Seven organizations, care providers, and volunteers were recognized for outstanding efforts on behalf of older adults at Serving Seniors 2018. The awards ceremony was hosted by Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) on Nov. 15. Speaking to… Continue Reading SCES recognizes community partners at Serving Seniors 2018
Caregiver Appreciation Month 2018 recognizes unsung heroes
November is Caregiver Appreciation Month, and it’s a great time to recognize unsung heroes who do amazing work each day. I’ve worked with hundreds of family caregivers over the years, and their stories never cease… Continue Reading Caregiver Appreciation Month 2018 recognizes unsung heroes
SCES Meals on Wheels drivers win Food Heroes award
Meals on Wheels drivers will receive a special recognition from the City of Cambridge this year on National Food Day. The drivers will receive a Food Heroes award at City Hall on Oct. 24. Established… Continue Reading SCES Meals on Wheels drivers win Food Heroes award
Savvy Caregiver Dementia Training Returns in January
A free training program that provides family caregivers with skills and knowledge about dementia is returning to Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) in January. Registration is now open for the next round of Savvy Caregiver training,… Continue Reading Savvy Caregiver Dementia Training Returns in January
SCES launches elder wellness and stress reduction groups
Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) is launching three new wellness and stress reduction groups for older adults this fall. The groups are free, and feature a mix of techniques to help people reduce stress and improve… Continue Reading SCES launches elder wellness and stress reduction groups
SCES Meals on Wheels Launches Smartphone Delivery Tracking
Meals on Wheels patrons in Cambridge and Somerville can now manage deliveries and receive updates on their order through a new smartphone delivery tracking system. Launched by Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) in September, the smartphone… Continue Reading SCES Meals on Wheels Launches Smartphone Delivery Tracking
Neville Place Announced as Cambridge Memory Café Sponsor
Neville Place Assisted Living is now grand sponsor for a free monthly social gathering geared toward people with dementia or forgetfulness. Neville Place is sponsoring the Cambridge Connections Memory Café, which is a joint effort… Continue Reading Neville Place Announced as Cambridge Memory Café Sponsor
SCES Receives Behavioral Health Grant to Help At-Risk Elders
Older adults facing mental health conditions are an underserved population, but Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) is looking to fill that gap with a new Elder Mental Health Outreach Team (EMHOT). Launched in April, the EMHOT… Continue Reading SCES Receives Behavioral Health Grant to Help At-Risk Elders
Local Elders Swap Letters with Panamanian English Students
Older adults at the Cambridge Senior Center recently helped Panamanian children practice their English, though a letter exchange organized by a Peace Corps volunteer with local ties. The swap was conceived by Meg Bolger, a… Continue Reading Local Elders Swap Letters with Panamanian English Students