by EliseMoW | 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 EliseMoW | 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...
by EliseMoW | Jun 30, 2022 | Health Checkup, Senior Community
Meals on Wheels of Contra Costa and our partners are known for bringing food to seniors in the community that need a little extra help. They may be unable to cook for themselves, or even go to the store to buy groceries. It’s an essential service, offered at no cost,...
by EliseMoW | Feb 25, 2022 | Exercise, Mental Health, MoW Services, Omicron COVID-19, Senior Community
When the Omicron COVID-19 variant was first detected in November 2021, most felt extreme disappointment and disheartenment. It seemed like there was light at the end of the tunnel, only to realize that wasn’t the case. Families that were just getting back together had...
