July is a time to celebrate independence! In addition to celebrating the anniversary of U.S. Declaration of Independence on July 4th, OCES also celebrates 48 years of supporting the independence and dignity of older adults and individuals with disabilities. We do this... Read more
For World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), the community of Plymouth rallied and marched to bring attention to Elder Abuse. On Thursday, June 16, 2022, Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz, Plymouth County Sheriff’s... Read more
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is June 15th. Did you know that elder abuse is considered a “silent problem”? Nationally, five million older adults are abused every year, and at least $36.5 billion is lost annually by victims of financial abuse according to... Read more
OCES has been serving the community for 48 years and has a team of 21 Registered Nurses (RNs) who assist older adults and people with disabilities by helping them meet their long-term personal and health goals living in the community. All OCES RNs may attend the Aging... Read more
May is Older Americans Month. The Administration for Community Living (ACL), which leads the celebration each year, announced that “Age My Way” is the 2022 theme. According to ACL, this year’s theme focuses on how older adults can age in their communities, live... Read more
Greek philosopher Heraclitus said “The only constant in life is change.” One of the most common life changes that individuals face is health status. It may not be possible to predict a specific change in health, but you do have the power to plan ahead for future... Read more
