2018-11 - Presbyterian Homes & Services

Dementia Friends: changing the way people think, act, and talk about dementia

29 November 2018

November is designated as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. Presbyterian Homes & Services has a strong history of care for those with dementia, including its support of Dementia Friends, a movement that is changing the way people think, act, and talk about dementia.

Compassion at PHS

28 November 2018

On this World Compassion Day, we share this powerful video illustrating compassion at Presbyterian Homes & Services featuring PHS residents and employees.

Optage Hospice: An incredible journey for our family

26 November 2018

In honor of National Hospice & Palliative Care Month we share a testimonial from Kathy Renwaldt, the daughter of two Optage hospice clients at SummerWood of Chanhassen.

Kind Regards: An honor to work alongside Jana

23 November 2018

During this season of thanksgiving we share a letter written by Jamie Larson, an employee at The Deerfield who witnessed our Value of Christian Ministry lived out in the actions of Resident Assistant Jana Olson.

2018: A year of blessings

22 November 2018

This thanksgiving, we stand in gratitude for our many partners in ministry and the real difference that every employee, volunteer and welcoming neighbor makes in the lives of those around them. Enjoy this brief video to see the many ways we were blessed in 2018!

Vikings Betty Scores a Liberty Dream at US Bank Stadium

12 November 2018

An NFL coach couldn’t have written a better play as when Quality in Living Specialist, Amy Lindahl joined Kara Reiser, Life Enrichment Director in running for the ultimate touchdown – getting Betty to a Vikings football game.

A veteran’s story

11 November 2018

Dick Geiger tucked a chair in place under the table and straightened a napkin as he finished setting up for dinner. Looking up, the first of over 100 veterans and family members were arriving at the American Legion Hall, Post 1776, in Apple Valley, Minnesota.