Praise due for county agencies
Earlier this year when my 91-year-old mother’s health took a serious downturn, I approached the Washington County Health Center and the Washington County Veterans Affairs office to review options for my mom’s care and explore possible supplemental
financial assistance to pay for it.
At first, since both places I contacted were county offices, I expected cold, uncaring people, unreasonable delays, red tape and unreturned phone calls. Instead, my experiences with both of these entities were totally positive, and continue to be.
I urge anyone who is responsible for their parents’ care to meet and talk with them. I was suprised at their ability to make me feel at ease, and impressed with their knowledge, insights, and willingness to explain things to me – sometimes over and over – and to assist wherever they can.
John Koval
Washington