Teaching Independence Through Hygiene at Magdala House
Independence starts in small places. At Magdala House, one of those places is the bathroom sink, where Adult Day Care staff teach hygiene skills like brushing your teeth, not as a chore to check off, but as something each participant can own for themselves. No caregiver standing over you, no permission needed. Just a task […]
Dressing for the Weather: A Life Skills Lesson at Magdala House in St. Louis
For many of us, deciding what to wear each morning is barely a decision at all. A glance out the window, a check of the temperature, maybe a jacket by the door just in case. It’s automatic. Now imagine making that same call every morning without the instinct for it. Without an easy read on […]
A Song of Hope: Music Brings Encouragement Across Three Magdala House Programs
On Memorial Day, music echoed through three Magdala House programs, bringing together tenants, guests, clients, staff, and volunteers from different walks of life. Members of Eastern Shore Baptist Church’s youth choir traveled from Daphne, Alabama, to St. Louis as part of their annual summer choir tour, sharing songs of faith, hope, and encouragement at Tiny […]
Beyond Care: How Magdala House’s Adult Day Care Program Uses Learning to Build Independence
Learning builds confidence. No matter who you are or your background, learning new information makes you feel capable. At Magdala House’s Adult Day Care Program in St. Louis, the goal is independence and learning is how we get there. Learning teaches autonomy. Having a say over your life is empowering. It builds confidence. It shows […]
How Magdala House’s Adult Day Care Program Uses Learning to Build Confidence
At Magdala House’s Adult Day Care Program, learning goes beyond books and worksheets. Through hands-on activities and interactive lessons, clients are encouraged to explore new places, learn new things, and build confidence along the way. Recently, clients in Magdala House’s Adult Day Care Program began a journey across the United States, one state at a […]
From Support to Sisterhood: How Magdala House Tiny Homes is Building Community for Women Experiencing Homelessness in St. Louis
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and at Magdala House Tiny Homes in St. Louis, community is becoming one of the most powerful forms of healing for women experiencing homelessness. At Magdala House Tiny Homes, something beautiful is growing. Last fall, our team started checking in with the women to see what extra support they […]
Carmen Woodson: Bringing Hope to the Women of Tiny Homes St. Louis
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Carmen’s story is a reminder that mental health often heals in the most unexpected places. Carmen Woodson is a staff member at Magdala House Tiny Homes. But walk in on a day she’s working, and her title is the last thing on your mind. You feel her energy […]
Jillian’s Journey: Building Confidence and Independence at Magdala House
When Jillian signed up for CPR training, no one pushed her to do it. She wanted to help. That was enough. Jillian has always been determined. In high school, she was a competitive swimmer who traveled for meets, and her name still hangs on the wall at her school. Swimming gives her peace. She says […]
Julie Rojano, RN Joins Magdala House to Provide Person-Centered Care
Julie Rojano’s path into nursing started with her grandmother. As a child, she watched her grandmother live with Alzheimer’s. What stayed with her was not just the diagnosis, but the way nurses cared for her with patience, dignity, and compassion. Even then, she knew that was the kind of care she wanted to give. Today, […]
Kauri Johnson, RN Joins Magdala House to Strengthen Care
Kauri Johnson learned how to care for people early. As a teenager, she helped her mom with home health clients, even staying overnight when someone didn’t want to be alone. That stayed with her. Today, she brings that same level of care to Magdala House as a Registered Nurse. As our organization grows, we are […]
