Rockwall, TX (February 27, 2025) – Dementia is more than a thief; it is sneaky, unpredictable, and subtle in its approach, leaving the person affected keenly unaware of what is happening. Witnessing this thievery is doubly hard on the caregiver and family, as the unpredictable behaviors are frustrating, confusing, and saddening as they watch someone […]
Rockwall, TX (January 2, 2025) – Navigating the legal system can be daunting, let alone doing it on behalf of a loved one. The need to advocate for someone can happen overnight and we are often unprepared. Or, it can be the case where someone’s health is declining slowly, and you never know the right […]
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 […]
Rockwall, TX (July 3, 2024) – Caregivers can experience multiple forms of grief, including slowly losing the person they are caring for, mourning immediately upon their death, and long-term grief that still periodically affects them years later. The effects can happen as the persons they care for begin to experience changes in their personality, making […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 (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 (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 […]
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. […]