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September 12, 2008 - DATELINE: PLYMOUTH COUNTY AND AVON, EASTON AND STOUGHTON, MA.
In an effort to promote health and wellness in Brockton seniors, OCES held Health Screening Clinics at Bel Air, Caffrey Towers, Campello High Rise and Manning Towers. Maxim Health Systems, a division of Maxim Healthcare Services, conducted Cholesterol, Osteoporosis (bone density), and Dermaview (skin cancer) screenings on the tenants who attended the clinics.
“Many elders wait until they are not feeling well to seek medical attention. Screenings help to detect disease or illness in the early stages. For example, skin cancer is not always recognized by the untrained eye, but may be detected during a screening. We are encouraging all seniors to become proactive about health screenings,” explained Diana L. DiGiorgi, Executive Director of OCES.
To find out more about Health Screening Clinics or the programs and services offered by OCES, contact the agency at (508) 584-1561.
OCES offers a number of to better serve seniors, families and caregivers. The programs include Caring Homes and Enhanced Adult Family Care; Supportive Housing; Family Caregiver Support; Nutrition; Money Management; Protective Services; Home Care and more.
In addition to serving Brockton elders, their families and caregivers, OCES also helps sthose in the towns of Abington, Avon, Bridgewater, Brockton, Carver, Duxbury, East Bridgewater, Easton, Halifax, Hanover, Hanson, Kingston, Lakeville, Marshfield, Middleboro, Pembroke, Plymouth, Plympton, Rockland, Stoughton, Wareham, West Bridgewater and Whitman.
About Old Colony Elderly Services
Incorporated in 1974, Old Colony Elderly Services (OCES) is one of 27 private, non-profit Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The organization’s mission is to provide services that 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.
The agency has 130 employees and operates more than 12 programs serving elders, their families and caregivers. For more information call (508) 584-1561 or visit the website at www.oc-elderly.org
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