Local Meals on Wheels ahead of the game and prepared for cold weather
(Lombard, IL) A cold snap unlike we have seen in years is upon us and DuPage Senior Citizens Council/Kane Senior Council, the Meals on Wheels provider for both DuPage County and Kane County, took the necessary precautions to keep their staff, volunteers and of course the seniors they serve safe and fed while it is extremely cold.
"We delivered shelf staple emergency meals in early January in anticipation there could be a cold spell coming" said Marylin Krolak, executive director. "Our seniors have a week's supply of nourishment on hand at all times and additional hot meals were delivered today, Tuesday, Jan. 29."
The DuPage Senior Citizens Council/Kane Senior Council considers their Meals on Wheels service is more than just a meal. The most important part of their Meals on Wheels service is the well being check that assures the seniors we serve are physically and mentally safe and secure in their homes.
"Even though we are not delivering meals on Wednesday, Jan. 30, our main office will be open and our staff and volunteers will be doing Well Being Checks by phone and calling all of our 800 seniors that would typically get a delivery. We want to make sure they are safe."
The DuPage Senior Citizens Council/Kane Senior Council asks everyone to please check on neighbors and elderly residents during these extreme temperatures. Some great tips for keeping your warm at home include - raise the temperature in your home 2-4 degrees above your normal setting, take all programmable thermostats out of setback mode and set on permanent hold, replace your furnace filter, keep garage doors closed, limit opening exterior doors and mare sure air vents and radiators are not blocked or obstructed.
The DuPage Senior Citizens Council/Kane Senior Council is a nonprofit 501(c) (3), volunteer-driven organization, dedicated to helping seniors live with safety and dignity. Since 1975, the DuPage Citizens Council has provided a variety of programs and services for seniors, including Meals on Wheels, Community dining, health and wellness education, well-being checks, pet care & food assistance, minor home repairs, contractor referrals, yard clean ups, friendly visits/assistance and intergenerational activities.
The DuPage Senior Citizens Council/Kane Senior Council initiates delivers monitors and coordinates services that promote the ability of older persons to live their lives in dignity.
Visit www.dupageseniorcouncil.org or www.kaneseniorcouncil.org.