SCES News

By Meghan Ostrander, Lindsey Smilack, and Nathan Lamb For many of us, Thanksgiving is a wonderful day to relax and spend time with our families. On behalf of Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES), we are thanking… Continue Reading Sending thanks to our Thanksgiving volunteers

Eight advocates, care providers, and volunteers were recognized for outstanding efforts on behalf of older adults at Serving Seniors 2019. The awards ceremony was hosted by Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) on Nov. 7. The primary… Continue Reading Serving Seniors 2019 celebrates those who make a difference

The contributions of volunteers who assist older adults took center stage at a special volunteer appreciation event hosted by Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) on Sept. 19. In thanking those who attended, Executive Director Paul Hollings… Continue Reading SCES celebrates volunteers who support Aging in Place

Adult Family Care recently received overwhelmingly positive feedback from caregivers and people receiving in-home assistance through the program. On average, AFC received the top score 95 percent of the time in the most recent edition… Continue Reading AFC Scores High Marks in Consumer Satisfaction Survey

A Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) program that specializes in supporting family caregivers recently earned the highest accreditation rating from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). SCES received a three-year Case Management Accreditation from NCQA… Continue Reading Adult Family Care earns highest NCQA Accreditation rating

The social and health benefits of Meals on Wheels were recently featured on the Magic 106.7 podcast, Exceptional Women. The episode featured Deb McLean, who is Nutrition Programs Director at Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES). Speaking… Continue Reading ‘Exceptional Women’ showcases the impact of Meals on Wheels

Staffers from Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SECS) recently donated gifts for nearly two dozen local children in need. Coordinated in partnership with Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), the gift drive will provide more than 75 gifts for… Continue Reading SCES staffers give generously through annual CHA gift drive