(Newswire.net — June 1, 2015) Brockton, MA —Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the Brockton based regional agency serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout Plymouth County and the greater Brockton area, is presenting two educational events during “Brockton Knocks Down Diabetes” week.
On Tuesday, June 9, 2015 from 5 to 6 pm, OCES in partnership with Brockton Neighborhood Health Center will hold “Controlling Your Blood Sugar: Your Food Choices Count!” workshop at Brockton Neighborhood Health Center, 63 Main Street. Donna-Marie Forand, Outreach & Education Specialist at OCES, and Barbara Nalen-Cardosa, RDN/LDN Nutritionist at OCES, will lead the workshop. This educational event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited to 30 participants. To register, call 508-584-1561 ext 237.
On Friday, June 12, 2015 from 10 to 11:30 am, OCES in partnership with Brockton Council on Aging will present “Meal Planning for Diabetes” workshop at Training Resources of America, 231 Main Street #302 in Brockton. Topics to be covered include what and how much to eat. Donna-Marie Forand, Outreach & Education Specialist at OCES, and Dottie Slack, Health Education/Outreach Coordinator at Brockton COA, will lead this workshop. This educational event is free and open to the public.
OCES employees will participate in the Diabetes FUN Walk/Run, being held on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 9:30 am at D.W. Field Park. OCES encourages community members to join them in the walk on June 13th and at other free events being held June 6th through the June 13th. The more events you attend, the more prize entries you will receive, and the more chances you’ll have to win prizes!
To learn more about events during “Brockton Knocks Down Diabetes” week and to obtain a brochure, visit http://bit.ly/BKDDiabetes. “Brockton Knocks Down Diabetes” is a coalition of Old Colony YMCA and over 40 area organizations including OCES.
About Old Colony Elder Services
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 215 employees and operates more than 15 programs serving older adults, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers.
Old Colony Elder Services
144 Main St.Brockton, MA 02301
United States
508 584-1561
LDallaire@oldcolonyelderservices.org