Take Care To Protect Your Skin Especially in The Summer Months Skin Cancer….What Types Are There? Too much sun can cause skin cancer, so protect your skin especially in the summer. There are three types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Each type is unique, produces different symptoms, and has varying treatment […]
Aging Well Journal Newsletter – May -2014 – AW Health Care
Aging Well Health Care Says, “Be AWake to Arthritis.” Osteoarthritis (OA)…According to Aging Well Health Care, people most often develop osteoarthritis (OA). OA develops when the cartilage that pads the joints begins to wear away. Bones rub against each other causing pain and stiffness. OA most often occurs in the hands, neck, lower back, […]
Aging Well Journal Newsletter – April 2014 – AW Health Care
Aging Well Health Care Says, “Be AWake to Healthy Feet.” According to Aging Well Health Care, to avoid some common aging problems, keep your feet healthy! You lose strength and balance, and increase your fall risk when you can’t walk well due to foot pain. When your feet feel good, you can walk […]
Aging Well Journal Newsletter – March 2014 – AW Health Care
AW Health Care Says, “Top O’ the Morning” to you! March is Social Workers Month. AW Health Care Salutes Social Workers! What is a Social Worker? A social worker is a professional skilled in helping people with a wide range of issues… psychological, financial, health, relationship and substance abuse problems. Some social workers may […]
Aging Well Journal Newsletter – February 2014 – AW Health Care
February is Heart Health Month Heart disease is a big problem. It is the leading cause of death in Americans. What is heart disease? Heart disease refers to several types of heart conditions. The most common type is when a substance called “plaque” builds up in the arteries that supply blood to the heart. […]
Aging Well Journal Newsletter – January 2014 – AW Health Care
Welcome to the New Year 2014 and the Aging Well Journal Newsletter! Are you thinking about making some resolutions? You’re never too old to improve! Here are a few ideas to make you healthier in 2014. Try one of these. Keep Your Brain in Shape Don’t forget about your brain. Keeping your brain in […]
Aging Well Journal Newspaper – Winter Holidays Around The World
Winter Holidays Around The World During the winter holidays, AW Health Care serves many diverse peoples from around the world who celebrate a variety of beautiful traditions at this time of year. AW Health Care provides services in the preferred language of the home care client. AW offers many languages: Chinese, Russian, Spanish, Farsi, Vietnamese, Croatian, Serbian, […]
Aging Well Journal Newspaper – Special Edition Outpatient Rehabilitation
AW Health Care would like to introduce our Outpatient Rehabilitation Manager! AW Health Care hires and retains top-notch professionals to serve our clients, patients and families. Each staff member is team-oriented and passionate about their job because AW fosters individual personal and professional development allowing each to become the best he/she can be. […]
Aging Well Journal Newspaper – November 2013
“Season’s Eatings”! Tips for Healthy Eating at the Holidays Thanksgiving greetings from AW Health Care! Here are some tips for healthy eating during these holiday months when there are so many delicious, high-fat and high-sugar foods served. Get active… Take a walk in the morning…take another walk after the big dinner. Eat breakfast… Try a small […]
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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.
All the caregivers I had were all excellent! What most impressed me was their experience and services. They were timely and showed kindness. Remy was an excellent example to use. She was super-excellent in all ways! —Ted R.
First and most impressive was the quality and professionalism of the personnel which was sent to assist in Rose Mary’s recovery. It would be difficult to pick a favorite as they were all outstanding in addressing the challenges of their task. The results are above our expectations.
I was most impressed with the experience of AW staff. —Don M.
The private duty caregivers that AW sent were fantastic. They did a marvelous job. Both LaBracia and Tatiana cared for my mom better than I could! Thank you!
We sincerely thank you for the good care you provided us! We will miss our cheerful face and lovely smile! Much thanks!
I want to give my special thanks to the AW nurses for their tender loving care for both Barry and mom. They were wonderful! I want to also thank you social worker for helping us understand some aspects of what to expect and for clearing u some questions we had. Thanks to all.
My nurse, Charley, is just great! I had her before! If I ever need home health again, I’m calling AW!
I think your agency is perfect the way it operates now. Change nothing. What most impressed me was the respect and care that I received. At all times the caregivers were excellent to both my husband and myself. They went out of their way to be accommodating. Thank you! —Katherine B.
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!