ROCKWALL, TX (July 5, 2022) Learning more about the illness that your loved one is experiencing, or how to handle stress, can be helpful for caregivers. The North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging and its partners offer educational programs that provide information to caregivers about a variety of topics such as disease, the aging […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 16, 2022) Barbara Jackson, Vice President of Toyota of Rockwall and the Jackson Automotive Group, recently presented a $2,000 matching grant check to Margie Verhagen with Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County. Pictured from left are Meals on Wheels board president Dennis Lewis, Jackson, Verhagen, and Robert Glover with MOWSS. […]
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month ROCKWALL, TX (June 2, 2022) During Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, the Alzheimer’s Association is encouraging all Americans to adopt healthy lifestyle behaviors that can help reduce the risk of cognitive decline. Age is the greatest risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, 1 in 3 seniors age […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 3, 2021) Caregiving can be a demanding job – it’s almost impossible to take on alone. The emotional, physical and mental toll can leave you feeling exhausted. If you need a break, the North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging provides temporary relief for family caregivers. Eligible family members receive vouchers of […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 2, 2022) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County recently hosted a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon to honor its many volunteers who give selflessly of their time and energy to help improve health, reduce isolation and promote independent living for the elderly and disabled in our community, week in and week out. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 29, 2022) Older adults play vital, positive roles in our communities – as family members, friends, mentors, volunteers, civic leaders, members of the workforce, and more. Just as every person is unique, so too is how they age and how they choose to do it – and there is no “right” way. That’s […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 19, 2022) 4ORE!!! Heads up, golfers! The Tin Cup Tournament benefitting Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County tees off at the Buffalo Creek Golf Club on Friday, May 20! Grab your clubs for a fun tournament on one of the most beautiful courses in Rockwall County. The tourney begins with […]
Mental Health and the Psychological Burdens of Pandemic, War, Aging, Declining Health, etc. ROCKWALL, TX (April 4, 2022) The North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging, funded in part by Texas Health and Human Services, will host a FREE webinar for caregivers, family members and professionals, on Mental Health and the Psychological Burdens of Pandemic, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 28, 2022) There’s never really a slow period for Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County; its staff, volunteers, and board members stay non-stop busy as the aging population increases and the need for services continues to grow. Spring is an especially active time – from the Annual March for Meals […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Feb. 28, 2022) Meals on Wheels Senior Services (MOWSS) announced it is the recipient of a grant from the Carl B. & Florence E. King Foundation, which funds a range of social service needs across North Texas, including Rockwall County. The awarded funding will go directly to case management and the nutrition […]