Senior Adult Services

The disability indicator program is a voluntary program that helps 911 call takers identify if a person calling needs special assistance during an emergency.

We help people apply for and resolve problems with Social Security, SSI, SSDI, TAFDC, EAEDC, MassHealth and Medicare.

Some grocery stores have special hours for people over the age of 60.

Daily Table is a nonprofit community grocery store in Central Square, Dorchester, and Roxbury. We not only accept SNAP, we welcome it on all the food in our stores!

This is a telephone line for general questions about senior adult services in Cambridge.

We provide group sessions (currently via Zoom) about how to safely ride the MBTA to groups of older adults and persons with disabilities. Safety, trip planning, accessibility, how to read maps, etc.

The Cambridge Alert Network is comprised of multiple services that help keep residents and businesses informed of important City information.

This fun, friendly class is suitable for all fitness levels. As you dance to upbeat music, you will learn basic steps and movements geared towards improving balance.

Our traditional Assisted Living neighborhood is a great option for those seniors who are mostly independent, but could use some support with daily activities.

Sign up to receive free deliveries. Our volunteer cyclists will pick up store orders and deliver items to seniors, vulnerable residents, disabled people, and people that live alone.

We help senior citizens, the immuno-compromised, and people with disabilities or preexisting medical conditions by organizing a volunteer to deliver groceries, medicine, and other necessary supplies.

We are offering free transportation, via one of SCES’ transportation providers, for local older adults to COVID-19 vaccination sites in Cambridge, Somerville and adjacent communities.

We offer fun, informative, and friendly activities for seniors. You can exercise, play games, learn a new skill, speak a new language, and build new relationships! See our monthly calendar for more.

This program serves families looking for help with food, rent, utilities, clothing, infant supplies, holiday assistance, refugees and immigration services, substance abuse support, and more!

Monthly delivery service is available for residents who are homebound due to short or long term disability.

We help aging individuals and their families navigate life transitions and changing circumstances through a variety of support services.

The Snow Exemption Program is offered to Cambridge home owners who are are over the age of 60 or a person with disabilities. Call 617-349-6220 for more information.

Council on Aging offers a wide range of social services and is committed to meeting the needs of seniors.

This free, easy-to-read online Guide will help you to apply for SSI (Supplemental Security Income).

We provide a collection of resources such as older adult services, webinars, and activities for seniors or their caregivers during the COVID-19 outbreak.