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Old Colony Elder Services Appoints Shawn C. Smith As Nutrition Director
by bobcrabtree1 Posted: Wednesday, 1/6/2010Old Colony Elderly Services Announces Summer Caregiver Series
by bobcrabtree1 Posted: Monday, 1/4/2010Old Colony Elderly Services? (OCES) Family Caregiver Support Program, in collaboration with Southeast Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center and Hospice Services of Massachusetts, will hold a free Caregiver Series at the Southeast Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center, located at 184 Lincoln Street in Easton.
Old Colony Elder Services Treats Caregivers to a Special “caregiver Night Out”
by bobcrabtree1 Posted: Monday, 1/4/2010
DATELINE: PLYMOUTH COUNTY AND AVON, EASTON AND STOUGHTON, MA.
Caregiver Night Out, which was held in the Great Hall at Halifax Town Hall, enabled caregivers to socialize with other caregivers while enjoying a dinner and a special night of relaxation.
Three self-care practitioners: Joanne Salerno, a Certified Massage Therapist and Reiki Master; Debra Bunszel, a Certified Reflexologist and Reiki Master and Dee Davidson, a Certified Massage Therapist were on-hand that evening and treated each caregiver to Reiki, reflexology and a chair massage.
“Caring for an elderly loved one can be overwhelming, frustrating and exhausting. Caregivers give so much of their time and energy; they rarely stop to take time out for themselves. A ‘Caregiver Night Out’ gives them a special night to rest, enjoy a meal and socialize with others who are experiencing the same caregiver challenges,” explained Diana DiGiorgi, Executive Director of OCES.
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, more than 50 million people provide care for a chronically ill, disabled or aged family member or friend during any given year.
The typical family caregiver is a 46-year-old woman (who is married and employed) caring for her widowed mother who does not live with her. Approximately 60 percent of family caregivers are women. 17 percent of family caregivers are providing 40 hours of care a week or more (National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP).
To learn more about caregiver support, contact the Family Caregiver Support Program at OCES at (508) 584-1561.
About Old Colony Elder Services
Incorporated in 1974, Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) is one of 27 private, non-profit Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
OCES serves elders, their families and caregivers 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.
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 new website at www.oldcolonyelderservices.org.
Growth Boosts Old Colony Elderly Services’ Office Expansion
by bobcrabtree1 Posted: Sunday, 1/3/2010
DATELINE: PLYMOUTH COUNTY AND AVON, EASTON AND STOUGHTON, MA. OCES’ expansion is due to an increased demand for services; an enhanced offering of services and a growing staff. Five years ago, there were 90 employees. Today, OCES has a staff of 130.
“We’re experiencing a significant increase in the number of elders and disabled who need our services. This demand, along with the new programs and services we offer to better help seniors ‘age in place’, have resulted in staffing increases and office expansion,” explained Diana L. DiGiorgi, Executive Director of OCES.
Ms. DiGiorgi has been at the helm of OCES for two years now. Since she joined the organization 12 years ago, the agency has successfully implemented a number of enhanced care and “aging in place” programs to better serve seniors, families and caregivers throughout the 23 communities covered by OCES.
The most recent programs added include Caring Homes and Enhanced Adult Family Care, as well as a Supportive Housing program that operates from a 10 story building housing 266 residents at 105 Belair Street. The Family Caregiver Support, Nutrition, Protective Services and Home Care programs have significantly expanded over the years.
OCES operates more than 12 programs, which serve elders, their families and caregivers 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
Visit Old Colony Elderly Services at the Health Fair at the Marshfield Fair on August 19th
by bobcrabtree1 Posted: Sunday, 1/3/2010
Handy Resource Guide Now Available Through Old Colony Elderly Services
by bobcrabtree1 Posted: Saturday, 12/26/2009DATELINE: PLYMOUTH COUNTY AND AVON; EASTON AND STOUGHTON, MA.
The Resource Guide for Older Adults and Caregivers is a complimentary guide to resources available to elders and caregivers in the greater Brockton area. English, Spanish, French and Portuguese versions of the Resource Guide are on hand. Those interested in obtaining a free guide should contact Old Colony Elderly Services, and it will be mailed at no charge. The guide is also available to other local agencies.
The Resource Guide provides valuable information with regard to: Adult Day and Supportive Care; Alcohol Treatment; Aging Services Access Points; Caregiver Assistance; Councils on Aging; Employment Programs; Financial Assistance; Health Centers; Hospice; Legal Assistance; Meals Assistance; Money Management; Nursing Homes; Prescription Drug Programs; Transportation and more.
Availability is limited. To request a Resource Guide, contact Marilyn Lynt, Old Colony Elderly Services at 508-584-1561, ext 245.
Sponsors of the Resource Guide include: Apothecare of South Shore; Brockton Hospital; Brockton Neighborhood Health Center; Brockton Visiting Nurse Association; Harmony Adult Day Health Care; Home Instead Senior Care; Law Office of Joanne Erickson, LLC; New England Sinai Hospital; Old Colony Adult Day Health Care, Inc.; Old Colony Elderly Services; OCES Family Caregiver Support Program; Old Colony Hospice; Old Colony Planning Council; Peabody Resident Services, Inc. and Senior Whole Health.
As one of the Commonwealth?s 27 non-profit Aging Service Access Points (ASAPs),
OCES serves 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 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.
The agency has 110 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.
Old Colony Elderly Services Holds Volunteer Appreciation Tea
by bobcrabtree1 Posted: Thursday, 12/24/2009
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Staff and Board Members Recognized at Old Colony Elder Services’ Annual Luncheon
by bobcrabtree1 Posted: Wednesday, 12/23/2009
DATELINE: PLYMOUTH COUNTY AND AVON, EASTON AND STOUGHTON, MA.
More than 180 people attended OCES’ Annual Luncheon held at the Shaw’s Center in Brockton. Attendees included Brockton Mayor James Harrington, State Representatives Geraldine Creedon, Christine Canavan, Louis Kafka and Allen McCarthy, and Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz. Michael Festa, Secretary of the Executive Office of Elder Affairs, gave the keynote speech commending staff and volunteers for their dedication and hard work on the behalf of elders and disabled people. He inspired attendees to rise to the challenging times ahead for all those in the human services field.
Staff members recognized for years of service included:
Brockton residents Phyllis Martin (10 years), Marguerite Sheridan (20 years), Paula Smyth (20 years) and Sandra Ivers (20 years); Jane Kamel of North Easton (10 years); Teresa Kourtz of Berkley (10 years); Susan Willis of Kingston (10 years); Sandra Mendes of Easton (15 years); Beverly Ferris of Bridgewater (15 years) and Jill Getchell of Whitman (20 years).
OCES has an all-volunteer Board of Directors. Those Board members serving for 10 years or more were also recognized. They included:
Eva Burton representing Hanson for 24 years; Dolores Kent, Easton, 24 years; Hazel Foley, Kingston, 22 years; Catherine Connors, East Bridgewater, 16 years; Patricia McCarthy, Whitman, 15 years; Marilyn Mansfield, Lakeville, 14 years; Julie Murphy, Carver, 13 years; Muriel Boyce, Kingston, 12 years; Norma Clark, Abington, 12 years; Maryellen Stevens, Halifax, 12 years; Caroline Taylor, Hanover, 12 years; Mary Willis, Pembroke, 12 years; Ted Lang, Middleboro and Member-at-Large, 11 years; Edward Malloy, Stoughton, 11 years; Phyllis Hancock, Brockton, 10 years and Bernadette Hemingway, Carver, with 10 years of service.
“Our volunteers tirelessly dedicate their time and expertise to help elders. We’re very fortunate to have such a terrific Board and great staff who go the distance to not only help elders, but to assist their colleagues and build good relationships with the community in general. They are amazing and certainly deserve recognition,” explained Diana DiGiorgi, Executive Director of OCES.
About Old Colony Elder Services
Incorporated in 1974, Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) is one of 27 private, non-profit Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
OCES serves elders, their families and caregivers 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.
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 new website at www.oldcolonyelderservices.org.
Old Colony Elderly Services Hosts “community Connections Across the Commonwealth”
by bobcrabtree1 Posted: Sunday, 12/20/2009Secretary Festa?s visit was part of his newly established ?Community Connections Across the Commonwealth? initiative which is focused on obtaining feedback and gathering concerns from agencies in the elder services network. Secretary Festa toured OCES, held a question and answer session and spent a lot of time speaking with the staff and gathering information.
The event was attended by area Councils on Aging as well as staff and board members from two other ASAPs (HESSCO and South Shore Elder Services). Representatives Geraldine Creedon and Thomas Kennedy also attended the event and offered their
support for the new Secretary.
According to Diana L. DiGiorgi, Executive Director of OCES, ?We strongly support Secretary Festa?s ?Community Connections Across the Commonwealth? initiative, as it enhances communication between elder service agencies and the Executive Office of Elder Affairs. Moving forward, it will help to ensure that we are all on the same page in our dedication to ensuring comprehensive, high quality services for elders.?
OCES serves 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 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.
The agency has 110 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.
Old Colony Elder Services Outlines Changes in Food Stamp Program
by bobcrabtree1 Posted: Saturday, 12/19/2009
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