Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services

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.

We had a lovely time celebrating Older Americans Month at the SCES Spring Social & Wellness Fair last week! We spent a f...
06/02/2026

We had a lovely time celebrating Older Americans Month at the SCES Spring Social & Wellness Fair last week!

We spent a fun morning at Arts at the Armory enjoying live music, raffle prizes from generous donors and local businesses, and a delicious lunch catered by City Fresh Foods. We enjoyed spending time with more than 120 of our friends and clients and appreciate that Somerville Mayor Jake Wilson and Somerville Councilors Will Mbah and Jon Link were able to attend as well!

Older Americans Month serves as an important reminder of the immense contributions older adults make to our communities, families, workplaces, and society as a whole. Their resilience, wisdom, leadership, and lived experiences continue to shape and strengthen the communities around us, and it is an honor for SCES to celebrate and support them.

We are grateful for our exhibitors who helped make the day a success. Thank you, All at Home Health Care, Anodyne, Cambridge Health Alliance, Friendly Care, Inc., Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Mass Senior Action Council, Metropolitan Home Health Services, Inc., Molina Healthcare, Natale Company & SafetyCare, Rendever, Right at Home, and UnitedHealthcare!

We also thank our generous in-kind donors who offered great raffle prizes for attendees! All at Home Health Care, Anna's Taqueria, Anodyne, BJ's Wholesale Club, Borislow Insurance, Cambridge Common, Charles River Boat Company, The Cheesecake Factory, Frank's Steakhouse, The Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston, J.P. Licks, Market Basket, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Metropolitan Home Health Services, New England Aquarium, American Flatbread Somerville, Somerville Theatre, Trader Joe's, UnitedHealthcare, Vinal Bakery, and When Pigs Fly Sourdough Breads, we appreciate your support.

A special thank you, too, to Diesel Cafe/Bloc/Forge Baking Company for donating delicious coffee that powered us through the morning!

Events like these highlight just how special our community, friends, partners and neighbors are. 💚

We are honored to announce that SCES has received a Tufts Community Grant! The $5,000 grant will help support Savvy Care...
05/29/2026

We are honored to announce that SCES has received a Tufts Community Grant!

The $5,000 grant will help support Savvy Caregiver, an evidence-based dementia family caregiver training program that SCES offers free of charge to community members. The multi-week course has been proven to decrease family caregiver distress, burden, and depression, while increasing caregivers’ sense of competence and confidence in their care role.

SCES’ caregiver programs improve quality of life for caregivers and care recipients alike. Thank you, Tufts University Community Relations, for supporting our mission and community!

SCES is thrilled to recognize Haitian Heritage Month! Massachusetts is home to one of the largest Haitian populations ...
05/27/2026

SCES is thrilled to recognize Haitian Heritage Month!

Massachusetts is home to one of the largest Haitian populations in the country, and the City of Boston was the first to celebrate Haitian Heritage Month in 1998! We’re proud to carry on that tradition as we celebrate the rich history, culture, and contributions of Haitians to our society. We are especially grateful for the Haitian Creole-speaking staff at SCES who make it possible to provide culturally competent services to our Haitian friends and neighbors!

We are committed to continuing to serve the Haitian population of Somerville and Cambridge, as well as the Merrimack Valley and North Shore through our Family Care program.

SCES will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Meal delivery and congregate meals will resume whe...
05/25/2026

SCES will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Meal delivery and congregate meals will resume when our office reopens for regular business hours on May 26.

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.

We are proud to celebrate Jewish American Heritage in May! Recognition of Jewish American Heritage Month is a commitment...
05/21/2026

We are proud to celebrate Jewish American Heritage in May! Recognition of Jewish American Heritage Month is a commitment to a more inclusive and respectful society.

Today, we’d like to spotlight two leaders who helped advance equity, dignity and health throughout their lives.

Judy Heumann was dedicated to advocating for disability rights nationwide. She was at the forefront of major disability rights demonstrations, helped spearhead the passage of disability rights legislation, founded national and international disability advocacy organizations, and much more.

Lillian Wald was a renowned public health advocate and pioneer who fought for children, labor, immigrant, civil and women’s rights. In 1893, she founded the Henry Street Settlement in the Lower East Side of New York to offer free health care, social services and educational opportunities to local residents. Wald was also integral in establishing multiple national social reform organizations, including the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).

We are grateful for the advances of Judy Heumann, Lillian Wald, and so many other Jewish Americans who have left their mark on society!

We are excited to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month in May! AAPI Month is a time to recognize and celebrate Asian American a...
05/19/2026

We are excited to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month in May! AAPI Month is a time to recognize and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander populations in the US and honor their history, culture and many contributions to our society.

At SCES, we are committed to providing culturally competent services to the AAPI community. We are proud to say the 16 languages spoken among our staff include Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese and Taishanese.

We would also like give a shoutout to our friends at the Greater Boston Chinese Golden Age Center (GBCGAC). SCES and GBCGAC partner to offer Chinese home delivered meals to older adults in Somerville and Cambridge. GBCGAC helps older adults age in our community by offering culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate programs and services.

Learn more about GBCGAC here: www.gbcgac.org.

It’s been a busy few weeks for SCES! ⭐ In late April, we hosted our annual volunteer appreciation event at Gufo in Cambr...
05/18/2026

It’s been a busy few weeks for SCES!

⭐ In late April, we hosted our annual volunteer appreciation event at Gufo in Cambridge! SCES volunteers and staff enjoyed spending time mingling and connecting over great food. We are so thankful for the 300+ volunteers who power programs that help foster independence and wellbeing among older adults in Somerville and Cambridge.

⭐ SCES had a strong showing at the Project Bread Walk for Hunger! Together, we raised more than $3,000 to fight hunger in the Greater Boston area. Special shoutout to Avery Margenot, SCES’ Director of Nutrition and Community Programs, for organizing Team SCES!

⭐ SCES joined the Somerville Council on Aging for a special caregiver breakfast, designed to help connect local caregivers to resources in their community. Nina Cohen, Senior Director of Caregiver & Family Support Programs, Kathy Bonilla, Family Caregiver Support Specialist, and Nathaniel Meyer, Clinical Social Worker, shared information about SCES’ many caregiver supports, including Adult Family Care and our Family Caregiver Support Program.

Thank you to all the staff and partners who help us connect to our community and spread the word about SCES’ many services and supports!

As we wind down National Nurses Week, we could not be more grateful for all the SCES nurses who exhibit care, dedication...
05/12/2026

As we wind down National Nurses Week, we could not be more grateful for all the SCES nurses who exhibit care, dedication and compassion every day! SCES nurses play a critical role in supporting Adult Family Care participants, Home Care clients and caregivers. Their professionalism ensures every individual they work with receives the care and attention they deserve.

Nurses are essential in ensuring older adults can age well at home. Thanks to all the nurses at SCES and beyond who work tirelessly to help others!

In the face of challenging times, SCES is taking inspiration from the powerful community of nonprofit organizations that...
05/08/2026

In the face of challenging times, SCES is taking inspiration from the powerful community of nonprofit organizations that are in Cambridge and beyond.

We’re honored to be one of 157 local nonprofits who received a grant this spring from Cambridge Community Foundation. This funding will help SCES continue to provide in-home behavioral health supports to meet the needs of those who may struggle to access traditional in-office care. With CCF’s support, we can further our mission of empowering people to live and age in the setting of their choice.
Thank you, CCF!

Learn more about CCF’s annual Community Fund grants at cambridgecf.org/community-fund-2026

We had a great day advocating on behalf of SCES' policy priorities during Older Adult Lobby Day yesterday! We heard from...
05/07/2026

We had a great day advocating on behalf of SCES' policy priorities during Older Adult Lobby Day yesterday! We heard from a series of inspiring speakers to kick off the day, including Senator Pat Jehlen, Representative Tom Stanley, Betsey Crimmins, Executive Director of Mass Aging Access, Dennis Hohengasser, State President of the AARP Massachusetts, Claire Harris, Intern with the Older Adult Behavioral Health Network, and Rosa Bentley, President of the Mass Senior Action Council.

Thank you to Mass Aging Access for organizing the event, and to Jen Benson, State Director, AARP, for serving as the day's emcee!

SCES' staff and community partners spent the afternoon meeting with members of our legislative delegation to advocate for increased funding and support of our programs that ensure everyone can age with dignity in the setting of their choice. Thanks to the offices of Senator Will Brownsberger, State Senator Sal DiDomenico, Senator Patricia Jehlen, Christine Barber - State Representative, Rep. Mike Connolly, Erika Uyterhoeven for State Senate, Steve Owens for State Representative, Representative Marjorie Decker, Representative Daniel Ryan, and Representative Dave Rogers for meeting with us to learn more about our mission and ongoing priorities.

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61 Medford Street
Somerville, MA
02143

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

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