June is World Elder Abuse Awareness Month
Financial, physical and emotional abuse is on the rise. Research indicates that 1 in 10 Americans age 60 and over have experienced some form of elder abuse. According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, for every one case of reported elder abuse, about five more incidents go unreported.
The purpose of World Elder Abuse Awareness Month is to provide an opportunity for communities around the world to gain a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older adults by raising awareness of what it is and its prevalence. Read More.
Hold the Dates – March Against Elder Abuse – June 14 in Brockton and June 21 in Plymouth
The National Center on Elder Abuse estimates that 1 in 10 Americans aged 60+ have experienced some form of elder abuse. In almost 60% of the cases, the perpetrator is a family member. Elders who have been abused have a 300% higher risk of death compared to those who have not been mistreated. Read more.
OCES Receives High Marks on Nutrition Survey!
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“Moving Heels for Meals on Wheels” 5K Results
Runners and walkers shrugged off a light intermittent rain as they participated in the Third Annual “Moving Heels for Meals on Wheels” 5K on April 29, 2018. Read more.
Close to the finish line. Photo by South Shore Race Management
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Personal Care Attendant Overtime Update. Read more. MassHealth consumer letter (English) (Spanish)
What is the Protective Services Program? Read more.
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New Medicare Cards
New Medicare cards will be mailed between April 2018 and April 2019. Read more.