achieving remarkable things in later life. Many older adults are experts in their fields, [...]
Paul Raia, PhD Speaks About “Alzheimer’s Perfect Storm” at Old Colony Elder Services
May 17, 2013 By
Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc. continues growth with multiple new hires
April 30, 2013 By
FLORENCE, MA… For over 40 years Nonotuck Resource Associates has helped transform the lives of hundreds of people with intellectual and physical disabilities by offering the personalized service of shared living and Adult Family Care. To meet the ever increasing demand from families for these non-traditional, value based services Nonotuck addressed this need by recently [...]
Old Colony Elder Services Announces Multi-Community “Mayors for Meals ” A Huge Success
April 16, 2013 By
Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), a private, non-profit agency designated as an Aging Services Access Point (ASAP), recently held Mayors For Meals in the communities of Brockton, East Bridgewater, Plymouth and Stoughton. Mayors For Meals is part of the Meals On Wheels Association of America’s March For Meals national campaign. Elected officials, law enforcement officers, [...]
Old Colony Elder Services Promotes Amanda Frates, LCSW to Adult Family Care Program Manager
March 20, 2013 By
Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), a private, non-profit agency designated as an Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) located in Brockton, has promoted Amanda Frates, LCSW to the position of Adult Family Care (AFC) Program Manager. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Ms. Frates previously held the position of AFC Program Care Manager at OCES for three [...]
Old Colony Elder Services to Hold Workshop for Family Caregivers on March 21st
March 4, 2013 By
Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), a private, non-profit agency designated as an Aging Services Access Point (ASAP), will hold a free seminar for family caregivers of elders on March 21, 2013 at the Hanson Council on Aging, 132 Maquan Street in Hanson. (Snow date March 28, 2013.) The “It’s About Time” workshop will run from [...]
OCES receives grant from Tufts Health Plan Foundation for caregiver workshop
October 22, 2012 By
Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) the Brockton based regional elder services agency serving seniors, their families and caregivers throughout greater Brockton and Plymouth county, has been awarded a generous grant from the Tufts Health Plan Foundation, which will fund their upcoming “It’s About Time” free workshop for caregivers. The workshop will be held on November [...]
Old Colony Elder Services Advises Elders About Fall Prevention
September 24, 2012 By
Saturday, September 22nd was “National Falls Prevention Awareness Day” which is observed annually on the first day of Fall. Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the Brockton based regional elder services agency serving seniors, individuals with disabilities and caregivers, shares specific information about fall prevention. “National Falls Prevention Awareness Day” increases public awareness of how to [...]
Elder Agency Selling Calendars to Help Seniors in Crisis
November 7, 2011 By
In an effort to raise money for seniors in crisis situations, Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the Brockton based regional elder services agency serving elders, individuals with disabilities and caregivers in 23 towns in the Plymouth county and Brockton areas, is selling Fundraising Calendars for $5 each. The Fundraising Calendars, which will offer cash prizes, [...]
Old Colony Elder Services Receives Grant from Tufts Health Plan Foundation to Fund Caregiver Program
October 27, 2011 By
Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) the Brockton based regional elder services agency serving seniors, their families and caregivers throughout greater Brockton and Plymouth county, has recently been awarded a grant from the Tufts Health Plan Foundation. The $3,869 grant will be applied to OCES Family Caregiver Support Program’s “It’s About Time” free workshops for caregivers. [...]
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