About Us

Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) is a private, non-profit organization providing essential services that promote the dignity and independence of older adults. Since its inception in 1972 as part of a national movement towards community-based care of the elderly, SCES has served thousands of clients, the majority of whom are impoverished and in need of assistance with managing their daily activities.

SCES is a state-designated Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) -- formerly known as a Home Care Corporation (HCC) -- and a federally-designated Area Agency on Aging (AAA).

Mission

Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services promotes the right of all individuals to live with dignity, in the setting of their choice by offering older people, younger people with disabilities, and caregivers the information, services and support needed to make choices which enhance health, well being and independence.

Goals

To enable older adults and younger people with disabilities to remain living in their own or their families' homes for as long as they choose to do so.

To provide comprehensive information and assistance to older adults, younger people with disabilities and their caregivers on aging, long-term care, and other related issues and concerns.

Board of Directors

President - Edna Stamp, Cambridge Board of Directors Appointee
Vice-President - Elizabeth Aguilo, Cambridge Board of Directors Appointee
Treasurer - Roma Mayur, Cambridge Council On Aging Appointee
Secretary - Ligia Taylor, Somerville Board of Directors Appointee

Stephanie Ackert, Cambridge City Manager Appointee
Joan Blundon, Somerville Council On Aging Appointee
Harry Chung, Cambridge Council On Aging Appointee
Deborah Connolly, Somerville Mayor Appointee
LeRoy L. Cragwell, Cambridge Council On Aging Appointee
Kathryn Erat, Cambridge Council On Aging Appointee
Ellen Friedman, Somerville Council On Aging Appointee
Ralph Hergert Jr., Somerville Board of Directors Appointee
Roberta Keough, Somerville Council On Aging Appointee
Phyllis Kornfeld, Cambridge Board of Directors Appointee
Art Mazer, Cambridge Council On Aging Appointee
Juanita Meranda, Somerville Council On Aging Appointee
Alex Moschella, Somerville Board of Directors Appointee
Susann L. Wilkinson, Somerville Board of Directors Appointee

Management Team

John O'Neill, Executive Director
Mary Ann Dalton, Assistant Executive Director
Nancy Willbanks, Chief Financial Officer

Rachel Berry, Home Care Director
Nina Cohen, Protective Services Aging Director
Anne Fowler, Director of Aging Information
Kristin Gross, Director Protective Services
Jeanne Leyden, AFC/PCA Program Director
Deb McLean, Community Meals Program Director
Lois Stillman, Director of Outreach/Act? Nurse Manager
Suzanne Tilden, Director of Human Resources

Public Relations

Donald Donato, Public Relations and Development Manager

SCES Celebrates Diversity(pdf)

SCES Diversity Statement/Policy