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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Nearly 70 volunteers braved a rainy November morning to help Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) make Thanksgiving Meals on Wheels deliveries on Nov. 24. SCES delivers a Thanksgiving meal—with turkey, mashed potatoes, vegetables and pumpkin pie–to… Continue Reading Volunteers power Thanksgiving Meals on Wheels deliveries
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Applications are now open for the Jordan Liebhaber Scholarship, which furthers the professional development of young adults who want to pursue a career in working with elders. The scholarship typically pays for things like certificate… Continue Reading Liebhaber Scholarship supports elder services careers
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Beryl Hoffstein was looking to reduce clutter when she joined a support group five years ago, but she found a lot more than that. The group was moderated by Certified Older Adult Peer Specialist Marina… Continue Reading SCES EMHOT Client: Peer Counseling has ‘been a lifeline’
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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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