by mowccdev | Sep 28, 2023 | Exercise, MoW Services, Senior Exercise
“Aging is not lost youth, but a new stage of opportunity and strength.” Betty Friedan For many seniors, getting regular exercise can be difficult. A lack of energy and issues with mobility can make even the most basic workout seem impossible. When getting out...
by mowccdev | Jun 13, 2023 | Community, Health Checkup, Healthy eating, MoW Services
Meals on Wheels of Contra Costa is a program that supports homebound seniors by delivering nutritionally balanced meals right to their doors. But this food delivery program also plays an essential role in preventing hospital readmissions in Contra Costa County. ...
by mowccdev | Mar 23, 2023 | Donating, Food Insecurity, Healthy Eatting, Meal Delivery, MoW Services
As we age, our bodies change. As a result, nutritional needs change, and health problems become more common. One of the best ways to help maintain a healthy body is to nurture physical and mental health through nutritionally balanced meals and a healthy living...
by mowccdev | Feb 13, 2023 | Food Insecurity, Meal Delivery, MoW Services
For many seniors, life is uncertain. As we age, our health tends to decline naturally. Frequent doctor’s visits paired with decreased income and mobility mean sometimes the seniors in our community have to make difficult choices. These choices may look like...
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 mowccdev | Aug 9, 2022 | MoW Services
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...
