Health and Wellness

Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services offers the following health and wellness programs that help older people and people living with disabilities lead healthy and independent lives.

A Matter of Balance
Falls just don't happen, they are preventable. Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels.

Volunteer Coaches Needed!
By volunteering to teach two classes per year, Matter of Balance Coaches help participants develop individual strategies to prevent falls, become more confident about managing falls, teach strengthening/flexibility exercises for balance, and assess their environment for risk factors. All materials and training provided by Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services. Anyone interested should contact Marie Wilson at 617-628-2601, ext. 3051.

Want to Participate?
This program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls and improve your flexibility and strength. You will learn to view falls as controllable and make changes to reduce fall risks at home. Classes are held twice a week for 4 weeks for 2 hours each. Anyone interested should contact Deb McLean at 617-628-2601, ext. 3172.

You Can! Steps to Healthy Aging
A ten week Nutrition Education & Walking Program to help participants

• Gain strength and vigor
• Manage your weight
• Learn about nutrition and healthy eating
• Reduce your risk of chronic diseases
• Strengthen your bones and help prevent falls

If you are interested in joining or have questions, please call Andrea Libertini at 617-628-2601, ext. 3054.

Stanford Chronic Disease Self Management Program
A six-week Workshop offered to adults of any age who are living with the challenges of one or more persistent health conditions. Participants share what they know and learn strategies developed and tested by researchers at Stanford University Medical Center.

We do not currently have a scheduled workshop. If you would like to be informed of future workshops, please call our Age Info line at 617-628-2601, ext. 3151, or e-mail your contact information to info@eldercare.org.