Old Colony Elderly Services Launches Supportive Housing Program in Brockton

The Supportive Housing program, which operatespersonal care, lifeline and assistance with food
from a 10 story building housing 266 residents atstamp and Mass Health forms will be available to
105 Bel Air Street, gives senior residents andthe residents. OCES will also bring in social,
those who are under 65 years old and disabled,recreational and education programs such as
more enhanced services that are meant to helparthritis exercise programs and guest
them "age in place".Âspeakers.Â
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    ÂAll seniors and those who are under 65 and
    Âdisabled living in the building will have access to the
    ÂSupportive Housing program.
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    ÂOCES has partnered with Medical Resources, the
    ÂBrockton Housing Authority and BAMSI in bringing
    Âthe Supportive Housing program to Bel Air.
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    ÂAn Open House was held on May 28th to kick off
    Âthe program. Diana L. DiGiorgi, Executive
    ÂDirector of OCES and Tom Thibeault, Chief
    ÂOperating Officer of the Brockton Housing
    ÂAuthority outlined the Supportive Housing program
    Âfor residents and attendees.
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    Â"The Supportive Housing program is a
    Âwin-win. We've had a good response
    Âfrom residents and they are comfortable with the
    Âprogram," noted Barbara Brenton, Supportive
    ÂHousing Program Specialist.
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    ÂFor more information about the Supportive
    ÂHousing program, contact OCES at 508-584-1561.
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There are four key components of the programAbout Old Colony Elderly Services
which help seniors and those who are disabledIncorporated in 1974, Old Colony Elderly Services
remain at home longer as opposed to entering a(OCES) is one of 27 private, non-profit Aging
nursing home: medication reminders; safetyServices Access Points (ASAPs) in the
checks; escort to meals five times a week at aCommonwealth of Massachusetts.Â
congregate meal site and 24/7 emergencyÂ
response services.The organization's mission is to provide services
Âthat support the dignity and independence of
A Supportive Housing specialist will have an officeelders by helping them maximize their quality of
in the building and oversee the program five dayslife; live safely and in good health; and, prevent
a week from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Âunnecessary or premature institutionalization.
Additional care services such as housekeeping,