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Thousands of older adults fall at home each year due to common household hazards. Make sure your home is safe and help prevent falls by following a few easy tips. And an occupational therapist or physical therapist can conduct a home assessment and make...

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. Caregiver Respite If you need a break, North Central Texas Area Agency on Agingprovides temporary relief for...

Stop dreading the holiday season and learn to make it manageable, meaningful, and even joyful! The holidays often amplify the stress, resentment, and fatigue family caregivers already face, forcing a collision between unrealistic expectations and the reality of care...

Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County broke ground Aug. 26 on a 22,000 sq. ft. Senior Life Center at 1780 Airport Road. The facility will serve the county’s growing aging and disabled population, with a commercial kitchen that restores daily hot meal prep...

Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County is excited to host the 13th annual Caregiver Conference in partnership with RestHaven! The conference is packed with great information with expert speakers and engaged, local vendors ready to share tips regarding “The...

(August 2, 2025) – We are excited to announce a caregiver support program in Rockwall! Right at Home, In-Home Care and Assistance, and Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County are partnering to provide a monthly program on the 2nd Thursday of each month from...

Meet the dream team making this year’s ‘Wings of Wisdom’ Gala take flight! From left: Kelsey Curbo, Joanna Razowski, Maureen Cook, Dianna Johnson, Susan Canales, and Debbie Cribari.

Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County and Right at Home partner to provide support and information to caregivers. As seen in Blue Ribbon News. Rockwall County (July 3, 2025) - We are excited to announce a caregiver support program in Rockwall! Right at...

As seen in Blue Ribbon News. Rockwall, TX (June 2, 2025) – Being confused, anxious, and overwhelmed is common when communicating with healthcare providers. When you are a primary caregiver for someone, a layer of concern often arises, as there is a balance between...

As seen in Blue Ribbon News. ROCKWALL, TX (May 16, 2025) In observance of the nationally recognized Older Americans Month, Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County recently honored local seniors and volunteers who are helping to “Flip the Script on Aging.”...

Bringing top Texas talent to a new indoor venue July 19 As seen in Blue Ribbon News. Rockwall, TX (May 15, 2025) – In case you haven’t heard the buzz, Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County is turning up the volume and turning on the charm with its 2nd...

Miles for Smiles As seen in Blue Ribbon News. ROCKWALL, TX (May 7, 2025) Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month, a time to recognize older Americans’ contributions, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm...

As seen in Blue Ribbon News. Rockwall, TX (May 5, 2025) – 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...

As seen in Blue Ribbon News. Rockwall, TX (March 26, 2025) – Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County is turning up the volume and turning on the charm with its 2nd Annual Gone Country Music Fest, set for Saturday, July 19 at a brand new indoor venue, Tate...

As seen in Blue Ribbon News. 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...

As seen in Blue Ribbon News. Rockwall, TX (February 5, 2025) – It’s no secret that David and Brenda Hughes have been lighting up their home in The Shores for many years with a dazzling Christmas display.  Each December, countless families gather on Plummer Drive in...

As seen in Blue Ribbon News. 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...

As seen in Blue Ribbon News. Rockwall, TX (August 12, 2024) – Meals on Wheels’ inaugural Gone Country MusicFest was a great success, raising more than $15,000 in funds while increasing awareness for the organization’s ‘Welcome to the Table’ Capital Campaign. The...

Welcome to the Table – at Culpepper Cattle Company!  As seen in Blue Ribbon News. ROCKWALL, TX (July 17, 2024) Tickets are going fast for the come-and-go, family friendly MusicFest event coming Saturday, July 27 to Culpepper Cattle Company in Rockwall. The event...

As seen in Blue Ribbon News. 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...

As seen in Blue Ribbon News. Rockwall, TX (May 14, 2024) – Do you enjoy a hot, nutritious meal served with love? They do, too. Do you like being a part of a community and welcomed with a smile? They do, too. Do you want to feel purposeful and needed? They do, too....

As seen in Blue Ribbon News. 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,...

There’s never really a slow period for Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County; its staff, volunteers, and board members stay non-stop busy as the aging population increases and the need for services continues to grow. Spring is an especially active time –...

ROCKWALL, TX – October 27, 2021 —The community docked at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront this past weekend to show its support for Meals on Wheels Senior Services during its “Smooth Sailing” gala, presented by Interstate Wire Co. Incorporated and Agave Wire....

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 7, 2021) Making home safer for an older adult who has difficulty walking, seeing clearly, or some other disabling condition means making a home safer for everyone who lives in the house.  Since falls in older adults accounts for the leading...

Iron Ranch Business Park will host its inaugural Car Show from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20 at Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium, 1201 T.L. Townsend Drive, with all proceeds benefiting Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County. Enjoy food truck, live music, and...

The Fate City Council recently presented Eileen Alden with a proclamation for outstanding service as the Congregate Site Manager for Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County. Eileen will be joining her husband soon in Vail, CO therefore resigning her...

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...

Open letter to the community from Meals on Wheels Executive Director Margie VerHagen ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (July 6, 2021) If you have an elderly neighbor, friend or family member, you can play a vital role in making life easier for them by reaching out to Meals on...