Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) is dedicated to helping older adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities throughout the Coronavirus pandemic. Providing reliable information is an important part of how we provide assistance. The following is a… Continue Reading Reliable sources of information about Coronavirus
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Reliable Information about the COVID-19 Vaccine
The vaccines for COVID-19 will soon be available in Massachusetts for people age 65 and older. The following are reliable sources of information about the COVID-19 vaccines. Federal The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention… Continue Reading Reliable Information about the COVID-19 Vaccine
Read MoreStay connected with Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services
The pandemic of 2020 created many challenges. Staying connected is high on that list for most of us. I can speak from personal experience on this one. 2020 was the first Thanksgiving I could not… Continue Reading Stay connected with Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services
Read MoreFriendshipWorks partnership expands Friendly Visiting program
FriendshipWorks has expanded its Friendly Visiting program to Somerville and Cambridge. “Serving older adults in these areas is something we’ve been requested to do for quite a while. So we’re pleased to partner with Somerville-Cambridge… Continue Reading FriendshipWorks partnership expands Friendly Visiting program
Read MoreDon’t wait on flu shots in 2020
Flu season is coming soon, and Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) is urging older adults to get vaccinated before the end of October. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 50 to 70… Continue Reading Don’t wait on flu shots in 2020
Read MoreAFC adapts to maintain caregiver connections during COVID-19
Working with families in their homes is at the heart of how Adult Family Care (AFC) helps families provide care for loved ones. But with Coronavirus changing everything in recent months, the nonprofit program is… Continue Reading AFC adapts to maintain caregiver connections during COVID-19
Read MoreThe 2020 Farmers’ Market Coupon Season is Here
Somerville Cambridge Elder Services is providing farmers’ market coupons for eligible participants starting mid-July, 2020. Coordinated through the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture, the program provides income eligible older adults with $25 in coupon vouchers to… Continue Reading The 2020 Farmers’ Market Coupon Season is Here
Read MoreMeasuring the impact of elder services during COVID-19
As a mission-driven non-profit, Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) is proud to provide essential services that help more than 4,800 older adults Age in Place. This has continued throughout the Coronavirus pandemic, and our data from… Continue Reading Measuring the impact of elder services during COVID-19
Read MoreAFC helps families provide care at home amid Coronavirus
Family caregivers do essential work every day, and our team at Adult Family Care (AFC) is dedicated to supporting them through this difficult time. As an essential service, AFC has remained open throughout the Coronavirus… Continue Reading AFC helps families provide care at home amid Coronavirus
Read MoreFood Safety During Social Distancing
Social distancing has changed daily routines, including eating, for many of us. With some planning and creativity it is still possible to eat healthfully to be able to maintain good health. This is especially… Continue Reading Food Safety During Social Distancing
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