In an effort to reduce isolation and loneliness during the Coronavirus pandemic, Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) has launched a new Friendly Phone Call system. Friendly Phone Call matches older adults who are feeling isolated with… Continue Reading SCES adds Friendly Calls to reduce Coronavirus isolation
At Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services we are hearing many questions about Coronavirus, and we thought it might be helpful to share answers for the ones we are hearing most: Is SCES open? The well-being of the… Continue Reading FAQ on coronavirus and elder services
Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) will remain open during the statewide order to close all non-essential businesses, which was declared by Governor Charlie Baker on March 23. The order, which runs through April 7, allows healthcare,… Continue Reading SCES to remain open amid non-essential business closure order
Coronavirus has touched all our lives since it was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11. That makes the outpouring of support we have seen for older adults that much more… Continue Reading Community support for older adults is greatly appreciated
Updated- March 20, 2020 In response to the rising number of Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in our community, Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) is announcing measures to reduce risk for the older adults, caregivers, and people with… Continue Reading SCES adopts measures to help mitigate Coronavirus risk
For the second year in a row, Neville Place Assisted Living is grand sponsor for a free monthly social gathering geared toward people with dementia or memory loss. Neville Place is sponsoring the Cambridge Connections… Continue Reading Neville Place renews Cambridge Memory Café sponsorship
Elder services is about providing supports that help people maintain health and independence. The assistance Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) provides is often life changing, and we had a vivid reminder of that through a recent… Continue Reading Data reveals how nutrition programs support Aging in Place
Registration is now open for Savvy Caregiver, a free training program that provides family caregivers with skills and knowledge about dementia. Offered by Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services, in partnership with Mount Auburn Hospital, the program emphasizes… Continue Reading Savvy Caregiver Dementia Training Returns in April
Staffers from Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SECS) recently donated gifts for more than two dozen local children in need. Coordinated in partnership with Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), the gift drive will provide more than 140 gifts… Continue Reading SCES staffers give generously through 2019 CHA gift drive
