Commun ty Matters Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor
December 2015
Colds and flu are back in season As we near the peak months for cold and flu season, it’s a good time to review tips for prevention and treatment. Getting the flu vaccine is still one of the best things you can do for your health in wintertime. There is no truth to the myth that you can catch the illness from the vaccine. The injection contains only a killed version of the virus. People 65 years or older run a higher risk of complications from the flu, as do people with chronic medical conditions such as asthma, emphysema, heart disease, and diabetes. It can, however, take up to two weeks for the flu vaccine to take effect, so the earlier, the better. But they are usually available through February. Good hand-washing routines are another top defense against illness. Wash hands with soap and warm water for at least 30 seconds, or use alcohol-based sanitizer, whenever you have been out in public—especially in a community living environment. Viruses can live on hard surfaces for COLDS, continued on page 3
The meaning of Christmas By Wayne Rector, Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor resident
Wayne Rector
Christmas has come to mean many things to many people. To the retail business person, it has become the peak sales season of the year; and each year it begins a little earlier, pushing hard against Thanksgiving to begin. Most stores now have Christmas decorations up a month before Thanksgiving.
To a pair of lovers, Christmas gives an opportunity to express their love for each other in a tangible way with a special and meaningful gift. To a child, it is a time of wonder, hope and expectations, coupled with an intense desire for Christmas to hurry up and get here. For Christians everywhere, it is a time to celebrate the coming to earth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. God in his great love for struggling humanity has divided time and history. With the coming of Christ, God could be seen no longer as a harsh and distant entity that could not be reached, but as a “very present help in time of trouble.” God came down at that first Christmas and is with us today. That is the gift of Christmas—a gift that will not tarnish or become obsolete, and will renew itself again and again. Today, I hope that your heart is full of the Spirit and the joys of Christmas, now and forever.
Donate your vehicle to help senior citizens The season of giving is here. Wouldn’t it be great to know that your vehicle donation helped seniors who have outlived their financial resources receive the care they need this year? Turn that unneeded vehicle into holiday cheer and receive a tax deduction! We accept many donation types, including cars, RVs, boats, planes and more. Donating your vehicle will help seniors who have outlived their financial resources at a Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America campus in so many ways. Call us at 844-490-GIVE (4483) or visit ArkansasCityPresbyterianManor.org/Vehicle_ Donations, fill out the form, and we’ll take care of the rest. Each year, Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America provides more than $4 million in charitable care. Our seniors need your support; a donated vehicle can help in so many ways ‘Tis the season, give for a reason.
Community Matters
is published monthly for residents and friends of Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at PresbyterianManors.org. Sarah Griggs, executive director Tara Clawson, marketing director Lori Peters, activities director To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact tclawson@pmma.org. Telephone: 620-442-8700 Fax: 620-442-8224 Address: 1711 N. Fourth, Arkansas City, KS 67005-1607
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Circle of life
Mom, Dad, and Jesus wait for your arrival A Mom and Dad are waiting. To welcome a bundle of joy. Jesus is going to send to them A wonderful girl of boy. Mom, Dad and Jesus watch over you and help build you a strong foundation. Now Mom and Dad have a duty For this child sent from up above They must build a foundation to live by, To be taught not to hate, but to love. Donate at ArkansasCityPresbyterianManor.org
Happy Birthday! Hazel Crumley Mildred Rickords Ralph Testerman Harley Wood Wilda Buffo Maxine Givens Iva Heath Lavona Morrison Nolan Wineinger
Written by Bonnie Testerman on Sept. 8, 2013
Mom, Dad, and Jesus share the joy of each angelic child brought into the world by this union. As the babies begin to arrive Mom, Dad, and Jesus feel all the joy This unity of two is growing; God blesses each little girl and boy. Mom, Dad, and Jesus watch you from up above to help build a strong foundation for your children. Now it’s your job to build a foundation, For each child you’ve been sent from above. Make sure the foundation is a strong one, For the world now shows hate, and not love. Mom, Dad, and Jesus wait for your arrival at Heavens gates. You’ve done your job as wife and mother, The next phase of life now awaits. Mom, Dad, and Jesus are up there, Waiting to greet you at Heaven’s gates. COLDS, continued from page 1
up to eight hours.
• Rest, so your body and mind can recover.
If you do get ill, follow these recommendations:
• Call the doctor if you have a fever that is not controlled by over-thecounter fever reducers, if you have a • Eat what you can. This will maintain severe cough, or if you cannot keep your energy to help your body fight any fluids or food down. the virus. If you don’t have much appetite, at least try simple foods like • Stay home rather than coming white rice or soup. to community meals and group
Merry Christmas
activities. All residents can request to • Drink a lot of fluids, but avoid have meals delivered to them, even in caffeinated drinks like coffee and colas; they can dehydrate you further. apartments. Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor
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An upcoming edition of Community Matters will focus on Art is Ageless®. The Art is Ageless® program encourages residents and other area seniors to express their creativity through an annual art competition and exhibit, musical and dramatic events, educational opportunities and current events discussions. What talent have you discovered? If you’ve got a story about what inspires you to create, contact Marketing Director Tara Clawson, and your story could be featured in an upcoming edition of Community Matters.