Together We Stand

On Monday, March 16th, dozens of community leaders in Contra Costa will help raise awareness of senior hunger and isolation in Contra Costa County through the nationwide Meals on Wheels America "March for Meals" campaign.

Concord Mayor, Tim Grayson, and Pleasant Hill Mayor, Ken Carlson,
among many other community leaders, will help MOWSOS volunteer drivers deliver meals with a friendly smile to frail, homebound seniors.   

25,000 seniors in Contra Costa County are hungry or isolated, and the number is growing.  By 2030, the number of seniors will double, and we must take a stand to promote and support legislation that will provide critical aid to those in need.

We applaud our local community leaders for taking a stand with us!  More on our participation in "March for Meals" in next month's newsletter.    

For information on the March for Meals campaign, please contact Leigh Shughrou at lshughrou@mowsos.org or

925-937-8311 x133.

MOWSOS Fall Prevention Service Cited in National Publication!

Forty-eight states and the District of Columba celebrated the 7th Annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day (FPAD) on September 23rd, 2014, through education, falls risk screenings, evidence-based programs, and advocacy.

The National Council on Aging (NCOA), named as the U.S. Administration on Aging's National Falls Prevention Resource Center, compiled a thorough examination and summary of Fall Prevention Programs. 

"Champions and partners in Contra Costa County worked to obtain Fall Prevention Awareness Week Proclamations for all the cities and the Board of Supervisors in the County. Volunteers attended the meetings to talk about the coalition and accept the proclamations. Partners with the Pleasant Hill Senior Center held a Pancake Breakfast resource/health fair and fundraiser, sponsored by local businesses and emceed by the mayor of Pleasant Hill," according to the NCOA report.   

Pancake Breakfast and Grandparents Day with  Pleasant Hill Mayor Tim Flaherty.

San Pablo Mayor Paul V. Morris with MOWSOS's Health and Wellness Division Manager, Cynthia Black.

8 Tips for Safe and Effective Strength Training

Strong muscles are important for healthy bodies. One way to keep muscles in shape is with strength training. But performing muscle-strengthening exercises the wrong way can do more harm than good. Here are some guidelines to help you avoid injury and keep your program on track. 

See full HealthBeat article here.