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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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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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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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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The challenges of being a family caregiver– and how a MassHealth-funded program can help—was the focus of a new Public Service Announcement (PSA) that was released in July. The PSA was produced by Adult Family… Continue Reading Adult Family Care PSA Focuses on Caregiver Challenges
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The Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) Nutrition program is distributing free farmers’ market coupons for eligible older adults the week of July 16. Available through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the $25 coupons can be used to… Continue Reading The 2018 Farmers’ Market Coupons are Coming Soon!
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Unique opioid risks for elders were recently highlighted on Aging Well, a monthly production of Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES). Opioid abuse was described as a growing problem for elders by SCES mental health Cassie Cramer.… Continue Reading Aging Well Spotlights Unique Opioid Risks for Elders
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Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) invites exhibitors, sponsors, and the general public to save the date for Elder Fair 2018. Now in its 19th year, the free health and wellness expo will showcase useful information, services,… Continue Reading Save the Date for Elder Fair 2018
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The pressures of providing care and tips for managing caregiver stress were the featured topics on the most recent episode of Aging Well, a monthly production of Somerville Cambridge Elder Services (SCES). The discussion was… Continue Reading Aging Well shares Tips for Managing Caregiver Stress
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