For the first time in 17 years, Somerville seniors will be voting for their next Mayor! Candidates vying to be the next mayor of Somerville will discuss issues of interest to older adults at a […]
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Reliable sources of information about 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 […]
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SCES adopts measures to help mitigate Coronavirus risk
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 […]
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4 resources that connect elders with food during 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 […]
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Community support for older adults is greatly appreciated
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 […]
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Savvy Caregiver Dementia Training Returns in April
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 […]
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Options Counseling provides answers on aging and disability
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 […]
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Six tips for accessing local affordable housing resources
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 […]
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Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services is here to help in 2019
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 […]
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Savvy Caregiver Dementia Training Returns in January
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, […]
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