Cambridge Neighbors

07/10/2026

Solo aging educator and advocate, Ailene Gerhardt, sent this out to her community partners today! Here is what she wrote about NPR's segment on solo aging:

"On June 22, NPR's All Things Considered aired a segment exploring solo aging demographics and the evolving landscape of independent planning. Yesterday, July 9, they published the accompanying in-depth digital article across their website and social media feeds.
This piece brilliantly weaves together the essential pieces of the solo aging ecosystem, featuring my insights alongside pioneering voices like Sara Zeff Geber, Ph.D., Barbara Sullivan of the Village to Village Network, and Jason Resendez of the National Alliance for Caregiving.
To see grassroots community models, national caregiving advocates, and strategic navigation architects highlighted together proves that the roadmap for independent longevity is being actively rewritten. We are moving the narrative away from a lens of worry and toward an empowered reality of intentional design, choice, and clarity.
You can listen to the brief 3-minute piece or check out the full article here: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/09/nx-s1-5886348/solo-agers-demographics-caregiving-family-aging"

Please join us at the Cambridge Public Library for a three-part series on solo aging starting in September. See flyer below.

06/30/2026

Cambridge Neighbors members enjoyed getting together at Webb and Jeff Brown's lovely home and patio to celebrate summer and one another.

If you're interested in widening your social circles, please be in touch!

06/01/2026

We are delighted and honored to announce that the Cummings Foundation has awarded Cambridge Neighbors a three-year grant to help support a staff position dedicated to serving our most vulnerable members.

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05/04/2026

Welcome, A***n Liao!

We are delighted to welcome Adrian, our new Assistant Director here at Cambridge Neighbors!

With a background in piano performance, Adrian discovered a love for engaging with people in intimate settings while performing in retirement communities during college. She later attended a Bible truth and service program, where her passion for working with people continued to grow. Through outreach in shopping centers, parks, and diverse communities, she gained experience engaging with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and developed a heart for people, along with a strong affinity for mentorship and personal connection. After returning to the Greater Boston area and settling in Cambridge, Adrian worked closely with college students, planning events and programs while also providing one-on-one mentorship. She is passionate about fostering environments where people feel supported and able to thrive.

Adrian chose to join Cambridge Neighbors because of her desire to make a meaningful, positive impact in people's daily lives. She hopes to contribute a joyful outlook and create experiences that make members' lives easier, richer, and more connected. In her free time, Adrian enjoys running, baking, and exploring new matcha spots and restaurants with friends. More than anything, she simply loves being with the people she cares about.

04/15/2026

Share Cambridge Neighbors Info Session -

I'm writing as a member of Cambridge Neighbors, a community of older adults with the mutual interest of aging in place. I'm sending you this invitation to their next Information Session to learn more about them. I hope you can make it!

04/10/2026

It cannot be overstated that volunteers are central to Cambridge Neighbors’ mission and culture, fostering mutual support among members and throughout the community. As the son of a member recently shared, “Cambridge Neighbors has been integral to my mother’s ability to remain in her home these past three years. We will be forever grateful for the kindness of the three volunteers who brought her groceries—Alain, Agnes, and Kathleen. Thank you for the work you all do.”

Transportation is at the top of the list of volunteer services we provide, second to request for tech help.