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Cambridge Connections Memory Cafe Sponsorships Available

June 28, 2018 / Nathan Lamb / Announcements & Events

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… Continue Reading Cambridge Connections Memory Cafe Sponsorships Available

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Savvy Caregiver Provides Key Dementia Care Training

August 23, 2017 / Nathan Lamb / Announcements & Events

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.… Continue Reading Savvy Caregiver Provides Key Dementia Care Training

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Aging Well Explores Music Therapy and Dementia

August 15, 2017 / Nathan Lamb / SCES News

A new program that uses music to help dementia patients reconnect with the outside world was recently featured on Aging Well, a monthly public-access production of Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES). The discussion was led by… Continue Reading Aging Well Explores Music Therapy and Dementia

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SCES Helping to Launch New Memory Cafe in Cambridge

July 26, 2017 / admin / Announcements & Events

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… Continue Reading SCES Helping to Launch New Memory Cafe in Cambridge

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Colleen Morrissey is a Resource Specialist at Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services.

5 Free Resources for Caregivers Providing Dementia Care

July 7, 2017 / admin / Guides and Info

By Colleen Morrissey Providing dementia care can be a challenge, but at Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) we help caregivers identify services that help maximize independence and quality of life for both themselves and the people… Continue Reading 5 Free Resources for Caregivers Providing Dementia Care

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SCES Brings Music Therapy Home for Dementia Patients

March 29, 2017 / Nathan Lamb / SCES News

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… Continue Reading SCES Brings Music Therapy Home for Dementia Patients

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SCES participating in Conversations about Dementia

April 28, 2016 / Nathan Lamb / Announcements & Events

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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