Here’s what people are saying about AWI programs:

“It [SSTRIVE] is a worth while program that most seniors should have if they, like me, believe it would be beneficial to their life. Please continue this program, Wayne and his staff are superb as councilors and we are thankful that we have them.”
– Webster, 88

“I have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. My neurologist says I am doing better than the average Parkinson’s patient. I’m sure that [AWI program of] exercise has helped my balance and, I don’t fall very often. I feel that I’m as well, or better than when I started a year or so ago.”
– Harold, 83

“Thank you for having this [AWI] wellness program. I feel so much better after my exercise session. It has made my body stronger and walking easier.”
– Alice, 71

“I am a diabetic and this [AWI] program has helped me tremendously. It keeps my blood sugar down and I find I have so much more energy. I wish I had found this program much, much sooner and I wish we could have it everyday. I can’t say enough good things about this program and wish more people would see the benefits that can be obtained by participating.
– Norma, 66

“This [AWI] program has saved my life! I started a year and a half ago, I was going downhill at age 79. Now I have muscles I didn’t know I had – my balance is better and my endurance is better, I sleep better, I enjoy living better. I can’t believe what a change has come about and I hope it continues. With all I have learned at these classes I know I’m going to have a happy and productive life again.”
– Dorothy, 81

“Before starting this [AWI] exercise, I could not do my house work, yard work, now I can. I also can lift my portable TV, never could before.”
– Hazel, 75

“When I started these [AWI] exercises I had to have a wheelchair to go to the store, I no longer need it and I’m feeling much better all the time.”
– Alice, 88

“It (the strength training program) helps me endure my painful back pains of arthritis (sic). I walk better, stand up straighter and hold my head up better and oftener. Just feel better all over.”
– Francis, 89

“When I enrolled in this [AWI] program early this summer, my walking was unsteady and I was unable to stand erect while walking. After two months of strength training, I began to feel better, and walk with a more certain gait. Now, I look forward to the next training day because everyday I make more progress, and feel better about myself. Thank you for making this great program available.”
– Joe, 81

“My whole life has been plagued with low back and neck problems. The SSTRIVE program has helped me develop enough strength in my legs and arms to take much of the stress of daily bending off my back. I am grateful you are offering this service. The program counselors who guide us through the mysteries of strength training are knowledgeable, organized, courteous, and friendly. I can’t praise them enough.”
– Margaret, 79

“Thank you for providing this [AWI] program. I believe it has added a new dimension to my life. It has put some bounce into my life and also helps my mental attitude. Also, a word of commendation to the excellent supervisors, they are the best!”
– Lois, 75

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