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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Seven organizations, care providers, and volunteers were recognized for outstanding efforts on behalf of older adults at Serving Seniors 2018. The awards ceremony was hosted by Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) on Nov. 15. Speaking to… Continue Reading SCES recognizes community partners at Serving Seniors 2018
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Meals on Wheels drivers will receive a special recognition from the City of Cambridge this year on National Food Day. The drivers will receive a Food Heroes award at City Hall on Oct. 24. Established… Continue Reading SCES Meals on Wheels drivers win Food Heroes award
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Older adults facing mental health conditions are an underserved population, but Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) is looking to fill that gap with a new Elder Mental Health Outreach Team (EMHOT). Launched in April, the EMHOT… Continue Reading SCES Receives Behavioral Health Grant to Help At-Risk Elders
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Fatima, 64, lost her husband and her home. But she kept going and was able to find a new housing, with some assistance from Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) and other local agencies. Fatima, of Somerville,… Continue Reading Success Story: How SCES helped Fatima Find a New Home
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The challenges of being a family caregiver– and how a MassHealth-funded program can help—was the focus of a new Public Service Announcement (PSA) that was released in July. The PSA was produced by Adult Family… Continue Reading Adult Family Care PSA Focuses on Caregiver Challenges
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Elder abuse is a widespread issue that often flies under the radar. The Cambridge Council on Aging and Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) would like to thank everyone who has joined with us to try and… Continue Reading Thank You for Helping Us Raise Awareness of Elder Abuse
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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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