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
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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
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Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) is committed to helping the people we serve throughout this emergency, and we are taking steps to safeguard the health and well-being of our clients and staff. The agency is working… Continue Reading SCES is taking these steps to reduce Coronavirus risk
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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Registration is now open for Savvy Caregiver, a free training program that provides family caregivers with skills and knowledge about dementia. The six-session class returns to Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services on Sept. 13, and will meet… Continue Reading Savvy Caregiver Dementia Training Returns in September
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Older adults are disproportionately underserved when it comes to mental health issues, and this often contributes to elder abuse or neglect. The good news is that resources are available to help. But both of these… Continue Reading Mitigating elder abuse through mental health awareness
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