Meals on Wheels Solano County Announces Tablet Program

Meals on Wheels of Solano County has dedicated over 45 years to ensuring the safety, health, and well-being of seniors by providing services to help them live nourished lives with independence and dignity. As the needs of seniors grow and evolve, so do the services they provide — and that means delivering more than just a meal.

The Rosey Tablet Program by Meals on Wheels of Solano County is a new service designed to connect seniors to their friends, families, and communities through technology. Those on the program will receive a free tablet, Wi-Fi, training, and technical support, all provided by Meals on Wheels of Solano County.

Each tablet is configured depending on the individual’s wants and needs. It is equipped with anything from games, videocalling, wellness checks, and even medication reminders — all safe, simple, and fun to use while keeping you connected to what matters most.

For many older adults, what matters most is staying connected to their friends, family, and communities we know and love.

One in three Meals on Wheels of Solano County clients lives alone. Oftentimes, clients don’t have the day-to-day human connection that helps us thrive. “Sometimes we are only people they see each day. Many have family that live out of state — and some even don’t have that,” says longtime volunteers Gerri and Dennis. “One day it could be us that needs essential programs like these.”

Meals on Wheels of Solano County believes in the importance of keeping older adults engaged, independent, and included. Technology is ever changing and limitless, but oftentimes leaves older generations behind without any help.

The Rosey Tablet Program allows learning and exploring technology with ease, especially with the comfort knowing that Meals on Wheels is there to help guide along the way. It breaks the stereotypes surrounding aging, and allows older adults to bring something to the table, too.

This program is open to any senior age 60 or older and permanently disabled adults. Unlike most of the programs and services they offer, you do not have to be a Meals on Wheels client in order to sign up!

If you or someone you know could benefit from the Rosey Tablet Program, visit www.mealsonwheelssolano.org/rosey and fill out an inquiry form, or contact our Program Coordinator, Cassundra Conners, at cconners@mowsc.org or 707-806-0164 today!