Living independently is important to “Stella,” but at age 78 she had growing concerns about making it work. Her eyesight was failing, making it difficult to read mail and pay bills. Alone in her Somerville… Continue Reading For many, Money Management is a lifeline to independence
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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
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Volunteers braved a heatwave on July 27 to help Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) deliver 840 shelf-stable meals to older adults at risk for food insecurity. The meals were provided by the Executive Office of Elder… Continue Reading Volunteers deliver back-up meals for at-risk older adults
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En Español As we enter our 13th week under COVID-19 restrictions, we are all dealing with overwhelming emotions related to the events of recent months. The senseless killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery,… Continue Reading Working together toward a more just society
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May is Older Americans Month, a national observance dedicated to celebrating the contributions of older adults. The theme for Older Americans Month 2020 is Make Your Mark—a celebration of how we all can make a… Continue Reading Older Americans Month: volunteers make their mark
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Family and friends, work and play—there are so many roles that older adults play in enriching our community. As part of a non-profit dedicated to helping people Age In Place, our team at Somerville-Cambridge Elder… Continue Reading Older Americans Month 2020: older adults are essential
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There has been no shortage of challenges in recent weeks. But here is a small list of recent things that brightened our day, made us smile, and reminded us that we are all in this… Continue Reading And now for some good news
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For the second year in a row, Neville Place Assisted Living is grand sponsor for a free monthly social gathering geared toward people with dementia or memory loss. Neville Place is sponsoring the Cambridge Connections… Continue Reading Neville Place renews Cambridge Memory Café sponsorship
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Staffers from Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SECS) recently donated gifts for more than two dozen local children in need. Coordinated in partnership with Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), the gift drive will provide more than 140 gifts… Continue Reading SCES staffers give generously through 2019 CHA gift drive
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By Leslie Hergert Want to help a great organization make a difference in the lives of local older adults? Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) is currently taking applications for several vacancies on our board of directors.… Continue Reading Advocates and ambassadors wanted for elder services board
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