911 Disability Indicator Program
Cambridge Emergency Communications
The disability indicator program is a voluntary program that helps 911 call takers identify if a person calling needs special assistance during an emergency.
CHA East Cambridge Care Center
Cambridge Health Alliance
East CambridgeOur Primary Care experts can help you and your family live your healthiest lives. We offer Primary Care, Women's Health services, our PACE Program for older adults, and our CHA Pharmacy.
Deliver Groceries for Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services!
Somerville Cambridge Elder Services
Seeking volunteers to deliver groceries to neighbors in Somerville and Cambridge on the first Tuesday morning of each month!
Delivery and Senior Services at the Library
Cambridge Public Library
We offer a monthly delivery of library materials to Cambridge residents who are unable to visit a library due to short- or long-term disability or infirmity.
Give an Older Adult Emotional Support to Attend Medical Appointments
Somerville Cambridge Elder Services
Become a Connect Advocate volunteer for Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services!
Money Management Volunteers: Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services
Somerville Cambridge Elder Services
Volunteer to help an older adult in Cambridge or Somerville budget and manage their finances.
Neighborhood Sergeants Program
Cambridge Police Department
If you are having a problem in your neighborhood, call the Neighborhood Sergeants. They are responsible for much of the outreach and problem-solving activities throughout Cambridge.
Supports for Older Adults
Cambridge Police Department
We provide several support services for senior citizens in Cambridge each year including regular outreach meetings, education on common scams or general safety, and our Secret Santa for Seniors event.
The Living Well Network
Maria L. Baldwin Community Center (formerly Agassiz Baldwin Community)
BaldwinWe are part of the Maria L. Baldwin Community Center services that supports residents 55+ and focuses on creating a strong engaged community that is aging in place.
CEOC Public Benefits Assistance
Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee (CEOC)
Mid CambridgeWe help people apply for and resolve problems with Social Security, SSI, SSDI, TAFDC, EAEDC, MassHealth and Medicare.
Seniors Special Grocery Store Hours
City of Cambridge
Outside Cambridge North Cambridge Neighborhood 9 Mid Cambridge and The Port Cambridgeport and RiversideSome grocery stores have special hours for people over the age of 60.
Daily Table SNAP Double Up Food Bucks Program
Daily Table Central Square | 684 Mass Ave
Mid CambridgeDaily 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!
Help Line Questions for Seniors: Council on Aging
Cambridge Council on Aging and City of Cambridge
This is a telephone line for general questions about senior adult services in Cambridge.
MBTA Group Orientation or Individual Travel Training
MBTA Travel Training
We provide group and individual training about how to safely ride the MBTA. Safety, trip planning, accessibility, how to read maps and schedules, reduced fares, and more.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
SAMHSA Office of Behavioral Health
Our hotline helps prevent suicide by giving free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you and loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
Cambridge Alert Network
Cambridge Emergency Communications
The Cambridge Alert Network is comprised of multiple services that help keep residents and businesses informed of important City information.
Computer Classes at the Library
Cambridge Public Library
Mid CambridgeThe Cambridge Public Library offers free computer classes, please call or check out website for upcoming classes.
Dancing for Balance
Cambridge Council on Aging
Monday, December 4 1pm – 2pm
Also: ሃሙስ, December 7 1:30pm – 2:30pm; Monday, December 11 1pm – 2pm; and ሃሙስ, December 14 1:30pm – 2:30pm
This fun, friendly dance class is suited for all fitness levels. You will learn basic steps geared towards improving one’s balance. Seated warm up and cool down exercises are performed.
Dancing for Balance
Cambridge Council on Aging
North CambridgeThis 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.
Enriched Assisted Living at Neville
Neville Place Assisted Living
Cambridge Highlands, Strawberry Hill, and West CambridgeOur traditional Assisted Living neighborhood is a great option for those seniors who are mostly independent, but could use some support with daily activities.
fMRI Research on Future Imagining and Creative Thinking
Harvard University's Schacter Memory Lab
This is a paid, two session study. The entire study will be approximately 5.5-6 hours long, and requires participants to come in on two separate days.
Free Delivery Service: Cambridge Bicycle Safety
Cambridge Bicycle Safety
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.
Free Delivery Service: Helping Hands
Helping Hands
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.
Getting Ready for Winter
Cambridge Council on Aging
እሮብ, November 29 2pm – 3pm
Please join us for this mini resource fair featuring organizations and information that will be helpful during the Winter Months!!
Grandet An Aksion
Cambridge Council on Aging
West CambridgeThe Haitian Elder Group meets weekly and offers a space for conversation and to gather with friends.