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Old Colony Elderly Services Announces Professional Speakers
by bobcrabtree1 Posted: Wednesday, 1/6/2010Old Colony Elder Services Appoints Shawn C. Smith As Nutrition Director
by bobcrabtree1 Posted: Wednesday, 1/6/2010
South Shore Elder Services Announces Caregiver 101 Seminars in January & February
by bobcrabtree1 Posted: Wednesday, 1/6/2010?Caregiver 101? seminars are geared towards providing information on community resources, support and respite services to elders and family caregivers.
In addition to gaining knowledge about successful strategies for managing elder care planning and family decision making, attendees will receive a complimentary Caregiver 101 manual, which is a helpful resource and care planning booklet.
To register, contact Eleanor O?Neil, Family Caregiver Specialist, 781-848-3910 ext. 327.
?Your Age Info Specialist?
South Shore Elder Services is located at 159 Bay State Drive in Braintree, MA. The non-profit agency serves elders and families in the towns of Quincy, Braintree, Milton, Randolph, Holbrook, Weymouth, Hingham, Hull, Cohasset, Scituate and Holbrook.
For more information contact (781) 848-3910 or visit their website at www.sselder.org.
South Shore Elder Services Provides Special Meals for Seniors With Special Diets
by bobcrabtree1 Posted: Monday, 1/4/2010SSES Nutrition Department offers special meals which are diabetic, pureed, ground or renal, for elders with health issues. These healthy, low salt meals are prepared on special order. A senior or his/her family member, caregiver or a referral source, should contact the Information, Outreach and Referral Department and state they would like a special meals diet. An Information Specialist will complete the initial intake information then make a referral on the elder’s behalf to the Nutrition Department.
Then, the Nutrition Assessment Specialist at SSES will complete the screening, which includes a visit to the elder?s home, and as part of the intake process, obtaining the name of the elder?s primary physician or in the case of a patient receiving kidney treatment, their Renal Nutritionist. Then SSES Nutrition Assessment Specialist verifies the special diet with the physician/renal nutritionist and secures the appropriate forms. Special diet meals commence once the signed forms are received from the doctor/renal nutritionist. Nutritional supplements such as Ensure, Boost or Sustacal are also provided to seniors who have been identified as needing the additional calories during the day.
Meals for special diets as well as traditional ?Meals on Wheels? are delivered Monday through Friday to elders in communities served by SSES: Braintree, Cohasset, Hingham, Holbrook, Hull, Milton, Norwell, Quincy, Randolph, Scituate and Weymouth.
The ?Meals on Wheels? program is available to anyone aged 60 and older (and their spouses) who are homebound and who are unable to prepare their own meals. All of the regular home delivered meals are heart healthy and low salt.
Hot meals are also served at SSES? central dining centers located within all 11 communities for seniors who are able to travel and who want to socialize with their peers.
?Your Age Info Specialist?
South Shore Elder Services is a non-profit agency that provides valuable resources and services to elders and caregivers throughout the South Shore area. They are located at 159 Bay State Drive in Braintree, MA. For more information contact (781) 848-3910 or visit their website at www.sselder.org.
Old 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.
Visit Old Colony Elderly Services at the Health Fair at the Marshfield Fair on August 19th
by bobcrabtree1 Posted: Sunday, 1/3/2010
DATELINE: BRAINTREE, BUZZARDS BAY, CAMBRIDGE, COHASSET, HINGHAM, HULL, MILTON, NORWELL, QUINCY, RANDOLPH, SCITUATE, WEYMOUTH, MASS?
South Shore Elder Services? president Jean York presided over their 30th anniversary luncheon, which featured keynote speaker Michael E. Festa, Secretary of the Executive Office of Elder Affairs.
Anna Abbruzzese, 72, a Cohasset resident who has been volunteering for more than 23 years in various roles was presented with the prestigious Edythe B. Donkin Memorial Award by Edward J. Flynn, Executive Director of South Shore Elder Services.
John Nay of Buzzards Bay was honored with the 2007 Staff Person of the Year award.
Terrance Winter of Weymouth, who is Secretary of South Shore Elder Services? Board of Directors received the 2007 Outstanding Board Member Award.
Staff, Board and Advisory Council members were also recognized during the annual meeting. Christine Cain, Nutrition Coordinator and a resident of Weymouth received a 15 year pin as did John Huxley, a retiring Board member and resident of Holbrook.
Mary Nugent, Nutrition Site Manager and resident of Hull and Cheryl Bryant, Office Manager and resident of Weymouth received 20 year pins.
The 2007-08 Board of Directors were announced and include: Jean York, president and Braintree resident; June Newman of Braintree; Edward Mulvey, Vice President and Cohasset resident; Francis Campbell, Treasurer and Weymouth resident; Terrance Winter, Secretary and Weymouth resident; Jack Betterman of Randolph; Joseph Boise of Randolph; Betsy Buchbinder of Milton; Brian Buckley of Quincy; John Fleming of Milton; Louis Gainor of Hull; Ruth Grillo of Norwell; John Lanata of Weymouth; Maura McMann of Scituate; John Molloy of Quincy; Robert Montgomery of Hingham and Jonathan Yip of Cambridge.
South Shore Elder Services? new 2007-08 Advisory Council Officers were named and include: Mary Anne Merrigan of Milton as the Chairperson; Joyce Livramento-Young of Quincy Housing Authority as Vice-Chairperson and Laurie Zastrow of the Social Security Administration as Secretary.
?Essentially, we help elders remain independent. It?s truly a team effort. We have been able to grow and accomplish so much thanks to our tremendous staff; our Board Members and Advisory Council and plenty of support from sponsors, volunteers and the community,? noted Flynn.
He continued, ?We?re very proud of our ability to meet this great challenge and look forward to continuing to do so for the next 30 years.?
?Your Age Info Specialist?
South Shore Elder Services is located at 159 Bay State Drive in Braintree, MA. The non-profit agency serves elders and families in the towns of Quincy, Braintree, Milton, Randolph, Holbrook, Weymouth, Hingham, Hull, Cohasset, Scituate and Holbrook.
For more information contact (781) 848-3910 or visit their website at www.sselder.org.
In Home Companion Care Services – Finding the Right Caregiver
by bobcrabtree1 Posted: Sunday, 12/27/2009To find the appropriate senior home care is quite a daunting task. It’s a decision where caregivers, who will become such an important part of your loved one’s life, are the best possible match.
The kind of services caregivers will provide determines the qualities to look for in caregivers. Some senior home care providers will drop by for a few minutes to provide medical services, while others may spend several hours a day with the senior in less formal circumstances. In the latter case, this professional relationship may turn into a personal relationship that may last for years.
In case of medical care, your senior member will likely need the help of a licensed professional nurse. Alternatively, they might work with an occupational or physical therapist. These type of caregivers usually visit for short duration -15 minutes to half an hour or for a limited time frame, such as a few months.
In evaluating the particular individual providing this type of skilled care, it is most important to ensure they are properly certified. If the care provider is Medicare-certified, the home health aide will automatically need to meet professional licensure requirements.
If you avail the services of personal care workers, questions will arise about their professional qualifications, personal characteristics as they will be intimately working with your senior members of the family. In home companion care services bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and feeding are included. This care worker may also help with shopping and cleaning, and even general entertainment.
Because of this, it is always important to ensure that your caregiver is not just a professional expert but also gets along well with the character traits of the senior.
Families may also want to ask for information about the caregiver’s preceding employment history, and call those references. In addition, many states offer background checks on criminal history. Senior home care agencies typically perform these kinds of evaluations on their employees.
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.