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Old Colony Elderly Services Information

Lucille Dallaire

144 Main St, Brockton, MA
Phone: 508-584-1561
URL: http://www.oldcolonyelderservices.org

The organization’s mission is to provide services which will support the dignity and independence of elders by helping them maximize their quality of life; live safely and in good health; and, prevent unnecessary or premature institutionalization.

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05 NOV	Aging and Disability Resource Consortium Hosts Conference
	The Aging and Disability Resource Consortium of Southeastern Massachusetts (ADRCSE) recently hosted a conference titled A Community Together: Disabled and Elders.

21 OCT	Old Colony Elder Services Holds Senior Wellness Fair At Belair Towers
	More than 30 residents of Belair Towers attended a Senior Wellness Fair to learn more about maintaining their good health.

25 SEP	Old Colony Elder Services Launches Supportive Housing Program in Plymouth
	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.

09 SEP	Old Colony Elder Services Collaborates with The Charity Guild of Brockton to offer "Special Foods for Special People" Program
	Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) recently announced their collaboration with The Charity Guild of Brockton in the development of a new program known as “Special Foods for Special People”.

03 JUL	Helping Caregivers Stay Healthy - Old Colony Elder Services Teams with Jordan Hospital and Harbor Point to Offer Caregiver Classes in Plymouth
	Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), Jordan Hospital and Harbor Point at Centerville (a Benchmark Assisted Living Community for the Memory Impaired) are teaming up this summer to offer “Powerful Tools for Caregivers”, a four-week course that teaches caregivers how to take care of themselves.

12 JUN	Old Colony Elder Services Strives to Raise Awareness and Educate the Public of Elder Abuse Day on June 15th
	f(ASAP) is striving to create greater awareness of elder abuse on June 15th, which is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The organization’s staff will recognize the importance of the day by wearing the color purple and several staff members will participate in Mass Home Care’s Annual Meeting at the Burlington Marriott.

28 May	Old Colony Elder Services Recognizes 300 at Volunteer Luncheon
	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 and to helping elders in the community.

14 APR	Local Heroes Needed Old Colony Elder Services Staff Adopts Meals On Wheels Route And Challenges Local Businesses To Do The Same
	The staff at Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), a non-profit Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) in Brockton that provides valuable programs and services to elders, their families and caregivers, really goes ”above and beyond” to help ensure that seniors who need a nutritious meal every day, receive one.

08 APR	Old Colony Elder Services to Hold “Elder Care Expo” on April 14th at Brockton Council on Aging
	Old Colony Elder Services of Brockton will hold an “Elder Care Expo” for seniors and caregivers on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 from 10 a,m. to 2 p.m. at the Brockton Council on Aging, 10 Father Kenney Way in Brockton. This is a FREE event.

26 MAR	Brockton’s Mayor Harrington Participates in “Mayors For Meals” National Initiative
	Brockton Mayor James Harrington was among more than 1,000 mayors across the country to support the Meals On Wheels programs in their cities by delivering meals to seniors on March 18th in what is known as “Mayors For Meals” Day.

27 FEB	Brockton’s Mayor To Deliver Meals On March 18th As Part Of “Mayors For Meals” National Initiative
	March is the month designated for the Meals On Wheels Association of America’s (MOWAA) annual national campaign known as “March For Meals”.

18 FEB	Old Colony Elder Services Appoints Shawn C. Smith As Nutrition Director
	Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), a private, non-profit Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) located in Brockton, recently appointed Shawn C. Smith, a resident of Stoughton, as Nutrition Director.

05 FEB	Old Colony Elder Services Outlines Changes In Food Stamp Program
	Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), a private, non-profit Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) serving seniors throughout Plymouth County as well as the towns of Avon, Easton and Stoughton, outlines several changes to the Food Stamp program.

09 JAN	Healthy Living At Home Old Colony Elder Services Launches New Program At Campello Building In Brockton
	Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), a private, non-profit Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) located in Brockton, recently kicked off a “Healthy Living at Home” program for senior residents at Campello High Rise in Brockton.

01 JAN	Old Colony Elder Services Treats Caregivers to a Special “Caregiver Night Out”
	Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), a private, non-profit Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) that serves Plymouth county as well as the towns of Avon, Easton and Stoughton, recently held a special “Caregiver Night Out” for 30 caregivers.

17 DEC	Old Colony Elder Services' Fundraising Calendars Support Those Most In Need
	In an effort to raise money for special services, Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), a private, non-profit Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) located in Brockton, is now offering Fundraising Calendars.

15 NOV	Staff and Board Members Recognized at Old Colony Elder Services’ Annual Luncheon
	Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), a private, non-profit Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) located in Brockton that provides valuable programs and services to seniors, their families and caregivers, held their Annual Luncheon last week. Several staff members and Board members were recognized for their years of service and commitment to the agency’s mission.

08 NOV	Call For Volunteers Old Colony Elder Services In Need Of Meals On Wheels And Nutrition Volunteers
	Many frail and home bound elders throughout the community rely on the Nutrition Program at Old Colony Elder Services, Inc. (OCES) in Brockton, a private, non-profit Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) that provides valuable programs and services to elders, their families and caregivers.

23 OCT	Old Colony Elderly Services Explains Question 1 on November 4th Ballot For Elders, Caregivers and Their Families
	In response to a large number of inquiries about how Question 1 on the Massachusetts November 4th ballot could affect services to elders, caregivers and their families, Old Colony Elderly Services, Inc. (OCES) has compiled valuable information to help voters make an educated decision.

02 OCT	Old Colony Elderly Services Announces Professional Speakers
	Old Colony Elderly Services, Inc. (OCES) in Brockton, a private, non-profit Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) that provides valuable programs and services to seniors, their families and caregivers, has recently announced the availability of professional speakers.

12 SEP	Old Colony Elderly Services Holds Health Screenings at Elderly Housing Complexes in Brockton
	Old Colony Elderly Services (OCES), a private, non-profit Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) that provides valuable programs and services to seniors, their families and caregivers, recently held Health Screening Clinics for tenants at four elderly housing complexes in Brockton.

04 SEP	Join Old Colony Elderly Services at the Memory Walk On World Alzheimer’s Day
	Join Old Colony Elderly Services (OCES), a private, non-profit Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) in support of the Memory Walk for the Alzheimer’s Association, which will be held on September 21st from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Plimoth Plantation.

01 SEP	Old Colony Elderly Services Announces Monthly Support Groups
	Old Colony Elderly Services, Inc. (OCES) in Brockton, a private, non-profit Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) that provides valuable programs and services to seniors, their families and caregivers, recently announced two new monthly caregiver support groups in Plymouth and Hanson.

16 AUG	Visit Old Colony Elderly Services at the Health Fair at the Marshfield Fair On August 19th
	Old Colony Elderly Services (OCES), a private, non-profit Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts serving seniors and caregivers, will participate in a Health Fair on Senior Day, August 19th at the Marshfield Fair, located on Route 3A in Marshfield.

24 JUL	Old Colony Elderly Services to hold BBQ for Seniors at Wareham Council on Aging
	Old Colony Elderly Services (OCES), a private, non-profit Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that serves Wareham, will host an old fashioned barbecue at the Wareham Senior and Social Services Center (Council on Aging) on Tuesday, August 5th at 11:30 a.m.

21 JUL	Growth Boosts Old Colony Elderly Services’ Office Expansion
	Old Colony Elderly Services (OCES), a private, non-profit agency that provides seniors, families and caregivers with valuable resources and services, has expanded their Brockton offices.

09 JUL	Elder Services Agency Wants Action to Prevent A “No Heat, No Eat” Crisis
	Old Colony Elderly Services (OCES), a private, non-profit agency that provides seniors, families and caregivers with valuable resources and services, supports a Mass Home Care letter sent to Governor Deval Patrick and senior Administration officials regarding the growing financial strains that food and energy costs are placing on individuals with fixed incomes.

21 JUN	Old Colony Elderly Services Launches Supportive Housing Program In Brockton
	Old Colony Elderly Services (OCES), a private, non-profit agency that provides seniors, families and caregivers with valuable resources and services, recently launched a Supportive Housing program in Brockton.

04 JUN	Old Colony Elderly Services Holds Volunteer Appreciation Tea
	More than 400 volunteers attended Old Colony Elderly Services’ recent Volunteer Appreciation Tea held during National Volunteer Week at the Donovan Center of the elder services agency’s Brockton offices.

27 May	Walking Into The Future - A Marathon Of Community Choices
	Old Colony Elderly Services to Hold Educational Conference on Tuesday, June 10th

20 May	Old Colony Elderly Services To Hold “Caregiving 101” Seminar On June 4th At Whitman Public Library
	The Family Caregiver Support Program at Old Colony Elderly Services (OCES) is offering a “Caregiving 101” educational seminar on Wednesday, June 4, 2008 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Whitman Public Library, 100 Webster Street in Whitman.

15 May	Old Colony Elderly Services And Wareham Council On Aging Team Up To Host Barbecue
	In celebration of Older Americans Month, Old Colony Elderly Services (OCES), a private, non-profit Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that serves Wareham, co-hosted an old fashioned barbecue with the Wareham Senior and Social Services Center (Council on Aging) last week.

01 May	Old Colony Elderly Services Appoints Erin Maki As New Finance Director
	DATELINE: ATTLEBORO, BROCKTON AND SOMERSET, MA. Old Colony Elderly Services (OCES) has recently appointed Erin M. Maki, a resident of Attleboro, as Finance Director. Located in Brockton, MA, OCES is one of 27 private, non-profit Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

25 APR	Spotlight On Elder Care Old Colony Elderly Services To Participate In Career Day On April 30th
	Interested in a career in elder services? Old Colony Elderly Services (OCES) representatives will be on hand to answer questions during a “Career Day” for high school seniors on Wednesday, April 30th at the Shaw’s Center, One Lexington Avenue in Brockton.

28 MAR	Mayor Delivers Meals On Wheels In “Mayors For Meals” National Initiative
	March is “March For Meals” month and in support, Brockton Mayor James Harrington and Old Colony Elderly Services Executive Director Diana L. DiGiorgi, visited senior Meals On Wheels clients at their homes last week bearing hot meals.

21 MAR	Old Colony Elderly Services To Hold Elder Care Expo For Seniors And Their Caregivers On April 15th
	Old Colony Elderly Services of Brockton will hold an Elder Care Expo for Seniors and Caregivers on Tuesday, April 15, from 10 am to 2 pm. at the Brockton Council on Aging, 10 Father Kenney Way in Brockton. There is no fee to attend.

15 MAR	Old Colony Elderly Services Weighs In On Recent Legislative Briefing At State House
	Diana L. DiGiorgi, Executive Director of Old Colony Elderly Services, recently attended a legislative briefing on protective services and money management programs for elders, which was held at the State House. Old Colony Elderly Services serves seniors and caregivers throughout Plymouth County, Avon, Easton and Stoughton.

01 MAR	Requesting Volunteers – Old Colony Elderly Services Needs Volunteers To Keep The Meals On Wheels Program Rolling
	Old Colony Elderly Services, Inc. (OCES) is in desperate need of volunteers for its Nutrition Program sites in Brockton.

24 FEB	Seniors Want Lawmakers To “Rebalance” State Budget
	Elders Travel to State House Tuesday Seeking Funds For Equal Choice Law

03 FEB	Handy Resource Guide Now Available Through Old Colony Elderly Services
	In collaboration with Elder Education and Community Outreach, Old Colony Elderly Services has recently announced the availability of the 2008 Resource Guide for Older Adults and Caregivers.

08 DEC	Old Colony Elderly Services Announces Three Key Programs – Caring Homes, Enhanced Adult Family Care And Adult Family Care
	Old Colony Elderly Services, Inc. (OCES), which serves residents in Plymouth County as well as in Avon, Easton and Stoughton, announces three important adult care programs.

22 NOV	Old Colony Elderly Services Nominates Family Caregiver - Donna Dibbern Receives Award From State
	Old Colony Elderly Services, Inc. (OCES) one of 27 private, non-profit Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the state, recently nominated Donna Dibbern, a resident of Halifax, MA, for the Massachusetts Family Caregivers Award.

09 NOV	Old Colony Elderly Services Donates Caregiving Books To Libraries In 23 Towns
	DATELINE: PLYMOUTH COUNTY AND AVON; EASTON AND STOUGHTON, MA… In honor of November as National Caregiver Month, Old Colony Elderly Services, Inc. (OCES) Family Caregiver Support Program is donating three caregiving books to each of the main libraries in towns throughout the Plymouth County area as well as in Avon, Easton and Stoughton.

22 OCT	Old Colony Elderly Services To Offer “Caregiver Night Out” Appreciation Event On November 1st
	DATELINE: BROCKTON, PLYMOUTH AND WAREHAM, MA… November is National Caregiver Month and Old Colony Elderly Services, Inc. (OCES) Family Caregiver Support Program is offering a complimentary “Caregiver Night Out” on Thursday, November 1, 2007, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Sunrise Assisted Living Center, 97 Warren Avenue in Plymouth.

09 OCT	“Caregiving 101” Program Offered By Old Colony Elderly Services On October 17th
	DATELINE: Serving Plymouth county and the Avon, Easton and Stoughton area, Old Colony Elderly Services, Inc. (OCES) Family Caregiver Support Program is sponsoring a FREE “Caregiving 101” program on Wednesday, October 17th from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

08 OCT	Old Colony Elderly Services Announces New Appointments At Executive Office Of Elder Affairs
	Old Colony Elderly Services (OCES) of Brockton, which is funded in part by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA), announces two important appointments made recently by Governor Patrick.

11 SEP	Old Colony Elderly Services Announces “Lunch & Learn” Fall Seminars For Caregivers
	DATELINE: BROCKTON, MA…Old Colony Elderly Services, Inc. (OCES) of Brockton, Mass., recently announced two upcoming “Lunch & Learn” seminars for caregivers.

07 SEP	Old Colony Elderly Services To Hold Free Workshop At Oak Point In Middleboro
	With the goal of creating a greater awareness of the many resources available to elders, Old Colony Elderly Services, Inc. (OCES) of Brockton, Mass., will offer a workshop on Monday, September 10th from 7 to 8 p.m. at Oak Point community, 200 Oak Point Drive in Middleboro. The workshop is FREE and open to the public.