Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services

SCES helps older people and people living with disabilities remain safe and independent in their own homes by providing a wide range of supportive services.

[Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services @SCelders]

In honor of Caregiver Appreciation Month last month, our team sent out gift cards and appreciation letters to all of the caregivers in our Adult Family Care (AFC) program!

#CaregiverAppreciation

[Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services @SCelders]

#GivingTuesday is here! Your tax-deductible gift benefits the health and wellbeing of older adults & people with disabilities in Somerville and Cambridge.

Give online at https://t.co/OWLe1LCqok. 💚

[Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services @SCelders]

It's #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth!

We're celebrating all the #caregivers who are a part of SCES and Adult Family Care. National Family Caregiver Month is a time to put caregivers at the forefront and recognize their contributions—thanks for all you do!

[Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services @SCelders]

@Mass_HPC We were honored to have David join us and share his expertise!

[Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services @SCelders]

Medicare #openenrollment is here! Now through December 7 you can review and enroll in a plan.

Need help navigating the application process or comparing plans? SCES SHINE counselors can help you find the best coverage.

Call 617-628-2601 for more info,

[Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services @SCelders]

We were honored to have you join us, Secretary Augustus!

[Mass. HLC @MA_EOHLC]

Thank you @SCelders for inviting me to your annual forum this morning. Supporting people as they get older and helping them age in their own home leads to enhanced health outcomes.  #EOHLC is working to create even more #supportivehousing opportunities across the Commonwealth.

[Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services @SCelders]

We were thrilled to meet with @WillieBurnleyJr last month! We met at the SCES office to discuss how we can align priorities and partner together on initiatives to drive equity for Somerville residents in the coming year. Thanks so much, Councilor Burnley, for stopping by!

[MAMH @MentalHealth_MA]

Good Neighbor Day aims to strengthen community bonds by bringing together people to share experiences, learn from each other, & build connections. Join us and your neighbors TOMORROW (10/1) at Cambridge Public Library for this intergenerational event with a mix of fun activities!

[Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services @SCelders]

Happening Oct. 1! Join SCES and the @alzassociation for a FREE event in the Empowered Caregiver Series. We'll meet at the Somerville Council on Aging from 12-2 p.m. All are welcome! Call 617-628-2601 x 3168 to RSVP.

[Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services @SCelders]

@MikeConnollyMA @MA_EOHLC @CambHousing @The_BMC It was great to see you!

[Mike Connolly @MikeConnollyMA]

I was pleased to welcome @MA_EOHLC Secretary Ed Augustus to Manning Apartments in Central Square yesterday for a tour and conversation with Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services, Cambridge Housing Authority, Cambridge Health Alliance, and Boston Medical Center. Thank you to all who are working together to provide the residents of this @CambHousing building with a robust set of services and supports!

[Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services @SCelders]

Our next Savvy Caregiver course begins on Sept. 25! Learn techniques and strategies to better support a loved one with dementia.

The course will take place on Wednesdays from 12-2pm and will run for 6 weeks.

Learn more and reserve your spot! https://t.co/Pfq07uCBH2

[Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services @SCelders]

The SCES Nutrition team recently distributed locally grown produce to homebound older adults as part of the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program!

Boxes included blueberries, peaches, corn, tomatoes, scallions, squash, carrots and more.

Thanks to all who made this a success!

[Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services @SCelders]

Thanks, Right at Home for sponsoring our Future of Aging Forum and for your commitment to advancing health, equity, and independence!

Learn more about the Forum at https://t.co/QiILNMkEUq.

[Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services @SCelders]

We had a great time at the recent Summer Celebration Fair at Fresh Pond Apartments! Communications and Public Affairs Manager Eliza Adams & AFC Director Nina Cohen joined other local nonprofits and businesses for an afternoon of fun, complete with live entertainment.

[HHS @HHSGov]

Happy 59th birthday to #Medicaid & #Medicare! Thanks to these programs, millions of Americans have been able to go to the doctor and care for their loved ones. Today, more than 150 million and counting are covered!

[Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services @SCelders]

Today is the 34th anniversary of the #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct (ADA)!

We are grateful for the ADA and its role in protecting the rights of people with disabilities.

Learn more about your rights under the ADA here: https://t.co/kJlIwepjw4

[Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services @SCelders]

We are excited to introduce our new Tech Access Program (TAP)!

Somerville and Cambridge residents can take part in free drop-in sessions, open labs and skills workshops. Home visits are also available.

For more info, call SCES at 617-628-2601 or email [email protected].

[Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services @SCelders]

The Adult Family Care (AFC) team had a great time at Healthy Seniors Day, hosted by Roxbury YMCA and the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Helpline!

AFC can provide caregiving support to people in the City of Boston. For more info and eligibility, visit https://t.co/61XanLasGr.

[Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services @SCelders]

Our sincere congratulations to CMAA on this achievement!

[Central MA Senior Connection @MASrConnection]

We are honored to be one of the recipients of a 2024 @theUSAging Innovations Award for the Kinship & Grandfamily Support category for our Grandparents Raising Grandkids Resource Center. Learn more: https://t.co/ECcDYSFOdA.