Safety Tips When Walking in Snowy and Icy Conditions

Each winter, slip and fall accidents cause serious injuries. Even when surfaces do not look especially icy or slippery, it is very possible that a thin sheet of transparent ice […]

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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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Understanding and Addressing Hoarding—a Specialty for Mystic Valley Elder Services

Imagine piles of papers and magazines stacked up to the ceiling. Empty food containers piled high on kitchen counters. A garage so full of belongings that a car cannot be […]

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Person-Centered Care Is Essential To Providing Care in the Home Setting

What do Mom and Dad need for Christmas? Most of us are faced with that question each year. So, as you see your parents or grandparents this holiday season—either safely […]

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Tips For Evaluating Your Parents’ Well Being During The Holiday Season

Traveling home for the holidays often brings great joy, as well as great stress.  And this year’s holiday season is shaping up to be a challenging one due to COVID-19.  […]

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Massachusetts Bankers Association Honors MVES with $5,000 Community Grant Award

Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) was recently selected to be a recipient of a $5,000 Community Grant Award from the Massachusetts Bankers Association (MBA) Charitable Foundation. The award was given […]

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You can make sure the Elder Independence Fund is available for your neighbors in need

Lena was shivering, naked and in distress when the Mystic Valley Elder Services’ Intake Worker arrived at Lena’s temporary “home” – a motel room in Malden. She cried, “I really […]

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Holidays Are a Time to Enjoy Lots of Wonderful Food

The holidays may be a bit different this year as we practice social distancing and not attend large gatherings, but we can still enjoy lots of wonderful food.  But how […]

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MVES Seeks Volunteers for Social Engagement and Money Management Programs

Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) is seeking volunteers for its Social Engagement and Money Management Programs. Both programs are vital to MVES’ consumers by supporting independence and fostering compassion. The […]

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Baby’s It’s Cold Outside–Keep Warm During the Winter Months

For older adults, it can be challenging to keep warm in the winter months. However, there are simple steps you can take to ensure you stay comfortable even in the […]

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