We all have important jobs, valuable jobs, jobs that make us proud. Some jobs require analytical skill, some require brute strength, some care and compassion.

But only one job requires the superior combination of the heart and the mind.

That is the job of the health care worker. And never in recent history have health care workers been more deserving of our love and praise than right now.

Never in recent history have all available hospital beds and all medical offices been so full. And behind that demand for services is an army of doctors, nurses, and others who are asked to show their love, strength and compassion every single day.

Not only that, there is no such thing as kicking back in these jobs. No time to rest, and no room for error.

Here at The Willows we see this demonstrated every day as we take our residents to and from normal medical appointments. And I can also tell you that on the rare occasions when one of our residents needs middle of the night care, they ALWAYS receives top quality care no matter what.

This is Marshalltown Strong at its finest.

So please join The Willows in extending the biggest Thank You to all of our great Marshalltown health care workers.

They deserve our thanks, our prayers and our gratitude.

Oh, and feel free to call me anytime. My cell is 485-1672.

Come drive by The Willows some evening this month and enjoy the beautiful purple lights shining on our building at 2315 Campbell Dr. These lights will be on every evening in November. And our care staff is dressed in purple this month too.

Purple is close to our hearts here at The Willows. Because purple is the color for Alzheimer’s Awareness. And November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.

This is the month where we honor our loved ones with Alzheimer’s, and we honor those Care Givers who lovingly help them through their days.

I both visit with and work with Alzheimer’s residents every day. And our Willows Care Givers dedicate their lives to caring for them 24 hours per day.

I want to let you in on a secret. Though our Alzheimer’s residents have memory issues, their feelings are just like yours and mine. They recognize people that pass on good feelings to them. When you give them love they give it right back.

And people with Alzheimer’s will open up a person’s heart like no other people can.

What about a cure? New studies showing hope and promise are published every day.

Here at The Willows 24 of our 58 apartments are devoted to residents with Memory Care issues. They have lovely dining and entertainment areas, a beautiful courtyard filled with flowers, and their families have a dedicated entrance for visits.

Most of all they get round the clock care by specially trained Willows staff. Not only is this staff kind and caring, they are well supported with a great team so they are able to stay fresh for our residents.

Join me for a November of Alzheimer’s Awareness. Let your heart open to purple. Together we’ll raise awareness for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s.

I am Jennifer. Call me any time at 485-1672.