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 […]
DetailsVeterans: 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 […]
DetailsFive 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 […]
DetailsVolunteer 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 […]
DetailsMystic 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. […]
DetailsReading 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 […]
DetailsWe “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 […]
DetailsCelebrating our Volunteers!
Earlier this summer, we held our annual Volunteer Appreciation Banquet at the Irish-American Hall in Malden. The event photo album is now on our Facebook page! This past year, over […]
Details“My Life, My Health” Workshop Series Coming to Stoneham Senior Center
Mystic Valley Elder Services is sponsoring a free “My Life, My Health” workshop series at the Stoneham Senior Center, 136 Elm St., starting on Mondays in April. Developed at Stanford […]
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