Take a Stand Against Ageism

October 9 is Ageism Awareness Day Let’s be honest: Ageism is still common and in some cases it’s still socially acceptable. That joke you saw on the internet, that patronizing […]

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Awareness Day graphic. Ageism reduces people to stereotypes, worsens other forms of discrimination, impacts seniors in work and healthcare, takes psychological toll.

Falls Prevention Awareness Month

Stay Safe, Stay Independent Each year, 14 million older Americans experience falls — 1 in 4 people aged 65 and up. Falls are the leading cause of injury among older […]

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On the right is a photo of sidewalk pavement with two bright-yellow footprint marks painted on it. Left side is a pale yellow with the words September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month! and underneath it is the 50th anniversary logo for MVES.

Local Cooling Centers and Heat Safety Resources

With extreme heat heading our way, Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) would like to share the following community resources. Below is a list of Cooling Centers in the 11 towns […]

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Illustration of a bright sun with wavy heat marks above a row of red, orange and yellow houses and buildings. On the left side of the sun it says "Local cooling centers and" and on the right side of the sun it says "Heat Safety Resources." At the bottom is the MVES logo in orange.

Anti-Ageism Leader to Speak at MVES Summit

This week, Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) will officially kick off our 50th year! We were established in June of 1975. Many of our friends, partners and supporters have already […]

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The Rewards of Giving Back: Volunteer Reflects on 10 Years With MVES

There’s a story behind every volunteer who joins Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES). As part of our celebration of National Volunteer Month throughout April, MVES would like to share one […]

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Meet the New MVES Nurse

Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) is pleased to introduce the newest member of our Nursing Team, Hailey Heng! As a Registered Nurse, Hailey will be making home visits throughout the […]

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At a table in a community room are two people seen from profile. Nurse Hailey Heng, right, wears a stethoscope on her ears as she takes the blood pressure of a female patient.

MVES Meal Delivery Offers Peace of Mind As Well As Nutrition

March is National Nutrition Month as well as “March for Meals,” which celebrates the creation of the Meals on Wheels program. In honor of these observances, MVES is pleased to […]

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Brenda Kerrigan, an older adult woman, who is seated at her kitchen table with the meal that's just been delivered. Frank Liu, an MVES driver, stands with his hand on her shoulder.

Part 2: MVES Awards Grants to Serve Older Adults

Last month, The Beacon began a multi-part series highlighting the organizations selected by Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) as this year’s Title III grant recipients. As you may recall, MVES […]

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MVES Grants Enhance Programming for Older Adults

(Part 1 of a 3-part series.) Every year, Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) funds programming that benefits older adults in the 11 communities we serve. These funds, called Title III […]

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Overnight Warming Centers: Winter 2024-2025 

The following are resources in the region for overnight warming centers. Please note, many communities also extend the hours of their library or senior center during days of extreme cold. […]

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