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Talking Information Center Announces Live Broadcast of The Twilight Zone Episode on February 22nd. Public Invited to Pre-Show

Talking Information CenterTalking Information Center (TIC) of Marshfield, MA, an award-winning, non-profit reading service broadcasting 24-hours a day to thousands of visually impaired and otherwise print impaired listeners throughout the state, announces their next live radio drama broadcast will air Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 7 p.m. A special pre-show gathering begins at 5 p.m. and the public is invited.

TIC’s Radio and Podcast Players will perform an episode of The Twilight Zone. Tune in for “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge”, based on Ambrose Bierce’s short story, which aired during the 1964 series of CBS’s The Twilight Zone. The cast features Jennifer Love of Hingham; Eric Joseph, George Krein, Steve Virta and Jack Garrity of Marshfield; and Joe O’Connor of Plymouth.

A second performance, “Was I Too Young For Love?”, based on the very first Archer St. John romance comic from 1948 written by Dana Dutch, will follow. This episode is very similar to a soap opera, where the heroine, Eileen, takes off on an overnight trip to visit her boyfriend, but there is no consequence that results in tears, just a valuable lesson learned about love. The cast features Jennifer Love of Hingham; Bridget Hindle and Karen Hayes of Kingston; George Krein and Karen Ferrari of Marshfield; and Joe O’Connor of Plymouth.

TIC’s Radio and Podcast Players perform each radio play in front of a live studio audience backstage at TIC.  The shows are produced by John Shea of TIC and Eric Joseph, Executive Director of The Bay Colony Shakespeare Company (BCSC).  TIC strives to bring live theater to those who might not have access to it otherwise due to accessibility, transportation or financial issues and to bring their audience of over 30,000 listeners fresh, new and exciting content.

Public Invited Backstage

TIC will be hosting a pre-show gathering before the performance of “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” and the public is invited. Light refreshments will be served at 5 p.m.

TIC encourages attendees to bring a friend who may benefit from TIC’s programming, or who would like to learn more about volunteering at TIC.

RSVP to the pre-show gathering by contacting Lorraine Bottelli at 781-834-4400, or by email lbottelli@ticnetwork.org.

Unique Sponsor Messages

To support the Radio and Podcast Players drama series and to keep this unique programming free for listeners, unique underwriting messages, written by Eric Joseph with an “old time radio” effect, will be aired during the broadcast. February’s performance is sponsored by Tiny and Sons Auto Glass.

For more information about supporting TIC’s radio drama productions and to listen to previous shows, visit http://ticnetwork.org/donate/tic-radio-podcast-players/.

The Hub of the Massachusetts Reading Network

Based in Marshfield, MA, TIC is a proud member of the International Association of Audible Information Services (IAAIS), and is the hub of the Massachusetts Reading Network, broadcasting to all of Massachusetts as well as southern New Hampshire and Connecticut. The non-profit reading service operates with the help of more than 600 volunteers statewide, broadcasting newspapers, magazines, books, special consumer information, medical and stock market updates, jobs, sports, supermarket specials, voting guides, community newspapers, and television programs. TIC also offers cultural programming such as old-time radio drama, theater, and poetry. TIC’s newest programming includes the Radio and Podcast Players and Veterans Voice.

TIC programming may be accessed several ways: via live audio stream at http://www.ticnetwork.org; by utilizing a specially tuned radio receiver; through AudioNow by calling 712-832-7025 from a home or cell phone; or by smartphone app. Listeners with smartphones may download the free TIC app by typing “Talking Information Center” in Apple or in the Google Play store for Android devices.

 

In 1977, Ed Perry, the founder of radio station WATD-FM in Marshfield, MA, donated his Subsidiary Carrier Authorization signal for use as the first radio reading service in New England. Operating similarly to other broadcast networks, TIC has affiliates throughout the state of Massachusetts that provide inserts of local news and information that is of interest to listeners in their area. The Executive Office of Elder Affairs oversees TIC, which is located at 130 Enterprise Drive, Marshfield, MA 02050. For more information visit www.ticnetwork.org or call (781) 834-4400.

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Old Colony Elder Services Invites Elected Officials to “March for Meals” Events in Brockton and Wareham

Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the non-profit agency proudly serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities, invites legislators and Council On Aging (COA) Directors to participate in two special “March for Meals” events in support of the vital Meals on Wheels program.

March for Meals is part of Meals On Wheels America’s national campaign held in March. Elected officials and COA Directors would participate in March for Meals by serving as wait staff at specific Community Dining Sites in Brockton and Wareham.

The first March for Meals event will be held on March 8, 2018 at the Community Dining site at Campello High Rise in Brockton. The event will be a celebration of Haiti and Cape Verde, featuring delicious cuisine.

The second March for Meals will be held on March 15, 2018 at Wareham COA congregate meal site. In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, a special meal of corned beef and cabbage will be served.

“This is the first year we are holding March for Meals events at Community dining sites. It’s a wonderful opportunity for many in our community to meet our elected officials and COA Directors,” said Nicole M. Long, CEO. “The Meals on Wheels program is essential to many older adults who are homebound, unable to prepare meals, manage their grocery shopping or able to attend one of our community dining sites. Through Meals on Wheels, they received a nutritious meal daily, as well as a friendly visit and safety check.”

Nutritious Meal & A Safety Check

One of OCES’ long-time Meals on Wheels volunteer drivers recently came to the aid of an older adult who was near hypothermia after falling in an unheated breezeway of his home. The volunteer called 911 and ultimately, treatment was provided in time.

Long continued, “OCES is proud of all of our volunteers, and of our Meals on Wheels program that delivers well over a thousand meals a day.  Not only do our drivers deliver nutritious food, they deliver a warm smile and in some cases, a wellness check that results in a wonderful outcome.”

OCES’ Nutrition Program

As part of their Nutrition Program, OCES delivers 1,600 nutritious meals a day to older adults and individuals with disabilities living within 23 communities in greater Plymouth County. These “Meals on Wheels” are planned by a nutritionist, and with the help of hundreds of volunteers, are delivered either to individual homes or to Community Dining Sites, which provide older adults opportunities for social interaction.

MOW 5K

OCES will hold their third annual Moving Heels for Meals on Wheels 5K Walk/Run on April 29, 2018. To sponsor or donate to this event, visit www.ocesma.org.

For more information about Meals on Wheels America, visit their website at mealsonwheelsamerica.org.

About OCES

Founded in 1974, OCES proudly serves greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities. OCES is a private, non-profit organization headquartered in Brockton with a second office in Plymouth. OCES is designated as one of 26 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OCES’ mission is to support the independence and dignity of elders and people with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy and safe living. The agency offers a number of programs to serve seniors, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers. For more information call 508-584-1561 or visit www.ocesma.org.

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Nancy O’Keefe’s “Fighting the Talent Battle: How to Update Your Arsenal and Win the War” now available.

photo of author Nancy O'Keefe
Nancy O’Keefe

PLYMOUTH, MA…

Much has changed since your grandfather received a gold watch for retirement. From telecommuting to job sharing to virtual teams, the workplace has transformed. Baby Boomers are exiting the workforce and are taking 50 years of stability with them. Millennials have a completely different vision for where they work, how long they work, who they work with and what their career path will be.

How does the employer attract and retain the life’s blood of their company – people?

Nancy O’Keefe, MBA, MS–a thought leader, business consultant, executive coach, author and speaker—researched, analyzed and wrote the newly released book entitled “Fighting the Talent Battle: How to Update Your Arsenal and Win the War” to give employers a fighting chance.

Employee engagement is at an all-time low. A recent Gallup poll underscores that only 30 percent of workers are engaged. The study outlines that workers, regardless of age, education or gender, are not motivated or interested in their work. In response to this, people are abandoning corporate American and forging new ways of living with less – including movements for tiny houses, living off the grid and finding more satisfied lives than the 9 to 5 grind, or worse, the 9 – 9 grind.

We already see critical skills and hiring shortages in industries like technology and healthcare and it is only the beginning of the battle. The days of the employer having the upper hand and hiring advantage because the only alternative was entrepreneurship are coming to an end.

And there are no simple solutions. Fighting the battle for talent reaches well beyond a ping pong table in the break room and trendy snacks in the fridge. The new starting point is realizing that people are a company’s most important asset and that the company has to enhance and preserve that asset.

O’Keefe notes, “We are entering a new age, ‘The People Age’, and the companies that change their paradigms around employees and management will gain a strategic competitive advantage I call the Human Competitive Edge™.”

The book illustrates how current business models, hiring practices and many management methods were created more than 100 years ago around the Industrial Revolution for mass production, manufacturing-based businesses.  Holding on to a 100-year-old paradigm is keeping us stuck in thinking that perpetuates a disengaged, unproductive and dissatisfied workforce that no longer serves organizations or their employees.  The way to move business forward is to move people forward.

The new book reveals ways to create an uplifting workplace and how to motivate managers to motivate employees. “Fighting the Talent Battle: How to Update Your Arsenal and Win the War” takes a disruptive look at the talent dilemma and offers specific ideas and solutions that address the shift in the way we work, want to work and an environment in which everyone is rewarded.

Explored are corporate values, hiring practice, compensation, true diversity and inclusion and the high performance workplace.

Nancy O’Keefe, MBA, MS is a thought leader, business consultant, executive coach, author and speaker who has held senior positions in customer service, direct sales, software engineering, software implementation, project management, company operations, process improvement and outsourcing.  As an entrepreneur, she has founded several successful businesses, including a $5 million process improvement and outsourcing business that was one of the first 50 employee virtual offices in existence.  She is a certified Executive Coach from the College of Executive Coaching, holds an MBA from Babson College in Entrepreneurship and an MS in Quality Systems Management from Anna Maria College.

To obtain a copy of the book, visit Amazon.com.  For more information about consulting services related to creating a more productive workplace, visit www.NancyOKeefeCoaching.com, or call (888) 307-3553.

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LAST CALL: Speak Up. Power up public speaking for expert positioning.

Don’t miss the February 21 workshop in Pembroke to see how you can use public speaking as a key part of your marketing strategy

You probably have a very good grasp of your topic. You just know that speaking locally or on a bigger stage would generate new clients, expert positioning, more referrals, better personal and company branding that differentiates you from the pack. The Speak Up, Power Up Public Speaking seminar can help lead to center stage.

The seminar will take place on Wednesday, February 21, 8-9:30 a.m. at ACTSmart, 70 Corporate Park Drive, Suite 1225, Pembroke, MA 02359. The seminar will be led by Steven V. Dubin, founder of PR Works, who has both spoken locally and nationally and has been making similar speaking arrangements for clients for over 25 years. The seminar is $49 per person. Business professionals are encouraged to attend.

From the local accountant to the national business coach, speaking engagements are a powerful way of moving prospects to clients. What are some of the false barriers to landing speaking engagements? Are you not sure of who to reach out to. Is it that you just don’t how to reach out? Or you are not sure how to package the message or manage the arrangement details.

This seminar will answer these questions. Attendees will learn how to identify your best targeted, build a database of prospects, develop an outline local or national speaking opportunities, submit your credentials to national speaking portals and references, create a host of speaking topics, draft a speaking kit, prepare a presentation, reach out to potential speaking sources and coordinate the details of the speaking engagement.

To reserve a seat, please contact Steve Dubin, PR Works, (781) 582-1061, email – SDubin@PRWorkzone.com. To register directly online, click the links below:

Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
ACTSmart
70 Corporate Park
Suite 1225
Pembroke, MA 02359
Register here

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BCI Rebrands and Announces New Logo and Website

Behavioral Concepts (BCI), a company of behavioral clinicians specializing in the care of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) throughout Massachusetts, has rebranded and unveiled a new graphic identity and website.

BCI’s extensive rebrand, which has been in the works since early 2017 and recently completed, involved understanding the company’s culture and unique value proposition. The rebrand better represents the organization’s expertise, comprehensive services and community leadership – all which is reflected through a new graphic identity, collateral, tagline and the launch of a new website.

Jeffrey R. Robinson, Ph.D., founder and CEO, engaged the marketing and branding expertise of Bob Lodi, Rock Pixel Scissors of Uxbridge, MA to assist with the rebrand.

BCI has updated their original logo, which used symbolism such as primary colors for children and puzzle pieces for autism. Although the new logo bears some resemblance to the previous logo, it is an evolution of their prior “Sun” logo, where the sun’s rays have been moved inside the C and shown in a contrasting lime green color. Dr. Robinson used the sun symbol to represent giving families a sense of promise and hope, as well as transition from darkness into light. In the new logo, the sun symbolizes light and hope, as well as becoming MORE.

The company also has a new tagline of “Discover more. Learn more. BE MORE.”

“Given the right tools, resources and environments, children with autism can learn and grow. Through early intervention, home based therapies, afterschool activities and social-skill groups, BCI helps children BE MORE,” explained Dr. Robinson.

BCI has launched a new generation of their website, which includes a new URL, http://bciaba.com.

The site was developed using the latest responsive techniques and contains new content and photography. The website boasts an innovative, elegant design, and simple navigation which enables visitors to access content quickly. BCI’s site was reorganized to better focus on the solutions they offer, their expertise and recruitment of critical staff necessary to provide services to families affected by autism.

New and improved components of bciaba.com include a “How We Can Help” section that outlines their specialty early intervention services and ABA centers. Their enhanced “Careers” page highlights job listings, internships, professional development, research and success stories. Special components that have been added to the website include an online application for intake services, an employee portal and an E-Store. A BCI blog offers information, tips and news for families, providers, and others.

He continued, “The entire rebrand process was quite involved and included an in-depth analysis of our goals and company culture, as well as positioning for anticipated growth. Our rebrand reinforces our commitment to be the best in the profession by providing the highest level of service and support to children and their families.”

About BCI

Behavioral Concepts (BCI) provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children with autism and their families in central Massachusetts. We identify and facilitate effective personalized instruction that allows children to discover more, learn more, and be more – increasing their independence and enhancing their quality of life at home, in school, and in the community. BCI is a Massachusetts Department of Public Health approved provider of specialty ABA services for early intervention. BCI also provides center, home-based, and afterschool services through private and public health insurance. The organization was founded in 2002 by Dr. Jeffrey R. Robinson. Further information on BCI is available at http://bciaba.com.

BCI is part of the Learn It family of companies, a national organization dedicated to helping all children succeed in school and life. Learn more at http://learnitsystems.com/family

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Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café Begins Manchester Store Renovation February 11th

Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café, a growing fast casual dining establishment and wholesale bagel supplier, has announced that plans are in place for their Manchester store’s complete renovation.

Between Rounds Manchester store, which opened in 1994, has become somewhat of a landmark as it is the only original tenant of the Plaza at Buckland Hills. Located at 1540A Pleasant Valley Road, Between Rounds Manchester will close for remodeling on February 11, 2018 for two weeks.

During the temporary construction shut-down, the bakery café and bagel shop encourages customers to visit Between Rounds locations nearby in the Vernon Circle Shopping Center, 243 Hartford Turnpike and the South Windsor store at 19 John Fitch Boulevard, Route 5.

Between Rounds Manchester renovation promises a bright, cheery and well-lit store with the latest in energy efficient LED lighting. Flooring will be replaced with high quality flooring products and along with innovative ceiling and wall treatments, will modernize the look while being easy to clean and maintain. New furnishings, including tables, chairs and a bench seat that accommodates seating for large groups, will further enhance patrons’ comfort. Sleek retail giftware displays will also be incorporated into the design and showcase Between Rounds’ unique and expanded line of giftware.

The Manchester store’s floor plan is also getting a makeover. Customers will enjoy quicker service from a new efficient layout that integrates “grab-n-go” convenience allowing for new and delicious choices of salads, desserts, drinks and more. Expanded floor space will provide room for additional equipment and enhance employee operations, which will speed up customer flow.

The contractor for the renovation is Image Plus, led by Darrell Chaloult and based in Ashford, CT.

Between Rounds has been in business for more than two decades and is the brainchild of brothers Jerry and Joe Puiia, who are Staten Island, NY natives.

Jerry Puiia, co-founder of Between Rounds explained, “We are very excited about our Manchester renovation. It will be similar in scope to the 2016 renovation of our Vernon store, which we took down to bare bones and redesigned from floor to ceiling.”

Ultimately, the Manchester store will resemble the Vernon store in many ways and customers are sure to enjoy the upscale décor and a more comfortable atmosphere overall.

Puiia continued, “We received very positive feedback after our Vernon renovation and are striving for a similar harmony and visual consistency in Manchester’s redesign.”

The Manchester staff will temporarily work in the Vernon store during the renovation, and all catering orders will be satisfied via the Vernon and South Windsor stores.

Between Rounds will be hiring additional staff after the renovation.

For a sneak preview of what’s to come, visit Between Rounds Vernon store at 243 Hartford Turnpike.

About Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café

Founded in 1990, Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café is a unique bakery café and bagel shop renowned for their fresh, baked-on site bagels and baked goods as well sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, specialty coffees and a unique line of giftware.  Between Rounds offers patrons an upscale, fast-casual dining experience with free Wi-Fi.

Between Rounds is also a wholesale bagel supplier to many independent grocers throughout the region. Between Rounds signature bagels are delivered to grocers fully baked so no additional labor is required of the bakery department.

Between Rounds locations include South Windsor, Vernon, Manchester and Tolland and franchise opportunities are available. Corporate headquarters are located at 19A John Fitch Blvd, Route 5 in South Windsor, CT. For more information about grocer partnership or their unique franchise offerings, contact (860) 291-0323 or visit www.betweenroundsbagels.com.

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Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café Adds Spicy New Bagel Flavor

Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café, a growing fast casual dining establishment and wholesale bagel supplier, introduces their newest bagel flavor, Jalapeño Cheddar.

Baked fresh daily, Between Rounds’ savory Jalapeño Cheddar bagels are chock full of cheddar cheese and have just the right amount of heat for balance and a little kick. They are great for breakfast, a spicy snack or in place of bread on a favorite sandwich.

Between Rounds offers 14 different types of bagels, and their bestsellers are Cheddar and Everything bagels. Between Rounds has been in business for more than two decades and is the brainchild of brothers Jerry and Joe Puiia, who are Staten Island, NY natives and expert bagel makers. The Puiia hallmark is manufacturing and selling their own delicious bagels, which sets them apart from other cafés.

Where to Get Jalapeño Cheddar Bagels

Jalapeño Cheddar bagels may be found at all Between Rounds locations – South Windsor (Route 5), Vernon (Vernon Circle Shopping Center), Manchester (Plaza at Buckland Hills) and Tolland (adjacent to Citgo Express Gas at 206 Merrow Road).

Handcrafted Cream Cheese Flavors

Along with plain and low-fat cream cheese, Between Rounds offers unique flavors of cream cheese such as their popular savory flavor, Roasted Red Pepper, Garlic & Parmesan. Between Rounds seasonal and innovative cream cheese flavors are developed and produced in-house. They are available for a limited time only and rotate depending on the month. The company’s traditional cream cheese flavors that are menu staples include plain, low-fat vegetable, scallion, strawberry and vanilla raisin walnut. No preservatives are added to Between Rounds cream cheese creations.

To view Between Rounds complete menu, visit betweenroundsbagels.com.

About Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café

Founded in 1990, Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café is a unique bakery café and bagel shop renowned for their fresh, baked-on site bagels and baked goods as well sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, specialty coffees and a unique line of giftware.  Between Rounds offers patrons an upscale, fast-casual dining experience with free Wi-Fi.

Between Rounds is also a wholesale bagel supplier to many independent grocers throughout the region. Between Rounds signature bagels are delivered to grocers fully baked so no additional labor is required of the bakery department.

Between Rounds locations include South Windsor, Vernon, Manchester and Tolland and franchise opportunities are available. Corporate headquarters are located at 19A John Fitch Blvd, Route 5 in South Windsor, CT. For more information about grocer partnership or their unique franchise offerings, contact (860) 291-0323 or visit www.betweenroundsbagels.com.

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CamCare Announces Personal Chef “Food is Prevention” Program

Cora Fonner-Shrader and Rui Mendes, Founders of CamCare.org

The first line of defense against disease is what we eat.  In recognition of that critical fact, CamCare, an innovative Member Benefit Reimbursement Program that works as a supplement to healthcare insurance plans for Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) and holistic approaches, announces a new nutrition program aspect.

CamCare has recently rolled out a state-of-the-art Personal Chef “Food is Prevention” Program, an online subscription program that anyone can participate in.

Food can support in the treatment of many illnesses. Fruits, vegetables, meats, oils and grains all contain one or more “primary” elements such as antioxidants, phytonutrients, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, fiber and much more that help fight a number of diseases.

Eating healthy meals designed to particular health concerns are a key strategy for improving health and well-being. CamCare’s Personal Chef “Food is Prevention” Program empowers members by making diet change easier.

CamCare’s Personal Chef Program is led by Chef Joe Emiro, MBA, who works with each subscriber to deliver a wide selection of nutrient rich, disease fighting, quick and easy to make recipes. Information on the nutritional and medicinal benefits of foods, as well as related apps, gadgets, promotions, awards and more are offered.

Essentially, subscribers receive:

– A monthly assortment of 10 custom, quick and easy to prepare recipes (Breakfast/Appetizer/Lunch/Dinner/Desserts)

– Grocery List with every meal

– Nutritional Facts with every meal

– Medically evident fact/research based on your condition

– Chef Emiro’s email: Contact him with any culinary questions or concerns

– Member Portal – a personal member dashboard

– 10 percent discount on all “CamCare Essentials” All-Natural Herbal Vitamins and Food Supplements

– Participation in our “Value-Add” Discount Program

“Based on the information provided on dietary intake forms by the subscriber, our Personal Chef designs a custom plan with food choices that are optimal for a subscriber’s particular health concern. These recommendations are based on the latest that nutrition science has to offer,” explained Cora Fonner-Shrader, co-founder of CamCare. “Our goal is to empower health and wellness consumers and help them to reach their dietary and health goals. We’ve developed a unique program that provides access to nutrition facts, research, recipes and more, all in one place.”

To learn more about CamCare’s Personal Chef “Food is Prevention” Program, visit http://www.camcare.org/personal-chef. 

CamCare – Choices for Better Health

Founded in 2016 by Cora Fonner-Shrader and Rui Mendes, CamCare was created and designed to offer health and wellness consumers with complementary alternative/integrative therapy options to use as a supplement to their current health insurance plan.

CamCare offers membership plans for Auxiliary, Ancillary and Voluntary Employee Member Benefit Programs as well as individuals seeking coverage options for functional medicine, herbal medicine, lifestyle medicine and naturopathic medicine. Designed to both be part of an employer benefit package as well as purchased by the individual consumer, CamCare offers the freedom to choose any certified/licensed complementary alternative medicine practitioner nationally for their care. Therapies range from chiropractic services to acupuncture, yoga and many others.

CamCare’s Member Benefit Programs to Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) is available to everyone; individuals, couples, families, and businesses. Plans are offered in Single Therapy Plans, Combined Approach Wellness Plans, Health Focus Plans or Employer Benefit Plans, with benefits that cover office visits or fees for services. CamCare’s programs are comprehensive and dynamic and may serve more than one purpose. For more information, visit www.camcare.org.

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Old Colony Elder Services Appoints Alexandra Strangis as Home Care Program Manager

Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the non-profit agency proudly serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout greater Plymouth County, has promoted Alexandra Strangis, to Home Care Program Manager of Care Management.

Ms. Strangis will oversee Home Care Program Care Management supervisors and program assistants. She will be responsible for planning, organizing, managing and evaluating all care management aspects of Home Care program operations and staff. She will also ensure program integrity and regulatory compliance, as well as work with the Home Care Program Manager of Nursing Services to ensure coordination and collaboration within the program.  She reports directly to OCES’ Home Care Program Director, Alisa DeLage.

Ms. Strangis joined OCES in 2010 as a Care Manager, and in 2012 was promoted to Home Care Supervisor. In 2015, she was promoted to the position of Home Care Program Lead Supervisor which she held until this most recent promotion.

Ms. Strangis graduated from Stonehill College in Easton, MA with a Bachelor of Arts in Healthcare Administration. She completed her college internship at Senior Behavioral Health Center at the former Jordan Hospital in Plymouth, MA, now Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth.

Ms. Strangis is a lifelong resident of Brockton, MA.

About OCES

Founded in 1974, OCES proudly serves greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities. OCES is a private, non-profit organization headquartered in Brockton with a second office in Plymouth. OCES is designated as one of 26 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OCES’ mission is to support the independence and dignity of elders and people with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy and safe living. The agency offers a number of programs to serve seniors, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers. For more information call 508-584-1561 or visit www.ocesma.org.

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