Employees at Old Colony Elder Services’ (OCES) Brockton and Plymouth offices held a Holiday Donation Drive to support local veterans at the Brockton VA Medical Center. OCES, the non-profit agency proudly serving older adults and individuals with disabilities... Read more
Caregiving takes a financial, emotional and physical toll on caregivers, according to research by the Family Caregiver Alliance. The Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP) at Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) provides essential support and resources to family... Read more
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... Read more
The 2018 theme for Older Americans Month is Engage at Every Age. This theme emphasizes that you are never too old (or young) to take part in activities that can enrich your physical, mental and emotional well-being. This theme also celebrates the many ways in which... Read more
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behaviors including physical, sexual, and psychological attacks as well as economic coercion, used by one intimate partner against another to gain, maintain, or regain power and... Read more
Volunteers are needed! OCES will be on hand at Bridgewater State University’s Community Engagement and Volunteerism Fair on Thursday September 14, 2017 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Jean-Marie Finn, OCES Volunteer Coordinator, will be representing OCES and will showcase... Read more
