Name: Chris Rucinski Lives in: Somerville Occupation: Software Litigation Expert Witness SCES Volunteer since: 2021 How Chris helps: As a volunteer Technology Coach, Chris helps SCES clients get started with common smartphone and tablet applications.… Continue Reading Volunteer Spotlight: Chris the Technology Coach
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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: Should I get a COVID booster shot? Should I wear… Continue Reading Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 and vaccines
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Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) is pleased to announce that Cambridge Trust has pledged to match the first $5,000 of donations for the Little Necessities program this holiday season. Little Necessities is a locally funded program… Continue Reading Cambridge Trust pledges $5,000 to support Little Necessities
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Adult Family Care (AFC) received high scores for supporting friend and family caregivers in the program’s 2020 Customer Satisfaction Survey. The survey sought feedback from all families served by AFC, asking both caregivers and the… Continue Reading AFC receives high scores in consumer satisfaction survey
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More than 80 volunteers converged at Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) on Thanksgiving morning to help deliver 535 holiday meals. SCES delivers a Thanksgiving meal—with turkey, mashed potatoes, vegetables, and pumpkin pie–to local older adults who… Continue Reading 2021 is another big year for Thanksgiving Meals on Wheels
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Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) recognized six people who are doing essential work to support the independence and dignity of local older adults at Serving Seniors 2021. The annual awards ceremony was held virtually on Nov.… Continue Reading SCES recognizes unsung heroes at Serving Seniors ‘21
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Medicare plans often change, and because of that it’s important to be mindful of Medicare Open Enrollment, even if you’re satisfied with your current coverage. The open enrollment period runs from Oct. 15 to Dec.… Continue Reading SHINE offers free Medicare counseling for Open Enrollment
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The East Cambridge Savings Charitable Foundation, the charitable arm of East Cambridge Savings Bank, recently made a $5,000 grant to support the Money Management program at Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES). This grant is matching the… Continue Reading East Cambridge Savings Charitable Foundation donates $5,000 to support SCES Money Management program
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Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services and the local senior centers are collaborating to offer Grab-and-Go lunches for older adults. The program will provide cold sandwich lunches for local older adults. The lunches are available for a suggested… Continue Reading SCES and senior centers offering Grab-and-Go lunches
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Registration is now open for Savvy Caregiver, a free training program that provides family caregivers with skills and knowledge about dementia. Offered through a partnership of Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES), Mount Auburn Hospital, and Paine… Continue Reading Free Savvy Caregiver dementia training returns in October
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