Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services, Inc. (SCES), the Area Agency on Aging for Somerville and Cambridge, requests proposals from organizations interested in providing services to elders, particularly low income and minority elders. Extremely limited funding is available… Continue Reading SCES to Issue RFP for Title III Grant Funds
Read MoreThe COVID vaccine in our community; resources for older adults
Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) is encouraging people to get the Coronavirus vaccine. We are also providing reliable information about the vaccine on the following topics: When can I get the vaccine? Where can I get… Continue Reading The COVID vaccine in our community; resources for older adults
Read MoreHealthy ways Personalize your Plate for Nutrition Month 2021
The nutrition program at Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) is celebrating National Nutrition Month 2021 by sharing tips about healthy food and lifestyle choices. Observed each March, National Nutrition Month is sponsored by the Academy of… Continue Reading Healthy ways Personalize your Plate for Nutrition Month 2021
Read MoreSCES providing rides to vaccination sites for older adults
Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) is offering free transportation, via one of SCES’ transportation providers, for local older adults to COVID-19 vaccination sites in Cambridge, Somerville and adjacent communities. SCES is encouraging those who are eligible… Continue Reading SCES providing rides to vaccination sites for older adults
Read MoreA special message about the Coronavirus vaccines
An kreyòl ayisyen 用普通话 Em português En Español Dear Neighbor, We hope this letter finds you well. We are writing to provide you with information about the COVID-19 vaccines and encourage… Continue Reading A special message about the Coronavirus vaccines
Read MoreReliable sources of information about Coronavirus
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
Read MoreQ&A: Can turning 65 impact MassHealth eligibility?
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?
Read MoreVolunteers power Thanksgiving Meals on Wheels deliveries
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
Read MoreServing Seniors 2020 recognizes pandemic difference-makers
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
Read MoreFriendshipWorks partnership expands Friendly Visiting program
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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