Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) has awarded a pair of John O’Neill Scholarships to help support the higher education of local students this fall. The following students will receive $1,000 to support their pursuit of higher… Continue Reading SCES Awards John O’Neill Scholarships for Local Students
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Tips for identifying and assisting elders at-risk for suicide was the focus of a recent clinical training at Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES). The discussion was led by Rose Cheyette from Samaritans of Boston, a not-for-profit… Continue Reading SCES Training Focuses on Elder Suicide Prevention
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By Susan Pacheco and Norah Al-Wetaid Many in the elder services field have long known that elder abuse is a common issue that often goes unreported. However, some new data is helping illustrate how widespread… Continue Reading Recognizing the Many Social Impacts of Elder Abuse
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Helping people care for a loved one at home is central to our mission at Adult Family Care (AFC). But sometimes we help by introducing qualified caregivers to those who need live-in support. We are… Continue Reading Looking for Care in a Family-Based Setting?
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A Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) program that uses music to improve the quality of life for older adults was recently featured on a nationally-syndicated public radio show. SCES staff and clients participated in a story… Continue Reading SCES Music Therapy Featured on WGBH Innovation Hub
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Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) is a non-profit agency that supports the independence and well-being of older people in Somerville and Cambridge. The agency operates under a local volunteer board of directors, which recently elected new… Continue Reading SCES Board Elects New Officers for 2018
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Meals on Wheels provided a special delivery for roughly 500 people in late December, thanks to local students and volunteers for the Somerville Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) holiday bag program. Assembled by roughly a dozen… Continue Reading Meals on Wheels makes Special Holiday Delivery
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A local community organization recently recognized two Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) staffers for providing information and services that help older adults age in place. The Cambridge-based organization Paine Senior Services recently honored former SCES Executive… Continue Reading SCES Staffers Recognized for Helping Elders Age in Place
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Providing additional community-based supports for older adults with complex needs can have a noticeable impact on quality-of-life, according to preliminary data from a recent Home Care pilot. The Community Living Coaches pilot was launched by… Continue Reading Community Living Coaches Pilot Yields Promising Data
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John O’Neill is retiring after 38 years as Executive Director of Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) in October. Asked about his tenure at SCES, O’Neill listed a legacy of innovation and helping people live in the… Continue Reading Director O’Neill retires after 38 years at SCES
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