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, MA
Joined April 2024
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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
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#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 eldercare.org/donate. 💚
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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!
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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,
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We were honored to have you join us, Secretary Augustus!
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.
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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!
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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!
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.
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Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services retweeted
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!
ALT With Sec. Augustus
ALT Manning Apartments common room with residents, Housing Secretary, and service providers
ALT Manning Apartments conversation with service providers
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! eldercare.org/savvy-caregive…
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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!
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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 eldercare.org/forum.
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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.
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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: ada.gov/resources/disability…
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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].
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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 adultfamilycare.org.
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Our sincere congratulations to CMAA on this achievement!
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: bit.ly/3VGHxvq.
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Summer is here, and SCES’ farmers market coupon program is back! Each coupon booklet contains a total value of $50.
Pick them up at our office, the Somerville Council on Aging or the Cambridge Council on Aging.
Visit our website for more info
eldercare.org/free-2024-farm…
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#ICYMI Protective Services Director Keith Adams recently appeared on Senior Circuit! Keith discusses the signs of elder abuse and how to file a report if you have a concern about an older adult.
Watch the full segment here youtu.be/rKcwSwB60HA?si=8GT3…
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