Family Caregiver Support Program

The Family Caregiver Support Program's goal is to reassure families that they are not alone and that resources are available to assist them. The Program is designed to help you, the caregiver, plan for what you need to do for your loved one and address your needs effectively.

Old Colony Elderly Services
144 Main Street
Brockton, MA 02301

P.O.Box 4469
Brockton, MA 02303

508-584-1561
800-242-0246
TDD-508-584-0280
FAX-508-897-0031

Areas Served by Old Colony Elderly Services
Abington, Avon, Bridgewater, Brockton, Carver, Duxbury, East Bridgewater, Easton, Halifax, Hanover, Hanson, Kingston, Lakeville, Marshfield, Middleboro, Pembroke, Plymouth, Plympton, Rockland, Stoughton, Wareham, West Bridgewater & Whitman.

508-584-1561
If you're a caregiver and your town is not listed above call.

800 AGE-INFO
800-243-4646
TTY-800-813-7787

Funding for this service is provided by the Administration on Aging under Title III-E of the Older Americans Act through the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs.

Promoting the independence and dignity of elders.

Services

Caregiver Advisors are ready to help with:

• Information about community resources and local programs;
• One-on-one assistance to assess needs, identify options and provide referrals to community-based services;
• Training and support services

The Program is also available to do community outreach, education and coordination with service providers. The Program is happy to schedule workplace and/or community presentations on:

• Caregiver Resources
• Balancing Work and Caregiving
• Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer's
• Other Caregiving Concerns

Eligibility

• Family caregiver of an older adult age 60 or over
• Family caregiver age 60 or over caring for a child 18 or younger

Family Geriatric Caregivers
"Ask a Geriatric Care Manager"
30 Minute Free Session to speak with a Geriatric Nurse Specialist from New England Sinai Day Health Program
at the:
Stoughton Council on Aging
110 Rockland Street
Stoughton, MA
Held one Day a month and must make an appointment in advance
Stoughton Council on Aging
781-344-8882

Coyne Health Care Center
56 Webster Street
Rockland, MA.

Ongoing: Care Giver Conversations; support for caregivers and children of aging parents, meets the first Wednesday of the month at 6:00pm.

Huntington's Disease Society of America - South Shore Support Group meets the first Thursday of the month at 6:30PM.

If you have an interest or wish more information for these events contact: Phyllis Liuzzi, RN at 781-871-0555. Coyne Health Care Center is at 56 Webster Street, Rockland, MA.

Old Colony Elderly Services
Family Caregiver Support Program
144 Main Street
Brockton, MA 02301
800 242-0246 or 508 584-1561
Info@oc-elderly.org

Funded through the Federal Government and support from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs

The services are available at no cost to the public although donations are gladly accepted. However, many of the community resources we link people with do have specific age, income, asset or other eligibility criteria. Some are available at no cost; others have set fees or charge according to a person's ability to pay.

Senior Conditioning Aquatic Land Program
South Shore Hospital
Vascular Conditioning program available to individuals who have chronic medical problems and are over 55.
Times : Tuesday and Thursday 8:00-9:00am, 4:00-5:00pm
Wednesday and Friday 11:;15am to 12:15pm
Fee is: $53.0

Land Exercises:
Fridays 8:00-9:00am
Fee: is $13.00

Arthritis Community Exercise program
South Shore Hospital
To: Increase join flexibility, range of motion, strenth, balance and coordination while you have fun. Class also covers proper body mechanics, joint protection and energy conservation techniques .
Cost: $$50.00 for ten week session
When: Monday and Friday 2:30-3:15pm
For information call Outpatient Rehabilitation Center 781-340-8140