Get to Know the MVES Board of Directors

Meet Our Board, Including Our Newest Members The deeply-engaged volunteers that make up our Board of Directors have the vital task of overseeing Mystic Valley Aging Services’ mission and financial […]

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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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On the right is a photo of sidewalk pavement with two bright-yellow footprint marks painted on it. Left side is a pale yellow with the words September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month! and underneath it is the 50th anniversary logo for MVES.

Local Cooling Centers and Heat Safety Resources

With extreme heat heading our way, Mystic Valley Aging Services (MVES) would like to share the following community resources. Below is a list of Cooling Centers in the 11 towns […]

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Anti-Ageism Leader to Speak at MVES Summit

This week, Mystic Valley Aging Services (MVES) will officially kick off our 50th year! We were established in June of 1975. Many of our friends, partners and supporters have already […]

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The Rewards of Giving Back: Volunteer Reflects on 10 Years With MVES

There’s a story behind every volunteer who joins Mystic Valley Aging Services (MVES). As part of our celebration of National Volunteer Month throughout April, MVES would like to share one […]

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Meet the New MVES Nurse

Mystic Valley Aging Services (MVES) is pleased to introduce the newest member of our Nursing Team, Hailey Heng! As a Registered Nurse, Hailey will be making home visits throughout the […]

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At a table in a community room are two people seen from profile. Nurse Hailey Heng, right, wears a stethoscope on her ears as she takes the blood pressure of a female patient.

Part 3: MVES Grants Support Transportation, Fitness & More

In the last two editions of The Beacon, we described some of the wonderful community organizations that Mystic Valley Aging Services (MVES) is supporting this year through our Title III […]

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MVES Meal Delivery Offers Peace of Mind As Well As Nutrition

March is National Nutrition Month as well as “March for Meals,” which celebrates the creation of the Meals on Wheels program. In honor of these observances, MVES is pleased to […]

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Part 2: MVES Awards Grants to Serve Older Adults

Last month, The Beacon began a multi-part series highlighting the organizations selected by Mystic Valley Aging Services (MVES) as this year’s Title III grant recipients. As you may recall, MVES […]

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Community and History: The Life and Legacy of Mae Upperman

As part of our Black History Month observances, Mystic Valley Aging Services (MVES) is paying tribute to an amazing woman whose influence was felt deeply at MVES, in the community, […]

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