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Old Colony Elder Services Offers Free Resource Guide
DATELINE: BROCKTON, MA…
Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), one of 27 private, non-profit Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is offering a complimentary resource guide to older adults and caregivers in the greater Brockton area.
Old Colony Elder Services is part of Elder Education & Community Outreach (EECO), which is a collaborative effort of Brockton area health and human services organizations working together to address gaps in services for seniors and caregivers in the community. The group has compiled a complimentary Resource Guide for Older Adults and Caregivers in the greater Brockton area.
EECO recognizes caring for a loved one as they age can be challenging and overwhelming for families. The goal of EECO is to increase public knowledge about programs and services available to elders and their caregivers enabling them to make the best possible choice in meeting individual needs.
The guides are available in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese. The guide is also available to other local agencies.
If you are interested in obtaining a free guide, contact Rochelle Sugarman at OCES 508-584-1561, extension 312 to request one and it will be mailed to you at no charge. If you would like more information or if you are interested in joining the EECO team, contact Ms. Sugarman.
About OCES
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 touches the lives of approximately 16,000 people a year. They have 140 employees and operate 20 programs serving elders, their families and caregivers.
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.
For more information call (508) 584-1561 or visit the website at www.oldcolonyelderservices.org.
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Old Colony Elder Services is working with the Guild Charities of Brockton
Dateline: Plymouth County and Avon, Easton and Stoughton, MA ...
Old Colony service to seniors (OCES) has recently announced its collaboration with the Guild Charities of Brockton in the development of a new program called "food special for special people. "
The objective of the "special food for special people" of the program is distribute food for special dietary elderly at home who suffer from common diseases in this age group. Many can not pay for specialty items with limited incomes and costs of food.
OCES help the outreach program and education initiatives and the Guild of Charity to provide food and volunteers to provide food for special people seniors in their homes. The Guild of charities recently received a grant from the Howard Home, which enabled them to develop and implement food "for special people Special" program.
"We are delighted to partner with Old Colony service seniors on this project. There was a high priority for us. The "special meal for its" Special People gives us the opportunity to achieve people in the community. Now we can go to those who can not come to us, "said Nancy Gustafson, president of Charity Guild board of directors.
How does it work?
A nurse and a dietitian OCES needs assessment of a senior. Then the nurse and dietitian to consult with the priest about the disease and prevention and the vital role nutrition plays in good overall health. OCES educates and empowers and seniors (and their caregivers) into the jack nutrition and food requirements in relation to specific health problems. Once the assessment, education and training have been completed, the Guild of Charity offers special delivery and food to the elderly at home.
"Now people elderly at home are able to get the nutrients that are specific to the disease that would otherwise not be able to obtain. This program is essential for elderly people who suffer from diseases that could benefit from a special regime, "said Diana DiGiorgio, Executive Director of OCES.
About the Charity Guild Brockton
Founded in 1971, Brockton Charity Guild is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization to provide increased assistance to area residents through its food pantry and thrift store Brockton. The Guild's mission of charity is "to provide basic services and necessary for those who can not meet their basic needs for food, clothing and housewares. "The Charity Guild is at 501 Main Street in Brockton. Read more about them, visit the website www.TheCharityGuild.org.
For more information on special foods' for special people "of the program, please contact Lucille Dallaire OCES at (508) 584-1561.
About SETO
Incorporated in 1974, former colony services for the elderly (OCES) is one of 27 private, non-profit Aging Services Access Points (ASAP) in the State 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 support services to the dignity and independence of seniors helping them maximize their quality of life, live safely and in good health and prevent
unnecessary or premature institutionalization.
The agency employs 130 people and operates over 12 programs serving elders, their families and caregivers. For information, call more (508) 584-1561 or visit the website at the www.oldcolonyelderservices.org .
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