MVES Commits To Justice on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

June 15 marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a time to bring attention to this critical issue affecting older adults worldwide. Elder abuse can include physical, emotional, sexual, caregiver neglect, […]

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National Volunteer Week—April 24-30, 2022

National Volunteer Week—April 24-30 2022—celebrates the impact volunteers have on our lives and encourages active volunteerism in generations to come. During this week, and all year long, we salute our […]

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Senior Nutrition Program Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) joins the Administration for Community Living and senior nutrition service providers across the country this month to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the national Senior […]

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Agero Provides Holiday Gifts Once Again to MVES Clients

 Mystic Valley Elder Services’ (MVES) consumers recently received an unexpected but cheerful visit during the holiday season from their care managers who delivered over 100 care gift bags full of […]

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Meals on Wheels Program Essential During Winter Months

The winter months are notoriously harder on older adults, especially during this pandemic, which is why Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) stresses the importance of virtual and phone assessments, proper […]

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Are You Suffering From Insomnia?

There’s nothing quite as frustrating as not being able to get to sleep and stay asleep. Insomnia happens to most people at one time or another in their life but […]

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September is Healthy Aging® Month

September is the perfect time to celebrate Healthy Aging® Month since it is the time when many people think about getting started on new tasks as the summer comes to […]

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Personal Emergency Response System Can be a Lifesaver

For elders living independently in the community, sometimes one bit of technology can make all the difference in keeping them safe at home. Enter the personal emergency response systems offered […]

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Mystic Valley Elder Services Chief Executive Officer to Retire in Dec. 2021

After 35 years of service, Daniel J. O’Leary, chief executive officer of Mystic Valley Elder Services, has announced his intent to retire at the end of the year. “It has […]

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Alzheimer’s Advisory Council Releases State Plan on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias

Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias are a large and growing public health crisis. Today, there are approximately 130,000 people in Massachusetts living with dementia who are supported by over […]

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