Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) is dedicated to helping older adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities throughout the Coronavirus pandemic. Providing reliable information is an important part of how we provide assistance. The following is a… Continue Reading Reliable sources of information about Coronavirus
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Q: Can turning 65 impact MassHealth eligibility? A: Yes, the eligibility rules for MassHealth change in a couple of important ways when people turn 65. The income limit goes down when you turn 65. There… Continue Reading Q&A: Can turning 65 impact MassHealth eligibility?
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Nearly 70 volunteers braved a rainy November morning to help Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) make Thanksgiving Meals on Wheels deliveries on Nov. 24. SCES delivers a Thanksgiving meal—with turkey, mashed potatoes, vegetables and pumpkin pie–to… Continue Reading Volunteers power Thanksgiving Meals on Wheels deliveries
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Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) recently recognized five essential workers for their compassion and excellence at Serving Seniors 2020. The annual event was held virtually, with most of the award presentations filmed beforehand. Speaking to staff… Continue Reading Serving Seniors 2020 recognizes pandemic difference-makers
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FriendshipWorks has expanded its Friendly Visiting program to Somerville and Cambridge. “Serving older adults in these areas is something we’ve been requested to do for quite a while. So we’re pleased to partner with Somerville-Cambridge… Continue Reading FriendshipWorks partnership expands Friendly Visiting program
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Medicare Open Enrollment runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, and it’s the one time of year that all Medicare recipients can change between any of the Medicare plan options. Medicare plans often change, so we… Continue Reading 5 Things to Know about Medicare Open Enrollment 2020
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Beryl Hoffstein was looking to reduce clutter when she joined a support group five years ago, but she found a lot more than that. The group was moderated by Certified Older Adult Peer Specialist Marina… Continue Reading SCES EMHOT Client: Peer Counseling has ‘been a lifeline’
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Flu season is coming soon, and Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) is urging older adults to get vaccinated before the end of October. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 50 to 70… Continue Reading Don’t wait on flu shots in 2020
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Falls are the leading cause of injuries for older adults. One in four older adults fall each year—leading to 2.8 million emergency room visits annually. Fortunately, there are some simple steps that can help reduce… Continue Reading Simple Steps can help reduce fall risk for older adults
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Living independently is important to “Stella,” but at age 78 she had growing concerns about making it work. Her eyesight was failing, making it difficult to read mail and pay bills. Alone in her Somerville… Continue Reading For many, Money Management is a lifeline to independence
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