Age discrimination and disrupting cultural attitudes toward growing older were the topics of a recent clinical forum at Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES). The discussion was led by SCES Elder Care Advisor Corinne Lofchie, who explained… Continue Reading SCES Forum Explores Discrimination and Perceptions of Aging
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Officials, care providers, and volunteers were recognized for their outstanding efforts on behalf of older adults at the 17th annual Serving Seniors award ceremony on Nov. 2. Hosted by Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES), Serving Seniors… Continue Reading ‘Serving Seniors’ Recognizes Unsung Heroes
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By Nathan Lamb Danielle Toppi became a volunteer because she wanted to make a difference. But she also ended up making a good friend, while helping the holiday assistance efforts at Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES).… Continue Reading SCES Volunteers Help in Many Ways Through the Holidays
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Familiarizing new doctors with community-based programs that support well-being is the goal of a new collaboration between Mount Auburn Hospital and
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A new grant-funded program is exploring the value of giving Home Care case managers more flexibility to assist clients with complex medical and social needs. Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) is participating in the Community Living… Continue Reading SCES Explores Value of Lower Home Care Caseloads
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Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) will strive to raise awareness about the warning signs of a stroke this September. Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability and the third leading cause of death in the… Continue Reading SCES Promotes FAST Campaign to Raise Stroke Awareness
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A recent survey of the Adult Family Care (AFC) program indicates a very high level of satisfaction among caregivers and people receiving in-home services
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Have you or a family member stopped going out and doing the things you enjoy, due to a fear of falling? The Stay Strong Program could help
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Some 1,400 local residents will receive a windfall of fresh produce this summer, thanks to a recent collaboration between Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services
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Financial exploitation of older adults is a growing issue – and the Cambridge Elder Abuse Prevention Coalition (CEAPC) raised awareness on the topic by hosting a recent forum for local bankers. Hosted in collaboration with… Continue Reading Training Bankers to Spot Warning Signs of Elder Abuse
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