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
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 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
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
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
Fatima, 64, lost her husband and her home. But she kept going and was able to find a new housing, with some assistance from Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) and other local agencies. Fatima, of Somerville,… Continue Reading Success Story: How SCES helped Fatima Find a New Home
Providing daily assistance for those who can no longer live alone is no small commitment. Depending on the circumstances, it often requires sacrificing time, money, and work opportunities. Fortunately, there are MassHealth-funded programs that recognize… Continue Reading It’s Time to Level the Playing Field for Caregiving Spouses
The challenges of being a family caregiver– and how a MassHealth-funded program can help—was the focus of a new Public Service Announcement (PSA) that was released in July. The PSA was produced by Adult Family… Continue Reading Adult Family Care PSA Focuses on Caregiver Challenges
Elder service agencies have long taken an in-home approach to helping people age in place, and shifting perspectives in the public health field are primed to highlight our role in helping people maintain health and… Continue Reading Elder services support health outcomes at home
