Old Colony Elderly Services Appoints Erin Maki as New Finance Director
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. In her new position as Finance Director,... - May 01, 2008
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. - March 29, 2008
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. - March 22, 2008
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. - March 16, 2008
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. - March 01, 2008
Seniors Want Lawmakers to "Rebalance" State Budget – Elders Travel to State House Tuesday Seeking Funds for Equal Choice Law
Several hundred elderly and disabled people are traveling to the State House on Tuesday, February 26th to try to pull off a balancing act. Or more precisely---a rebalancing act. The seniors want state lawmakers to shift existing funding from institutions into the community. They say Massachusetts... - February 25, 2008
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. - February 04, 2008
Old Colony Elderly Services "Elves" Helped to Ensure a Happy Holiday for Those in Need
In an effort geared to ensuring a happy holiday for seniors and children in the area, Old Colony Elderly Services, Inc. (OCES) of Brockton, Home Instead Senior Care of Whitman and the Marshfield Ladies Club collaborated on a Holiday Gift Project which spread much joy and good cheer. - December 21, 2007
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. The “Caring Homes” Program, is a community option for seniors age 60 years and older. Applicants for this program... - December 10, 2007
Old Colony Elderly Services Announces New Monthly Family Caregiver Support Group
The Family Caregiver Support Program at Old Colony Elderly Services, Inc. (OCES) in Brockton and Comfort Keepers in Plymouth, have recently established a free Family Caregiver Support Group. - December 01, 2007
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. Ms. Dibbern is a family caregiver who cares for multiple family... - November 23, 2007
Old Colony Elderly Services Donates Caregiving Books to Libraries in 23 Towns
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. - November 10, 2007
Old Colony Elderly Services to Offer “Caregiver Night Out” Appreciation Event on November 1st
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... - October 22, 2007
“Caregiving 101” Program Offered by Old Colony Elderly Services on October 17th
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. - October 10, 2007
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. - October 09, 2007
Old Colony Elderly Services Announces “Lunch & Learn” Fall Seminars for Caregivers
Old Colony Elderly Services, Inc. (OCES) of Brockton, Mass., recently announced two upcoming “Lunch & Learn” seminars for caregivers. - September 12, 2007