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 […]
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Consider Helping Meals on Wheels this Winter
The Meals on Wheels program at Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) is seeking reliable drivers and volunteer help this winter. Drivers SCES is currently seeking drivers who are available 15 hours per week on a permanent […]
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5 Things to Know about Elder Self Neglect
By Colleen Morrissey If you’re coming home for the holidays and visiting parents or older family members, you might notice changes in their behavior or living conditions. You might observe a decline in housekeeping, for […]
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Q: Is it important for seniors to keep up on their vaccines?
A: Yes. A number of diseases which can be prevented with vaccines can cause significant illness, hospitalization, disability, and even death. Older adults are more affected than most people by these diseases. According to the […]
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Thanking Volunteers for Holiday Deliveries
For many of us, Thanksgiving is probably some welcome time off. But for some it was also a chance to give back, by volunteering to help Somerville-Cambridge
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‘Serving Seniors’ Recognizes Unsung Heroes
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 […]
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Mt Auburn Residents Explore Community Resources at SCES
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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Training Helps Caregivers Successfully Navigate Challenges
Providing live-in care for a friend or loved one can be rewarding, but complex and difficult challenges sometimes come with the territory
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SCES Explores Value of Lower Home Care Caseloads
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 […]
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5 Things to Know for Medicare Open Enrollment
Are you getting the best possible health insurance through Medicare? The annual open enrollment period is the time to revisit this question, to ensure your coverage is optimized. Medicare Open Enrollment is the annual period […]
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