Want to support a great social event for people with memory loss and their caregivers? Applications are now open Cambridge Connections Memory Cafe Sponsorships! The Cambridge Connections Memory Café opened its doors in 2017. This […]
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Savvy Caregiver Provides Key Dementia Care Training
When a person is diagnosed with dementia, it is often family members and friends who assume major caregiving responsibilities. While this support from relatives is invaluable, it’s often their first time in a caregiving role. […]
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SCES Helping to Launch New Memory Cafe in Cambridge
Maintaining a social life is one of the many challenges of dementia, but two local organizations are hoping to help by launching a new monthly memory cafe in Cambridge. The new cafe, which is free […]
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SCES Brings Music Therapy Home for Dementia Patients
A growing body of research indicates that music therapy can significantly improve the quality of life for people with dementia. It’s a practice that many are only just learning about, but there’s apparently no shortage […]
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Tips for Approaching 6 Common Dementia Ethical Issues
Successfully navigating the legal, medical, and ethical challenges posed by dementia was a central theme of a recent conference hosted by Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES). The program featured a panel discussion of local experts, who […]
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SCES participating in Conversations about Dementia
Concerned about changes you have noticed in a loved one’s memory? The Metro East Alzheimer Partnership is providing valuable answers with Conversations about
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