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 […]

“What is Sundowning”; free webinar by Meals on Wheels Senior Services and Area Agency on Aging

“What is Sundowning”; free webinar by Meals on Wheels Senior Services and Area Agency on Aging

Rockwall, TX (January 31, 2024) – Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County and Area Agency on Aging announce a free webinar for family members and professionals who may be caring for those with dementia. This online event is schedule for February 13 beginning at 2:00pm and will cover some of the behaviors and […]

Meals on Wheels Senior Services receives grant award to fund meals

Meals on Wheels Senior Services receives grant award to fund meals

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 12, 2024) Meals on Wheels Senior Services (MOWSS) announced it is the recipient of its first 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 the Nutrition program providing nutritionally […]

North Central Texas Area on Aging: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program assistance

North Central Texas Area on Aging: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program assistance

Rockwall, TX (January 2, 2024) – The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program provides temporary assistance to grandparents with primary custody of grandchildren under 18. The program’s case managers assess the needs of grandparents and arrange services that support their goals. These services include respite vouchers that can be used for daycare or summer camp, help with […]

Placemats for Seniors

Placemats for Seniors

Rockwall, TX (December 11, 2023) – The Rowlett Quilt Guild presented 320 homemade placemats to Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County on December 6, 2023. These placemats will be given as Christmas presents to each senior that is homebound and receiving their meals at home. Many of these seniors are not able to […]

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