A fuzzy snuggle, a friendly purr and a slightly slobbery kiss are all perks of having a pet. All of these small pleasures can add up to some big benefits, especially for YMOW clients and other seniors living alone. Pets relieve isolation The physical, mental and emotional effects of loneliness
ElliQ opens new world for Ypsilanti seniors
LEARN MORE ABOUT ELLIQ LISTEN TO OUR RADIO SEGMENT Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels (YMOW) has a new partner in our mission to support our homebound neighbors, and her name is ElliQ. ElliQ is a proactive companion robot that helps older adults remain active, engaged, and independent. Designed for
10 simple steps to avoid a life-changing fall
September 21-25 is National Falls Prevention Week - a great time to remind ourselves of the simple but important things we can do to prevent injury or even death from a fall. Did you know? • One in 4 Americans over 65 falls each year. • Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in the
Don’t underestimate the power of a good night’s sleep
Is it a funny coincidence or a cruel joke that daylight savings time – the day when we set our clocks ahead and lose an hour of precious sleep – occurs during National Sleep Awareness Month? March is a good time to remind ourselves of the importance of quality sleep and how to make it a nightly
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
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
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