Healing at home: Myrna’s road to recovery with Optimae Home Health
When Myrna Mittler came down with COVID-19, pneumonia and sepsis all at the same time, the doctors weren’t sure if she was going to make it. To the relief of everyone, especially her husband, Myrna battled through. After one week in intensive care, she spent another three weeks in recovery at the hospital, all […]
Sandi Dean serves up kindness, respect
Long-time Burlington-area resident Sandi Dean believes kindness and respect can go a long way. As a member of the kitchen staff at Burlington Notre Dame School, she gives and receives these qualities every day. “The staff have respect for me,” Sandi said. “They’re kind. They give me advice.” At Notre Dame, it’s all part of […]
Finding a way through
In his home and along the road to better mental health, Michael Alloway has cleared a path. When Michael and his mother moved to Wapello after nearby Oakville flooded in 2008, they accumulated a lot — so much so, that their personal belongings were taking over their home. “We had lots of Christmas stuff,” […]
Ashley celebrates her independence
For many, January brings the celebration of a new year. This January, Ashley Watts will celebrate her independence. Nearly two years ago, Ashley began living out in the community on her own, after a period that started with a court committal and included living at an Iowa DHS-run Mental Health Institute. After continual improvement, […]
