Chronic conditions often have life-changing side effects, but Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) is offering a free workshop with coping strategies that can help. Titled “My Life, My Health,” the six-part workshop provides tools for proactively… Continue Reading Wellness Program Offers Proactive Tips for Health Challenges
November is National Family Caregivers Month, and a regional non-profit program is marking the occasion by promoting caregiver well-being. The Adult Family Care (AFC) program provides support for more than 250 family caregivers in the… Continue Reading AFC Promotes Well-Being during Family Caregivers Month
Age discrimination and disrupting cultural attitudes toward growing older were the topics of a recent clinical forum at Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES). The discussion was led by SCES Elder Care Advisor Corinne Lofchie, who explained… Continue Reading SCES Forum Explores Discrimination and Perceptions of Aging
Officials, care providers, and volunteers were recognized for their outstanding efforts on behalf of older adults at the 17th annual Serving Seniors award ceremony on Nov. 2. Hosted by Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES), Serving Seniors… Continue Reading ‘Serving Seniors’ Recognizes Unsung Heroes
By Nathan Lamb Danielle Toppi became a volunteer because she wanted to make a difference. But she also ended up making a good friend, while helping the holiday assistance efforts at Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES).… Continue Reading SCES Volunteers Help in Many Ways Through the Holidays
Familiarizing new doctors with community-based programs that support well-being is the goal of a new collaboration between Mount Auburn Hospital and
Providing live-in care for a friend or loved one can be rewarding, but complex and difficult challenges sometimes come with the territory
A new grant-funded program is exploring the value of giving Home Care case managers more flexibility to assist clients with complex medical and social needs. Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) is participating in the Community Living… Continue Reading SCES Explores Value of Lower Home Care Caseloads
Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) will strive to raise awareness about the warning signs of a stroke this September. Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability and the third leading cause of death in the… Continue Reading SCES Promotes FAST Campaign to Raise Stroke Awareness
