A memory care holiday moment

On a cold, snowy morning, staff at Adith Miller Manor, one of our wonderful memory care residences, along with a student from Winona Senior High School’s service-learning class, were doing what they do every day: enriching the lives of our residents. Coming in from the cold, a visitor is immediately enveloped in warmth, and greeted with the smell of freshly baked sugar cookies. The tree lights sparkle and holiday music lends to the cozy, festive atmosphere. After helping residents catch up on the day’s news, student Amaya pitched in helping residents frost the sugar cookies staff pulled from the oven and let cool earlier that morning. Amaya, a junior, is a member of the high school’s service-learning class. She volunteers with the residents an hour per day Monday through Thursday. Our staff cares for each resident around the clock every day, providing comfort and joy to them, and peace of mind to their families.