Your Brain, Your Age & Your Memory Just as our bodies get older, so does our brain. We become concerned about memory and thinking abilities. We may take longer to learn new things or forget to pay a bill. This is simply mild forgetfulness, a normal part of aging. What is MCI? MCI is the […]

February News: Improve Your Heart Health Now
February is American Heart Month Heart disease is a big problem. It is the leading cause of death in Americans. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in 2022 approximately 703,000 Americans died from heart disease, or about 1 in every 5 deaths. Death due to heart disease results in part to modern peoples’ […]

January News: Fall Prevention
Have You Had a Recent Fall? Falling Can Be Serious. In older people, one out of five falls does cause a serious injury such as a broken bone or a head injury. Each year, 2.8 million older people go to the Emergency Room because of a fall. Over 800,000 people are hospitalized each year because […]

December News: Holiday Stress?
Handling Stress At The Holidays The holidays are an extra busy time of year filled with baking, shopping, and visiting with friends and family. Although these are all very fun activities, for seniors these activities bring additional stress. Here are some helpful tips to reduce holiday stress. Sadness and grief are normal and it’s OK […]

November News: What Is Cognitive Health?
Cognitive Health Cognitive health is the ability to think, learn and remember clearly. Good cognitive health is needed so that you can effectively carry out your many everyday activities. Good cognition is just one aspect of overall brain health. Is your brain healthy? What is brain health? Your brain functions in several areas: cognition, motor […]

October News: You Can Manage Your Diabetes
Don’t Be Spooked. You Can Manage Diabetes. No tricks here. Although there is no cure for diabetes, you can manage your diabetes and live a long, healthy life. Pre-Diabetes Over 86 million Americans have pre-diabetes. Most do not know this. You may be at risk if you are overweight, have a family member with diabetes […]

September News: It’s Healthy Aging Month!
Stay Healthy As You Age Here are some things you can do to keep up your health. Get an Annual Physical Exam When was the last time you visited your primary care doctor? Seniors should see their doctor at least one time per year to stay healthy, or every 6 months if your doctor suggests. […]

August News: Immunization Needed? Ask Your Doctor.
August Is Immunization Awareness Month Are Your Immunizations Up To Date? As we age, our immune system declines making it harder to fight off infections. That means people 65+ years are more vulnerable to infection and complications from diseases such as influenza, COVID-19, pneumonia and shingles. Many people think vaccines are for children. Or maybe […]

July News: Be Sun Smart
Be Sun Smart In the summer sun, it’s especially important to care for your mature skin for several reasons. With hotter weather sweat and oil can clog pores with dirt and bacteria. High humidity draws moisture away from your body leaving your skin dry and dull. Damaging ultraviolet rays from the sun erodes collagen which […]

June News: Learn About Reducing Your Pain
You Can Be Pain Free! Pain Affects Your Life Persistent pain saps energy and disrupts sleep. It can interfere with work and leisure activities and worsen other medical conditions. The physical part of pain results from nerve stimulation. Pain may be contained to a discrete area as an injury, or more diffuse, as in disorders […]
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I am so pleased that my skilled facility called AW Health Care again for me! My OT is Catherine and she is wonderful. She is always a few minutes early which I love, and she always calls when she says she will to schedule her visits. I also really like Donna, my nurse. Donna is so funny and a joy to talk with!
My therapist, Rose is just great! She wrote down everything for me and all the exercises. If I didn’t have her, I wouldn’t be able to move after my fall! She’s a great therapist!
My experience with AW Health Care was incredible! I would like to especially compliment Natalya R. for advocating so well for my mom. I don’t know what I would have done without her. Natalya is the reason I could rest easy knowing what good care she was providing for my mom.
I was most impressed with the physical therapy. My therapist was Matt. He informed me of everything he was going to do. —Norma W.
My home health nurses, Rose and Donna are some of the sweetest people I have ever dealt with. I have never had home healthcare before but these two ladies made it a wonderful experience. They are “Top of the Line Ladies”!
I want you to know that our AW nurse’s follow-through is “lightning quick” and most thorough. I have every confidence in her, and felt immediately comfortable with her. Your wonderful nurses are the best representatives your company could have. I live out of state, but am so much more comfortable about leaving now that my grandmother has had such good care and has made such amazing progress. She is 103 years old, and in pretty good shape. But after such a terrible fall, she would not hav…
My nurse, Charley, is just great! I had her before! If I ever need home health again, I’m calling AW!
My therapists, Millie and Kim, are the best people I have ever met! They were exceptional, and I owe my good health to both of them.
My therapist was awesome- knowledgeable and helpful.
Our AW caregiver never fails to thank Mary Lou for a great day and a kiss to her forehead at the end of her shift. The AW caregiver has been a source of emotional support, honest opinions, and wise counsel whenever I need it, which is often. I look forward to the future, knowing that Mary Lou is in good hands. The AW caregiver has been a blessing in our life for which we are eternally grateful.