Staffers from Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) are stepping-up to help local children in-need this holiday season. Coordinated in partnership with Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) the SCES gift drive is providing more than 50 presents for… Continue Reading SCES Gift Drive Provides Holiday Cheer
Roughly 500 Meals on Wheels clients will receive a special delivery this December, thanks to the efforts of some dedicated volunteers and the Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) Holiday Bag program. Assembled by roughly a dozen… Continue Reading Volunteers Power SCES Holiday Bag Delivery Effort
For many of us, Thanksgiving is probably some welcome time off. But for some it was also a chance to give back, by volunteering to help Somerville-Cambridge
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
