Resources for Those Caring for Aging Parents
Sometimes older adults need a little extra help with their daily routines. Fortunately, there are options such as meal delivery, help with household chores, and…
Winter tips and resources for seniors
In Minnesota, the winter weather can be harsh and unpredictable. We’d like to provide a few tips and resources for getting through the coldest, snowiest…
COVID-19 relief meals available to those 50+
Throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic, Twin Cities Meals on Wheels programs have been committed to providing meals to everyone in need regardless of their ability to…
Weather-related delivery update for the week of Jan. 28
This week’s weather has brought significant snowfall followed by predicted dangerous wind chills throughout the Twin Cities. In situations such as these, staff at our…
Caregiving in Quicksand: When even positive change is really hard
Because Meals on Wheels is a valued resource for caregivers, we aim to provide information that caregivers may find useful. This post is part of…
Caregiving in Quicksand: How We Got Here
Because Meals on Wheels is a valued resource for caregivers, we aim to provide information that caregivers may find useful. This is the first in…
Why fighting social isolation is a worthy cause
Social isolation can be difficult to adequately define and measure, but is generally considered to be a state of having minimal social contact, few or…
How to determine if your aging parents might benefit from a little extra support
The holidays are a time to reconnect and celebrate, as many of us and traveling to see loved ones – sometimes for the first time…
How you can include a local senior on your shopping list this year
Did you know that when you’re out and about doing your holiday shopping, you can pick up a gift for a local senior in need?…
How well do you know Meals on Wheels? Take the quiz and find out
Almost everyone is familiar with Meals on Wheels. Chances are you know someone who has either delivered or received a meal. While most people know…