“My Life, My Health” Diabetes Self-Management Series

Mystic Valley Elder Services is sponsoring a free “My Life, My Health” workshop series at the Pleasant Street Center, 49 Pleasant St., Reading, starting on Wednesdays in late March. Developed […]

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Mystic Valley to host free “Savvy Caregiver” Training

Starting in March, Mystic Valley Elder Services will host a free workshop series for family and friends who are active caregivers for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. […]

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Mobile Mental Health Program Brings Critical Services to Seniors

“I’ve struggled with depression for most of my life,” said Lauren, a 78-year-old retired nurse and longtime Stoneham resident. “During those times, I would try to focus on the good […]

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Making Spirits Brighter: Combating the “Holiday Blues”

by Daniel J. O’Leary, Executive Director, Mystic Valley Elder Services Q: Over the past year, I have experienced some major life changes and I’m finding it very difficult to feel […]

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Veterans: Quality, Reliable Home Care Is Available Regardless of Age

Veterans: you deserve compassionate, experienced care in the comfort of your own home. A special program is available to veterans of all ages who need substantial assistance to live in […]

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Five Tips for Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period

The amount of information concerning Medicare, supplemental plans and prescription drug coverage can be overwhelming. We have put together five tips to help simplify the open enrollment process: Be aware of […]

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Volunteer Money Managers Needed

“If it were not for the assistance of our money management volunteers, many of the individuals we work with would have faced eviction from their apartment, simply for falling behind on […]

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Mystic Valley Elder Services to Host “Savvy Caregiver” Training

Starting in August, Mystic Valley Elder Services will host a free workshop series for family and friends who are active caregivers for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. […]

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Reading Partnerships Build Intergenerational Bonds

When retired high school teacher Judy Patterson reentered the classroom, it was to tiny desks and chairs and a chorus of little voices. The Kindergarten classroom at Colonial Park School […]

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We “Cleaned Up” at our Annual Theatre Benefit!

Hundreds of you joined us for the special benefit performance of I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti on Saturday, June 10th. Because of your generosity, we raised $148,000 for […]

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