Meals on Wheels of Erath Meals on Wheels of Erath CountyCounty

2015 Volunteer Appreciation 2015 Volunteer Appreciation DinnerDinner

Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart. 

~Elizabeth Andrew

Meals on WheelsMeals on WheelsFriendly RemindersFriendly Reminders

Before You GoBefore You Go Document your time and mileage.Document your time and mileage. Count meals, milk, dessert, etc – Count meals, milk, dessert, etc –

keep them upright!keep them upright! Be sure that clients listed on Route Be sure that clients listed on Route

Sheets for a “Dietetic” meal receive Sheets for a “Dietetic” meal receive meals that are marked in red. meals that are marked in red. 

When You ArriveWhen You Arrive

Check the list for special diets and milk.Check the list for special diets and milk. Always be pleasant and helpful!Always be pleasant and helpful! Knock, and knock again if necessary.Knock, and knock again if necessary. If no answer, see if the door is open and call If no answer, see if the door is open and call

out.out. Talk to the client! Listen! Ask if you can help.Talk to the client! Listen! Ask if you can help. Note anything out of the ordinary… Note anything out of the ordinary…

abuse/neglect.abuse/neglect. Document observations and donations.Document observations and donations. If the door is locked, call the home phone, If the door is locked, call the home phone,

then MoW.then MoW.

If you cannot locate the client, don’t If you cannot locate the client, don’t leave the meal!leave the meal!

Let the Meal Coordinator or Executive Director know if someone does not answer the door. They will check on the client to ensure their safety.

The meal should be given to the next client on the list in addition to that client’s usual meal. 

Signs of AbuseSigns of Abuse

poor hygiene, poor hygiene, dirty clothes, dirty clothes, weight loss, weight loss, uneaten meals, uneaten meals, body language, etc. body language, etc. Report any suspected case of abuse to Report any suspected case of abuse to

the Executive Director or Meal the Executive Director or Meal Coordinator Coordinator 

If at any time you feel the If at any time you feel the client is in medical distress, client is in medical distress,

call 911 firstcall 911 first; then call the ; then call the Executive Director or Meal Executive Director or Meal Coordinator to report the Coordinator to report the

incident.incident.  

EmergenciesEmergencies

If the door is open:If the door is open:

and you discover the client fallen,and you discover the client fallen,

or if you cannot rouse the client who is there, or if you cannot rouse the client who is there,

or if the client requests medical help,or if the client requests medical help,

call 911 immediately and wait for them to call 911 immediately and wait for them to arrive.arrive.

Call the MoW office and inform them of the Call the MoW office and inform them of the situation.situation.

Please Remember…Please Remember…

Maintain personal Maintain personal hygienehygiene – you’re – you’re handling someone’s lunch!handling someone’s lunch!

Food Food safetysafety is key. is key. And please remember to keep And please remember to keep

recipient information recipient information confidentialconfidential..

Background ChecksBackground Checks

In a continuing effort to keep our In a continuing effort to keep our clients safe, we run background clients safe, we run background checks on volunteers. Please let us checks on volunteers. Please let us know if you have any questions or know if you have any questions or concerns.concerns.

Follow us on Follow us on

We have a Facebook page!We have a Facebook page! Refer a senior for meals.Refer a senior for meals. Get open route notifications.Get open route notifications. Sign up to volunteer.Sign up to volunteer. Get the latest information.Get the latest information.

Confidentiality Training

https://www.dads.state.tx.us/providers/hipaa/privacy/index.cfm

In order to better ensure our client’s privacy we would appreciate you visiting this website to take this short training module. This training is sent to us from DADS and will need to be completed by all volunteers.

Text Alerts coming to MoWText Alerts coming to MoW

MoW would like to communicate with you via text messaging when we have important messages for the whole group. It’s fast and easy to sign up and you will get all the important updates from Meals on Wheels of

Erath County.

• From your cell phone text MOWEC to 84483.

You will get a text message confirming your enrollment. That’s all you have to do. It’s quick and easy. We will use this system for bad weather days, important news

and events and much more. So don’t miss out on all the up-to-date happenings with Meals on Wheels!

TextMOWE

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84483

Thank Thank YOUYOU for being in the for being in the front lines of the battle to front lines of the battle to

help all those who need our help all those who need our help. You have our support help. You have our support

and our gratitude!!!and our gratitude!!!  

Contact InfoContact Info

Erath County Senior Citizens, INC.Erath County Senior Citizens, INC.

310 West Lingleville Road310 West Lingleville Road

Stephenville, TX 76401Stephenville, TX 76401

254-965-3510 or 254-445-2898 254-965-3510 or 254-445-2898 (phone)(phone)

254-965-3591 (fax)254-965-3591 (fax)

erathmow@embarqmail.comerathmow@embarqmail.com

We are…We are…

So no senior goes hungry!

Blessed In Aging~Esther Mary Walker

Blessed are they who understandMy faltering step and shaking handBlessed, who know my ears todayMust strain to hear the things they say.

Blessed are those who seem to knowMy eyes are dim and my mind is slowBlessed are those who look awayWhen I spilled tea that weary day. Blessed are they who, with cheery smileStopped to chat for a little whileBlessed are they who know the wayTo bring back memories of yesterday. Blessed are those who never say“You’ve told that story twice today”Blessed are they who make it knownThat I am loved, respected and not alone. And blessed are they who will ease the days Of my journey home, in loving ways.

Laughter is the Best Laughter is the Best MedicineMedicine

http://www.caregiverstress.com/2010/07/a-reminder-that-laughter-is-the-best-medicine/