Caring for a loved one who requires daily assistance can be challenging. Medicaid recognizes this by providing great programs designed to support family caregivers. Unfortunately, some of those programs are not available for caregiver spouses… Continue Reading New spouse-as-caregiver bill gives families more options
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They say the best things in life are free, and the same goes for many of the services and programs offered at Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES). As a state and federally designated elder services access… Continue Reading Six free services at Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services
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Adult Family Care recently received overwhelmingly positive feedback from caregivers and people receiving in-home assistance through the program. On average, AFC received the top score 95 percent of the time in the most recent edition… Continue Reading AFC Scores High Marks in Consumer Satisfaction Survey
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Roughly 10 percent of older adults have experienced some form of elder abuse or neglect—but less than one out of every 14 cases is reported to authorities. Abuse and neglect know no boundaries and all… Continue Reading Thank you for supporting Elder Abuse Awareness Month 2019
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A Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) program that specializes in supporting family caregivers recently earned the highest accreditation rating from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). SCES received a three-year Case Management Accreditation from NCQA… Continue Reading Adult Family Care earns highest NCQA Accreditation rating
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Sometimes we see changes with older friends or family members that spark concerns. Wanting to help is entirely natural, but those good intentions can sometimes lead to disagreements, frustration, and arguments. It is a common… Continue Reading Five tips for tactfully offering assistance to a loved one
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Malnutrition is prevalent among older adults and can lead to a wide range of health problems. Unfortunately, it often goes undiagnosed. To help change that, Somerville Cambridge Elder Serivces (SCES) and agencies across Massachusetts will… Continue Reading Malnutrition Awareness Week focuses on life-saving education
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Want to make a difference the community? The Medical Advocate program at Somerville Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) is currently seeking caring volunteers to help older adults navigate medical appointments. We will introduce you to an… Continue Reading Medical Advocates Needed in Cambridge and Somerville
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The social and health benefits of Meals on Wheels were recently featured on the Magic 106.7 podcast, Exceptional Women. The episode featured Deb McLean, who is Nutrition Programs Director at Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES). Speaking… Continue Reading ‘Exceptional Women’ showcases the impact of Meals on Wheels
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Connecting people with useful resources is a huge part of what we do at Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES). On behalf of the agency, I want to thank everyone who took the time to connect with… Continue Reading Thank you for celebrating Elder Fair 2019 with us
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