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Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services 50 years of serving older adults and individuals with disabilities. Your Life, Your Way, At Home.

The elder care agency responsible for home care, Meals-on-Wheels, and other vital programs serving older adults and people living with disabilities in Cambridge and Somerville, Massachusetts.

SCES will be closed on Monday, October 12, in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. Meal delivery and congregate meals ...
10/12/2026

SCES will be closed on Monday, October 12, in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. Meal delivery and congregate meals will resume when our office reopens for regular business hours on October 13.

If you have a non-urgent request, please call our main line at 617-628-2601 and leave a message. If you would like to file a protective services report, please call 800-922-2275. In the event of an emergency, please call 911.

Today is Ageism Awareness Day, a time to draw attention to the impacts of ageism and affirm our commitment to creating a...
10/09/2026

Today is Ageism Awareness Day, a time to draw attention to the impacts of ageism and affirm our commitment to creating a more age-inclusive society.

We are all aging, and at SCES we believe that we all deserve to age well. Unfortunately, ageism is one of the most widespread and socially accepted forms of prejudice. A 2020 poll found that 82% of adults aged 50-80 experience ageism daily, which can have negative outcomes on health conditions and depression. Ageism can also worsen other forms of discrimination, such as racism, sexism and ableism. All of these biases can have resounding effects on older adults’ health and wellbeing.

SCES is committed to showcasing and celebrating the full breadth of the aging experience. Together, we strive to build a society that values aging and ensures that everyone has access to the supports they need to live with dignity.

Did you know October 4-10 is Digital Inclusion Week? This week is dedicated to raising awareness about digital equity an...
10/08/2026

Did you know October 4-10 is Digital Inclusion Week? This week is dedicated to raising awareness about digital equity and the vital importance of inclusion in our increasingly digital world. Tech access is important for people of all ages and plays a critical role in our lives, helping us stay connected and engaged in our communities.

SCES is proud to offer a series of pre-recorded workshops that cover a variety of tech topics. The easy-to-follow videos cover skills like using accessibility features, staying safe on social media, and using popular apps.

Visit https://youtu.be/3-9kF7hRilQ?si=xtdn15NfeOIzSTYH to find a playlist with all the workshop videos!

Join Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services' Technology Access Coordin...

SCES had a great time at the recent Tufts University Community Day event! Eliza Adams, SCES Director of External Affairs...
10/07/2026

SCES had a great time at the recent Tufts University Community Day event! Eliza Adams, SCES Director of External Affairs, and Giovannie Bertrand, SCES Community Support Services Team Leader, tabled alongside Nora Willcutts, Director, Information, Referral and Intake at Mystic Valley Aging Services.

The event brought together the Tufts community, local nonprofits and community members for a day of activities, live entertainment, and delicious food.

Thank you, Tufts, for another great event!

SCES is thrilled to announce that Armando Cortez is the agency’s new Chief Information Officer!  Armando brings more tha...
10/05/2026

SCES is thrilled to announce that Armando Cortez is the agency’s new Chief Information Officer!

Armando brings more than 20 years of healthcare technology leadership experience across large health systems, academic medical centers, and community-based healthcare organizations. His experience includes leading major technology and digital transformation initiatives at Mass General Brigham's Spaulding Rehabilitation Network, Harbor Health Services, and the University of Texas Health San Antonio.

Armando has deep expertise in areas that are vital to the future of SCES, including IT strategy and governance, system integration, data infrastructure, technology optimization, and more. With Armando's guidance, SCES will develop a clear technology strategy, while building the governance and infrastructure that will augment our ability to provide person-centered, integrated care.

Welcome, Armando!

Each year, SCES assists dozens of clients through Money Management, a program that offers confidential financial service...
10/02/2026

Each year, SCES assists dozens of clients through Money Management, a program that offers confidential financial services, like bill paying and budgeting, that help keep people housed and tied to the communities they love.

One client is Arthur, who always shared a close bond with his brother and Representative Payee, Thomas*. Thomas helped Arthur manage his monthly Social Security income and ensured rent for their shared apartment was paid on time each month.

When Thomas passed earlier this year, Arthur suddenly had no way to access his funds or pay the rent. While grieving, he struggled to afford groceries, and his landlord soon began eviction proceedings.

Thankfully, Arthur was referred to SCES' Money Management program. Our staff provided grocery gift cards, expedited his Social Security Rep. Payee application, and connected him with rental assistance resources. Arthur's eviction case was dismissed and he now has access to in-home supports, including meal preparation and laundry services.

With your support, we can continue providing Money Management services to people just like Arthur. Your gift will go even further this fall, thanks to a generous match from East Cambridge Savings Bank!

To make a secure donation, please visit eldercare.org/donate today.

*names changed to protect client privacy

Thanks to Mass Aging Access for hosting another great Fall Conference last week! SCES joined our colleagues across the M...
09/30/2026

Thanks to Mass Aging Access for hosting another great Fall Conference last week! SCES joined our colleagues across the Massachusetts ASAP network for a day of programming that explored how we can prepare for the future of home and community-based care.

We were proud to have an SCES showing among the presenters! SCES Senior Director of Operations Andrew Blanchette was a panelist for Beyond the Buzz: A Practical Path to AI for Organizations, alongside staff from FASTx Partners LLC, AgeSpan and Coastline Elderly Services. The group offered insight into ethical AI usage and adoption for human services organizations.

Annie Fowler, SCES' Chief Clinical Integration Officer, presented Problem Management Plus: A Mental Health Model Used by Non-Clinical Providers. The presentation introduced Problem Management Plus as a practical model that can be used by trained non-clinical staff to expand access to mental health supports within community-based settings.

At Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services, we understand that fostering social connection creates lasting impact that exten...
09/29/2026

At Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services, we understand that fostering social connection creates lasting impact that extends far beyond a single event or gathering. That's why we were thrilled to partner with FriendshipWorks to host a Good Neighbor Day celebration this week at Manning Apartments! Thanks to the Cambridge Housing Authority for supporting this effort, and to Sacco's Bowl Haven at American Flatbread Somerville for generously donating pizzas for the event. We had a wonderful time playing games, creating crafts, and having meaningful conversations over a shared meal.

SCES is proud to be part of the Coalition to Build Community and End Loneliness in Massachusetts, which supports these statewide events and ensures that all residents of the Commonwealth enjoy a strong sense of social health.

It's Falls Prevention Awareness Month, a national effort to raise awareness about the risks of falling. Older adults are...
09/28/2026

It's Falls Prevention Awareness Month, a national effort to raise awareness about the risks of falling.

Older adults are particularly susceptible to dangerous falls, and SCES is committed to ensuring our community has access to comprehensive falls prevention resources. Stay Strong, one of our many in-home programs, offers one-on-one assistance to those who would have difficulty participating in a falls prevention program outside of their homes.

Stay Strong participants receive four home visits that help them:

✅ Learn strength and balance exercises that can be done at home, individually, or with the help of a caregiver

✅ Choose an appropriate exercise class in the community to continue what they’ve learned

For more information about Stay Strong, please contact Eliza Wiesner at 617-628-2601 ext. 3108 or [email protected].

We are incredibly excited to announce that SCES has been awarded a $5,000 Creative Experiences grant from Mass Cultural ...
09/23/2026

We are incredibly excited to announce that SCES has been awarded a $5,000 Creative Experiences grant from Mass Cultural Council!

This grant will support a new initiative through our Supportive Housing Program called Culture at Home: Delivering Inspiration to Older Adults in Somerville and Cambridge. Through Culture at Home, SCES staff will provide cultural enrichment programs for older adults residing in our supportive living sites.

Programs will be designed to reduce social isolation and foster connection through shared creative experiences, such as live music, crafts, dance, and multidisciplinary activities aligned with cultural and affinity month celebrations.

SCES will partner with local organizations to help older adults celebrate their own cultural traditions while introducing new perspectives and creating opportunities for learning, expression, and joy.

Thank you to Mass Cultural Council for making this vision a reality!

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61 Medford Street
Somerville, MA
02143

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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