Our
Clients
Below are a
few profiles of the many people who are assisted by Meals on Wheels programs
throughout the country.
Gertrude – At 83, Gertrude has experienced a lifetime
of family and hard work. Now alone, she lives in older mobile home. A stroke
three years ago forces her to use a walker and she experiences a variety of
age-related pain.
In spite of
that, Gertrude maintains a positive outlook but feels isolated from the
community. Gertrude says:
“I look
forward to the Meals on Wheels driver more for the conversation than the food,
but I have to admit, I wouldn’t fix a meal for myself like the one I get from
Meals on Wheels.”
Roger – Roger, a veteran of WWII is very proud of his
wartime record as evidenced by the framed display of his decorations on his
living room wall. Six years ago, at the age of 78, Roger was in an automobile
accident that has left him wheelchair bound. In addition, arthritis makes it
very difficult for Roger to prepare food for himself.
Roger
frequently tells his Meals on Wheels driver how grateful he is to have one warm
meal a day.
Dorothy
- Dorothy is a 79 year old female who has been receiving home delivered
meals for a little over a year. Dorothy is a diabetic and has an artificial
leg. She suffers from heart disease and experienced two strokes after heart
by-pas surgery. Dorothy said that before Meals on Wheels she would have rated
her quality of life as a 3. Now that she has the service it is at least an 8!
Mr. &
Mrs. C – Mr. C is a 91 year old male suffering from lung and heart problems
and has had heart surgery. Mrs. C is 77 and suffering from left-side paralysis
following a stroke. They have some home assistance, but the noon meal they
receive is welcomed with open arms.
John
– John is a 71 year old who lives alone and copes with a number of health
problems. Last year John nearly died from not eating. “I can’t cook, and don’t
get out much, so I just wasn’t eating”. After being released from the hospital,
John was enrolled in Meals on Wheels. “These meals have saved my life, “ he
said. “They’re tasty, and they’re delivered right here every day. If I didn’t
get them, I know I wouldn’t be eating.”
What
others are saying:
“Thanks
so much for your culinary workers and your drivers….having a meal delivered
reminds me to take care of eating properly and I really appreciate your friendly
and carrying drivers.”
“Thank
you for the nice meals you bring to me. Also thanks to the wonderful volunteers
who bring them. They are always so cheerful. They brighten my day. Everyone
goes that extra mile to make life pleasant.”
“I want
to thank you for all the lovely service and all your nice volunteers who bring
the lunches every day for my Mother. The Christmas quilt too was quite
beautiful and helpful.”
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