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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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 Elder 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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Illustration of a bright sun with wavy heat marks above a row of red, orange and yellow houses and buildings. On the left side of the sun it says "Local cooling centers and" and on the right side of the sun it says "Heat Safety Resources." At the bottom is the MVES logo in orange.

Anti-Ageism Leader to Speak at MVES Summit

This week, Mystic Valley Elder 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 Elder 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 Elder 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.

MVES Grants Enhance Programming for Older Adults

(Part 1 of a 3-part series.) Every year, Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) funds programming that benefits older adults in the 11 communities we serve. These funds, called Title III […]

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The Year in Review at MVES

Highlights of 2024 from Around Mystic Valley Elder Services Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) is thankful to the many partners and individuals, including our staff, volunteers, donors, and community-based organizations, […]

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3 photos together. Left: Art instructor helping an older caregiver attach silk flowers to her art project. Center: MVES nurse checking the BP of an older adult, who is facing away from the camera. Right: 4 MVES staff members and the administrator of the Malden Senior Center smile at the camera while manning the table MVES set up to help older adults with their MassHealth renewal.

Giving Tuesday 2024

On Giving Tuesday, Help Your Neighbors in Need Today is Giving Tuesday, recognized around the world as a day to promote charitable giving. It’s also an important day in Mystic […]

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