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10 Questions You Should Ask Your Doctor

April 26, 2016 / Nathan Lamb / Guides and Info, Health

With time in your doctor’s office limited, it’s never been more important to ask good questions that will help you get better health care. Changes in the health care system—everything from merging medical groups to… Continue Reading 10 Questions You Should Ask Your Doctor

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Adult Family Care visits Somerville public access

April 15, 2016 / Nathan Lamb / Guides and Info

A government-funded program that supports live-in caregivers was the topic of discussion when Adult Family Care (AFC) director Jeanne Leyden recently appeared on Somerville Community Access Television (SCAT). Leyden was a guest on the program… Continue Reading Adult Family Care visits Somerville public access

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Legislators Reauthorize Older Americans Act

April 8, 2016 / Nathan Lamb / Guides and Info

A bill that would re-authorize federal support for Meals-on-Wheels and other community programs that serve older adults has been approved by lawmakers and forwarded to President Obama. Continue Reading Legislators Reauthorize Older Americans Act

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Q&A with Somerville-Cambridge Elder Protective Services

March 17, 2016 / Nathan Lamb / Guides and Info

Protective Services is one of the many programs provided by Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES). Norah Al-Wetaid is a Protective Services Caseworker at SCES and

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How Long is Long-term Care?

July 23, 2015 / Nathan Lamb / Guides and Info

Long term care refers to a variety of services and supports designed to help you with personal care needs, like eating, bathing, dressing, walking and toileting. It is predominately not medical care—and it can take… Continue Reading How Long is Long-term Care?

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Request Information

May 7, 2015 / Nathan Lamb / Guides and Info

Our Aging Information Center assists anyone – young or old – seeking information, advice and services on a wide variety of aging, disability and caregiving issues

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Stay Healthy For Free!

June 4, 2014 / Nathan Lamb / Guides and Info

SCES offers a range of health and wellness programs that enhance the quality of life of older people and younger people living with disabilities. Individuals can sign up for classes throughout the year. Space is… Continue Reading Stay Healthy For Free!

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In-Home Fall Prevention

May 5, 2014 / Nathan Lamb / Guides and Info

A one on one in-home program aimed at improving strength and balance, for people with difficulty participating in a Fall Prevention Program outside their home.  The program is aimed at improving strength and balance to reduce… Continue Reading In-Home Fall Prevention

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Recent Posts

  • Adult Family Care earns high marks in 2021 consumer survey
  • Protect public benefits from these common scams
  • Use 988 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Hotline
  • 2022 Farmers’ Market Coupons are coming soon
  • Help SCES deliver produce for homebound older adults
  • 2022 O’Neill Scholarships awarded to four local students
  • Help SCES celebrate LGBTQ+ elders this Pride Month
  • Adult Family Care maintains highest NCQA accreditation rating
  • How to recognize elder self-neglect and provide help
  • Marta Corvelo named Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services CEO
  • Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 and vaccines
  • Team SCES raises nearly $3K to support food security
  • Team SCES making strides for Meals on Wheels
  • Team SCES walking to support Meals on Wheels
  • SCES participating in grant funded COVID booster campaign

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61 Medford Street
Somerville, MA 02143-3429
Phone 617-628-2601
TDD 617-628-1705
Fax 617-628-1085
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SCES and its programs are funded, in whole or in part, by contract or grants with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs, the Older Americans Act, local funds, foundations, and private contributions.

SCES is a member of Mass Home Care and Metro Boston Aging and Disability Resource Consortium (ADRC), a group of organizations committed to independent living and providing options for long term services and support to older adults and people of all ages living with disabilities.

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