Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) is sending out thanks to everyone who helped Team SCES raise nearly $3,000 in April to support food security through the Project Bread Walk for Hunger. As of May 1, Team… Continue Reading Team SCES raises nearly $3K to support food security
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Community Care Coordinator Megan Krey recently received a special thank you letter. It was so nice, her colleagues at Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) asked to hear the story behind it. It all started about three… Continue Reading Special thanks; how one call made a huge difference
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Name: Chris Rucinski Lives in: Somerville Occupation: Software Litigation Expert Witness SCES Volunteer since: 2021 How Chris helps: As a volunteer Technology Coach, Chris helps SCES clients get started with common smartphone and tablet applications.… Continue Reading Volunteer Spotlight: Chris the Technology Coach
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More than 80 volunteers converged at Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) on Thanksgiving morning to help deliver 535 holiday meals. SCES delivers a Thanksgiving meal—with turkey, mashed potatoes, vegetables, and pumpkin pie–to local older adults who… Continue Reading 2021 is another big year for Thanksgiving Meals on Wheels
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November is National Family Caregivers Appreciation Month—a time to recognize those who provide essential support for their loved ones. Chances are, you probably know at least one caregiver. A 2018 review of Bureau of Labor… Continue Reading SCES celebrates and supports family caregivers
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What if we told you that roughly 1 in 10 older adults experience some form of elder abuse or neglect, and that most of these incidents are never reported? Our guess is that you would… Continue Reading Preventing Elder Abuse and Neglect Starts with Awareness
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Tina Gram couldn’t tell you exactly how long its been since she hugged her son, but she’s looking forward to a reunion this summer. Like many people, the 76-year-old artist and teacher limited contact with… Continue Reading Four local perspectives on 2020 and impacts of vaccination
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Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) is encouraging everyone to get vaccinated when they become eligible. We are also supporting the vaccination effort by providing transportation to local vaccine appointments, offering assistance at clinics in senior housing,… Continue Reading SCES and the COVID-19 vaccination effort, in pictures
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March is National Nutrition Month. This year’s theme is “Personalize Your Plate”, which emphasizes that everyone is unique. There is no “one size fits all” to nutrition and health. It is important to tailor your… Continue Reading National Nutrition Month Recipes to Personalize your Plate
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The pandemic of 2020 created many challenges. Staying connected is high on that list for most of us. I can speak from personal experience on this one. 2020 was the first Thanksgiving I could not… Continue Reading Stay connected with Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services
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