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Harvard Crimson Story Praises SCES LGBT Programs

Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) is committed to meeting the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) older adults—and that work was recognized in a recent Harvard Crimson article. The piece, titled “On Whose Shoulders… Continue Reading Harvard Crimson Story Praises SCES LGBT Programs

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SCES Joins Elder Lobby Day Rally at the State House

More than 300 advocates rallied at the State House on Feb. 27 for Elder Lobby Day—turning out to urge lawmakers to support programs that provide vital services for older adults. Several representatives from Somerville-Cambridge Elder… Continue Reading SCES Joins Elder Lobby Day Rally at the State House

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Kate’s Café Celebrates First Annual Kate Thomas Award

Six years ago, Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) Elder Care Advisor Kate Thomas organized a monthly dinner for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) older adults and friends. At a recent event, SCES and the LGBT… Continue Reading Kate’s Café Celebrates First Annual Kate Thomas Award

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Advocates to Rally for Home Care at Elder Lobby Day

February is budget season at Beacon Hill, and that has advocates from across the Commonwealth converging at the Statehouse for Elder Lobby Day on Feb. 27. Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) will be there backing several… Continue Reading Advocates to Rally for Home Care at Elder Lobby Day

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SCES Hosts Therapeutic Paint Day

The connection between art and wellness was highlighted by a recent painting workshop that was hosted by Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES). The event was facilitated by SCES case manager Lauren Jones, who is working toward… Continue Reading SCES Hosts Therapeutic Paint Day

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Join Adult Foster Care Awareness Day at Beacon Hill

Adult Foster Care (AFC) helps thousands of families across Massachusetts provide the best possible care at home for loved ones. But the program is facing unprecedented budget cuts, and that has supporters statewide planning a… Continue Reading Join Adult Foster Care Awareness Day at Beacon Hill

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Adult Foster Care 9C Cuts will hit 12,000 caregivers in March

The countdown to cuts is on. On March 1, the Baker Administration will begin cutting as much as $5.6 million from the Adult Foster Care program. The cuts will continue through the last four months… Continue Reading Adult Foster Care 9C Cuts will hit 12,000 caregivers in March

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Elder Care Advisors Field Questions about Government Benefits

The future of Medicare, Medicaid and other government programs was the central topic of a recent Q&A session moderated by two Elder Care Advisors from Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services. Lee Ann Lowe and Anne Keefe were… Continue Reading Elder Care Advisors Field Questions about Government Benefits

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9C Cuts Threaten to Erode Vital Family Caregiver Supports

Adult Foster Care (AFC) helps more than 10,000 people in the Bay State receive vital care at home—but recent 9C cuts threaten to erode the quality of this innovative and highly effective program. Funded through… Continue Reading 9C Cuts Threaten to Erode Vital Family Caregiver Supports

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Phone 617-628-2601
TDD 617-628-1705
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SCES is a member of Mass Home Care and Metro Boston Aging and Disability Resource Consortium (ADRC), a group of organizations committed to independent living and providing options for long term services and support to older adults and people of all ages living with disabilities.

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