Change is one of the few constants in life. But sometimes things change for the worse, when a friend or loved one seems to be neglecting their own needs and putting their well-being at-risk.… Continue Reading How to recognize elder self-neglect and provide help
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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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Providing information and guidance for those facing challenges from aging or disability is a big part of our mission at Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES). Our Aging Information Center is a free resource, and our experts… Continue Reading Options Counseling provides answers on aging and disability
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The annual Medicare Open Enrollment period starts in October. If you receive health insurance through Medicare that means it’s a good time to review your coverage– and possibly get in touch with a volunteer SHINE… Continue Reading SHINE counselors can help during Medicare Open Enrollment
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Fall is a wonderful season here in Massachusetts, when thoughts typically turn to football, apple picking, and enjoying the cooler weather. But it’s also a good time to be aware of fall risks and how… Continue Reading Focus on risk reduction this Falls Prevention Awareness Day
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Helping people care for a loved one at home is central to our mission at Adult Family Care (AFC). But sometimes we help by introducing qualified caregivers to those who need live-in support. We are… Continue Reading Qualified Caregivers provide care in a family setting
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You may get a cash refund for your state income taxes. The Massachusetts “Circuit Breaker” tax credit program is a program for adults age 65 + whose property taxes and half of the water and… Continue Reading Are You Eligible For the 65+ Circuit Breaker Tax Credit?
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The state’s “soft revenues” have resulted in hard cuts to programs in Massachusetts that help the elderly and disabled living at home. Governor Charlie Baker released cuts amounting to $98 million from the state budget… Continue Reading State Revenue Shortfall Hits Adult Foster Care Program
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Do your friends “get” what you’re doing? Not really? Not so much? Not surprising. The hard truth is that it’s difficult for people to comprehend day-to-day caregiving — its demands, its tedium, its challenges, its hungry, 16-armed-octopus-consuming-your-free-time… Continue Reading Tips for Avoiding Caregiver Isolation
Read MoreQ: Are the elderly at greater risk of housing improvement scams? A: Yes. Older adults are targeted because they often own a home outright and have good credit. Here’s a typical scam: A contractor tells… Continue Reading Q&A Be Wary Of Home Repair Scams
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