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CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19: Information on how SCES is responding and resources

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Stay connected with Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services

January 6, 2021 / Nathan Lamb / Coronavirus, SCES Blog

The pandemic of 2020 created many challenges. Staying connected is high on that list for most of us. I can speak from personal experience on this one. 2020 was the first Thanksgiving I could not… Continue Reading Stay connected with Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services

AFC adapts to maintain caregiver connections during COVID-19

August 7, 2020 / Nathan Lamb / Coronavirus, SCES Blog

Working with families in their homes is at the heart of how Adult Family Care (AFC) helps families provide care for loved ones. But with Coronavirus changing everything in recent months, the nonprofit program is… Continue Reading AFC adapts to maintain caregiver connections during COVID-19

Measuring the impact of elder services during COVID-19

June 18, 2020 / Nathan Lamb / Coronavirus, SCES News

As a mission-driven non-profit, Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) is proud to provide essential services that help more than 4,800 older adults Age in Place. This has continued throughout the Coronavirus pandemic, and our data from… Continue Reading Measuring the impact of elder services during COVID-19

AFC helps families provide care at home amid Coronavirus

May 26, 2020 / Nathan Lamb / Coronavirus, SCES News

Family caregivers do essential work every day, and our team at Adult Family Care (AFC) is dedicated to supporting them through this difficult time. As an essential service, AFC has remained open throughout the Coronavirus… Continue Reading AFC helps families provide care at home amid Coronavirus

Food Safety During Social Distancing

May 19, 2020 / Nathan Lamb / Coronavirus

  Social distancing has changed daily routines, including eating, for many of us.  With some planning and creativity it is still possible to eat healthfully to be able to maintain good health.  This is especially… Continue Reading Food Safety During Social Distancing

4 resources that connect elders with food during Coronavirus

May 18, 2020 / Nathan Lamb / Coronavirus

The Coronavirus pandemic has created new challenges for all of us. Helping older adults through this difficult time is our top priority at Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES). Many of the older adults we connect with… Continue Reading 4 resources that connect elders with food during Coronavirus

Together we are making a difference in our community

May 4, 2020 / Nathan Lamb / Coronavirus

Dear Friend: I hope this message finds you well. This is a difficult time, with much uncertainty. Yet there are some reassuring constants, and I have been inspired by the many people who are stepping… Continue Reading Together we are making a difference in our community

Thanks for helping us assist older adults in our community

May 1, 2020 / Nathan Lamb / Coronavirus

Coronavirus has created many challenges for all of us, and that makes the outpouring of support we have seen for our older neighbors even more inspiring. Donations. Volunteerism. People who contact Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services and… Continue Reading Thanks for helping us assist older adults in our community

SCES statement on services in Somerville Senior Housing

April 24, 2020 / Nathan Lamb / Coronavirus

The City of Somerville has issued new directives to reduce the risk of coronavirus outbreaks in senior housing. All senior housing communities are required to have a plan in place in the event of an… Continue Reading SCES statement on services in Somerville Senior Housing

Coronavirus update for the the people we serve

April 24, 2020 / Nathan Lamb / Coronavirus

UPDATED May 6, 2020 Haga clic aquí para leer en español Clique aqui para ler em português Klike isit la pou li an Kreyòl Ayisyen   Dear Friend, I hope this letter finds you safe… Continue Reading Coronavirus update for the the people we serve

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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.

SCES is a member of Mass Home Care and Metro Boston Aging and Disability Resource Consortium (ADRC), a group of organizations committed to independent living and providing options for long term services and support to older adults and people of all ages living with disabilities.

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