Mystic Valley Elder Services hosts local and state leaders
Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) brought state and community leaders together on March 31 to highlight the importance of programs for older adults and people with disabilities.
The following was submitted by Mystic Valley Elder Services.
In an event co-hosted by state Rep. Jeffrey Turco and state Sen. Bruce Tarr’s District Director Mary Ann Nay, Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) brought state and community leaders together on March 31 to highlight the importance of programs for older adults and people with disabilities.
In a press release, MVES wrote, “The event illustrated the essential role of committed leadership in preserving services that empower people to live safely and independently in their communities. CEO Lisa Gurgone underscored [MVES’s] legislative priorities, including key bills supporting in-home assistance, caregiver support and the Hospital to Home program, which helps patients transition from nursing facilities back to the community.”
Turco shared how Mystic Valley supported his mother‑in‑law in remaining at home, and he urged attendees to “be fierce advocates” for families who depend on strong community‑based programs.
Attendees also heard Frank Ouellette and Colleen Molloy tell their story of how MVES helped them transition to a safer home and provided support after Colleen experienced a stroke at age 53 and had an extended stay in a nursing facility.
MVES extends its thanks to: Sen. Sal DiDomenico, Sen. Pat Jehlen, Em Sheeran from the office of Sen. Jason Lewis, Rep. Christine Barber, Rep. Paul Donato, Rep. Richard Haggerty, Rep. Kate Lipper‑Garabedian, staff for Rep. Brad Jones, Rep. Joe McGonagle, Rep. Steve Ultrino, Everett Mayor Robert Van Campen, Malden Mayor Gary Christenson, Medford Mayor Breanna Lungo‑Koehn, Melrose Mayor Jennifer Grigoraitis, and North Reading Town Administrator Michael Gilleberto.
Established in 1975, Mystic Valley Elder Services is a non-profit agency that provides a wide range of resources and care for older adults and adults with disabilities. It serves 11 communities in Greater Boston, including Medford. For information, call 781-324-7705 or visit www.mves.org.
