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 […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 11, 2023) Should we confront our relative’s memory deficits or poor reasoning or avoid bringing them up? With recent scientific advances, there may be more reasons to raise concerns that a parent’s or spouse’s thinking skills seem to be declining. In this workshop by a psychologist, author, and healthcare consultant Barry J. […]
Would you like a side of adventure with that? ROCKWALL, TX (March 31, 2023) In 2017, Lynn Fate, then owner of the much beloved Roma’s Books, had an idea. She knew senior adults could benefit from reading – she just needed a way to get more books directly to them. Through her inspiration, and after […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 6, 2023) Information provided by Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County and North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging. The North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging serves adults age 60 and older and their family caregivers who live in Collin, Denton, Ellis, Erath, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Parker, Rockwall, […]
Support will help to fight senior hunger and isolation in Rockwall County ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 26, 2023) Meals on Wheel Senior Services announced today that it will be participating in the 20th annual March for Meals – a month-long, nationwide celebration of Meal on Wheels and our senior neighbors who rely on the vital service […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 3,2023) Do you ever wonder when the time is necessary to move your loved one into a long term care facility? Join Dear Lucy from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15 as she discusses when is the right time, how and who should make that decision and the pros and cons […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Dec. 28, 2022) The North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging will host a webinar/online course called ‘Mental Health First Aid,’ funded in part, by Texas Health and Human Services. The online course is designed for caregivers, professionals and family members, and will be offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 2, 2022) Caring for an ailing loved one from afar takes organization, planning, and teamwork. Here are both practical and emotional tips to help you be a successful long distance caregiver. Successful Long Distance Caregiving It starts with you and your perspective. Be Realistic! You will not be able to do everything, but […]