When a fall last month left Joyce with a broken femur, she was left wondering about a lot of things, not the least of which was how she would host her family this Thanksgiving. “I always have it here. I didn’t know what I was going to do,” the 72-year-old said. So when she learned of Arbor
Caregivers need care too
November is National Caregivers Month - a reminder that caregivers like Alice need care, too. First Lady Rosalynn Carter once said there are only four kinds of people in the world - those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who
What’s inside the little brown bag?
For generations the brown paper bag has served as a simple way to package a meal on the go. School children use them to take lunch to school. Busy workers use them to transport their mid-day meal. And at YMOW, brown paper bags are used to serve the chilled food that is our clients' evening
Holiday Home Tour Tickets on Sale Now!
Purchase Tickets Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels continues its decades-old tradition Saturday, Dec. 7, with the 23rd annual Holiday Home Tour and afterglow reception. Guests are invited to tour four beautiful Ypsilanti homes, each decorated for the holiday season ahead. The homes on this year’s
We’re trained to spot early signs of depression
October 10 is National Depression Screening Day. At Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels, we’re looking for the signs of depression in our clients every day. The PHQ 9 Patient Health Questionnaire is used in medical offices and other facilities across the country to identify signs of depression. YMOW uses
We’re moving!
YMOW is really moving up! Upstairs, that is Join us as we celebrate our move to our brand new workspace on the main floor of First Baptist Church of Ypsilanti. Bring your friends, bring your kids, and come share in our excitement as we celebrate fall, our mission, and our move
Take simple steps to keep food safe
September is Food Safety Education Month – a good time to review the simple but important steps we can take to prevent foodborne illness, also known as food poisoning. Each year, 1 in 6 Americans gets sick from eating contaminated food. Many of those who become ill are older adults, who are at a
Emergency meals keep clients prepared
September is National Preparedness Month. Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels is doing its part to be sure our homebound neighbors have access to nutritious food, no matter what Old Man Winter and Mother Nature might have in store. Along with regular meals, YMOW client care associates and volunteers