Old Colony Elderly Services Weighs in on Recent Legislative Briefing at State House
Diana L. DiGiorgi, Executive Director of Old Colony Elderly Services, recently attended a legislative briefing on protective services and money management programs for elders, which was held at the State House. Old Colony Elderly Services serves seniors and caregivers throughout Plymouth County, Avon, Easton and Stoughton.
Brockton, MA, March 16, 2008 --(PR.com)-- The educational legislative briefing was presented by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs in collaboration with the Attorney General’s Office, Massachusetts Home Care and the AARP Foundation of Massachusetts in their continuing efforts to prevent the abuse and exploitation of elders.
In a speech geared toward legislators, Executive Office of Elder Affairs Secretary Mike Festa advocated for improved coordination across bodies of legislation and state government and expressed an interest in getting the Massachusetts Bar Association involved. Attorney General Martha Coakley also spoke, informing all that she had added “Victim Witness Advocates” for elders in her regional offices and expressed her strong conviction for pursuing financial “predators” of the elderly.
“Both Secretary Festa and Attorney General Coakley are extremely dynamic speakers and I found the talks to be very informative and helpful. It was a positive step towards letting folks know what is being done with regard to protecting elders from abuse and exploitation. While there’s no single way to attack the problem, providing education, prevention and outreach are steps in the right direction,” said DiGiorgi.
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 which will 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.
OCES serves 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.
The agency has 110 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.
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In a speech geared toward legislators, Executive Office of Elder Affairs Secretary Mike Festa advocated for improved coordination across bodies of legislation and state government and expressed an interest in getting the Massachusetts Bar Association involved. Attorney General Martha Coakley also spoke, informing all that she had added “Victim Witness Advocates” for elders in her regional offices and expressed her strong conviction for pursuing financial “predators” of the elderly.
“Both Secretary Festa and Attorney General Coakley are extremely dynamic speakers and I found the talks to be very informative and helpful. It was a positive step towards letting folks know what is being done with regard to protecting elders from abuse and exploitation. While there’s no single way to attack the problem, providing education, prevention and outreach are steps in the right direction,” said DiGiorgi.
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 which will 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.
OCES serves 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.
The agency has 110 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.
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Marilyn Lynt
508-584-1561
www.oc-elderly.org
Marilyn Lynt
508-584-1561
www.oc-elderly.org
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