A hospital to home program that helps patients avoid unnecessary readmissions is set to expand in 2017. Launched in 2012, the Hospital to Home program is a partnership between Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES), Mystic Valley… Continue Reading SCES Hospital to Home Partnership Enters New Phase
Read MoreSCES Joins Elder Lobby Day Rally at the State House
More than 300 advocates rallied at the State House on Feb. 27 for Elder Lobby Day—turning out to urge lawmakers to support programs that provide vital services for older adults. Several representatives from Somerville-Cambridge Elder… Continue Reading SCES Joins Elder Lobby Day Rally at the State House
Read MoreKate’s Café Celebrates First Annual Kate Thomas Award
Six years ago, Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) Elder Care Advisor Kate Thomas organized a monthly dinner for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) older adults and friends. At a recent event, SCES and the LGBT… Continue Reading Kate’s Café Celebrates First Annual Kate Thomas Award
Read MoreAdvocates to Rally for Home Care at Elder Lobby Day
February is budget season at Beacon Hill, and that has advocates from across the Commonwealth converging at the Statehouse for Elder Lobby Day on Feb. 27. Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) will be there backing several… Continue Reading Advocates to Rally for Home Care at Elder Lobby Day
Read MoreAdult Foster Care 9C Cuts will hit 12,000 caregivers in March
The countdown to cuts is on. On March 1, the Baker Administration will begin cutting as much as $5.6 million from the Adult Foster Care program. The cuts will continue through the last four months… Continue Reading Adult Foster Care 9C Cuts will hit 12,000 caregivers in March
Read MoreElder Care Advisors Field Questions about Government Benefits
The future of Medicare, Medicaid and other government programs was the central topic of a recent Q&A session moderated by two Elder Care Advisors from Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services. Lee Ann Lowe and Anne Keefe were… Continue Reading Elder Care Advisors Field Questions about Government Benefits
Read More9C Cuts Threaten to Erode Vital Family Caregiver Supports
Adult Foster Care (AFC) helps more than 10,000 people in the Bay State receive vital care at home—but recent 9C cuts threaten to erode the quality of this innovative and highly effective program. Funded through… Continue Reading 9C Cuts Threaten to Erode Vital Family Caregiver Supports
Read MoreSCES Gift Drive Provides Holiday Cheer
Staffers from Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) are stepping-up to help local children in-need this holiday season. Coordinated in partnership with Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) the SCES gift drive is providing more than 50 presents for… Continue Reading SCES Gift Drive Provides Holiday Cheer
Read MoreVolunteers Power SCES Holiday Bag Delivery Effort
Roughly 500 Meals on Wheels clients will receive a special delivery this December, thanks to the efforts of some dedicated volunteers and the Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) Holiday Bag program. Assembled by roughly a dozen… Continue Reading Volunteers Power SCES Holiday Bag Delivery Effort
Read MoreAFC Promotes Well-Being during Family Caregivers Month
November is National Family Caregivers Month, and a regional non-profit program is marking the occasion by promoting caregiver well-being. The Adult Family Care (AFC) program provides support for more than 250 family caregivers in the… Continue Reading AFC Promotes Well-Being during Family Caregivers Month
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