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15 Years of Subaru Sharing the Love
Thursday, November 17, 2022

Exciting news! For the 15th year running, the Meals on Wheels network is participating in the 2022 Subaru Share the Love Event. Over the past thirteen years, Subaru and its retailers have helped Meals on Wheels to deliver more than 2.5 million meals nationwide to seniors in need.

Why does Subaru support Meals on Wheels? Too many seniors are struggling to stay independent and healthy. One in four seniors lives alone in isolation and one in seven seniors might not know from where their next meal is coming. This is simply unacceptable, which is why Meals on Wheels San Antonio provides the nutritious meals, friendly visits, and...

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August is National Sandwich Month
Monday, September 12, 2022

AUGUST IS NATIONAL SANDWICH MONTH

Sandwiches have existed for thousands of years with earliest account of sandwiches dating back to first century BC- lamb and herbs were placed between two flat breads. During the mid-17th century, the 4th Earl of Sandwich asked a restaurant in London to make him a “sandwich” and the term “sandwich” has been associated with this Earl. There are many different types of sandwiches to enjoy- from the classic PB & J to Reubens to Monte Cristo sandwiches. Depending on where you live you may call a similar food item a sub, hoagie, grinder, gyro and more. Overall sandwiches are a tasty and quick way to...

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14 Years of Subaru Sharing the Love
Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Exciting news! For the 14th year running, the Meals on Wheels network is participating in the 2021 Subaru Share the Love Event. Over the past thirteen years, Subaru and its retailers have helped Meals on Wheels to deliver more than 2.5 million meals nationwide to seniors in need.

Why does Subaru support Meals on Wheels? Too many seniors are struggling to stay independent and healthy. One in four seniors lives alone in isolation and one in seven seniors might not know from where their next meal is coming. This is simply unacceptable, which is why Meals on Wheels San Antonio provides the nutritious meals, friendly visits, and...

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Valero Texas Open/Champions fore Charity
Monday, February 1, 2021

 

 

Formerly known as Birdies for Charity®, Champions fore Charity is a fundraising program that provides participating charities and schools the opportunity to generate contributions through the Valero Texas Open. 

Champions fore Charity is a no-cost program that gives 100% of the funds raised back to the participating...

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13 Years of Subaru Sharing the Love
Monday, December 28, 2020

Exciting news! For the 13th year running, the Meals on Wheels network is participating in the 2020 Subaru Share the Love Event. Over the past twelve years, Subaru and its retailers have helped Meals on Wheels to deliver more than 2.3 million meals nationwide to seniors in need.

Why does Subaru support Meals on Wheels? Too many seniors are struggling to stay independent and healthy. One in four seniors lives alone in isolation and one in seven seniors might not know from where their next meal is coming. This is simply unacceptable, which is why Meals on Wheels San Antonio provides the nutritious meals, friendly visits, and...

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10 Alzheimer's Warning Signs
Friday, October 30, 2020

Did you know there are ten signs and symptoms that help identify the early stages of Alzheimer's? Let's identify what those signs are so that you may have a better chance of combating Alzheimer's and dementia in its early stages.

1.Memory loss that disrupts daily lifeThe most common sign, especially in its early stages, is forgetting recently learned information.Examples include important dates or events that lead to repeatedly asking the same questions. Often, people with early stages of Alzheimer's can recall events later.

2.Challenges in planning or solving problemsChanges occur in a person's ability to develop and follow...

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National Grandparents Day 2020
Friday, September 11, 2020

Officially National Grandparents Day 2020 will be on Sunday, September 13, 2020, but we celebrate our grandparents every day here at Meals on Wheels San Antonio.

The first National Grandparents Day was celebrated in 1979 and is held the first Sunday after Labor Day each year in September. The idea was introduced by Marian McQuade in 1956 when she encouraged the youth to adopt a grandparent and learn more about their lives, past challenges, and goals for the future. This is a great idea as we find by daily proof that our clients have a wealth of knowledge and experience we can all learn from.

This year, we encourage you to...

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How the Flu Virus, Vaccine, and Medications Work
Thursday, January 30, 2020

by Marycela Barron, RDN, LD

The current news cycle is filled with stories on the coronavirus that originated in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China in late 2019 linked to an open-air seafood and animal market. The coronavirus has not been identified and currently there are four people in the US confirmed to be infected.

The influenza virus, or the flu, comes in four types: A, B, C, and D.

Humans are susceptible, or can get sick, from types A, B, and C. Type D affects cattle. Type C will cause the mildest of illnesses of the three types. Types A and B can both cause serious illness, but type A mutates more rapidly than B and...

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HEALTHY HOLIDAYS
Wednesday, November 20, 2019

By Marycela Barron, RD, LD

The holidays are here and with the season comes many festive activities, and, of course, lots of food. While some of the choices may be high in empty calories, such as high in sugar, saturated fat and low in protein and fiber, there are ways to navigate the season in a healthy manner.

Here are a few tips to get you and your family started!

The holidays are not occurring all season long. For example, you may celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas and the New Year in the months of November through January. Keep in mind, those are only three days! Be mindful of this as you celebrate the season, where...
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The Nutrition Care Process and You
Monday, November 4, 2019

By Marycela Barron, RD, LD

The month of October has been an exciting month here at Meals on Wheels San Antonio (MOWSA). In addition of having the privilege of serving our clients delicious and nutritious meals, MOWSA is now providing nutrition screening and assessments by a registered dietitian (RD). This new service helps us help our clients who are at malnutrition risk.

Nutrition screens and assessments are part of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP). The purpose of the NCP was to standardize care and to enable practioners to provide high-quality care that is individualize with measurable outcomes. There are four steps to the...

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