Meals on Wheels doesn’t take a day off for Thanksgiving and I would like to thank the many volunteers who braved the cold, so that our drivers could spend the holiday with their families. All… Continue Reading Thank you, Thanksgiving Meals on Wheels volunteers
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November is Caregiver Appreciation Month, and it’s a great time to recognize unsung heroes who do amazing work each day. I’ve worked with hundreds of family caregivers over the years, and their stories never cease… Continue Reading Caregiver Appreciation Month 2018 recognizes unsung heroes
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Neville Place Assisted Living is now grand sponsor for a free monthly social gathering geared toward people with dementia or forgetfulness. Neville Place is sponsoring the Cambridge Connections Memory Café, which is a joint effort… Continue Reading Neville Place Announced as Cambridge Memory Café Sponsor
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Older adults at the Cambridge Senior Center recently helped Panamanian children practice their English, though a letter exchange organized by a Peace Corps volunteer with local ties. The swap was conceived by Meg Bolger, a… Continue Reading Local Elders Swap Letters with Panamanian English Students
Read More Providing daily assistance for those who can no longer live alone is no small commitment. Depending on the circumstances, it often requires sacrificing time, money, and work opportunities. Fortunately, there are MassHealth-funded programs that recognize… Continue Reading It’s Time to Level the Playing Field for Caregiving Spouses
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Elder service agencies have long taken an in-home approach to helping people age in place, and shifting perspectives in the public health field are primed to highlight our role in helping people maintain health and… Continue Reading Elder services support health outcomes at home
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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 16. Available through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the $25 coupons can be used to… Continue Reading The 2018 Farmers’ Market Coupons are Coming Soon!
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Housing options and tools for Aging in Place were the featured topics of a recent regional workshop led by Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) Housing Specialist Kristin Bell. Bell spoke before roughly 40 professionals at the… Continue Reading Housing Specialist Outlines Resources at Regional Conference
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Elder Fair 2018 has come and gone, and on behalf of Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES), I want to thank everyone who helped make our annual health and wellness expo a joyous occasion. Now in its… Continue Reading Thank you for celebrating Elder Fair 2018 with us
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Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) recently celebrated National Nutrition Month by sharing tips for healthy diet and eating habits. The theme for Nutrition Month this year was “Go Further with Food.” SCES Staff Nutritionist Andrea Svartstrom… Continue Reading SCES Promotes ‘Going Further with Food’ for Nutrition Month
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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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