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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In what has become an annual tradition, staffers from Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services recently stopped by the Somerville Media Center (formerly SCAT) to film a holiday greeting. We hope you enjoy it. And happy holidays!
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Recognition for a job well done is very important. That is why I like to thank a very special group of people for all that they do, as part of Caregiver Appreciation Month each November.… Continue Reading Celebrating the life-changing work of family caregivers
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Surrounded by his artwork and mementos of the many lives he’s touched, Manuel loves his home in Somerville. On this day he’s at the kitchen table, telling the story of how an art student at… Continue Reading Manuel’s story: caregiving is about good relationships
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Caring for a loved one who requires daily assistance can be challenging. Medicaid recognizes this by providing great programs designed to support family caregivers. Unfortunately, some of those programs are not available for caregiver spouses… Continue Reading New spouse-as-caregiver bill gives families more options
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They say the best things in life are free, and the same goes for many of the services and programs offered at Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES). As a state and federally designated elder services access… Continue Reading Six free services at Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services
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The Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) Nutrition program is distributing free farmers’ market coupons for eligible older adults the week of July 22. Available through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the $25 coupons can be used to… Continue Reading The 2019 Farmers’ Market Coupons are Coming Soon!
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Roughly 10 percent of older adults have experienced some form of elder abuse or neglect—but less than one out of every 14 cases is reported to authorities. Abuse and neglect know no boundaries and all… Continue Reading Thank you for supporting Elder Abuse Awareness Month 2019
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Kristin Bell specializes in helping older adults find housing that fits their needs, and she recently shared some of her expertise as a featured speaker at the 21st Annual NERSC (New England Resident Service Coordinators)… Continue Reading SCES Housing Specialist speaks at NERSC Conference
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Malnutrition is prevalent among older adults and can lead to a wide range of health problems. Unfortunately, it often goes undiagnosed. To help change that, Somerville Cambridge Elder Serivces (SCES) and agencies across Massachusetts will… Continue Reading Malnutrition Awareness Week focuses on life-saving education
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