by mowccdev | Mar 16, 2023 | Donating, Food Insecurity, Health Checkup, Meal Delivery, Mental Health, MoW Services, Senior Community, Volunteering
Meals on Wheels of Contra Costa is a senior meal program that brings food straight to the doors of seniors in need. These seniors are usually over 60 and in great need because of disability, disease, or isolation. At a glance, it may look like this is just a standard...
by mowccdev | Dec 13, 2022 | Community, Healthy eating, Healthy Eatting, Senior Community
It’s that time of year again! The weather is starting to change (grow colder for most of us), and Christmas lights are beginning to pop up all around the neighborhood. Between holiday shopping and coordinating family get-togethers, you might be wondering how you will...
by mowccdev | Dec 9, 2022 | Community, Senior Community
The holidays are quickly approaching, and decorating your home inside helps get everyone in the holiday spirit! For many people, decorating is a tradition that involves the whole family. But the cost can add up. Between wreaths, lights, ornaments, and a tree, you can...
by mowccdev | Sep 13, 2022 | Food Insecurity, Health Checkup, Healthy eating, MoW Services, Senior Community
Growing older is a gift. You get to see your family and the world grow and change around you as you gain all kinds of new experiences. But getting older can also be scary. Chronic illness becomes more likely as we age, and limited mobility can make day-to-day life...
by AdamBVM | Aug 24, 2022 | Senior Community
With record heat waves sweeping across the world, it’s worth reminding ourselves of some basic tips to beat the heat. And this isn’t just about comfort. Heat-related health problems are serious and can lead to hospitalization or death. And these problems tend to...
by mowccdev | Jul 18, 2022 | Mental Health, Senior Community
Senior cognitive health refers to thinking clearly, learning, and remembering well. This is important for people of all ages but especially vital to seniors as our cognitive health generally declines with age. But never fear! There are many cognitive health solutions...