Rockwall County, TX (November 26, 2025) – Thousands of older adults fall at home each year due to common household hazards. Make sure your home is safe and help prevent falls by following a few easy tips. And an occupational therapist or physical therapist can conduct a home assessment and make recommendations on ways to […]
Stop dreading the holiday season and learn to make it manageable, meaningful, and even joyful! Rockwall County, TX (November 3, 2025) – The holidays often amplify the stress, resentment, and fatigue family caregivers already face, forcing a collision between unrealistic expectations and the reality of care needs. Join our webinar, “Caregiving and the Holidays: From […]
The 13th annual conference provides resources and support for those engaged with the senior population. Rockwall County (August 27, 2025) – Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County is excited to host the 13th annual Caregiver Conference in partnership with RestHaven! The conference is packed with great information with expert speakers and engaged, local […]
Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County and Right at Home partner to provide support and information to caregivers. Rockwall County (July 3, 2025) – We are excited to announce a caregiver support program in Rockwall! Right at Home, In-Home Care and Assistance, and Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County are partnering […]
Rockwall, TX (June 2, 2025) – Being confused, anxious, and overwhelmed is common when communicating with healthcare providers. When you are a primary caregiver for someone, a layer of concern often arises, as there is a balance between respecting the person receiving care and the responsibility of providing and obtaining accurate information so that the […]
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 25, 2025) – Meals on Wheels Senior Services is gearing up for the nationally recognized Older Americans Day. This year’s theme is “Flip the Script on Aging.” Each May, organizations in Rockwall County, along with the five city mayors, the city government, and individuals, nominate several outstanding seniors—or those who serve them— […]
Rockwall County, TX (October 30, 2024) – If you take care of someone who is older or who has a disability, you are a caregiver. Respite care, where someone else looks after your loved one while you take a break, is a great way for you to take some time for yourself. Taking time for […]
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 (July 3, 2024) – Caregivers can experience multiple forms of grief, including slowly losing the person they are caring for, mourning immediately upon their death, and long-term grief that still periodically affects them years later. The effects can happen as the persons they care for begin to experience changes in their personality, making […]