Cambridge Health Alliance Elder Service Plan

"Our mission is to provide a comprehensive system of care that maintains the health, dignity, and independence of our members. Our top priority is to provide excellent support and care to members. Older adults and their families will find a team who will work with you in a partnership of caring. All our work is done in a manner that maintains the dignity of our members and is sensitive to their preferences."

1. Cambridge Health Alliance Elder Service Plan

   1. (617) 575-5850

   2. 163 Gore Street, Cambridge | 195 Canal Street, Malden

   3. http://www.challiance.org/esp/elder-service-plan.aspx

   4. eligibility: you must be 55+, need higher than outpatient levels of care, and be within CHA's catchment. for more detailed eligibility visit : http://www.challiance.org/esp/esp-eligible.aspx

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For Day Programs and other community engagement activities, call Somerville Council on aging 

1. Cross Street Center

   1. 165 Broadway

   2. 617-625-6600 x. 2335

   3. Hours:

      1. Mon. & Tue. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

      2. Thurs. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

2. Holland Street Center

   1. 167 Holland St.

   2. 617-625-6600 x. 2300

   3. Hours:

      1. Mon–Thurs. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

      2. Fri. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

3. Ralph & Jenny Center

   1. 9 New Washington St.

   2. 617-666-5223

   3. Hours:

      1. Mon. – Thurs. 9 a.m – 2:30 p.m.

4. Main Office

   1. 167 Holland St.

   2. 617-625-6600 x. 2300

   3. Fax: 617-625-0688

   4. Hours:

   5. Mon. – Wed. 8:30 a.m – 4:30 p.m

   6.  Thurs. 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

   7. Fri. 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Master Lists of Elder Services:

1. The following two links lead you to two PDFs, both of which give comprehensive guides to the services available in the Metro Boston/Cambridge/Somerville  area for elderly Residents 

2. Somerville/ Cambridge Elder Services master resource list: https://drive.google.com/a/challiance.org/file/d/0BzjA7tJQ0xocc3F6aHQwYW1YX00/view?usp=sharing

3. A guide to Aging well in Cambridge: https://drive.google.com/a/challiance.org/file/d/0BzjA7tJQ0xocUVJJVTNES19mSTQ/view?usp=sharing

Alzheimer's/ Dementia Resources

link to the below: https://docs.google.com/a/challiance.org/document/d/1RZRLpopT-lv6P9_hbyXM3C9B9jMMJ6tYlH6WY1YAu68/edit?usp=sharing

Memory Cafes

A Memory Café is a welcoming place for individuals with memory loss and their caregiver or families to get together in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment. It offers conversation, shared activities, and refreshments in a social and accepting setting.

link: https://www.jfcsboston.org/our-services/services-for-older-adults/home-community-supports/alzheimers-related-dementias-family-support/memorycafedirectory

Master Alzheimer's Resources

this page last updated: 4/21/17