Recognition for a job well done is very important. That is why I like to thank a very special group of people for all that they do, as part of Caregiver Appreciation Month each November.… Continue Reading Celebrating the life-changing work of family caregivers
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Eight advocates, care providers, and volunteers were recognized for outstanding efforts on behalf of older adults at Serving Seniors 2019. The awards ceremony was hosted by Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) on Nov. 7. The primary… Continue Reading Serving Seniors 2019 celebrates those who make a difference
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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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The cost of housing in Cambridge and Somerville keeps going up, and Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) is increasingly hearing requests to help older adults meet housing challenges. Cost is a major factor. But demand for… Continue Reading Six tips for accessing local affordable housing resources
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Surrounded by his artwork and mementos of the many lives he’s touched, Manuel loves his home in Somerville. On this day he’s at the kitchen table, telling the story of how an art student at… Continue Reading Manuel’s story: caregiving is about good relationships
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The contributions of volunteers who assist older adults took center stage at a special volunteer appreciation event hosted by Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) on Sept. 19. In thanking those who attended, Executive Director Paul Hollings… Continue Reading SCES celebrates volunteers who support Aging in Place
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Falls are perennially the leading cause of injury for older adults, but they are not an inevitable outcome of aging. Fortunately, there are several easy ways to reduce the risk of falls. A good first… Continue Reading Five easy ways to reduce the risk of falls
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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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