Summer 2026 – Cooling Centers and Heat Safety Resources

Mystic Valley Elder Services would like to share the following list of Cooling Centers in the 11 towns and cities we serve. Hours at these sites may vary during specific […]

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2026 Staff Awards: Recognizing Our Team

We are proud to announce the recipients of our 2026 staff awards. The winners, who were nominated by coworkers, were honored for going above and beyond to further our mission of empowering older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.

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Community All-Star Awards: Meet Our Winners

Mystic Valley Elder Services presented Community All‑Star Awards on June 4, 2026, to 11 individuals who make a difference in the lives of older adults and adults with disabilities — […]

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Elder Abuse Awareness Month

The statistics on elder abuse may surprise you. As we head into June, Elder Abuse Awareness Month, Mystic Valley Elder Services is shining a light on this important issue. We […]

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Paws, Pedals, and a Fresh Start

Meet Grace and Freddy. Freddy is Grace’s service dog, and the two can often be spotted around town. After her car was badly damaged in a crash, Grace was concerned […]

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Why Emotional Health Matters — and How We Can Help

Mental health can be a sensitive topic, but it doesn’t have to be. We all deal with emotions, stress and other factors that affect us. Mental health — also called […]

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Older Americans Month 2026

Empowering Choices for Positive Aging More than 60 years ago, President John F. Kennedy established the tradition known today as Older Americans Month. This observance, held every May, has two […]

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National Volunteer Month 2026

At Mystic Valley Elder Services, volunteers are essential to enriching the lives of older adults and people with disabilities and supporting their independence. Through their time and compassion, our volunteers […]

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Legislators Champion Support for Older Adults at MVES

Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) convened state legislators and community leaders on March 31, 2026 for a powerful Legislative Breakfast highlighting the importance of programs for older adults and people […]

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Building Food Security in Our Community

(Pictured: Our Registered Dieticians Ellen Goldman and Tori Murphy at Mystic Valley’s recent Nutrition Open House.) For too many of our neighbors, nutrition is threatened by a fixed income or […]

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