In December 2021, Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) received a $5,000 food assistance grant from the Cambridge Savings Charitable Foundation. This was the second $5,000 grant SCES received from Cambridge Savings Charitable Foundation in 2021, for […]
Read MoreCambridge Trust pledges $5,000 to support Little Necessities
Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) is pleased to announce that Cambridge Trust has pledged to match the first $5,000 of donations for the Little Necessities program this holiday season. Little Necessities is a locally funded program […]
Read MoreAFC receives high scores in consumer satisfaction survey
Adult Family Care (AFC) received high scores for supporting friend and family caregivers in the program’s 2020 Customer Satisfaction Survey. The survey sought feedback from all families served by AFC, asking both caregivers and the […]
Read MoreWatch the SCES/VNA Somerville Mayoral Candidates Forum
Candidates vying to be the next mayor of Somerville discussed issues of interest to older adults at a special forum on Aug. 5, 2021. Our thanks to candidates Katjana Ballantyne, Mary Cassesso, Wilfred Mbah, and […]
Read MoreSurvey highlights impact of Meals on Wheels during COVID
Meals on Wheels helps older adults live independently, and it also reduces food insecurity and isolation, according to a recent survey conducted by Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES). Out of more than 250 survey respondents, 87 […]
Read MoreSCES providing rides to vaccination sites for older adults
Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) is offering free transportation, via one of SCES’ transportation providers, for local older adults to COVID-19 vaccination sites in Cambridge, Somerville and adjacent communities. SCES is encouraging those who are eligible […]
Read MoreServing Seniors 2020 recognizes pandemic difference-makers
Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) recently recognized five essential workers for their compassion and excellence at Serving Seniors 2020. The annual event was held virtually, with most of the award presentations filmed beforehand. Speaking to staff […]
Read MoreSimple Steps can help reduce fall risk for older adults
Falls are the leading cause of injuries for older adults. One in four older adults fall each year—leading to 2.8 million emergency room visits annually. Fortunately, there are some simple steps that can help reduce […]
Read MoreSurvey highlights impacts of elder mental health outreach
A Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) program dedicated to helping older adults with behavioral health conditions is earning high marks from participants, even amid the pandemic. The Elder Mental Health Outreach Team (EMHOT) provides case management […]
Read MoreVolunteers deliver fresh produce for homebound older adults
Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) volunteers delivered more than $2,700 worth of fresh produce to local older adults on July 15. The delivery was part of the annual Farmers’ Market Coupon Program. Funded through the USDA […]
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