Are you getting the best possible health insurance through Medicare? The annual open enrollment period is the time to revisit this question, to ensure your coverage is optimized. Medicare Open Enrollment is the annual period […]
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A Hospital-to-Home Checklist Can Help Avoid Trouble
Patients are typically eager to return home after a stay in the hospital, but common mistakes often lead to unnecessary re-admissions. The good news is, a hospital-to-home checklist is a simple and effective tool for […]
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Aging Information Programs Offer In-Depth Support
By Colleen Morrissey Sometimes, you can’t answer a question with a quick call. Our Aging Information Center at Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) offers general information and guidance over the phone, but we also have an […]
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Aging Information Center Provides Free Advice and Guidance
Helping people maintain health and well-being in the comfort of their own home is central to our mission at Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES), and our Aging Information Center plays a key role in making that […]
Read More‘Aging Well’ Dispels Elder Abuse and Protective Services Myths
Demystifying how adult Protective Services strives to mitigate elder abuse was the central topic for the most recent episode of
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Don’t Let Elder Abuse Fly Under the Radar
There are many types of elder abuse, but a common thread is that it’s a problem that far too often goes unreported. The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) estimates that 10 percent of older […]
Read MoreNew SCES Program Offers Guidance for ‘Aging Well’
Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) is hitting the studio, with a new half-hour show that will spotlight information and resources that can benefit older adults and people living with disabilities. The show is titled “Aging Well,” […]
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Brown Bag Volunteers Help Feed Those in Need
There are many ways to spend a Tuesday morning in Somerville. Lito Karatsoli recently spent part of hers helping to ensure that nearly 500 people-in-need had enough food to get through the month. Karatsoli volunteered […]
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Adult Foster Care Supports Live-In Caregivers
Providing live-in care for a friend or loved one isn’t always easy, but Adult Foster Care is a government-funded program that can help. Adult Foster Care supports and financially assists live-in caregivers for those who […]
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Spanish speakers: Help Seniors Talk to Their Doctor in Medical Appointments
Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) is seeking Spanish-speaking volunteers for its Medical Advocate Program. Be there to help a senior remember
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