Health problems, cognitive decline, isolation and mobility issues become more common with aging and require older adults seeking to live independently to pursue a wide range of solutions. One of the best of these solutions in Bandera County is the Silver Sage Meals on Wheels program, in conjunction with the Silver Sage Food Pantry and monthly food distributions. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, Meals on Wheels has experienced exponential growth. A portion of this growth can be attributed to the change from congregate, in-house dining to home-delivered meals for many clients. Most of the growth, however, is from new clients, so many ...