Caring for Rockwall County’s aging population

Caring for Rockwall County’s aging population

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (July 31, 2024) – When older Rockwall County residents need help at home, they may consult with their doctors, seek advice from friends or family, or go it alone.  Karen Kiser of Fate, appointed by County Judge Frank New, represents Rockwall County on the Area Agency on Aging of North Central Texas […]

Meals on Wheels to host caregiving conference for the sandwich generation

Meals on Wheels to host caregiving conference for the sandwich generation

ROCKWALL, TX (July 29, 2024) Join Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 for a FREE conference offering essential education, resources, and support specifically tailored for family caregivers, professionals, and community members. This event is designed to help the sandwich generation balance their caregiving responsibilities […]

‘Gone Country’ MusicFest July 27 at Culpepper benefiting Rockwall County Meals on Wheels

‘Gone Country’ MusicFest July 27 at Culpepper benefiting Rockwall County Meals on Wheels

Welcome to the Table – at Culpepper Cattle Company!  ROCKWALL, TX (July 17, 2024) Tickets are going fast for the come-and-go, family friendly MusicFest event coming Saturday, July 27 to Culpepper Cattle Company in Rockwall. The event features live music from several local musicians giving a nod to legendary country while playing their own hits. […]

EyeCare Rockwall Trunk Show Monday, July 17 to benefit Meals on Wheels

ROCKWALL, TX (June 14, 2024) Eyecare Rockwall, located at 810 Rockwall Parkway, Suite 2020, will host a Trunk Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, July 17 benefiting Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County. $89 routine refraction exams and 20% of optical sales will benefit the nonprofit organization. Bring your Rx or […]

Hatfield and Company gives generously to help Meals on Wheels build Senior Life Center in Rockwall

Hatfield and Company gives generously to help Meals on Wheels build Senior Life Center in Rockwall

ROCKWALL, TX (June 4, 2024) Hatfield and Company, located in Rockwall Technology Park at 2475 Discovery Boulevard, comprises a team of dedicated employees who give back generously to the community in which they live and work. Recently the Hatfield team sponsored an internal silent auction to raise money for philanthropy. Their efforts resulted in a […]

“Building Better Caregivers”; a free webinar series by Meals on Wheels Senior Services and Area Agency on Aging

“Building Better Caregivers”; a free webinar series by Meals on Wheels Senior Services and Area Agency on Aging

Rockwall, TX (June 5, 2024) – Not sure why your family member’s behaviors are changing and what to do about those changes?  Learn how dementia affects people and how to take good care of your family member and yourself. The signs of dementia begin when a family member begins repeating the same question or activity […]

Book Alcove at Rockwall library seeks fiction title donations to feed Magic of Reading program for homebound

Book Alcove at Rockwall library seeks fiction title donations to feed Magic of Reading program for homebound

ROCKWALL, TX (June 4, 2024) Friends of the Rockwall County Library member and Book Alcove manager Lynn Fate reported that she is heavy on non-fiction titles, but the summer months beg for Fiction titles. The Book Alcove generally brings in over $10K from donations, and it feeds the Magic of Reading program for homebound clients […]

What to do when the person with dementia refuses daily care? Free webinar by Meals on Wheels Senior Services and Area Agency on Aging

What to do when the person with dementia refuses daily care? Free webinar by Meals on Wheels Senior Services and Area Agency on Aging

Rockwall, TX (April 30, 2024) – The person who once taught you basic hygiene and how to present yourself suddenly needs to gain these essential behaviors. It can be startling when you realize the result of not bathing or brushing one’s teeth and the embarrassment from the effects. No one wants to be like this. […]

PUBLIC NOTICE: Rockwall County awarded federal funds for emergency food, shelter programs

PUBLIC NOTICE: Rockwall County awarded federal funds for emergency food, shelter programs

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 21, 2024) – The Rockwall County Local Regional Emergency Food and Shelter Board #8332-00 HAS BEEN AWARDED FEDERAL FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)/FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY UNDER THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER NATIONAL BOARD PROGRAM. Rockwall County has been chosen to receive $ 49,070.00 in Phase 41 funding to […]