OCES News & Events
Celebrate Pride
Thursday June 6, 2024
5-7PM
Putt-Putt Golf, Live Entertainment & BBQ Dinner with pulled chicken sandwiches and all the fixins!
No charge, all are welcome!
To register: go to Duxburyseniorcenter.org
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15th. “March Against Elder Abuse” events to be held in Brockton and Plymouth.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is June 15th. To recognize this, Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) has launched a WEAAD campaign including events in both Brockton and Plymouth.
MAY ARTICLE: May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month - a time to create a better understanding of mental health issues and advocate for mental health services in our communities.
Times have changed. Mental health and self-care (caring for your own well-being) are now front and center on a national level. This is a good thing. However, it is important to continue the conversation and outreach on a local level to ensure that everyone has access to behavioral health services and supports.
Read more … MAY ARTICLE: May is Mental Health Awareness Month
2024 Nutrition Bid Information
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APRIL ARTICLE: Volunteering
April is National Volunteer Month, a time to celebrate and honor volunteers who help make a difference in the lives of so many and in the communities they serve.
Volunteers are all around, dedicating their time and effort to many different nonprofit organizations and causes. Volunteers have a beneficial influence in countless ways. For instance, volunteers provide daily meals to families in need and to homebound older adults; assist with home renovations for those not able to complete the work themselves; help shape a younger generation by reading to children; write letters of support to deployed U.S. service members; and help care for animals, the environment, and many other causes.
OCES Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) is celebrating 50 Years of Care and Collaboration with a special luncheon and awards presentation on May 1, 2024, at Hotel 1620 Plymouth Harbor.
Established in 1974, OCES is the largest provider of in-home and community-based services for older adults and people living with disabilities in Plymouth County and surrounding areas in Massachusetts. The agency has offices in Brockton and Plymouth.
The Grand Re-Opening of OCES Volunteer Center
More than 80 were in attendance for Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) Volunteer Center Grand Re-Opening event held Wednesday, March 20, 2024.
OCES' Volunteer Center, located at 204 South Meadow Road in Plymouth, serves as a central resource for Plymouth County volunteers as well as for local agencies offering volunteer opportunities.
MARCH ARTICLE: March is Social Work Month
March is Social Work Month, a time for celebrating the important profession of social work. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), social work is among the fastest growing professions in the United States. BLS projects that there will be almost 800,000 social workers in the United States by 2032, representing a seven percent rise over the decade.
FEBRUARY ARTICLE: Celebrating 50 Years of Care and Collaboration
OCES is commemorating their “50 Years of Care and Collaboration” by highlighting others who are also striving to create a better community. We urge you to nominate a colleague or organization who deserves recognition.
Read more … FEBRUARY ARTICLE: Celebrating 50 Years of Care and Collaboration
New Logo and Website for OCES in Celebration of their 50th Year
(OCES), the largest provider of in-home and community-based services for older adults and people living with disabilities in Plymouth County and surrounding areas in Massachusetts, is Celebrating 50 Years of Care and Collaboration in 2024.
Read more … New Logo and Website for OCES in Celebration of their 50th Year
Holiday Assistance Program Provides 300 Grocery Gift Cards to Individuals in Need
OCES fulfilled the food insecurity needs of hundreds in the community this holiday season through their Holiday Assistance Program.
OCES provided 300 grocery gift cards, valued at $100 each, to individuals in need throughout Brockton. This was supported by a generous grant from United Healthcare and funding from OCES’ Nutrition Department.
Read more … Holiday Assistance Program Provides 300 Grocery Gift Cards to Individuals in Need
JANUARY ARTICLE: Tips For Managing Finances As We Age
The start of a new year is an ideal time for older adults to evaluate their financial needs.
When it comes to managing your funds, creating a budget is essential. This will show you where your money is spent each month and give you more control over it. It is important to know how much of your money goes toward rent/mortgage, utilities, food, transportation, insurance, medical, and other expenses.
Read more … JANUARY ARTICLE: Tips For Managing Finances As We Age
Employees at OCES Launch “Gift Wreath” Program to Support Seniors in Need
‘Tis the season of giving and staff members at Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) aim to make the holidays a bit brighter for seniors most in need. The team presented holiday gifts to 60 senior consumers in OCES’ service area. OCES is a non-profit agency proudly serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout Plymouth County and surrounding towns.
Read more … Employees at OCES Launch “Gift Wreath” Program to Support Seniors in Need
December ARTICLE: Loss/Grief. How to stay busy, importance of not being alone at the holidays
The holidays can be a very stressful time of year. For some, it can be a time of reflection of “days gone by”, which can bring about feelings of loneliness or sadness. Older adults and individuals who are grieving may be particularly vulnerable to these feelings. The holidays may become overwhelming. As a result, some may withdraw and avoid social interaction. Although avoidance is the path of least resistance, it’s important to maintain social connections.
OCES Kicks Off #GivingTuesday to Raise Funds for Elder Mental Health Services
Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the non-profit agency serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout Plymouth County and surrounding communities, has kicked off a #GivingTuesday campaign to support the expansion of the agency’s behavioral health services.
Read more … OCES Kicks Off #GivingTuesday to Raise Funds for Elder Mental Health Services
NOVEMBER ARTICLE: Caregiver Health is Important
November is National Family Caregivers Month. It’s a time to recognize and honor family caregivers – spouses, partners, adult children caring for parents, grandparents caring for grandchildren, relatives, friends and neighbors - who step up to support their loved ones in countless ways.
