Round Rock Senior Community

Food labels can be confusing—but they don’t have to be.

Join Seniors University on August 21st for Crack the Code: How to Read Food Labels for Better Health and learn how to make sense of the numbers, ingredients, serving sizes, and nutrition claims on the foods you buy.

Presented by Gayle Timmerman, PhD, APRN-CNS, FNAP, FAAN from UT Austin’s Center for Gerontological Nursing.

📅 August 21st
⏰ 10:30–11:30 AM
🍽️ Meal following: 11:30 AM–1:00 PM
📍 King of Kings Lutheran Church in Round Rock

Come learn, ask questions, and leave with practical tools you can use the next time you’re standing in the grocery aisle wondering, “Is this actually good for me?”

Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiMUOEPgmZdK7lg_ol3vnYnRFQC-bTiAAnt-bAcoD4819pnA/viewform

Fall is here at Seniors University!

Our Fall 2026 Session is packed with practical information, meaningful conversations, and great speakers—from Medicare and estate planning to downsizing, brain health, cooking, hospice, and more. All are welcome!

Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiMUOEPgmZdK7lg_ol3vnYnRFQC-bTiAAnt-bAcoD4819pnA/viewform

If you’re interested in your family’s genealogy, this is a great way to get started!

🔎I hold your past, your roots, your name… but I’m missing pieces just the same. What am I ? 🔎
Your family history! Solve the puzzle with Genealogy Coach Mandy Cerrillo.

📅 Sundays | 2–4 PM
📍 Reference Desk, 3rd Floor
📎 Book here: https://ow.ly/6tjT50Z3uZF

🪏🪴🫜 What a fun event!

🌱🍅 Today's the day! 🍅🌱

Ready to grow a thriving fall garden? Join Master Gardener Mariann Brown for Green Thumbs Up: Fall Veggies and learn how to make the most of Central Texas' mild autumn weather.

🥬 Discover what to plant for a successful fall harvest.
🌶️ Get expert gardening tips.
🍂 Extend your growing season and keep those summer favorites going strong!

⏰6:30–7:30 PM 📌Meeting Rooms A & B

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just getting started, this program is packed with tips to help your fall garden flourish. See you there! 🌱

This is a fantastic service in our Round Rock area for those needing transportation to medical appointments.

Grace Presbyterian Church invites you to a free, helpful and encouraging seminar on Friday, April 17 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 5B.

Maresha, a dementia specialist with Homewatch Caregivers, will be sharing “Caring for the Caregiver—Tips and Tricks.” This seminar is designed to support those who are caring for loved ones, offering practical guidance, encouragement, and helpful tools for the journey.

Whether you are currently a caregiver or simply want to learn more, this will be a meaningful and informative time together.

We hope you’ll join us! We are located at 1705 Gattis School Road in Round Rock.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Is your family struggling to agree on care for an aging parent? You're not alone — and there IS a way through it.
When a parent begins needing more care, it can bring out strong emotions in everyone. One sibling may feel Mom is fine at home, another thinks it's time for assisted living, and suddenly a family that loves each other deeply finds itself in conflict. Sound familiar?
CarePatrol has some really helpful guidance on how to navigate these tough conversations:
🗓️ Hold a Family Meeting Early — A family meeting held before care decisions become urgent creates space for honest, structured dialogue. Including all adult siblings — and when possible, your aging parent — helps prevent the miscommunication that comes from rushed or impromptu conversations. CarePatrol
📋 Define Roles Clearly — Defining who handles what ensures the whole family stays involved and no one person is overburdened. CarePatrol
🔄 Keep Communication Going — As a parent's needs evolve, so should the family's plan. Regular check-ins, shared calendars for medications and appointments, and reassessing care needs every few months — especially after medical changes — keeps everyone informed and engaged. CarePatrol
🤝 Bring in Outside Help When Needed — Having a geriatric care manager, social worker, or Senior Care Advisor act as a mediator can make a world of difference when emotions run high. Trial periods — testing care changes for 30 days before committing — can also help families feel less overwhelmed by big decisions. CarePatrol
💙 At the end of the day, every family member wants the same thing — for their loved one to be safe, happy, and well cared for. Sometimes you just need a little help getting on the same page.
Read the full article here 👉 https://carepatrol.com/blog/how-to-stop-family-disputes-over-elderly-parents/
Has your family navigated this journey together? Share your experience or tips in the comments below! 👇

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This looks like a great event!

🌟Join us tomorrow, April 14th from 3-4 pm at King of Kings Lutheran Church in Round Rock for our last session (and maybe the most important!!) with Homewatch CareGivers of Austin.
➡️“Support for Family and Spouse Caregivers”
Refreshments provided and activities for your loved one.

🏡 Want to stay in your own home as you age? Here's how home care can make that possible.
Most of us share the same dream — to age on our own terms, in the comfort and familiarity of home. The good news? With the right support, that dream is very much within reach!
Homewatch CareGivers of Austin shares some great insight on how personalized home care empowers seniors to stay independent:
🛡️ Safety First — Falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults, especially those living alone. Trained caregivers can identify safety risks, assist with mobility, and manage medication schedules — giving families peace of mind and seniors a safer living environment. homewatchcaregivers
💛 Companionship Matters — Loneliness and social isolation are common challenges for older adults, but home caregivers provide meaningful companionship through conversation, games, walks, and shared activities — which can improve mood, reduce the risk of depression, and even support cognitive function. homewatchcaregivers
🙌 Independence Without Compromise — Rather than adjusting to institutional schedules or sharing caregivers with other residents, home care clients benefit from one-on-one attention and services that respect their individuality. homewatchcaregivers
🏥 Recovery at Home — For seniors recovering from surgery, in-home care helps prevent falls and complications, manages medications, provides transportation to follow-up appointments, and assists with mobility and meals — all in a calm, familiar environment. homewatchcaregivers
Growing older doesn't have to mean giving up the life you love. 💙
Read the full article here 👉 https://www.homewatchcaregivers.com/austin/about-us/blog/aging-on-your-terms-how-home-care-empowers-senio/
Do you or a loved one receive in-home care? We'd love to hear what has made the biggest difference! Share in the comments below. 👇

Aging on Your Terms: How Home Care Empowers Seniors to Stay Independent Empower seniors to age safely at home. Discover personalized home care services in Austin, Leander, Steiner Ranch, and beyond.