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Reliable sources of information about Coronavirus

January 11, 2021 / Nathan Lamb / Community Information, 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

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4 resources that connect elders with food during Coronavirus

May 18, 2020 / Nathan Lamb / Coronavirus

The Coronavirus pandemic has created new challenges for all of us. Helping older adults through this difficult time is our top priority at Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES). Many of the older adults we connect with… Continue Reading 4 resources that connect elders with food during Coronavirus

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Community support for older adults is greatly appreciated

March 19, 2020 / Nathan Lamb / Coronavirus, SCES News

Coronavirus has touched all our lives since it was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11. That makes the outpouring of support we have seen for older adults that much more… Continue Reading Community support for older adults is greatly appreciated

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SCES adopts measures to help mitigate Coronavirus risk

March 17, 2020 / Nathan Lamb / Coronavirus, SCES News

Updated- March 20, 2020 In response to the rising number of Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in our community, Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) is announcing measures to reduce risk for the older adults, caregivers, and people with… Continue Reading SCES adopts measures to help mitigate Coronavirus risk

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Savvy Caregiver Dementia Training Returns in April

January 27, 2020 / Nathan Lamb / Announcements & Events

Registration is now open for Savvy Caregiver, a free training program that provides family caregivers with skills and knowledge about dementia. Offered by Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services, in partnership with Mount Auburn Hospital, the program emphasizes… Continue Reading Savvy Caregiver Dementia Training Returns in April

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Options Counseling provides answers on aging and disability

November 5, 2019 / Nathan Lamb / Community Information

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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Six tips for accessing local affordable housing resources

October 28, 2019 / Nathan Lamb / Guides and Info

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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Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services is here to help in 2019

January 16, 2019 / Nathan Lamb / SCES Blog

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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Savvy Caregiver Dementia Training Returns in January

October 5, 2018 / Nathan Lamb / Announcements & Events

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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Success Story: How SCES helped Fatima Find a New Home

July 26, 2018 / Nathan Lamb / SCES News

Fatima, 64, lost her husband and her home. But she kept going and was able to find a new housing, with some assistance from Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) and other local agencies. Fatima, of Somerville,… Continue Reading Success Story: How SCES helped Fatima Find a New Home

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