Rockwall, TX (November 30, 2023) – Join in a yearly interactive conversation on December 11 at 12:00pm about holiday activities and stressors when you are a caregiver. What are your challenges, what has worked for you in the past, what have you had to change from traditional celebrations, and how do you balance caregiving and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 19. 2023) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County is proud to announce a $1.29 million challenge grant from the J.E. & L.E. Mabee Foundation of Midland, TX, providing significant momentum and support for the construction of a Senior Life Center. The grant will provide a significant portion of the funds […]
Rockwall, TX (September 29, 2023) – What do you do as a caregiver when a loved one needs something and you do not live nearby? Long distance caregiving is a challenge whether you are an hour away or a flight out. Preparedness and planning can alleviate stress when situations arise unexpectedly. Often, these unexpected scenarios […]
Rockwall, TX (August 24, 2023) – Hospice Care can paint a picture that is different for many. Is it confirmation of the end? Is it too soon? Is it a relief? Am I ready? Am I prepared? Do I really understand what Hospice means? Do my loved ones understand? Who can I talk to? A […]
Rockwall, TX (August 7, 2023) – Nourishment. Independence. Support. Opportunity. Community. Purpose. Hope. Grace. Dignity. Is there simply ONE of these words that resonates most with a senior citizen? At Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County, we address ALL of them! Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are OPEN for our 2023 “AND SO IT […]
Rockwall, TX (August 1, 2023) – Dementia is a brain disease that impacts the individual’s behavior and causes unpredictable and unexpected emotions and physical actions. The thought that a loved one is now vulnerable where they were once solid and steady in thinking and capability is unsettling. Even though this disease catches many off guard […]
Rockwall, TX (June 27, 2023) – Dementia is a thief, and its timing is unrelenting. It threatens the dignity and independence of those we love dearly and renders the caregiver and family utterly helpless in understanding what is going on and how to best remedy an unfamiliar and unwelcome situation. Caught in the middle of […]
Rockwall, TX (June 2, 2023) – The kitchen can be a joyful hub of the house and often a zone of comfort. When accidents happen in the kitchen, it is disheartening as it inevitably can be severe. An ounce of prevention can help mitigate these occurrences. As a caregiver to a senior or disabled citizen, […]
Meals on Wheels partners with the North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging to provide caregiver support when preparing for natural disasters Free webinar offered May 25 ROCKWALL, TX (May 4, 2023) Disaster is defined as a serious disruption to the functioning of a community that exceeds its capacity to cope using its own resources. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 19, 2023) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County i preparing for the annual Older Americans Day celebration, which this year will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 19 at Divine Peace Fellowship Hall, 305 S. Fannin St. in Rockwall. This year’s theme is “Aging Unbound.” Each May, Rockwall County […]