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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…

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…

Our sincere congratulations to CMAA on this achievement!

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.

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].

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/disa…

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!

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.

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.

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!

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…

I was pleased to welcome Secretary Ed Augustus Jr. 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

Happening Oct. 1! Join SCES and the Alzheimer's Association 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.

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!

We were thrilled to meet with Willie Burnley Jr 🌹 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!

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

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,

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!

#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. 💚

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