Somerville Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) is providing farmers’ market coupons for eligible participants starting early-July, 2021. Coordinated through the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture, the program provides income eligible older adults with $25 in coupon vouchers… Continue Reading The 2021 Farmers’ Market Coupon Season is Here
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Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) has awarded John O’Neill Scholarships to support the higher education of three local students this fall. The following Cambridge and Somerville students will receive John O’Neill Scholarships: Angelie Coulanges A graduate… Continue Reading O’Neill Scholarships support higher education for 3 locals
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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: When can I get the vaccine? Where can I get… Continue Reading The COVID vaccine in our community; resources for older adults
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What if we told you that roughly 1 in 10 older adults experience some form of elder abuse or neglect, and that most of these incidents are never reported? Our guess is that you would… Continue Reading Preventing Elder Abuse and Neglect Starts with Awareness
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Tina Gram couldn’t tell you exactly how long its been since she hugged her son, but she’s looking forward to a reunion this summer. Like many people, the 76-year-old artist and teacher limited contact with… Continue Reading Four local perspectives on 2020 and impacts of vaccination
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Meals on Wheels helps older adults live independently, and it also reduces food insecurity and isolation, according to a recent survey conducted by Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES). Out of more than 250 survey respondents, 87… Continue Reading Survey highlights impact of Meals on Wheels during COVID
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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 Issues RFP for Title III Grant Funds
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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
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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
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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
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