I’m not a huge fan of New Year’s resolutions, but one incident over my holiday break has me dedicated to doing more in the coming year. It was Christmas dinner at my father’s house, and… Continue Reading Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services is here to help in 2019
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Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) is an early adopter for a new tool designed to help Elder Protective Services evaluate reports of elder abuse and neglect. Massachusetts is the second state to adopt the Interview… Continue Reading SCES Elder Protective Services adopts new assessment tool
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Staffers from Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SECS) recently donated gifts for nearly two dozen local children in need. Coordinated in partnership with Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), the gift drive will provide more than 75 gifts for… Continue Reading SCES staffers give generously through annual CHA gift drive
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Providing information and guidance for those facing challenges from aging or disability is a big part of our mission at Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES). Our Aging Information Center is a free resource, and our experts… Continue Reading Options Counseling provides answers on aging and disability
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Adult Family Care (AFC) is dedicated to helping people receive the best care at home, and I am excited to help spread the word about this great program. My name is Angela Clary. As a… Continue Reading Let’s talk about programs that provide the best care at home
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I am a huge fan of independent contractors, because they do vital work that most of us can’t or won’t. But finding good contractors and managing them is not always easy—and older adults sometimes face… Continue Reading 5 Ways to Help Older Adults Avoid Problems with Contractors
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Meals on Wheels doesn’t take a day off for Thanksgiving and I would like to thank the many volunteers who braved the cold, so that our drivers could spend the holiday with their families. All… Continue Reading Thank you, Thanksgiving Meals on Wheels volunteers
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November is Caregiver Appreciation Month, and it’s a great time to recognize unsung heroes who do amazing work each day. I’ve worked with hundreds of family caregivers over the years, and their stories never cease… Continue Reading Caregiver Appreciation Month 2018 recognizes unsung heroes
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Meals on Wheels drivers will receive a special recognition from the City of Cambridge this year on National Food Day. The drivers will receive a Food Heroes award at City Hall on Oct. 24. Established… Continue Reading SCES Meals on Wheels drivers win Food Heroes award
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A free training program that provides family caregivers with skills and knowledge about dementia is returning to Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) in January. Registration is now open for the next round of Savvy Caregiver training,… Continue Reading Savvy Caregiver Dementia Training Returns in January
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