2018-04 - Presbyterian Homes & Services

Volunteer Spotlight: "Senior Prom"

26 April 2018

The day after their high school prom dance, Olivia and Josephine Caron were busy setting up for the Senior Prom at Highland Ridge. It all comes together with corsages, music, soft lighting, a classic vinyl dance floor, and the dedication of a few high school students who want to give back.

Adult Day Services – socialization, care and support

23 April 2018

As a family caregiver, Heather Ruggero shares her perspective on the benefits of Adult Day Services at Boutwells Landing.

Serve others, whatever it takes

20 April 2018

When an unprecedented April snowstorm drops 20 inches of snow - making travel dangerous if not impossible - schools and businesses may shut down but our communities remain open. Through the storm, PHS employees demonstrated their boundless love for the residents they serve.

Fighting Parkinson's disease

18 April 2018

In recognition of Parkinson’s Awareness Month we highlight some of the employees at Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) working to raise awareness and help individuals fight the symptoms of Parkinson’s.

A resident volunteer shines among us

17 April 2018

Marilyn Ingman, who lives and volunteers at Presbyterian Homes of Bloomington, was named as one of the 2018 Volunteers of the Year by LeadingAge MN, a statewide association of senior living organizations.

Resident volunteers enrich the community where they live and serve

12 April 2018

We continue our series in honor of National Volunteer Month by shining the spotlight on Ray and Goldie Jones, who live and volunteer at Dickson Hollow, located in Menomonee Falls, WI.

Orchard Path Senior Living Community Welcomes Residents

11 April 2018

A steady stream of residents are being welcomed and settling into their new apartment homes at Orchard Path senior living community, which opened the doors in January 2018.

Volunteer Spotlight: Paul’s Sacred Moment

6 April 2018

For some, ministering to people at the end of life may be uncomfortable, but for volunteer Paul Thompson, he found it to be the perfect fit. Read how Paul answered the call to become an Optage® Hospice Spiritual Care volunteer.

Helena's Haiku

2 April 2018

In celebration of National Poetry Month, watch Helena's journal of poetry become a published work of art as a part of her Liberty Dream.

Living the Resurrection: Laughing with God

1 April 2018

It’s a rare coincidence of the calendar this year that Easter falls on April Fool’s Day. What a perfect opportunity to share a laugh with God. Every Easter really is April Fools’ Day. For three days, the whole world thought that hope and love were dead. But God came back to say, “Surprise!”