National Volunteer Month 2026

At Mystic Valley Aging 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 Aging 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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Two staff members stand at table with nutritional info, packets of healthy snacks and monitor displaying a food quiz.

Black History Month: Hidden History of the Mystic Valley Area

In honor of Black History Month, which begins next month, we’d like to share some “Hidden History” from the Mystic Valley region. As you may know, Mystic Valley Aging Services […]

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Resources for Winter Energy Assistance

Amidst a fiercely cold winter and after the latest snowstorm, most of us are anticipating high utility bills. There are programs to offset these costs, and many people don’t realize […]

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Photo of a model house wrapped in a blanket with the words Home Heating Assistance and the MVES 50th Anniversary logo.

Overnight Warming Centers 2025-2026

The following is a list of overnight Warming Centers in the Mystic Valley area, with information about each site, updated as of December 31, 2025. Malden Malden Warming Center First […]

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Mystic Valley Brings Residents to Explore Museum of Science

Mystic Valley Aging Services (MVES) recently coordinated a special excursion to the Museum of Science, creating an opportunity for older adults and people with disabilities to experience one of Boston’s […]

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Donor-Advised Funds — A New Way to Make an Impact

There are many observances during the month of October, but there’s one you may not have noticed. October 9 is DAF Day — Donor-Advised Funds Day. If you’re wondering what […]

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DAF By the Numbers graphic. $54.7B from DAFs to nonprofits. $251.1B assets held in DAFs. 1 click to start on MVES website. Stats per National Philanthropic Trust 2024 report.

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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