Managing the Holidays: Family caregivers online discussion

Managing the Holidays: Family caregivers online discussion

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 […]

Long distance caregiving resources from Rockwall Meals on Wheels

Long distance caregiving resources from Rockwall Meals on Wheels

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 Meals on Wheels and North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging offer workshop “Aging Process and Dementia Risk”

Rockwall Meals on Wheels and North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging offer workshop “Aging Process and Dementia Risk”

  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 Meals on Wheels offers help with disaster preparedness planning for seniors and their caregivers

Rockwall Meals on Wheels offers help with disaster preparedness planning for seniors and their caregivers

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. […]

When is the right time for someone with dementia to move into a care home?

When is the right time for someone with dementia to move into a care home?

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 […]

North Central Texas offers caregiver support, respite services

North Central Texas offers caregiver support, respite services

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 […]

Simplifying the holidays to manage stress for those with dementia and their caregivers

Simplifying the holidays to manage stress for those with dementia and their caregivers

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 4, 2021) Holidays can often create discomfort for the person with dementia. Crowded homes and lots of noise can be unsettling and, in turn, create stress for the caregiver. So how do you better manage this holiday season for yourself and the person with dementia? Join North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection from noon […]

Calling all caregivers! Free programs available

Calling all caregivers! Free programs available

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (August 6, 2021) The North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging is a proud sponsor of A Matter of Balance, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Chronic Pain Self-Management, and Diabetes Self-Management programs. All classes are offered free of charge to participants of all ages. A Matter of Balance Many older adults experience concerns about […]

Meals on Wheels shares resources for caregivers

Meals on Wheels shares resources for caregivers

ROCKWALL, TX – April 7, 2021 – Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County, in cooperation with the North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging, is sharing the following information to support family members who are caring for a loved one.  For more information, call the Area Agency on Aging at 1-800-272-3921, or visit […]