Today the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) issued additional warnings to residents of skimming scams that have impacted some DTA clients. The agency and its investigations team became aware of banks and retailers who appear… Continue Reading Protect public benefits from these common scams
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In 2020, Congress designated a new three-digit dialing code – 988 – that will route callers to the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL). The new three-digit code will take effect on July 16, 2022. The Substance… Continue Reading Use 988 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Hotline
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Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) has awarded John O’Neill Scholarships to support the higher education of four local students. Established in 2017 to honor longtime SCES Executive Director John O’Neill, the scholarship benefits outstanding students from… Continue Reading 2022 O’Neill Scholarships awarded to four local students
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June is Pride Month, and Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) is inviting you to join with us in doing a little something extra for our LGBTQ+ friends. For most of the past 12 years, SCES has… Continue Reading Help SCES celebrate LGBTQ+ elders this Pride Month
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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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