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Old Colony Elder Services offers "It's About Time" Workshop for Caregivers on November 14th
Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), a private non-profit agency designated as an Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout the Greater Brockton and Plymouth County areas is holding a free workshop “It’s About Time” for family caregivers of older adults at the Plymouth Council on Aging, 44 Nook Road, Plymouth on Thursday, November 14th from 11:00am to 2:00pm.
The “It’s About Time” workshop will teach caregivers strategies for managing time more efficiently and reducing stress. Topics to be covered are:
· Meal preparation
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· Time management
· Relaxation techniques
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“Maintaining physical and emotional health is important for a caregiver. The “It’s About Time” workshop will offer techniques to help alleviate the stress that comes with taking care of a loved one,” said Diana DiGiorgi, Executive Director of OCES.
The workshop is offered in partnership with the Plymouth Council on Aging. OCES received a grant from the Tufts Health Plan Foundation to fund this workshop.
Attendees will receive lunch and a companion book at no charge. Raffle items will also be available. Pre-registration is required as class size is limited; contact Rochelle Sugarman, Family Caregiver Program Specialist, at OCES (508) 584-1561 ext. 312.
About OCES
Founded in 1974, OCES serves 20 communities in Plymouth County as well as Avon, Easton and Stoughton. OCES is a private, non-profit organization located in Brockton and designated as one of 27 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OCES’ mission is to support the independence and dignity of elders and individuals with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy and safe living.
The agency has 173 employees and operates more than 15 programs serving older adults, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers. For more information call (508) 584-1561 or visit the website at www.oldcolonyelderservices.org.
