Diabetes is common. According to the American Diabetes Association, 34.2 million people (10.5% of the US population) had diabetes in 2018. This makes diabetes one of the leading causes of morbidity in the country. People with diabetes are at risk of serious complications, including limb amputation … [Read more...] about Diabetes Prevention and Tips for Managing It
Why Volunteer
Elder Care Matters I was somewhere in my middle school years, visiting family in Asheville, North Carolina, when my aunt told me we were going to deliver meals to older people. She had a friend who volunteered with Meals on Wheels but was unable that day, so my aunt said she would. Those moments … [Read more...] about Why Volunteer
Benefits of Volunteering: 5 Ways Volunteering Your Time Helps Others and Yourself
5 Benefits of Volunteering Volunteering is beneficial for both you and others, since it offers physical and mental benefits for both the person helping and the person being helped. Research has shown that volunteering improves mental health and builds confidence while also providing opportunities … [Read more...] about Benefits of Volunteering: 5 Ways Volunteering Your Time Helps Others and Yourself
Elder Care Matters
I was somewhere in my middle school years, visiting family in Asheville, North Carolina, when my aunt told me we were going to deliver meals to older people. She had a friend who volunteered with Meals on Wheels but was unable that day, so my aunt said she would. Those moments spent delivering lunch … [Read more...] about Elder Care Matters
March is for Meals: Why Meals on Wheels Matters
Did you know that in March of 1972, Meals on Wheels was first established? To honor this important anniversary, we want to share some of the reasons Meals on Wheels is so special! If you have ever received a warm meal from a friend, family member, or coworker, you know how important that meal … [Read more...] about March is for Meals: Why Meals on Wheels Matters
