Old Colony Elderly Services’ (OCES) Family Caregiver Support Program, in collaboration with Southeast Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center and Hospice Services of Massachusetts, will hold a free Caregiver Series at the Southeast Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center, located at 184 Lincoln Street in Easton.

OCES is a private, non-profit agency that provides valuable resources and services to seniors, families and caregivers in Plymouth County as well as Avon, Easton and Stoughton.

On Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 2:00 p.m., a free and interactive seminar entitled “The Caregiver Experience” will be presented by The Reverend Emily Heath, MDiv., ThM . The seminar is designed to provide education and guidance to caregivers; topics include the challenges of caregiving to a critically ill loved one, caregiver stress and caregiver self-care.

On Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at 2:00 p.m., a free “Caregiver 101” seminar will be led by Nicole Welch, LCSW. This seminar offers education and guidance to help caregivers broaden their awareness about resources, services, and programs; increase their knowledge on how to find and access services; and help them enhance their health and well being while managing caregiver responsibilities.

Light refreshments will be served. To register for the Caregiver Series, contact Katherine Taylor of Southeast Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center at (508) 238-7053.

OCES operates more than 12 programs that serve elders, their families and caregivers in the towns of Abington, Avon, Bridgewater, Brockton, Carver, Duxbury, East Bridgewater, Easton, Halifax, Hanover, Hanson, Kingston, Lakeville, Marshfield, Middleboro, Pembroke, Plymouth, Plympton, Rockland, Stoughton, Wareham, West Bridgewater and Whitman.

About Old Colony Elderly Services
Incorporated in 1974, Old Colony Elderly Services (OCES) is one of 27 private, non-profit Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

The organization’s mission is to provide services that support the dignity and independence of elders by helping them maximize their quality of life; live safely and in good health; and, prevent unnecessary or premature institutionalization.
The agency has 130 employees and operates more than 12 programs serving elders, their families and caregivers. For more information call (508) 584-1561 or visit the website at www.oc-elderly.org

Press Contact Information

Old Colony Elderly Services
sdubin@prworkzone.com
508-584-1561
144 Main Street Brockton, MA 02301

Source URL: http://www.oc-elderly.org

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