Over the past year, there have been immense focus on self-care as we continue to cope with stress (among other challenges) related to the pandemic. Self-care is about taking proactive steps to keep yourself physically, mentally and emotionally healthy. It is not a new... Read more
Did you know that more than six million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease? Not only that, but more people die from Alzheimer’s than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia with... Read more
October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Raising awareness to prevent substance use disorder and domestic violence is crucial as numbers are on the rise. Both can drastically alter a household and threaten the health,... Read more
Are you or someone you know afraid of falling? For some older adults, the fear of falling is constant. As a result, older adults may restrict or even avoid certain daily activities and doing the things they enjoy. Those who develop this fear risk physical weakness,... Read more
As individuals age, they may experience health status changes that sometimes necessitate an admission to a hospital, rehabilitation or skilled nursing facility. Upon discharge from a facility, individuals often need additional support to navigate their care plan and... Read more
The role of a social worker is to help improve the lives of individuals by providing resources and assistance needed to cope with problems they are facing. As a social service organization, Old Colony Elder Services’ (OCES) mission is to support the independence and... Read more
