Rockwall, TX (April 1, 2025) – Caregiving and the time and resources associated can escalate quickly and leave you with feelings of despair and stress. Especially if you are working and caregiving. You may find yourself pulled in multiple directions without the proper resources to do what is needed for both your job and your […]
Rockwall, TX (March 26, 2025) – Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County is turning up the volume and turning on the charm with its 2nd Annual Gone Country Music Fest, set for Saturday, July 19 at a brand new indoor venue, Tate Farms of Rockwall. The event promises an unforgettable evening of music, […]
Rockwall, TX (February 27, 2025) – Dementia is more than a thief; it is sneaky, unpredictable, and subtle in its approach, leaving the person affected keenly unaware of what is happening. Witnessing this thievery is doubly hard on the caregiver and family, as the unpredictable behaviors are frustrating, confusing, and saddening as they watch someone […]
Rockwall, TX (February 5, 2025) – It’s no secret that David and Brenda Hughes have been lighting up their home in The Shores for many years with a dazzling Christmas display. Each December, countless families gather on Plummer Drive in Rockwall to experience the grand extravaganza, and to pay tribute to their late son, Nathaniel, by […]
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 27, 2024) – The December session of Leadership Rockwall provided participants with a unique opportunity to engage directly with local nonprofits and enhance their leadership capabilities. The day focused on service, community impact, and personal development. The morning began at Rockwall County Helping Hands, a vital resource center dedicated to preventing homelessness […]
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 […]
MOWS staff and board members; from left: Kimberly Gossett-Smith, Jessica Mena, Holly Lyons, Maureen Cook, Sharon Ray, Rob Glover, Dawn Redig (front), Brenda Cross, Ariana Kistner, Margie VerHagen, Dennis Lewis, Al Lafere, Erin Neill, Mike Mishler. Photo by Malarie Hall Photography. Rockwall, TX (November 27, 2024) – On October 5th, the Meals on Wheels Senior […]
Hosts Taniya Nayak and Carter Ooosterhouse, ABC’s ‘The Great Christmas Light Fight’ Rockwall, TX (November 20, 2024) – Ready, set, glow. The most wonderful time of the year is here as ABC’s hit decorating competition series, “The Great Christmas Light Fight,” is back, showcasing America’s brightest houses with the help of celebrity judges and Christmas […]