Virtual Caregiver Support Groups Vital for Members During COVID-19
During these unprecedented times it has become more difficult to know what’s next when you are a caregiver to another adult, such as an aging parent or person with a […]
DetailsNurses Making a Difference Every Day, Especially During Pandemic
National Nurses Week, May 6-12, provides an ideal opportunity to celebrate all those healthcare professionals who choose one of the world’s oldest professions – nursing. Nurses make a difference in […]
DetailsSocial Isolation Hits Close To Home For Many Older Adults and Their Families, Pandemic Heightens Concerns
Social isolation, also known as the Loneliness Epidemic, is a prevalent concern for the nearly 290,000 older adults living in the state of Massachusetts. A 2020 report from the US […]
DetailsVolunteers Rally Together to Deliver 10,000 Emergency Meals to Mystic Valley Elder Services Consumers
During a typical month, Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) delivers approximately 50,000 meals to more than 2,000 older adults aged 60 to 100+ years in their homes as part of […]
DetailsHelp Support Mystic Valley Elder Services’ COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency Response Fund
A day ago in a town near you, a rookie Mystic Valley Elder Services Meals on Wheels driver tentatively knocked on a basement apartment door and stepped back to create […]
DetailsMystic Valley Elder Services Awarded More Than $82K to Support Senior Volunteer Service
MVES recently received a Senior Corps RSVP grant of $82,397.00 from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency for volunteering and service. The funds were […]
DetailsMVES Partners with Action Ambulance to Streamline Communication with Meals on Wheels Consumers
Nearly 2,000 consumers in 11 cities and towns rely on Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) for Meals on Wheels home delivery, with close to 3,000 meals provided each day. Especially […]
DetailsHealthy Aging Group Leader Susan Becker Wins Outstanding Leader Award
Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) Healthy Aging Program Group leader Susan Becker recently won the Outstanding Leader Award. The Outstanding Leader Award recognizes the dedication and passion of the leaders […]
DetailsAgero Employees Grant Mystic Valley Elder Services Clients’ Holiday Wishes Through Their Giving Tree Program
Mystic Valley Elder Services’ (MVES) older adult consumers recently received an unexpected but cheerful visit from their care managers who delivered nearly 160 care gift bags full of clothing, linens, […]
DetailsThree Regrets of Retirees
By Eric J. Bergstrom, Vice President, Stoneham Financial Services A recent survey found that more than half of retirees have retirement planning regrets. Unfortunately, many of these retirees had to […]
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