Emeritus at Woodstock Receptionist is a 'Caring Champion'

A receptionist at a local senior living facility was recently recognized nationwide for her dedication to caring for seniors.

Cathy Miller of Emeritus at Woodstock, was named a runner-up in the 2013 Caring Champions contest, a competition for professional caregivers who were nominated by employers for "going above and beyond the call of duty in caring for seniors."

Over 80 nominations were submitted, and winners were chosen from a mix of over 5,000 social votes and analysis by an expert panel.

An ever-present fixture at the front desk of Emeritus, Miller is "the go-to person for any question that might be asked," according to the nomination submitted for Miller.

Caring Champions gave $500 to the grand prize winner and $100 was given to each runner up. Selena Brown of Rest Assured Nursing, Inc. in California was named the grand prize winner.

Others selected as runner-ups include:

• Charity Ntim of Homewatch CareGivers in Northbrook, Illinois
• Maria Steider of Aspen House in Loveland, Colorado
• Joseph O'Kelley II of Home Instead Senior Care in Huntsville, Alabama
• Eve Barnett of Seniority Lifecare at Home in Sonora, California
• Abby Schroeder of Boardman Lake Glens in Traverse City, Michigan
• Bunny Curry of Azura Memory Care in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
• Dawn Lamb of Roland Park Place in Baltimore, Maryland
• Dorothy Boozer of Autumn Cove Retirement Community in Anniston, Alabama

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