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...
On Monday, March 10, 2014, roughly 50 people from the Lexington Senior Center attended a presentation on “What is Home Health Care?” The program covered important topics, such as: What does it cost? What does insurance cover? When do I need it? Services...
Minuteman Senior Services runs Senior Dining Sites in a number of communities, including the ones at the Arlington Senior Center and Drake Village in Arlington. Monday through Friday you can find a buzz of activity in the kitchens where teams of dedicated volunteers...
Valentine’s Day is one holiday that has been around for a very long time. Although it is based on religious origins, the holiday itself has evolved, and over the last several hundred years a variety of stories have been attributed to the early Christian saint,...
Do you know anyone who struggles with low vision or macular degeneration? These health conditions are more prevalent with older individuals, but macular dystrophies can have the same effect on youths as well. Macular degeneration is a condition that gradually destroys...
Did you know that plants make people happier? Having something to tend and nurture can make people feel like they have more meaning in their life, even if that just means they are watering a plant every now and then. There are other hidden and not-so-hidden benefits...
