Lifetime Living Magazine - Spring 2014 by Morningside Ministries

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Understanding an Accountable Care Organization

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YOUNG AT HEART MORNINGSIDE RESIDENTS STAY FIT BY EXERCISING, ENERGIZING AND ENJOYING THE MOST OF RETIREMENT LIVING Wayne V., 88 w 2014 Gold Medalist in Tennis, Texas State Senior Games

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Spring 2014 Issue

TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S PRESIDENT’S CORNER

An Unlikely Epiphany

THE MEADOWS

THE MANOR—KAULBACH

THE MANOR HEALTHCARE

MENGER SPRINGS

FEATURE STORY

RECENT DONORS

Breaking Ground on a Retirement Lifestyle Beyond Compare

Resident Artists Win “Art is Ageless” Competition

OPINIONS

What is an Accountable Care Organization? BEYOND THE WALLS

Ministry Outside the Walls of Morningside CONTRIBUTORS

Understanding Your Taxes

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Breaking the Cultural Divide

A Look at Occupational Therapy CHANDLER ESTATE

Richard H., Sr. Celebrates His 100th Birthday Night in Old San Antonio at Chandler Estate

Managing your Medications MEMORABLE EVENTS

Honoring Reverend Rollin Polk

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Physical Therapy: Preparations and Expectations

Young at Heart

List of Donors Charity Begins at Home

MMLEARN.ORG

SOCIAL CORNER

CHAPLAIN’S CORNER

A Multitude of Medications is Cause for Confusion

A Century’s Worth of Wisdom

Submission to A Higher Calling

EDITORIAL

Aging means so many things to so many people. For some, it is a chance to step outside of our comfort zones and take part in novel experiences. For others, it’s an opportunity to relax and rediscover all of the things we may have given up during our years in the workplace. Whatever your retirement plans may entail, staying active and healthy should be among them. Considerable research has been conducted on the physiological and emotional benefits involved in remaining active as we get older. Many of our residents personify this kind of active aging. With these stories and several others, we are excited to present to you an issue that centers on bettering ourselves in mind, body and spirit as we age. LETTER FROM THE EDITOR.

Sandra Scott, Senior Editor IN RESPONSE TO THE LIFETIME LIVING MAGAZINE FALL 2013 ISSUE

Your opinion matters! Letters to the Editor are a great way to share your opinion on feature stories or important issues you would like to see featured. Letters may respond to current issues in your community, health, and local or state government. Please let us know if there is a resident you would like to see highlighted in our Resident Feature Series. We would love to hear from you. All letters to the editor are welcome and will be considered for feature stories, publication or posting online. SEND US YOUR STORY:

CELEBRATING FAITH AND PHILANTHROPY IN ACTION

Why don’t more people volunteer? We hear about how volunteering can improve the quality of life among the elderly and we have made positive steps in the right direction in this area. I feel if more people volunteered in nursing homes and assisted living facilities they would be helping to improve the quality of life of residents by providing a listening ear and a helping hand. If the average person knew the impact they would have on the emotional, spiritual and even physical health of the elderly by giving back just an hour a week they would benefit greatly as well as the residents. The benefit of volunteering is that you might just develop friendships. No matter what age you are, it’s never too late to make a difference in someone’s life. Christie Ethington, Activities Assistant—Kaulbach Assisted Living SERVICE IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY

Referring to the featured resident in the Fall 2013 issue of your magazine. what a magnificent tribute to our

beloved, Helen Austin. Helen is most deserving of every accolade coming her way. She is truly an icon in our community and the nation. Peggye Williams Mills, Facebook Fan “I just wanted to let you all know that I really enjoyed reading the feature story in the Fall 2013 issue of Lifetime Living. I love underdog stories. I think Ms. Austin was an underdog and after not giving up she succeeded and broke records. I loved it!” Leticia Salinas, Former HR Benefits Generalist

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Morningside Ministries 700 Babcock Road San Antonio, TX 78201 Open letters to other people are not admissible. Letters must be signed by the writer and should have complete address and contact information. Letters must be 400 words or less.

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An Unlikely Epiphany The importance of planning for the future. LAST WEEK, I received a notice in the

mail that I could be a winner. I simply had to return a postcard and my name would be entered into a drawing for a great prize. The prize was not the Publisher’s Clearinghouse Sweepstakes. It was not an all-expense paid trip for two. Nor was it a new car or a key to my very own house on the beach. How nice any of these would have been! The offer letter was from a memorial society and the prize was a prepaid cremation! This was not something I was dreaming to have. This was certainly not the prize that I coveted at that very moment. I found this prize odd and far from the wants and wishes of the great majority of people. How many of us would enter a contest to win a pre-paid cremation? At first, I was a bit put off by such an offer. Who among us would jump at this opportunity? However, the more I thought about it, the more practical and sensible it became. My chance of dying is 100%. The chance of my winning a trip, a car, a sweepstakes is closer to 0%. All of us die. Few of us win the lottery. My purpose in telling this story is to remind all of us to plan. Many of us plan for our financial security. We plan for our travel. We plan for events. Fewer of us plan for the inevitable. As we grow older, it is important to let our spouses, our friends and our children know our wishes. I know these are difficult conversations to have. They can bring sadness and a realization that life does not go on forever. 4

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“Please know of my best wishes to you for many joyous and fulfilling years of life ahead. Plan so that the logistics of death is not a worry that clouds your mind.”

Sometimes such conversations open the doors for family dynamics that we would rather not experience. Still, I encourage you to let those you love know of your wishes and put them in writing, if possible. What are your wishes as you are dying? Do you want all means to be used to keep you alive or is providing you a comfortable and pain-free departure enough? Do you wish to be cremated or buried? Where is your will, your insurance documents and other important papers? Who has access to your financial accounts and your safe deposit box? Where are your accounts? Are there particular person-

al items such as jewelry and furniture that you wish to pass to certain family members? If a memorial service is to be held, do you have particular wishes for hymns, scriptures, speakers, or location of the service? I have not covered all the possibilities to be considered in planning for death. There are other important aspects, as well. However, maybe I have, at least, encouraged you take some steps to prepare. By doing so, you make things easier for those you leave behind and you ease your mind by knowing your wishes are known and will be carried out. Please know of my best wishes to you for many joyous and fulfilling years of life ahead. Plan so that the logistics of death is not a worry that clouds your mind. As the President of Morningside Ministries, Alvin Loewenberg is responsible for the administration and management of a 650-employee organization that serves over 800 retired seniors each day. He provides leadership and guidance for Morningside Ministries and works to advance its mission and purpose to provide a caring community for older adults. Loewenberg is a Past Chair of LeadingAge Texas. He has been honored with the LeadingAge Texas “Award of Honor,” which recognizes individuals for their distinctive leadership, support, integrity and involvement at state and and national levels in promoting the welfare of older adults. He has also been the recipient of LeadingAge’s Award of Merit.

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What is an Accountable Care Organization? Understanding the changes to America’s Healthcare. seems to be getting a lot of attention in the media. What does it mean? Where did it come from? Why are we even talking about it? To answer this question let’s start with a little background. The very first Congress of the United States of America met on March 4, 1789. It focused on setting up departments (War, State, Treasury, Judiciary, etc.) and attending to the inauguration of the first President of the United States…things like that. First-time stuff, formative stuff, stuff that is still in existence. And nine years later, in 1798, they again did something for the first time…Congress enacted a healthcare law. This law set up a network of federal hospitals across the country to care for the needs of merchant seamen who were sick or disabled. Why is this important to know? Because it is part of the reality that in our country the U.S. government has been involved in healthcare when it is in our national interest, and they have done so since our formation. More laws followed and over the next two centuries Congress enacted many health related laws: the Office of the Surgeon General, national laboratories to examine disease, restrictions on smoking, the formation of Medicare and Medicaid, followed by the extension of Medicare benefits to cover prescription drugs and now the passage of the Accountable Care Act, sometimes called Obamacare. The Affordable Care Act is a major piece of legislation that covers the proverbial ‘waterfront’ of all things THIS QUESTION

“ACO’s are part of a new concept that is coming to healthcare—that of population health management. The intent is to improve health for everyone. This is a tall order and ACO’s will not be able to do it on their own.”

dealing with health. Why do we have this new law? In short, it is primarily to help reduce the growth rate of healthcare spending. When I entered graduate school the percentage of the GDP for health was just a little over 5%. Now it is pushing 18%; and the Congessional Budget Office projected it would be 46% of the GDP by 2080. Half of this total cost is paid for by government. In looking at other countries for comparison, researchers found that the U.S. spent about twice as much per person as the next nearest country spent and we actually had poorer health statis-

tics to show for it. As a result of this growing cost, as well as other issues related to performance, Congress passed the Affordable Care Act (ACA) with all its many parts and pieces. The ACA is designed to address primarily three things: cost, quality and access. Included in all these parts and pieces were two mentions of a potential new thing called Accountable Care Organizations (ACO). So, what is this? Simply put, an ACO is a group of healthcare providers, such as: physicians, nurse practitioners, hospitals, home health agencies, nursing homes, rehab facilities, payors, etc. These providers voluntarily agree to collaborate and coordinate the care for a defined group of patients with the goal of improving population health, reducing cost of care and improving the care experience for its patient population. If preset, measurable goals are achieved, then the ACO may be able to receive a financial reward, sometimes called, ‘shared savings’ because the reward must come from the money saved.1 It is projected that ACOs will save the Medicare program over $900 million in the first few years. An ACO can participate in Medicare as well as private employer or insurance company health plans. By the end of 2013 there were approximately 500 ACO’s throughout the country covering more than 43 million people. About half of these are Medicare ACO’s. What does it mean for someone who is now, or SPRING 2014 ISSUE

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addressed to achieve these aims. ACO’s, which organize and reward healthcare providers to work together coordinating care, improve health outcomes and enhance access to services at a lower overall cost, can help to improve our health system. This won’t come easily, nor soon… but it must come if the US is to reduce the rate of growth of health expenditures.

soon will be, a Medicare beneficiary? If you are covered by Medicare you do not ‘join’ an ACO. Your doctor, or other healthcare provider, or hospital or other facility joins an ACO, not you. If you are one of their patients in the recent past you will be notified of their participation in an ACO. You can decline to have any of your protected information shared with the ACO; additionally you can opt

out entirely and choose to receive your care from another provider if you do not wish to engage with the ACO.1 ACO’s are part of a new concept that is coming to healthcare—that of population health management. The intent is to improve health for everyone. This is a tall order and ACO’s will not be able to do it on their own. Many issues need to be

Peter Maddox is a partner in Royer-Maddox-Herron Advisors, specializing in healthcare strategic development. He has more than 37 years of experience in the healthcare sector. He served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Incarnate Word Health System (IWHS). During his tenure there, he acted as project leader for the creation of the co-sponsored health ministry between IWHS and the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston (now CHRISTUS Health).

Gamble, Molly, and Heather Punke. "ACO Manifesto: 50 Things to Know About Accountable Care Organizations." ACO Manifesto: 50 Things to Know About Accountable Care Organizations. Becker's Hospital Reviewse, 3 Sept. 2013. Web. 17 Apr. 2014.

M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N O N A C O s An Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is a healthcare organization characterized by a payment and care delivery model that seeks to tie provider reimbursements to quality metrics and reductions in the total cost of care for an assigned population of patients. A group of coordinated healthcare providers forms an ACO, which then provides care to a group of patients. The ACO may use a range of payment models (capitation, fee-for-service with asymmetric or symmetric shared savings, etc.). The ACO is accountable to the patients and the third-party payer for the quality, appropriateness and efficiency of the healthcare provided. According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), an ACO is "an organization of healthcare providers that agrees to be accountable for the quality, cost and overall care of Medicare beneficiaries who are enrolled in the traditional fee-for-service program who are assigned to it." Find out more by visiting the links from CMS below: http://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare-Fee-for-Service-Payment/ACO/ http://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare-Fee-for-Service-Payment/ACO/downloads/ACO-Menu-Of-Options.pdf

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BEYOND THE WALLS

Ministry Outside the Walls of Morningside mmLearn.org — The year 2013 in Review plus years of existence Morningside Ministries has always been a pioneering force in the community, but the creation of mmLearn.org in 2007 took Morningside to a new pinnacle of caring for those who cared for us by providing unique and transformative web-based training for the caregiver. Each year mmLearn.org has continued to add innovative and creative technology in order to enhance our website and motivate the ever-growing number of viewers who visit us. Revising the website with a new look – including photos that depict real life scenarios, original graphics and including a more user-friendly format was a primary goal accomplished in 2013. Additionally, new outreach initiatives continued to boost online video views as well as an increased use of social media outlets such as Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook, YouTube and most recently, our extensive outreach using weekly blog posts. With well over 10,000 views of the blog postings in 2013, it has become clear SINCE ITS 50

from some of the responses received that this is yet another important tool helping to educate the caregiver. The following are two responses to our blogs: w Blog on Caregiver Stress: “Wow. That blog really does hit home. Maybe you can follow this with some hints on how to handle stress when there really is no one to help. So many articles post common, sometimes unrealistic tips.” w Blog on Hoarding: “Thanks for that brief list of red flag clues. Hoarding is such a buzzword nowadays but is also such a broad word and

can be hard to 'pin down'. Having a list of things to look for if you suspect hoarding is a great starting point.” Our web-based programming is unequaled in the ability to reach an optimal number of individuals for training, but one of the onsite presentations offered yearly for both community members as well as all Morningside staff members is the Virtual Dementia Tour. Created by Second Wind Dreams, this program gives the participants a simulation of what a person with some form of dementia might be experiencing on any given day. With their senses of sight, touch and hearing altered, “tour” participants get a feel for what it’s like to have dementia and other ailments that can accompany old age. Indeed, for many individuals the tour appears to last much longer than the approximate six to seven minutes of the actual experience. During a debriefing session immediately after completing the tour, participants often shed tears and express various emotional and heart rendering feelings in realizing the severe impact of the disease SPRING 2014 ISSUE

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on their loved ones. Other key onsite trainings provided at each of Morningside’s communities are Elopement Drills. These yearly drills are carried out unannounced by mmLearn staff members and are done specifically to train personnel at the different campuses about what course of action needs to be taken when a resident leaves the facility without notice, especially when the departure presents a threat to their safety. The elopement response procedures are an essential aspect of the overall training required for staff members in order to maintain a safe environment for the residents and a way that Morningside continues to grow and learn from its employees. Staying true to our ministry out-

side the walls of Morningside, mmLearn.org reached out to collaborate with Christ Episcopal Church to train pastoral caregivers through the Community of Hope curriculum. The very first class of lay pastoral caregivers from both Christ Church and residents of Morningside Ministries were commissioned in the fall of 2013 to go out and listen with the “ear of the heart” and provide a much needed presence to those who are homebound or in hospitals, nursing and

retirement homes. Our efforts to provide a spiritual component to mmLearn. org continued with this years’ Spirituality & Aging Conference. The theme, Blessing the Threshold provided viewers with the opportunity to learn from some noted and gifted speakers who offered a variety of presentations on aging milestones, caregiving as a journey of faith, hope and love, as well as a perspective on the many joys and challenges of ministering in a long term care community. The mmLearn.org team members are truly grateful for the opportunity to work in an environment that supports and values the tremendous amount of effort that made 2013 an exceptional year for ministering outside the walls of Morningside!

When you support Morningside Ministries, you help us continue our mission to care for seniors. Last year, Morningside Ministries provided $3.8 million in charity care to 276 of our most needy residents. Join us on May 6 to help support our efforts to Care for Those Who Cared for Us. Contributions can be made on your desktop computer, laptop, iPhone or iPad. For questions, contact Beth Keough, Vice President of Development, at (210) 734-1050 or send an email to beth.keough@mmliving.org

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Understanding Your Taxes Planning ahead for the future. was officially the last day to file taxes, many people file extensions and may not complete their taxes until later in the year. Tax preparation can seem daunting and complicated, but there are resources that can help. Here are a few tips to consider when filing your taxes next year. There are many resources available to assist seniors with their tax questions and return preparation. As it relates to tax questions that are unique to seniors the best source of information, believe it or not, is available for free from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The IRS has several resources to help seniors obtain answers to many unique questions or issues they may face. One of the resources is the IRS Publication 554, entitled Tax Guide for Seniors. This free publication can be obtained directly from the IRS website by going to www.irs.gov and clicking on the tab Forms and Pubs. This publication is updated annually and provides seniors with valuable tax information and highlights changes that have occurred for each tax return filing season. The IRS website also provides information about free tax return preparation programs available to qualifying seniors. Two of these programs are the VITA and TCE programs. A brief description of each program and the qualification requirements are as follows: w VITA is the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Return Assistance program and it is available to those with ALTHOUGH APRIL 15

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The year 2013 calendar year was a particularly eventful year for tax developments. There have been many changes that may pertain to you and impact your tax return.â&#x20AC;?

income of $52,000 or less. This program is provided by volunteers who are IRS certified to assist with the program. The volunteers can provide basic income tax return preparation including electronic filing services. w TCE is the Tax Counseling for the Elderly program and it is available to individuals who are 60 years of age or older. This program is also provided by IRS certified volunteers who are trained to answer questions that are unique to seniors, especially questions about pensions and retirement issues. The volunteers of this program can also assist with income tax

return preparation. Additional information about VITA and TCE programs can be found on the IRS website. It will have links to help you find a program site location near you. Many of the TCE sites are operating in the same locations as the AARP Foundation's Tax-Aid Program. This is another program for tax return preparation services for those ages 60 and older with low to moderate income. Engaging the services of a tax professional is recommended for those that do not qualify for the above referenced programs or have a more complex income tax situation. Should it be needed, the most skilled and trained tax professionals (enrolled agents, certified public accountants and attorneys) can provide unlimited representation before the IRS. If you don't currently have a trusted tax professional assisting you, don't hesitate to ask family members and friends for referrals. When considering using a potential tax professional, don't hesitate to ask about his or her experience and qualifications. All have varying levels of experience and specializations, so find the one that is right for you and your tax needs. As deductions relate to medical expenses, one often overlooked is the itemized deduction for long-term care (LTC) expenses and payments to LTC institutions. LTC expenses are defined as those necessary diagnostic, preventive, therapeutic, curing, treating, mitigating, rehabilitative, as well as maintenance and personal care services, that are required by SPRING 2014 ISSUE

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a chronically ill individual and are provided pursuant to a plan of care prescribed by a licensed healthcare practitioner such as a physician, registered professional nurse, or a licensed social worker. A chronically ill individual is one that has been certified by a licensed healthcare practitioner within the last twelve months as being unable to perform at least two activities of daily living (eating, toileting, transferring, bathing, dressing and continence) without substantial assistance for at least 90 days due to loss of functional capacity, or requiring substantial supervision to protect against safety or health threats caused by an individual's severe cognitive impairment. Because these are rather broad definitions, almost anyone confined to a nursing home or similar LTC facility will qualify as chronically ill. Since the deductibility is based upon the particular needs and impairments of an individual and the

services provided by the institution, amounts paid to assisted living facilities may qualify as deductible medical expenses. Since most LTC expenses are fully deductible, individuals living in a nursing home or assisted living facilities may have medical expenses that entirely eliminate their taxable income. Therefore, these individuals may want to consider redeeming U.S. savings bonds or increasing retirement plan distributions to shelter this income with these deductions. It is also important to remember that medical expenses do

not need to be paid by the individual receiving the care to be deductible [if the individual paying the medical expenses can claim the individual receiving the care as a dependent, the person making the payment can claim the deduction, such as a taxpayer making the payment for an elderly parent.] Hopefully, you will find this information useful about some of the unique resources available to assist senior citizens and their loved ones during the next tax filing season. Paul J. Fitzgerald, CPA is the President of Paul J. Fitzgerald, P.C. a local San Antonio area certified public accounting firm. Paul has over 30 years of experience providing tax, accounting, auditing and consulting services to individuals and businesses, including nonprofit organizations. Paul has been providing auditing, consulting and tax services to Morningside Ministries for over a decade.

IN RETROSPECT 10 STEPS TO TAX PREPARATION

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Collect your 1099s and W-2s Collect copies of Bank or Brokerage Statements Set aside IRA Contribution Proofs Find Social Security information for new additions to your family Gather work-related receipts

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Save pictures, receipts or records of charitable donations Gather mortgage receipts Gather proofs of purchase for energy efficient goods Tally Co-pays Locate the previous yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tax Return

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Managing Your Medications A proper approach to presciption medicines. commercials for medications treating every disease imaginable and a recent study reports that over one third of the prescription drugs used in the US are taken by elderly patients. Undoubtedly there are many benefits seen from the medications available today, but it is vitally important to understand all the medications you are taking. As a primary care physician specializing in the care of the elderly, I often see patients who come in with 8-12 medications, many prescribed by other physicians. It is important that I get a holistic picture of all the medications, vitamins and supplements my patient is taking so I can work together with their other physicians and specialists to ensure proper dosing and minimize drug-to-drug interactions. My advice to patients is to be sure your doctor is not rushing through a review of your medications. This is a critical part of my new patient appointments and my nursing staff and I spend as much time as we need to fully understand and accurately document all of the medications a new patient is taking. Additionally, it is important to review this list at each follow up appointment and be aware of any changes that have been made. Here are some other tips to help guide you as you work with your doctor and pharmacy to properly manage your medications: w Take you medication bottles with you to each doctor’s appointment. Be sure to include any vitamins, supplements or over-the-counter medications you are taking. w When you are prescribed a new TODAY WE SEE

w “My advice to patients is to be sure your doctor is not rushing through a review of your medications.”

medication, ask your doctor what it is and why you are taking it. Be sure you understand the possible side effects and what you should do if they occur. Ask if the medicine should be taken with food or on an empty stomach. If you lose or gain weight, schedule a follow up with your doctor to ensure your medication dosages are still correct. If you have trouble swallowing pills, ask your pharmacist if the medication comes in liquid form. If you have vision problems, ask for large print labels from your pharmacy to ensure you can read the medication name and know what you are taking. Also ask for written information about the medicine. If you need it in large print or in another language, ask for that too. Use a pill organizer to remind you what to take and when. They even sell pill organizers with timers built in to help you remember to take your medications. Be sure you know how many refills you have and when you should follow up with your doctor so that you don’t run out of medication. Ask your doctor if generic medications are an option for you.

Dr. Rosa Vizcarra is Board-Certified in Family Medicine & Geriatrics and is a Medical Director of the Nix Senior Health Center which has two locations, 414 Navarro, Suite 1111 and Nix Alamo Heights located at 5307 Broadway. SPRING 2014 ISSUE

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Honoring Reverend Rollin Polk Longest serving priest in the Diocese of West Texas. is Andrew’s in San Ana man who has tonio, Texas. touched the lives of “Father Polk, your numerous individmany years of faithuals and served in ful service have been many different caa generous gift to a pacities for several world in need. You churches throughhave continued your out his career in faithful service to oththe Episcopalian ers while a resident Church. Rollin’s at Chandler Estate, friends and close which we appreciate colleagues gathered tremendously. May in early 2014 to recthe Lord bless you as ognize the retired you have blessed so priest for his lifelong many and give you commitment to helppeace and joy in your ing others. Chandler priestly service. We Left to Right-Rev. Rollin Polk (seated) is joined by Bp. David Reed, Morningside Estate Senior Center express sincere gratiMinistries President/CEO Alvin Loewenberg, Rev. Patrick Gahan and Bp. Jim Folts. was filled with clertude for your service gymen from all over Texas, eager to Polk, who will turn 93 this May, and devotion to our residents. Your celebrate his contributions to our attributes his interest in providing Chandler Family appreciates you,” community. clerical services to participating in said Jim Whitis, Executive Director “Not long ago during worship at the choir at church as a young boy. of Chandler Estate. Chandler Healthcare I was delivering Polk graduated with a Masters in As a resident of Morningside Mina message about how God does not Divinity from Virginia Theological istries, Polk stays very active in a play favorites. I began by singing ‘My Seminary and became an ordained number of ways. “Mr. Polk is a wonFavorite Things’ from the Sound of Mu- Priest in 1945 by Bishop George derful gentleman, he enjoys many of sic then asked if any of the residents Ashton Oldham with the Diocese our activities and socializes well with had a favorite song, a favorite food or of Albany. Polk continued on, serv- everyone. He was one of the first resperhaps a favorite place. Rollin’s hand ing the Episcopal Church in over ten idents I met coming on at Chandler; shot up and he said, ‘I have a favor- different cities throughout his career he welcomed me so sweetly,” says Elisa ite place…Chandler!’ [It] melted my which continued from his divination Marie Salazar, Director of Activities heart,” says Chaplain Dennis Smith. until 1988 when he retired from St. at Chandler Estate. ROLLIN

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DID YOU KNOW? THE ORIGINAL CHANDLER HOUSE is now home of The Chandler Senior Center, an activity and meeting place for adults 55 and older in the San Antonio community. The Chandler Senior Center offers life-enriching programs, from educational workshops to more leisurely pursuits, including card games and exercise classes. Participants also enjoy recreational and social opportunities, including travelogue presentations, cultural-enrichment classes, workshops and lectures. A freshly prepared lunch is served daily to residents and guests in the spacious dining room.

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Resident Artists Win “Art is Ageless” Competition Talented residents shine in LeadingAge annual event.

Shirley J., a talented resident artist presents Ralph W. with his framed portrait.

MORNINGSIDE MINISTRIES is proud

to announce that our residents have placed in a total of nine categories in the 2014 “Art is Ageless” contest, organized by LeadingAge Texas. The “Art is Ageless” contest showcases the artistic talents of older adults from retirement communities across the state. Residents placed in the categories of drawing, oil painting, watercolor, photography, prose, sculpture and woodworking. Members of Morningside Ministries also won first place for best musical group and best musical solo! LeadingAge, whose purpose is to provide leadership, advocacy and education for not-for-profit retirement communities, organizes this annual exhibit, which takes place each May in conjunction with Old-

er Americans Month and the Leading Age Texas Annual Meeting. Leading Age receives over 200 entries every year that are judged by experts such

as university professors, artists and authors. LeadingAge Texas believes that this project is one of the most beneficial tools they can utilize to highlight the positive aspects of the aging process. It educates the public on the value of creativity that can come with living long, healthy lives. “This [contest] was a great way for residents to express themselves,” says Adam Droegemueller, Resident Activity Director of The Meadows. “We thought that many of our newer residents would sign up, but we never expected the numbers of entries that we experienced this year. This is the first year we recorded any musical entries, yet music has been such a fundamental part of this community for a very long time. It is an important part of our culture here at Morningside Ministries.”

The handcrafted pen collection by Stanley S. takes great skill and experience to accomplish.

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Breaking the Cultural Divide Care and compassion for your neighbors. society has brought but quickly remedied with the help and administrators were saying. with it a set of unique opportuni- of long-standing Assisted Living resOrelia wasted no time in making ties and challenges – one of which is ident, Orelia B. the new resident feel at home. “I cultural diversity. Culture can quickOrelia was walking for exercise knew I needed to do something and ly become complicated if you cannot back and forth from the nursing I could understand how she was feelarticulate life choices and decisions. units on the healthcare side of The ing. We all had that feeling when we This can cause extreme anxiety, frus- Manor when she met a confused and left our things behind,” she says. “The tration and depression in individuals unsure resident who was moving in. only thing I knew to do was to be her of any age, but especially those in a Orelia described that the resident friend.” Orelia did just that and began nursing care setting. was visibly unhappy and slumped striking up a conversation with the For this reason, we pride ourselves dejectedly in her wheelchair. Her timid resident. She enthusiastically in the advances grabbed the new we have made to resident by the make our nursing hand and led her facilities feel more into The Manor like “home” and gift shop. “Pick out less like an instianything you like tution. We have and I will buy it for worked diligently you,” Orelia said to become aware to the resident of cultural differin Spanish. The ences and undernew resident was stand how sensiexcited to have tivity programs found someone can help to bridge else who could cultures and posiinteract with her tively impact care in her native lanand lead to greatguage and picked Residents Orelia B. and Ramona P. share a smile during lunch at The Manor. er resident, emup a small angel ployee and family satisfaction. family was moving her into The Man- figure. Orelia says she purchased the Today’s nursing homes are very di- or as they could no longer appropri- angel without hesitation and gave it verse. Residents are from many dif- ately care for her on their own. Ore- to the new resident, before saying a ferent backgrounds, both ethnically lia explains that this resident spoke short prayer for her in Latin. and socioeconomically. So, one can no English and was scared and unInteractions like these are what imagine how difficult it would be for sure of everything going on. She had make Morningside Ministries such a resident, whose native language is lived in the same house for over 50 a special place. Our community not English, to understand conver- years and the thought of moving and of compassionate and caring resisations about care. This can be terri- leaving everything behind was too dents offer a charming, inviting setfying for a new resident. These feel- much for her. This issue was further ting that you can be proud to call ings were a short-lived reality for a compounded by the fact that she “home” in whatever language you resident moving into The Manor, could not understand what nurses speak. OUR GLOBAL

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A Look at Occupational Therapy Discovering how occupational therapy can help in your recovery. MORNINGSIDE

at The Manor Health and Rehabilitation offers a spectrum of skilled services to help you or your loved one recover and safely return home. We offer comprehensive services including skilled nursing, as well as physical, speech and occupational therapy. The role of an occupational therapist is often misunderstood, but they help to address barriers, which may affect someone’s ability to perform their Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as cooking, cleaning and personal care. These professionals work with people of all ages who need specialized assistance to lead independent, productive and satisfying lives due to physical, developmental, social, or emotional problems. Occupational therapists use the “occupations” of selfcare, work, and leisure activities to increase independence, enhance development, and prevent disability. To achieve these goals occupational therapists will help adapt patients’ tasks to their environment. Our team of occupational therapists bring a vast amount of expertise and diversity to the care provided MINISTRIES

to each and every one of their rehabilitation patients. The education and experience our occupational therapists bring to the recovery process is bolstered by their “big picture” approach to recovery. Our therapists understand not only the physical effects of illness and injury, but the social and emotional impact illness and injury can have upon those who have suddenly had their independence compromised.

Our occupational therapists treat patients with a variety of conditions including general deconditioning resulting from hospital stays, orthopedic recovery, and those who have experienced neurological injuries such as a stroke. Upon admission, each rehabilitation patient will receive an initial evaluation from all rehabilitation disciplines, including occupational therapy. The initial evaluation is then reviewed and integrated into an overall, individualized rehabilitation plan. Our occupational therapists will partner with you to identify the most effective treatment plan and goals important to you that will help your expedient return home. As you work through the recovery process, our therapists will empower you to build the confidence needed to become engaged in your own recovery so that you may return to the lifestyle that you enjoy. In addition, our occupational therapists may also work closely with each rehabilitation patient and their family to recommend home modifications. Home modifications can also play an important part in ensuring a successful, safe return home. SPRING 2014 ISSUE

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Richard H., Sr. Celebrates His 100th Birthday Experiencing a century and beyond. was born February 7, 1914 in Zacatecas, Mexico. He was one of ten siblings, second to the youngest. His father, Hans Ludwig, a mining engineer, emigrated from Germany, became an American citizen around 1865 and worked for a New York mining company that transferred him to Zacatecas, Mexico. Richard was employed Richard H., Sr. and his daughter Sonja Harris on his 100 at Kelly Air Force Base during World War II as a supervisor He was married to Esther V. Heldt at the Kelly Exchange for the War for 65 years until her passing in 2003 Department. Two of his brothers and has four living children, Sonserved overseas during WWII and ja Harris, Corky Crisci, Cordy Fosare buried at the Fort Sam Hous- ter and Richard C. H., Jr. He has been ton National Cemetery. Heldt main- blessed with ten grandchildren and tains a strong belief in the American 21 great-grandchildren. Dream. He has dedicated his life to A devote Catholic, Richard became God, Country and Family. affectionately known as the “enforcRICHARD

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er” amongst his children. As a loving and responsible father he earned the title because he ensured that all of his children attend Catholic schools and mass every Sunday. “My dad has been a role model to me all my life. He taught me from an early age that it was important that we be personally responsible for our actions. He taught me the meaning Birthday. of loyalty, love of God and country. He stressed that we serve God first and instilled in me to love and be responsible for our families. He inspired me to be a patriot by taking time to discuss politics and the importance of our one vote. For all these things, I will be forever grateful,” says Sonja Harris, daughter of Richard C. H., Sr.

Night in Old San Antonio at Chandler Estate A tradition continues. FIESTA SAN ANTONIO has begun!

Staff from Morningside Ministries at Chandler Estate brought residents their own version of Night In Old San Antonio! This annual tradition allowed family and friends to enjoy authentic fiesta traditions, without traveling to The San Antonio Riverwalk. Healthcare residents entered the event in a giant wheelchair parade as others cheered on! Staff, residents and family members en16

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joyed great food and entertainment. Happy Tails, an exotic animal training group, brought in furry (and scaly) friends for petting and handling. Volunteers and staff contributed to the fun and games by maintaining Fiesta booths. Some offered delicious burgers and roasted corn, while others exchanged silly string and other prizes for tickets! Thank you to all that came out and enjoyed this beautiful afternoon with us!

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Physical Therapy: Preparations and Expectations An indepth look at the therapy process and how to prepare for it. AT THE Chandler Cen-

ter for Rehabilitation, our team understands today’s older adults lead active lives. Every day, our seniors push their own physical boundaries. As a result, many active older adults share the same challenges as their younger counterparts. Anyone can face accident and injury, young and “old” alike. For this reason, physical therapy is often one of the most important resources for seniors facing the challenge of recovery from accident or illness. Physical therapy provides hands on support focused on helping one to regain independence after accident or illness. Physical therapy is a pivotal component when recovering from an accident such as an injury inducing fall or even an elective orthopedic surgery. It is also offered when recovering from general illness and hospitalization. The physical therapists at The Chandler Center for Rehabilitation focus on partnering with their rehabilitation patients, families and physicians to improve in areas such as strength, endurance, range of motion and balance. A successful and expedient recovery depends upon many factors including the dedication of therapists to fully engage their patients in the hard work of rehabilitation.

Below are some of the patients’ frequently asked questions: WHAT SHOULD I WEAR FOR THER-

You should wear loose fitting clothing to make your initial evaluation and subsequent treatment as comfortable as possible. Shorts or sweat pants are often most practical in the recovery setting. For tops, think simple, minimal buttons. Comfortable clothing not only helps you work easily through the motions of a therapy session, but it helps our physical therapists during treatment. APY?

Our therapists understand that for many rehabilitation candidates one of the primary objectives is pain relief and in some cases, physical therapy techniques can be painful. Our therapists are experienced and sensitive to any pain which might be involved in the recovery process. Our therapists will WILL IT HURT?

work with you, your physician and rehabilitation nursing team to address pain which may present barriers to participation. Our physical therapists will use state of the art therapy equipment such as infrared therapy, electrical stimulation, short wave diathermy, ultrasound and heat or cold therapy. Therapists will also include good old hands-on techniques. Our physical therapists will incorporate appropriate treatments, exercises and collaborative efforts into your plan of care to help address pain and discomfort. HOW LONG WILL MY THERAPY BE?

Based upon the initial assessment, your therapist will develop an individualized plan of care. Since each rehabilitation patient is unique, recovery is not always determined by a standardized timeline. Your recovery timeline will be based upon your individual rehabilitation needs, health condition and baseline health. Each person’s recovery process and journey home is unique. The goal in our Rehabilitation Center is a fast, safe and successful return home. Our therapists are committed to your full recovery. However, your commitment to the recovery process is also an important factor in your rehabilitation timeline and outcome.

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Breaking Ground on a Retirement Lifestyle Beyond Compare Menger Springs campus expands to include The Overlook.

Left to Right-Darrel Lux, Alvin Loewenberg, Patrick Heath, Suzanne Huber, Duane Wilson, Mike Schultz, Karen Daly, David West, Cordelia Tostenson, and esteemed charter members who included, Bob and Carolyn Regan

Morningside Ministries at Menger Springs broke ground on what will be The Overlook, a 68-unit independent living residential building and a 48-unit assisted living facility. Representatives of The North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, The Greater Chamber of San Antonio and The Boerne Chamber of Commerce attended and supported Morningside Ministries at this ground breaking THIS APRIL,

ceremony. We are incredibly grateful for our Board of Directors. Their support and guidance has been integral in this expansion process. Thank you former Mayor Patrick Heath and current Mayor Mike Schultz, for supporting Morningside Ministries and attending this event. Your kind words further energize our passion for the Boerne community and our gratitude for its citizens. We would be remiss if we went

without thanking our esteemed Charter Members, Judge Darrel Lux, Morningside Ministries Board Chair David West, President of the North Chamber of San Antonio Duane Wilson, and the countless others who worked diligently to make this project successful. The event was a tremendous accomplishment for our staff at Menger Springs. The Overlook is currently 65% pre-sold.

Five Myths of Aging and Protecting Yourself Against Scams A special educational event at The Eilan Hotel Resort & Spa. IN LATE MARCH ,

approximately 300 guests of The Overlook at Menger Springs gathered at the prestigious Ă&#x2C6;ilan Hotel Resort & Spa to hear noted Gerontologist and Keynote Speaker Dr. Yvonne Lozano present an informative and entertaining presentation on the "Five Myths of Aging." Dr. Lozano is currently the Program Chair and 18

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Assistant Professor of Gerontology at Ashford University. In addition, she is an adjunct faculty member at the University of the Incarnate Word. Following Dr. Lozano's presentation, Regional Public Relations Director Cesar Alvarado of the San Antonio Better Business Bureau (BBB) presented on the subject of "Seniors & Scams:

What to be aware of and how to protect yourself." The BBB, which was founded in 1912, is a nonprofit organization focused on advancing trust in the marketplace. The BBB serves as an intermediary between customers and business, by setting standards for ethical business behavior and monitoring compliance.

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BY CONNOR ORTIZ

Revitalizing your mind, body and spirit. When you think of getting older, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Is it the archetypal silhouette of an older adult staring out of the window of an empty room? Is it the image of an elderly gentleman playing chess in the park? Or perhaps a senior lost in a sea of Bingo cards with a mason jar filled to the brim with silver and copper coins?

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Carol G., 88 w Physical Wellness

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ant? For starters, physical wellness achieved through continual exercise, a chance to dream big and be bold! is critical in achieving a higher stanWhen you first retire, the thought of dard of living by improving immune additional free time can be an excitfunction, cardio-respiratory and caring proposition. It’s a chance to build diovascular function, as well as proon former pastimes and a chance to moting regular digestive health. begin all new ones. Although exercise Resident Carol G. knows all about might not make it to the top of everythe importance of setting an exercise one’s list, most would agree that imroutine. “I generally dislike exercise, proving physical conditioning should but that doesn’t change how essential be among the different activities that it is in my life,” says Carol. “Some days you soon find yourself engaged in. you feel better than others, but regardRegular exercise is essential to less, we’re here healthy aging. It [exercising] for at lowers risk facleast 40 minutes tors linked to the a week with our development of Texercise routine.” chronic disease Texercise is a such as obesity, statewide health high blood prespromotions prosure, diabetes, gram developed and high levels by the Texas Deof triglycerides. partment of Aging The American and Disability SerHeart Associavices (DADS) that tion (AHA) cites encourages indiphysical inactivividuals and comty as a major risk munities to adopt factor for develhealthy lifestyle oping coronary habits such as artery disease. Residents participate with Carol G. in a weekly Texercise Program. regular physical Regretfully, “only 35 – 44% of adults 75 years or older is emotional. Emotional wellness is activities and good nutrition. Many in the weekly class share in are physically active, and only 28-34% significant in regards to how we evalof adults ages 65-74 are physically ac- uate our relationships. Without satis- these feelings and admit that they tive,” according to the Centers for Dis- faction in our relationships, it is diffi- ‘exercise to live,’ and not the other ease Control and Prevention (CDCP). cult to have emotional wellness. The way around. “We’re a community that encourages each other through good According to the American Acad- third is spiritual wellness. emy of Family Physicians, almost all Physical wellness is constantly be- days and bad,” explains Carol. “As a older adults could stand to bene- ing brought to our attention – but, group we share motivation and gain fit from additional physical activity. we often percieve it as a chore in- strength from our peers. This is a place Consistent exercise defends us from stead of the opportunity to recon- to join together, get our blood pumping chronic disease, lowers chances of in- nect with your body. Much is written and meet new friends!” Of course, there are some whose jury and improves overall mood. about physical exercise in newsSo, as we age, we should strive to papers and in magazines, but why physical abilities are limited by medsurround ourselves with a strong is regular physical activity import- ical conditions. These seniors have RETIREMENT IS what you make of it;

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community of new acquaintances and old friends. We should take ownership over the types of foods we eat. This sense of responsibility over our own health is empowering and in the words of the late, great C.S. Lewis, “You are never too old to set a another goal or to dream a new dream.” As you go forth and set daily goals, remember that wellness can be broken into three forms. The first form is physical. This includes regular exercise as well as stretching. The second

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to exercise more I always recommend carefully than othlearning the steps ers, but should not [while sitting] in a dismiss the opporchair and then taktunity entirely. With ing those same numproper instruction bers into a standing and guidance, older routine.” adults can learn acTo this day, Loutivities and exercises belle stays busy volthat improve mobilunteering, organizity and reduce frailing book discussions ty. The key is to find and participating in ways to promote “Fitness Over 50” at physical activity Oasis San Antonio. without injury. This At 85 years of age, is especially true for she still requires no those who are frail, regular medication because regular exand nor does her Loubelle V. (left) leads a group of her fellow residents in a round of line dancing. ercise greatly reduchusband, Wayne. es the risk of falling and the possibil- ple] shy away the second you mention An avid fan of tennis, Wayne comity of broken bones. the term ‘exercise.’ Some believe they petes in singles and doubles tourPhysical exercise promotes a cannot [exercise] and others are mis- naments and has just recently restronger body, but emotional well- guided in thinking that they are ‘too ceived his third Gold Medal at the ness promotes a stronger sense of old’ to begin a new routine. But, you Texas State Senior Games. The Texas self. Social connections are an essen- do what you can do comfortably and State Senior Games is an event protial part of emotional wellness and build from there.” She admitted that moting physical and mental health maintaining relationships. It is nev- some participants come to class and fitness among Texas Senior Citer too late to reconnect with friends with an intense concentration on izens. This event encourages senior or form entirely new relationships. which foot to put before the oth- adults to maintain healthy lifestyles Take resident Loubelle V. for exam- er, but she suggests that the focus and social relationships, participate ple; she began a line dancing class should be on having fun and enjoy- in sports and recreational activities that has peaked the interest of many ing the experience instead. “If you with fellow seniors and to provide a of her peers at Morningside Minis- make a mistake or misstep, take it competitive, fun and atlehtic envitries at The Meadows. in stride and keep moving,” Loubelle ronment. Loubelle is no stranger to helping urges. Wayne, who will celebrate his 89th others. She began volunteering for When asked if anyone could par- birthday in June, plays tennis four Oasis San Antonio nearly 20 years ticipate, Loubelle replied, “The real- hours a week and says that exerago. During this time she familiar- ity is, anyone can line dance – if you cise is the reason he remains so inized herself with traditional line can count to four, you can line dance.” dependent even as he ages. “My fadancing. “The trick is finding an ac- Still unconvinced for an uncoordi- vorite part of exercise is competition, tivity that you love to do. When you nated person like myself with two I love the thrill of challenging others love something, it no longer feels like figurative left feet, she further ex- and testing my fitness and my mind exercise,” says Loubelle. plained. “The trick is watching and on the court,” Wayne explains. “I have Attitude is paramount in regards going over the steps and turns be- been lucky to have had some success to continuing any routine on a regu- fore you attempt them to music. For in doubles and singles in the [Texas] lar basis as Loubelle explains, “[Peo- those who are unsure of their abilities, Senior Games. Singles are more physiSPRING 2014 ISSUE

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cally demanding similar to findand it requires ing “peace witha person to be in yourself.” more aggressive. Harris, who I would recomwill turn 97 latmend working er this year, atup you stamina tributes his lonbefore jumping gevity to his into a long three way of life. A set match.” firm believer in Wayne admits doing things the that he was not right way, from always passiondiet to spirituate about the ality, he knows sport of tennis. what goes into In fact, it was finding wellhis wife Louness in our belle, who molives. “Health is tivated him a complex creato pick up the ture and now as Residents gain strength and mobility through weekly exercise racket. “Loubelle I age, I witness routines that are organized by their peers. was working at a the way of the law firm and she told me that some- and beliefs that provide a purpose in world passing. I see it in its full clarone in her office was in need of a part- our lives. While some may express ity,” Harris says. ner. It was almost by accident that I different views on what spiritualiEach day is the perfect time to became accustomed to the sport.” ty is, it is generally considered to be embark on new life goals and aspiIn this way, much of what we the search for meaning and purpose rations! At Morningside Ministries, spend our time doing is dictated by in one’s existence. It is about striv- we urge you to never stop growing. our own unique interactions with ing for a state of harmony with one- Never lose sight of your physical, our peers. Maybe you can think of self and others while working to bal- emotional or spiritual wellness. In a time when you made a concert- ance inner needs with the rest of the the words of 79 year old Sophia Loed effort to try something new with world. ren, “There is a fountain of youth: it is another person. Sometimes we apIt is important for everyone to ex- your mind, your talents, the creativity proach these encounters with appre- plore what they believe is their own you bring to your life and the lives of hension and anxiety. However, each sense of meaning or purpose. Hav- people you love. When you learn to of these occurrences is an opportu- ing compassion, altruism, joy, fulfill- tap this source, you will truly have denity to find our next passion just like ment and the capacity for love and feated age.” Wayne! forgiveness helps you enjoy your So, strive to surround yourself Even those who have come to spiritual health. Our faith, values, with individuals who share in your master physical and emotional well- beliefs, principles and morals define aspirations for better health and ness may still be lacking if they fail our spirituality. wellness in all three forms; physical, to address the importance of spiriReverend Harris S. is a resident emotional and spiritual. Never forget tual wellness. This kind of wellness of Morningside Ministries at The that this is your moment to seize – is a personal matter involving values Meadows and he explains that this is and seize it you shall!

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Ace Mart Restaurant Supply Mrs. Stewart L. Armstrong Armstrong Family Charitable Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Ash Mr. and Mrs. William D. Balthrope Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bingham Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Boyd Harold Brannan, M.D. The Rev. Dr. John Lewis and Mrs. Patricia G. Bridwell Mr. and Mrs. John C. Brooke Mr. and Mrs. Nick Campbell Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation Mr. and Mrs. James M. Cavender Gillian E. Cook, O.P. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Cooper Mrs. Jayne Creasy Bishop and Mrs. James E. Dorff Mr. Dana Forgione, Ph.D. Gentry Family Fund of the San Antonio Area Foundation Hannah Foundation Dr. Marilyn S. Harrington and Mr. Michael Smith John Herman Hasenbeck Charitable Trust Col. and Mrs. Vane Hugo Ingram Roofing and Construction Estate of Mrs. Dorothy C. Jones Ms. Nancy D. Kalter Mr. and Mrs. John Kerr Mrs. Karen Kersh Robert Kesl Michael Lichtenstein, M.D. and Ms. M. Mary Flanagan Mr. Alvin A. Loewenberg Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Lutz III Mr. and Mrs. Peter Maddox McCombs Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Michael Novak Mr. and Mrs. John R. Presley Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Price Mr. and Mrs. Vladmir S. Quirante Mrs. Irmgard Rassiga The Rt. Rev. and Mrs. David Reed Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Roalson Dr. Roger Schwartz Mrs. Elizabeth J. Simpson St. Paul's United Methodist Church

USAA Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Vandeventer Mr. and Mrs. Michael Venson Mr. and Mrs. Durand C. Waters Dr. and Mrs. David Way, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Wehmeyer, Jr. Mrs. Ann D. Wells Mr. and Mrs. David B. West Mr. James Whitis Mr. and Mrs. John Willome Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Wilson Mr. and Mrs.Wayne Worthen COVENANT ENDOWMENT FUND

Mr. and Mrs. Alan E. Battaglia Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Boyd Ms. Kristi Caskey Mr. and Mrs. Leo M. Cutcliff Mr. Forrest W. Dunham Estate of Maxine May Dwyer Mrs. Helen Galloway Edkins Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ferguson Mr. and Mrs. Frank I. Gonzalez Ph.D. Mr. Karl Gough Mr. and Mrs. Jesse J. Harbert The Honorable and Mrs. Patrick Heath Mr. and Mrs. David S. Herpich Mr. and Mrs. Harry G. Kahl Mr. and Mrs. Bart C. Koontz Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. LaCava Shirley and Rick Little Mr. Alvin A. Loewenberg The Mabry Family Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Olsen Mr. and Mrs. Fermin D. Ortiz Luella Pliefke Memorial Endowment Fund Ms. Nancy Rassiga Red Hat Soceity at Morningside Meadows Ms. Sylvia A. Rodarte Mrs. Doris Z. Rohlfs Ms. Susan Snow Mr. Fred M. Stokes Mr. and Mrs. Leon E. Travis, III Travis Park United Methodist Church The Rev. Timothy and Elizabeth Turner Maida Davis Turtle Charitable Trust Dr. and Mrs. Charles R. Wiseman

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East St. Paul United Methodist Church First Presbyterian Church of San Antonio Mr. Paul J. Fitzgerald CPA Golden Manor Jewish Senior Services Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas Moody Memorial First United Methodist Church Parker Foundation Mr. Jack A. Rodgers SPECIAL PROJECTS

Mrs. Ann C. Brewer Mr. and Mrs. Craig Dixon Mr. Alvin A. Loewenberg Mr. Jack A. Rodgers Mrs. Maria L. Wellisch IN KIND DONATION

Maldonado Landscape & Irrigation Mr. Frederick Schraub Mr. and Mrs. Merton B. Johnson Oaks North Animal Hospital GIFTS IN HONOR OF

Edward H. Austin Ms. Laura A. Davis Winnie Baker Col. and Mrs. E Jay Baker USAF (Ret) James M. Carnes Mr. and Mrs. Stephen B. Wilde William P. Conner Ms. Laura A. Davis A. Baker Duncan Dr. and Mrs. Ronald K. Calgaard Jessie Kirby Mr. and Mrs. Eric Telfer Alvin A. Loewenberg Mr. and Mrs. Clif Anderson Mrs. Stella M. Brown Mrs. Mary Ann Stevens Emma L. Lovell Mr. and Mrs. Herman C. Wolf Floyd McGown Ms. Laura A. Davis Nita E. Perdue Mr. and Mrs. Roger L. Nielsen

Marc C. Raney Dr. and Mrs. Ronald K. Calgaard Jack A. Rodgers Mrs. Stella M. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth S. Stephens James Runkel Mrs. Heidi Schulz Madge Smith Chaplain Dennis K. Smith John G. Willome Dr. and Mrs. Ronald K. Calgaard GIFTS IN MEMORY OF

Mabel Alvin Mr. and Mrs. John R. Blattner Lindsay and Ruth Andrews Ms. Linda McDuff and Mr. James McDuff Alice Batz Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Egger Virginia Bowen LTG and Mrs. Tom Jaco, USA Ret. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Schoff Joseph K. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Alex Bealer Dorytha H. Buster Mr. John D. Hurst Carline Butler Dr. and Mrs. Jerome F. Weynand Marquerite Carver Mr. and Mrs. John B. Hollje Muriel Ciphery Mr. and Mrs. Zygmund Pruski Robert Creasy Mr. Alvin A. Loewenberg Clark Davis Mr. and Mrs. Wesley N. Schulze Stella Doman Mr. Gerald K. Doman Norma S. DuRant Drs. Jane and Terrance Fried Hester L. Ebert Mr. Alvin A. Loewenberg Theresa Eureste Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hultgren Rowan E. Fisher Mrs. Marie Fowler Fisher John A. Fluth Mrs. Helen Galloway Edkins Mr. and Mrs. Martin Glenn Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Gray Mr. Alvin A. Loewenberg

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Rev. and Mrs. Carl W. Rohlfs Rev. Daniel F. Schorlemer Mr. and Mrs. Wesley N. Schulze Dr. Milton Smith and Dr. Martha Smith Helen Flynn Ms. Carol Machacek Josephine Forman Ms. Corinne L. Strong Leah B. Franklin Mr. Alvin A. Loewenberg Louise Gentry Ms. Bertha B. Brown Harold C. Gosnell Mr. and Mrs. Harold C. Gosnell, Jr. Jane Harrison Mr. and Mrs. Phil D. Miller Helen H. Herzog Ms. Leilah Powell Juanita Hubbard Mrs. Kathryn Annette Long Finis B. Jeffery Mr. and Mrs. Wesley N. Schulze Ruth B. Judson Mrs. Stella M. Brown Mrs. Jean Judson Countryman Zorah Elizabeth Oeth Krowl Montgomery United Methodist Church North District of the United Methodist Church Southeast District Texas Conference United Methodist Church Southwest District of the Texas Annual Conference UMC Ms. Nancy Spinnato Texas Annual Conference United Methodist Church Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church Josephine LaCava Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. LaCava Lillian LaOrange Ms. Brenda J. LaOrange Thomas C. LeMessurier Mr. and Mrs. Philip D. LeMessurier Frank, Jeanne & Katherine Lennard

Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Salles Felix Lentz Mr. and Mrs. Gerald A. Lentz Dorothy A. Lovell Alison R. Jones, M.D. John Joseph Naughton Mr. Alvin A. Loewenberg Virginia Novak Mr. and Mrs. David G. King Eleanor and Bill O'Donnell Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Clark Martha Padgett Mrs. Julie P. Little Sonny & Florene Parker Mrs. Rhonda J. Dean David C. Paul Mr. and Mrs. Wesley N. Schulze Carmen A. Powell Col. and Mrs. David H. Powell John M. Rademacher Ms. Annita Edgar Sarah K. Ratner Mr. and Mrs. James J. Mikesell Doris Z. Rohlfs Mr. and Mrs. Wesley N. Schulze Ms. Velia M. Suarez Ms. Susan L. Croom Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hanningan Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Laborde Mr. Taylor Boone Leah and Raquel Whitmire K. Robinette Dale Tremper Mr. Harlan Mohler Caroline M. Sanford Mr. and Mrs. Albert O. Spencer, Jr. Bill Scales Ms. Annita Edgar Lois Shade Mr. and Mrs. Louis Pisano, Jr. Gaston F. Shipman Mr. and Mrs. Charles Graham Corrine Crow Stokes Mr. and Mrs. Wesley N. Schulze Mary R. Talley Mrs. Margaret H. Grimm Allan Torrey Ms. Ruth E. Huber

Frank Ward LTG and Mrs. Tom Jaco, USA Ret. Hosea Warren Mr. J. Spencer Collins E. H. Wetzel and Euphe Wetzel Mr. E. A. Wetzel EMPOYEE DONATIONS TO COMPASSION FUND

Ms. Linda Alejandro Ms. Regina Alvarado Mr. Andres Arellano Ms. Tayana Balderrama Mr. Quintin Berry Ms. Elizabeth Blain Ms. Dena Booker Ms. Marilou Brown Ms. Emosha Bryant Ms. Sandra Cantu Ms. Paige Carbee Ms. Michele Chamless Ms. Carmen G. Contreras Ms. Patricia P. Cuellar Ms. Elizabeth Cuellar Ms. Tabitha Cuevas Ms. Norma de la Rosa Ms. Susann De Viney Ms. Sonja Dennie Mrs. Joan Dixon Mr. Lamonte Draney Ms. Claudia Dull Ms. Rosinique Edwards Ms. Maria Elicot Ms. Maria Flores Ms. Barbara Fromme Mr. Juan Garcia Ms. Leticia Gauna Ms. Antonette Gomez Ms. Sylvia Gomez Ms. Gloria Gonzalez Ms. Cristina Guajardo Ms. Rebecca Guzman Ms. Henrietta Hernandez Ms. Melissa Hernandez Ms. Yesenia Herrera Mr. Francisco Herrera Ms. Penny Holmes

Ms. Valencia Hubbard Ms. Mary Keeling Ms.Felicia Kirton Ms. Carolyn Lessire Ms. Grace Lopez Mr. Frank Losoya Ms. Joyce Lovelace Ms. Minnie Mack Ms. Jeanette Mares Ms. Deborah Moos Ms. Alicia Moreno Mr. Ali Mussa Ms. Cristela Nunez Mr. Michael Olivares Ms. Leticia A. Ozuna Mr. Xavier Pena Ms. Gloria R. Perez Ms. Aurora A. Perez Ms. Shelly Plath Ms. Dedra Porras Ms. Julia Ramirez Mr. Sergio Ramirez Mr. Luis Ramos Ms. Adelene Rendon Ms. Delia Reyes Ms. Nina Rios Ms. Mary Rodriguez Ms. Leticia Salinas Mrs. Marsha Schrank Mr. Gabriel Solis Mr. Deparis Stokes Ms. Christina Subirias Ms. Jeanie Torres Mr. Benny Torres Ms. Elizabeth Torres Ms. Martha C. Trevino Ms. Imelda Valenciano Ms. Joann Villarreal Ms. Elsa Villarreal Ms. Marjorie Whiltshire Mr. James Whitis Mr. Mauro Williams Ms. Barbara Wilson Mr. Richard Wilson Mrs. Margaret Woolley Mr. Ivica Yurishich Mrs. Anita Yurishich Ms. Geneva Zapata

This is a list of our donors from September 27, 2013 through January 31, 2014. If you note any error, please contact Robert Kesl at (210) 734-1199 or robert.kesl@mmliving.org

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Charity Begins at Home Learning the virtue of generosity from Helen Edkins girl growing up in Cooper County, Missouri little did she know that one day she would be known as Helen Edkins and living at Morningside Ministries at The Meadows. “I’m a people lover,” says Helen talking about her life at the Meadows, “It takes a while for people to let me, be me; but once they get to know me, they may just like me!” Helen was born Helen Christine Ziegler on February 25, 1927 to Dr. W. H. Ziegler and Olga Hanson Ziegler. By age 10, little Helen was not only an accomplished pianist, she also played clarinet in the local high school band and took acting lessons on the side too. Helen graduated from the School of Nursing at St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital in St. Louis. While working as a nurse, she met her soon-to-be husband, the Rev. Bruce Galloway and moved to Texas. They served congregations in San Antonio, Kingsville, Mission and along the way had three children—a son and two daughters. In 1957, Rev. Galloway became one of the original group of ministers AS A LITTLE

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and laypeople who gathered in San Antonio to establish a home for older adults needing care. Today, that place is called Morningside Ministries! Sadly, after 22 years of marriage, Rev. Galloway died in his mid-40’s leaving Mrs. Galloway with three children to care for. Falling back on her training as a nurse and musician, she worked as an admitting nurse

and a music teacher in the small town of Alice. Many years later, with her children grown up and gone, Helen was settling into a comfortable life as a small town nurse and music teacher. However, her life was to change once more when she married Russell and moved to San Antonio. It was during this time that Helen has been a regular contributor to Morningside Ministries. When asked why she chose to make Morningside a charity of her choice, she replied, “Well, what other charity would be a better fit for me?” Finding herself widowed again, Helen decided in 2007 to make Morningside her home. “Here, I found a renewed sense of security and belonging,” says Helen. “Giving to Morningside gives me a feeling of oneness with all living here,” says Helen. “I’m part of a big Morningside family and I feel responsible for the other members of this family.” Thank you Helen for your generosity, but most especially for the big smile and kind words you have for everyone you greet.

W H Y D O N AT E ? YOUR CHARITABLE DONATIONS to Morningside Ministries make a difference in the lives of hundreds of older adults in our care every year. With your help, Morningside Ministries can continue to modernize our older facilities, create innovative programs that meet the needs of a new generation of older adults and, most importantly, extend charity care to those most in need. Please help us to continue to provide a place our residents can truly call home. SEND YOUR DONATION TODAY to Morningside Ministries at 700 Babcock Rd., San Antonio TX 78201. Giving is easy at www.mmliving.org/giving or to give a gift of stock or appreciated assets, call Beth Keough, Vice President of Development at (210) 734-1050.

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ing drug-induced delirium and dementia. Some of the risk factors contributing to medication problems may include, living alone, taking three or more medications and memory lapses. Additionally, there is the dilemma of not only taking more than one kind of prescription drug, but also getting prescriptions from more than one doctor or filling those prescriptions at different pharmacies

or online. Drugs that are often overlooked are countless over-the-counter medications (OTC) that people often take to help with sleep or cold, cough and allergy symptoms. All of these drugs play an increasingly vital role in the healthcare system and are being used for treating many of the common health problems without realizing that some may have adverse side effects when taken alongside prescription drugs. What is often misunderstood or unknown regarding drugs and older adults is that the effects of aging cause older adult bodies to process and respond to medicines differently than those of younger people. For this very reason the Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults, or also known as Beers List was created. This list was named after the late Mark H. Beers, MD, a geriatrician who first developed the Beers Criteria in 1991. While the primary focus for this list is the healthcare community; it is also essential if you are a caregiver of an aging parent or other older adult to become aware of some of the prescription drugs that may be more hazardous than helpful for them. You can access

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A Century’s Worth of Wisdom Glenn R. — Survivor, Patriot, Texan At that the changes 103 years of age, would increase the Glenn R. still reratio of men draftfrains from slowing ed from one out of down. Now a resinine to one out of dent of our Assistfive. The commised Living commusion's goal was to nity at Chandler have nine million Estate, Glenn is remen in the armed markably mobile forces by the end and can accomof 1943.2 This faciliplish many tasks on tated the enormous his own. His cheerobligation of enlistful, uplifting dispoing up to 200,000 sition has won him men per month numerous friends which would reover the years. A main the standard fact proven by the for the length of the The library at Chandler Estate Assisted Living is a favorite of Resident Glenn R. nearly one hundred war. The World War cards taped to his door honoring his holiday [closing all banks for 10 days] II draft operated from 1940 until 1947, recent birthday. An avid golf enthu- until laws could be passed so that the during which time, more than 10 milsiast, Ratliff cherishes his memories government would guarantee all bank lion men had been inducted into milfrom the green and says, “staying ac- deposits would not be withdrawn from itary service. tive is about finding something to en- the bank. During this time, the FederGlenn remembers this revolutionjoy with others that takes you out of the al Deposit Insurance Corporation was ary and terrifying period in full clarchair and thrusts you into life!” created,” Glenn explained. “Soup lines ity. “When it was decreed that every were operated by many of the chari- able bodied man would be in the milTHE GREAT DEPRESSION. Glenn was table organizations across the nation itary service or in an essential indusa product of the most difficult finan- and many churches tried to feed the try supporting the war efforts, I took cial time in American history. During vast number of jobless and hungry peo- my application to the Federal Bureau a time of great uncertainty when ple. There were beggars throughout the of Investigation (FBI) and applied as many struggled to feed their families, streets and freight trains loaded with an agent.” Once his application was Glenn was a young man coming into hitchhikers,” explained Glenn. Crimes accepted, he attended the FBI Police his own. “We were very fortunate to be intensified and chaos ensued. Academy in Quantico, Virginia, for in school. The Great Depression was al14 weeks. After graduation from the most too horrible to comprehend,” says THE DAYS OF THE SELECTIVE SER- Academy, Glenn was assigned to LitGlenn. “The Stock Market crashed in VICE. On December 5, 1942, a presi- tle Rock, Arkansas, where his family 1929 and all investments, savings and dential executive order1 changed the (one child and one on the way) could stocks were lost. Factories, businesses age range for the draft from 21–45 join him. and institutions of all kinds were clos- to 18–38 and ended voluntary enlistDuring this time, the FBI was the ining everywhere.” ment. Paul V. McNutt, head of the War vestigating agency for the Department “President Roosevelt declared a bank Manpower Commission, estimated of Justice. It was an agent’s responsibilPRESENT DAY.

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ity to investigate the complaint or law violation and report all facts to the U.S. Attorney’s office. If the Attorney decided to pursue the case, the FBI arrested the violator for the appropriate prosecution. According to Ratliff, “the academy stressed that investigation was finding proof, evidence and witnesses. There was no case without proof.” Shortly after the War in the Pacific was over, FBI agents, including Glenn, had an opportunity to resign without further obligation to serve in the war effort. Glenn resigned and returned to Monahans, Texas and resumed his place as an active partner in the insurance and real estate industries. During this time Glenn and his wife had two more sons, Joe and Dan. All four of their sons: Adair, John, Joe and Dan would grow up in Monahans with full participation in school and sports. After graduation, all attended Baylor University, in Waco, Texas. Glenn’s family attended the First Baptist Church. Glenn and his wife Ophelia were very active in their spiritual community. Glenn was ordained a Deacon and served several years as Chairman, teacher and member of various committees. Glenn also went on to serve as President of the Lions Club, Junior Chamber of Commerce, the Senior Chamber of Commerce, Little League and Monahan Country Club. He served as a Director of the First National Bank, Director of Region 18 Education Center and Director of Buffalo Trail Boy Scouts for many years. He also served as election Judge for Absentee Balloting for AFTER THE WAR.

Glenn looking admirably at a family photo of his wife and children.

Ward County. In 1933, the Chamber of Commerce elected Glenn Outstanding Citizen of the Year. Ratliff is the epitome of a survivor, one of many from his generation. However, in 1977 Glenn had a scare that left him questioning if he would see 80 years of age, much less 103! Glenn fainted as he left a restaurant with his wife. He was admitted to the hospital where they told him that he was passing blood, a real emergency. He was transferred to Fort Worth where his children lived and was operated on for a malignant tumor in his colon area. The prognosis was that this type of cancer would produce other tumors in the body and would probably be fatal in five years. Tests conducted over the course of the next three years revealed no evidence of the cancer returning. He recovered completely and enjoys great health to this day. Glenn is a man who stands by a code, a code that keeps ON HEALTH AND PROSPERITY.

him healthy physically, emotionally and spiritually. The culmination of which he agrees has kept him well and shown all of those he has met that with good habits and the right attitude, 103 is a real possibility. When I asked him for his secret to longevity, he simply replied, “Trust in the Lord and stay active!”

A multitude of birthday cards for the celebrant.

1 Franklin D. Roosevelt: "Executive Order 9279 - Providing for the Most Effective Mobilization and Utilization of the National Manpower and Transferring the Selective Service System to the War Manpower Commission," December 5, 1942. Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project. http://www.presidency. ucsb.edu/ws/?pid=60973. 2

"LIFE Magazine - Dec. 21, 1942." Google Books - Life Magazine Article. Life Magazine, n.d. Web. 07 Apr. 2014.

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Submission to A Higher Calling Student chaplains pursuing their clerical status. a seais receiving his acason of rebirth, demic and spiritual both symbolic and formation through literal. It brings Oblate School of a change in the Theology and Asworld around us sumption Seminary. and within us. But Jeff Roman and Spring does not just Rachel Soucie are suddenly arrive. both in the Clinical Many of you Pastoral Education made resolutions at Baptist Health as the New Year System. Jeff Roman began. Some of serves as Pastor at those resolutions Cibolo Valley Bapmay have been fortist Church and has gotten by the time been in the minyou attended that istry for eighteen Left to Right-Fr. Jeff Mead, Chaplain Godwin, Chaplain Juan Lopez, Super Bowl party years. He holds an Chaplain Jeff Roman, Chaplain Rachel Soucie and Chaplain Dennis Smith or were completely MA in Religion and abandoned when is currently purFat Tuesday rolled around. Hopeful- istry at Morningside. All are in the suing clinical pastoral education ly, some have made resolutions that process of training for priesthood in through the Baptist Health System are still intact. preparation to better serve the Lord. and a M. Div. at Logsdon Seminary. Regardless of what those resoluRichard Ahumada is a student in Rachel Soucie is a recent graduate tions were or how well you are doing his final year of study at Mexican of St. Edward’s University in Austin, in maintaining your commitment, American Catholic College. Next Texas with a Bachelor’s degree in let it be said that setting goals and year he will be a student at the Ob- Religious and Theological Studies. making changes is demanding. It de- late School of Theology where he She has also volunteered in Ghana, serves our best efforts and the sup- is studying for priesthood with the Uganda and Rwanda. port of others. Archdiocese of San Bernardino, CA. All of these students are in the Let me tell you of a few individuGodwin Karenju and Juan Lopez process of discerning how they will als who have made some life chang- are students in the Theological Field best serve the Lord and their coming resolutions. Those resolutions Education program at Oblate School munity. It is a process of action and brought them to Morningside. of Theology. Four years ago Lopez en- reflection. It involves the scrutiny of We currently have five students tered the seminary for the diocese of clinical supervisors and formation who are serving as Chaplains on two San Bernardino and was transferred directors, as well as the influence of of our campuses. Three are seminary to study here in the beautiful city of Morningside Chaplains. We are very students who spend three hours a San Antonio, Texas. Godwin Karen- grateful for the services they provide week visiting residents while two are ju Nyamu is a third year Diocesan our residents and truly appreciate in Clinical Pastoral Education and Seminarian, studying for the Archdi- each of their journeys as they conspend fifteen hours a week in min- ocese of San Antonio Texas. Godwin tinue to serve in the Lord’s work. SPRING IS

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IF YOU HAVE NOT YET DISCOVERED OASIS, NOW IS THE TIME. OASIS is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of mature adults. The OASIS mission is to promote successful aging through a three-pronged approach: lifelong learning, healthy living and social engagement. The vision is to see that older adults age 50 and older across the country have opportunities to pursue vibrant, healthy, productive and meaningful lives. The Spring catalog is out and you don’t want to miss some of the exciting classes for the new year. How about a series of classes on the Oscars? Have you always wanted to take a writing class? Come and enjoy music classes including the vocalists of the 50’s and 60’s and San Antonio country music icons. Do you want to learn about Sam Houston, George Orwell or historic Texas women? This is just a sample of classes being offered this spring at the OASIS at Morningside Ministries at The Manor.

Health • Fitness • Arts • Humanities Computer • Volunteer Services FREE MEMBERSHIP to all people 50 years and older

(210) 236-5954 www.oasisnet.org

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Jefferson Outreach is a non-profit organization in San Antonio supported entirely by donations from churches, individuals, foundations and grants to provide services for home-bound seniors. They have a small paid staff and many volunteers who are church and community neighbors, dedicated to the betterment of the quality of life of seniors through services that help them remain at home. Jefferson Outreach provides numerous services for seniors including mobile meals, grocery delivery, transportation, home repair, lawn service & telephone reassurance.

“We are passionate in advocating for vulnerable older adults in their times of need, because many cannot advocate better care for themselves. It benefits us, because to love others is to love oneself. Our volunteers stay active and age gracefully, while building a community amongst each other.” ~ Dorris Griffin, Executive Director of Jefferson Outreach SPRING 2014 ISSUE

For Chandler Estate Resident Harold Arnold, successful aging means to continue “living like you mean it!” The people we interact with [at Chandler Estate] keep us young.” Morningside Ministries is a not-forproft, faith-based organization that provides a continuum of care for older adults. For 52 years, we have been the proven, dynamic leader in quality retirement living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation and memory care. Morningside Ministries is proud to be a leader in the field of aging services, doing all we can to help our residents, who now make their home with us, achieve their goals and have positive, vital living experiences. Make your gift today so that other residents like Harold Arnold “Live like you mean it!” Giving is easy... use the enclosed donation envelope, donate online at www.mmliving.org or call (210) 734-1050.

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