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Food insecurity is an unfortunately common problem among seniors. As people get older, they face new issues brought on by chronic illness and limited mobility. Many seniors cannot work and must rely on relatives or social security for money. Add in that many of them...
As we grow older, our bodies don’t react well to change. As a result, we are less able to do the things we previously took for granted. Driving, getting to the store, and cooking might become harder as health problems set in. Ordering food can be expensive, and the...
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...
Meal on Wheels of Contra Costa and our partners provide meals to seniors who can no longer get to the grocery store or cook meals themselves. This might be because of disability or chronic health conditions that cause mobility issues or make driving unsafe. It is an...
Good food is essential for a healthy lifestyle, especially for seniors. A healthy lifestyle refers to living in a way that promotes physical and mental health. And eating good food is one of many ways to encourage both. The food seniors eat affects their mood and...
Here at Meals on Wheels of Contra Costa, we rely on our generous donors, both individuals and corporate, to assist seniors in our community with nutritious meals and wellness checks. One method that our donors use to include Meals on Wheels in their long-term...
Are you interested in making a charitable donation to a worthy cause? Look no further than Meals on Wheels of Contra Costa! We are committed to providing food to seniors who might otherwise go hungry. Meal son Wheels and our partners give a sense of security and...
At any age, we are naturally inclined to want to research healthy living tips to improve our quality of life. However, this research becomes even more important for seniors because staying healthy becomes significantly more complicated. Here at Meals on Wheels of...
Learning to eat healthy isn’t just about understanding calories or what foods to avoid because there is too much salt. Eating healthy is a carefully crafted balance that every person, regardless of age, should understand. But many of us don’t know how to eat healthy,...
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