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Community support for older adults is greatly appreciated

March 19, 2020 / Nathan Lamb / Coronavirus, SCES News

Coronavirus has touched all our lives since it was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11. That makes the outpouring of support we have seen for older adults that much more… Continue Reading Community support for older adults is greatly appreciated

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Data reveals how nutrition programs support Aging in Place

February 6, 2020 / Nathan Lamb / SCES News

Elder services is about providing supports that help people maintain health and independence. The assistance Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) provides is often life changing, and we had a vivid reminder of that through a recent… Continue Reading Data reveals how nutrition programs support Aging in Place

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Sending thanks to our Thanksgiving volunteers

December 2, 2019 / Nathan Lamb / 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

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Serving Seniors 2019 celebrates those who make a difference

November 14, 2019 / Nathan Lamb / SCES News

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

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SCES celebrates volunteers who support Aging in Place

September 26, 2019 / Nathan Lamb / SCES News

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

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AFC Scores High Marks in Consumer Satisfaction Survey

July 18, 2019 / Nathan Lamb / SCES News

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

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Adult Family Care earns highest NCQA Accreditation rating

June 19, 2019 / Nathan Lamb / SCES News

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

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‘Exceptional Women’ showcases the impact of Meals on Wheels

April 18, 2019 / Nathan Lamb / SCES News

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

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SCES Elder Protective Services adopts new assessment tool

January 3, 2019 / Nathan Lamb / SCES News

  Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) is an early adopter for a new tool designed to help Elder Protective Services evaluate reports of elder abuse and neglect. Massachusetts is the second state to adopt the Interview… Continue Reading SCES Elder Protective Services adopts new assessment tool

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SCES staffers give generously through annual CHA gift drive

December 20, 2018 / Nathan Lamb / SCES News

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

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SCES and its programs are funded, in whole or in part, by contract or grants with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs, the Older Americans Act, local funds, foundations, and private contributions.

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