OCES News & Events

March is both Women’s History Month and Social Work Month! In recognition of both, we’re honoring dedicated women in the social work profession

Read more … MARCH ARTICLE: Honoring Women in Social Work

Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the largest provider of in-home and community-based services for older adults and people living with disabilities in greater Plymouth County is participating in the March for Meals campaign, a national effort to raise awareness about senior hunger and the importance of nutrition services.

Read more … OCES is Participating in the March for Meals Campaign - Nutrition Program in Urgent Need of Support

Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) honored 24 staff members, including their Chief Executive Officer Nicole Long, with milestone awards during their annual staff meeting in January.

Read more … OCES Employees Honored with Milestone Awards

February is a month that celebrates care and compassion, highlighted by Valentine’s Day on February 14 and National Random Acts of Kindness Day on February 17.

Read more … FEBRUARY ARTICLE: Random Acts of Kindness

Every year on the third Monday of January, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., civil rights leader and activist. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a special holiday designated as an official National Day of Service that encourages volunteerism.

Read more … JANUARY ARTICLE: MLK National Day of Service

Staff at Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the largest provider of in-home and community-based services for older adults and people living with disabilities in Southeastern Massachusetts, are supporting those in need of assistance by providing food, gifts and other essential items during the holiday season.

Read more … OCES Staff Supports Families in Need with Donations to Three Organizations

Ten local caregivers were honored with Caregiver Appreciation Awards at a special luncheon acknowledging National Family Caregivers Month in November. The luncheon was held at Fireside Grille in Middleboro, MA.

Read more … 10 Local Caregivers Honored During National Family Caregivers Month

Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the largest non-profit provider of in-home and community-based services for older adults and people living with disabilities in Southeastern Massachusetts, kicks off this year’s #GivingTuesday campaign with a goal of raising $20,000 for their Behavioral Health and Wellness programs.

Read more … Raising Funds for Behavioral Health and Wellness Programs - Old Colony Elder Services Kicks Off #GivingTuesday Campaign

Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the largest nonprofit provider of in-home and community-based services for older adults and people living with disabilities in Southeastern Massachusetts, has announced that a special meal will be available in November at community dining sites and will also be delivered to Meals on Wheels recipients.

Read more … OCES Announces Thanksgiving Meal on November 26th for Community Dining and Meals on Wheels Recipients

November is National Caregivers Month, a time to recognize and honor caregivers.

According to the “Caregiving in the U.S. 2025” report by the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP, one in four adults provides ongoing care for an older adult, a person with a disability, or someone living with a serious illness. Since 2015, the total number of adults providing ongoing care has grown by 20 million, reaching an astounding 63 million people.

Read more … NOVEMBER ARTICLE: Honoring Caregivers

The World Health Organization defines ageism as “the stereotypes (how we think), prejudice (how we feel), and discrimination (how we act) toward others or oneself based on age.”

Ageism is one of the most pervasive forms of prejudice and shows up in everyday life in the way people interact, the biases held against different age groups, and the constant stream of negative messages about aging normalized by society.

Read more … OCTOBER ARTICLE: What is Ageism?

Guest Deana Andrade, Licensed Independent Social Worker and Behavioral Health Manager at OCES discusses Behavioral Health Outreach for an Aging Population with Host Tremeda Martin.

Read more … Community Options Ep. 313 - Behavioral Health Outreach for an Aging Population

Guest Ruth Levitsky from AARP Massachusetts joins OCES CEO, Nicole Long to discuss The Six Pillars of Brain Health program.

Read more … Community Options Ep. 312 - The Six Pillars of Brain Health

For the third consecutive year, Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the largest provider of in-home and community-based services for older adults and people living with disabilities in Southeastern Massachusetts, has been recognized as a “2025 Best Places to Work” honoree by Cape & Plymouth Business Marketing.

Read more … Old Colony Elder Services Recognized as a “2025 Best Places to Work” Honoree

Every year, on the first Sunday after Labor Day, we celebrate Grandparents Day! It is a special day to honor and connect with grandparents and pay tribute to them for their involvement in our lives.

Grandparents often play a key role in supporting families, including grandchildren. Some grandparents live far but maintain close bonds through phone calls, video chats, and visits when they can. Others live nearby and are actively caring for their grandchildren. In some families, grandparents step in as primary caregivers, raising their grandchildren in their own homes.

Read more … SEPTEMBER ARTICLE: Grandparents Day

September is Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Awareness Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness about the growing number of grandparents who are raising children due to various circumstances. We discussed this important topic with our guest; Deanna Forist, Co-Chair of The Massachusetts Commission on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren.

Read more … Community Options Ep. 311 - Grandparents Raising Grandchildren