100+ Cambridge At Home members gathered recently to celebrate its fifth year of operations. Jeanette Clough, CEO of Mount Auburn Hospital and keynote speaker discussed the major challenges for hospitals from likely large cuts in Medicare and Medicaid benefits.
Executive Director Kathleen Spirer noted that 80% of charter members still belong to CAH. Spirer encouraged all to participate in activities and to make use of the numerous approved suppliers, many of whom give discounts to members. In the years since CAH became the second Aging in Place community to begin formal operations, Spirer said, 86 others have started up and hundreds more are forming around the country.
Henrietta Davis, Cambridge City Council Member and Vice Mayor, also attended and read a proclamation praising Cambridge At Home. She told assembled members they should give themselves a round of applause for their initiative as pioneers and in extending services to neighboring communities of Arlington, Belmont, Somerville, and Watertown.
Members enjoyed appetizers and wine as they mingled with old and new friends. It was a wonderful way to celebrate our year 5 birthday! We look forward to many more celebrations in the future!