Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES), a private, non-profit organization founded in 1975, assists over 10,000 individuals annually in eight communities north of Boston. MVES’ service area includes Malden, Everett, Medford, Melrose, North Reading, Reading, Stoneham, and...
Most Americans may not be familiar with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) but chances are they know that their health records are increasingly being shared between healthcare providers such as their personal physicians, at-home...
Metropolitan Home Health brings smiles. Fluffy Comfy Caps Provide Warmth, Comfort and a Splash of Color. Metropolitan Home Health Services, Inc. donates its colorful handmade Fluffy Comfy Caps to facilities and organizations that help individuals who are undergoing...
Every year, 2 million adults over the age of 65 are treated in emergency departments for injuries caused by a fall. Every year, one out of every three adults in this age bracket will suffer from a fall. With each additional decade of life, falling becomes more and...
Pressure sores or decubitus ulcers, come from staying motionless for extended durations. These ulcers are a result of inadequate blood supply, and occur when the blood re-enters tissue. They can happen to anyone – even healthy individuals may be familiar with a...
