Older Americans Month 2026

Empowering Choices for Positive Aging More than 60 years ago, President John F. Kennedy established the tradition known today as Older Americans Month. This observance, held every May, has two […]

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Photos of older adults in MVES tai chi classes and receiving care from MVES nurses and participating in MVES nutrition programs and events. Text says Older Americans Month and Champion Your Health with the logos for MVES and Older Americans Month.

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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Medicare Advantage: Act by March 31

The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period is underway and will end March 31, 2026. If you’re enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, this is an opportunity to review your coverage […]

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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 the fiercely cold winter of 2025-2026, most of us are bracing for high utility bills. There are programs to offset these costs, and many people don’t realize they qualify […]

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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.

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