Rockwall, TX (March 18, 2025) – Rockwall’s oldest organization will bring its one-of-a-kind Livestock Show, Agriculture Mechanics Show and Market Sale to a new location, Tate Farms located at 12992 S FM 548, Rockwall for the 72nd year on April 3-5. The Youth Fair of Rockwall County showcases the hard work and dedication of area […]
Rockwall, TX (February 3, 2025) – Caring for a family member or friend can be rewarding at times. Still, it can also change direction quickly when it is evident that the current living situation is no longer appropriate for the safety of your family member or friend and everyone’s peace of mind. Hard conversations must […]
Rockwall, TX (January 2, 2025) – Navigating the legal system can be daunting, let alone doing it on behalf of a loved one. The need to advocate for someone can happen overnight and we are often unprepared. Or, it can be the case where someone’s health is declining slowly, and you never know the right […]
Rockwall, TX (December 2, 2024) – The holidays can be a tricky time when grief comes around. It’s never easy to know what to say to someone when they are sad and we all want to help people feel better. As a caregiver or family member, it is important to have resources to assist you […]
Rockwall County, TX (October 9, 2024) – Healthcare workers can better serve patients through partnerships with caregivers, but there needs to be more formal training and support on engaging caregivers in care planning. Exploring caregivers’ roles and experiences in supporting the health of loved ones is important to having confidence in the process. Issues including […]
Rockwall, TX (October 1, 2024) – The wildfires that devastated west Texas in the spring of 2024 burned well over one million acres, causing destruction to farms, ranches, and a way of life with the loss of homes, several lives, and thousands of livestock. Lee Wells of Rockwall’s Wells Cattle Co. knew the ranchers needed […]
Rockwall, TX (September 17, 2024) – Last week, I was asked to participate in a suicide awareness and prevention event. My role was to contribute to one of the program’s events. The evening was filled with songs, presentations on various awareness resources, and a proclamation read aloud by city and county leadership. It was a […]
Rockwall, TX (September 3, 2024) – Caregiving comes with a complex set of emotions and one big one is guilt. Guilt occurs frequently because caregivers’ expectations are often unrealistic. This free session will explore what guilt is, its causes as well as how to cope better with guilt and the importance of self-care. Caregiving can […]
Rockwall, TX (August 1, 2024) – The sandwich generation is named so because it is effectively “sandwiched” between the obligation to care for their aging parents—who may be ill, unable to perform various tasks, or in need of financial support—and children, who require financial, physical, and emotional support. The demands of caring and making decisions […]
Rockwall, TX (July 19, 2024) – For Rockwall resident Emma Parr, serving the community has been a part of her life since high school. A member of the National Charity League in high school, Emma continued serving others in college at Denton County Friends of the Family, a domestic violence shelter. Now, home from her […]