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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.

04/09/2026

We had a great time celebrating Nutrition Month in March!

The SCES Nutrition team hosted three events focused on “Food as Medicine,” with themed Jeopardy games, fun raffles prizes and tasty food samples. SCES Registered Dietitian Andrea Svartstrom also offered helpful nutrition tips and information about local resources for older adults.

We were also thrilled to see Somerville Councilors Emily Hardt and Matthew McLaughlin, Cambridge Councillors Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler and Cathie Zusy, and Cambridge Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui at these events!

Thank you to the Somerville Council on Aging, Cambridge Council on Aging and Properzi Manor for bringing our community together. 👏

To learn more about SCES’ nutrition services, visit eldercare.org/nutrition.

04/08/2026

Are you caring for a loved one with dementia? Consider joining SCES for Savvy Caregiver, a free 6-week program that provides family caregivers with skills and knowledge about dementia!

Savvy Caregiver has been proven to decrease family caregiver distress, burden, and depression, while increasing a caregiver’s sense of competence and confidence in their care role.

This course will be taught by two SCES staff members who have extensive experience in the agency’s Adult Family Care, Family Caregiver Support and Behavioral Health Outreach for Aging Populations programs.

📅 Wednesdays, 12-2 pm, May 6 through June 10

📍61 Medford St., Somerville

Please register by May 1. Call 617-628-2601 ext. 3153 or email katherine.bonilla@eldercare.org.

04/07/2026

SCES is thrilled to announce that Colleen Morrissey is the agency’s new Chief Operating Officer!

Colleen brings nearly twelve years of dedicated service to Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services. She joined SCES in 2014 as a Resource Specialist, working directly with clients to provide counseling and referrals. Since then, Colleen has taken on a wide range of leadership roles—advancing our marketing and communications efforts, serving as Area Planner, directing volunteer programs, and most recently leading as Chief External Affairs Officer.

Colleen’s work has always been grounded in care for the people we serve and a belief in the importance of our mission. Across her roles, Colleen has been forward-thinking in her approach, improving internal agency systems while expanding SCES’ reach and impact. Her strong understanding of the agency’s priorities and the evolving aging services landscape make her exceptionally well suited for this role.

Congratulations, Colleen!

03/31/2026

In honor of Women’s History Month, we would like to highlight a few pivotal women leaders in American history!

Johnnie Lacy was instrumental in advancing the independent living movement. When Lacy was 19, she developed polio and became paralyzed. The discrimination she faced after becoming paralyzed inspired Lacy to take on a fierce advocacy role in the disability community. She shed light on the intersectionality of race and disability and later founded the Berkeley Center for Independent Living in 1981, a first-of-its-kind independent living community.

Massachusetts native Clara Barton was a healthcare pioneer. As one of the first women to work for the federal government, Barton was dubbed the “Angel of the Battlefield” while treating Union soldiers in the Civil War. In 1881, Barton founded the American Red Cross upon the principle of providing neutral aid to those wounded in combat. Barton was also a strong advocate for women’s suffrage.

Tish Sommers was a lifelong activist who co-founded the Older Women’s League in 1980. The Older Woman’s League advocated for income equality, health equity and aging well among older women. Sommers testified before congress multiple times in support of issues that affect older adults, like Medicare, Social Security and aging and healthcare.

03/30/2026

We are thrilled to celebrate social workers this month! Social workers embody compassion, resilience and dedication every day.

Social workers have a hand in almost every program at SCES. Across our Adult Family Care, Protective Services, Home Care and CONNECT programs, social workers are integral to advancing our mission of helping people live and age well at home and in community. They provide case management, offer guidance and support, work to alleviate risk or abuse, and much more.

Thank you, social workers, for all you do to make a difference in our community!

To learn more about SCES programs, call 617-628-2601 or visit eldercare.org.

03/27/2026

SCES was thrilled to host our 3rd Legislative Breakfast yesterday!

We would like to extend a special thanks to our speakers: Senator Pat Jehlen, Kaitlyn Kenney Walsh, President & CEO at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation, Mass Aging Access Executive Director Betsey Crimmins, and Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless’ Associate Director Kelly Turley and Community Organizer & Legislative Advocate Julia Garvey, as well as SCES’ State Home Care Manager Shamone Burns and Health Advocate volunteer Kaileigh Gallagher. Their remarks were a powerful reminder of the importance of investing in home- and community-based services.

We were also honored to present Senator Jehlen with our Patricia Jehlen Award for Advancing Dignity in Aging! We are so grateful for Senator Jehlen’s longstanding commitment to social justice, equity, and strengthening community-based supports for older adults.

03/18/2026

SCES' Marta Corvêlo, President & Chief Executive Officer, Colleen Morrissey, Chief External Affairs Officer, and Eliza Adams, Communications and Public Affairs Manager, attended USAging's annual policy briefing in Washington, DC this week to advocate for critical home-based programs funded through the Older Americans Act. Marta, Colleen and Eliza joined colleagues from the Area Agency on Aging network across the state to meet with Amanda Guiliano and Senator Edward J. Markey, Yeji Lee with U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren's office, Bayley Connors with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley's office, and Laila Goharioon and Congresswoman Katherine Clark.

We greatly appreciate these legislators and their staff members taking the time to meet with us to discuss the importance of supporting older adults in aging with dignity and independence. We're excited to keep up the advocacy efforts!

If you would like to join SCES' advocacy network, please reach out to Eliza Adams at eliza.adams@eldercare.org or 857-997-8417.

03/16/2026

We’d like to give a huge shoutout to our Tech Access Program (TAP) team for their countless contributions to advancing digital equity! Access to reliable internet and tech devices can empower older adults to utilize essential services and stay connected to their communities.

Although the Tech Access Program at SCES will wrap up at the end of March, the team’s work will have a lasting impact on our community. More than 900 TAP participants across Somerville and Cambridge have learned practical skills they can utilize in their day-to-day lives. Skills like texting or video calling foster lasting connections with friends and family; enrolling in MyChart offers easier access to care teams and health information; learning to spot scams keeps people safe.

Our Tech Access Coordinators recognize that inclusivity is integral to digital equity. They have been committed to meeting people where they are, whether in their homes or in the community, at any skill level. The TAP team has worked in collaboration with partners to offer workshops with Portuguese and Chinese interpretation. They have also utilized tools like translator apps and phone interpretation services to reach others with limited English proficiency.

Through each of these services, the TAP team embodies SCES’ core values of promoting dignity and independence to all in our community. 💜

We thank the Massachusetts Broadband Institute at the MassTech Collaborative under the Digital Equity Partnership Program for supporting this project. Funding was provided by Massachusetts ARPA State Fiscal Recovery Funds.

03/13/2026

We’re thrilled to announce that Kate’s Café will return on March 25!

Kate’s Café is a monthly dinner for LGBTQIA+ older adults, caregivers, and friends that’s held the 4th Wednesday of each month from 5–7 pm at S&S Restaurant in Cambridge. The gathering fosters community, connection and fun among older adults in the area.

SCES would like to extend a special thank you to The Cambridge Homes (TCH) for generously sponsoring Kate’s Café this month! TCH offers independent living and assisted living to older adults in a social, homelike environment. TCH is proud to be Platinum level SAGE Care Certified.

If you’re interested in attending a dinner at Kate’s Café, please RSVP by calling 617-628-2601 ext. 3218 or emailing LGBTcafe@eldercare.org.

03/12/2026

SCES' Communications and Public Affairs Manager Eliza Adams was thrilled to join partners from CAAS Community Action Agency of Somerville and City of Somerville's Office of Housing Stability to attend the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless' Legislative Action Day! We spoke with legislators about MCH's budget requests and priority bills, including H.B. 4015/S.B. 475: An Act Promoting Housing Stability for Older Adults Across the Commonwealth. This bill would expand the Older Adult Bridge program, which currently operates as a pilot in Somerville and has successfully enabled countless older adults to remain in their homes while they wait for affordable housing.

Thanks to Senator Pat Jehlen and Representative Shirley Arriaga (Shirley for Chicopee) for sponsoring this critical legislation that will drive down rates of homelessness among older adults, and thank you again to MCH for organizing such an important day!

03/11/2026

Today is Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day! SCES would like to thank our registered dietitian, Andrea Svartstrom, for the work she does day in and day out to keep folks in our community nourished. Andrea delivers care to consumers with empathy and always aims to provide a dignified and supportive experience by listening to and working to meet older adults where they are at.

Thank you, Andrea, for all you do to make a difference at SCES and in Somerville and Cambridge! 👏

To learn about SCES’ nutrition services, such as nutrition counseling or home delivered meals, please visit www.eldercare.org/nutrition.

03/06/2026

Celebrate Nutrition Month with Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services! Join us for a community lunch and play a round of “Food as Medicine”-themed Jeopardy for a chance to win prizes. SCES nutrition staff will share useful information about using food to manage chronic disease and illness.

Community members are welcome to join us at one of the following events:

🍽️ Somerville Council on Aging
March 19, 11:30 am, lunch served at 12 pm
Lunch is free for adults 60 years or older, but voluntary donations are appreciated; $3 is suggested.
To make a lunch reservation, call 617-625-6600, ext. 2323.

🍽️ Cambridge Council on Aging (Ballroom)
March 31, 10 am, lunch served at 11:30 am
Lunch is free, but voluntary donations are appreciated; $3 is suggested.
To make a lunch reservation, call 617-349-6047 by 11 am on March 25.

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61 Medford Street
Somerville, MA
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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services is dedicated to helping people maintain independence and well-being in the setting of their choice. We provide free information and guidance through our Aging Information Center. We also provide home care, Meals-on-Wheels, caregiver support, and other vital programs for older adults and people living with disabilities in Cambridge and Somerville, Massachusetts.