Clay Center Presbyterian Manor
FEBRUARY 2021
Love in the time of Corona On Valentine’s Day, we often celebrate the most traditional image of love: the entwining of two hearts. But love takes many forms. Here at Clay Center Presbyterian Manor, we’ve been witness to the different shapes and actions of love — particularly during a time that has been as trying as the one in which we find ourselves. Here are a few examples of the manifestation of love that we’ve been honored to experience. We’re always grateful for all the ways friends and family show their love for our residents and our community.
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❤Cooper Schwartz and his mom Laura dropped off a basket that was bigger than the cute little elf carrying it. The Lincoln Creek 4-H kids and their families wanted every resident to have a handmade Christmas card, a candy cane and a Tasty Pastry Christmas cookie.
Call for entries underway in annual art competition at Clay Center Presbyterian Manor Clay Center Presbyterian Manor is seeking artists age 65 and older to compete in its annual Art is Ageless® juried exhibit and competition March 10-11, 2021, which will be held at the community. Entries of artistic works will be accepted from any area artist who is 65 years of age or older to exhibit and/or compete for an opportunity to be featured in the 2022 Art is Ageless calendar. Due to the uncertainty created by COVID-19, Clay Center Presbyterian Manor plans to hold its event virtually for friends of the program on the community’s Facebook page, and to announce winners on Facebook following the event. Works will be on exhibit at the community for residents only. Artists may choose to enter works for exhibit only. For the competition, works must be completed after the artist is age 65 and must be no more than 5 years old, completed since January 2016. There are nine
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Clay Center Presbyterian Manor receives perfect score on focused infection control survey In a focused infection control survey Dec. 14, Clay Center Presbyterian Manor had zero deficiencies. The survey was conducted on behalf of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) due to an outbreak of new COVID-19 cases at the campus. Focused infection control surveys hone in on a nursing facility’s adherence to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and CMS guidance for infection control practices to prevent disease at the community. The community received zero deficiencies on another focused infection control survey in June in the health care center and one in assisted living in July.
accomplishment,” said Morgan Burton, executive director. “It’s proof that our employees take seriously our mission to provide quality senior services guided by Christian values.” Clay Center Presbyterian Manor is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), or life plan community, offering independent living, assisted living, long-term health care and short-term rehabilitation. Senior living communities are surveyed annually by their licensing
Communities are assessed on staff and resident education on hand hygiene and coughing/sneezing etiquette, cleaning, screening of employees and residents, effective transmission-based precautions, proper use/discarding of personal protective equipment and signage at entrances and resident rooms. It also examines the community’s policies and emergency preparedness related to a pandemic or outbreak. “Our entire team works hard every day to follow stringent infection control practices to protect our residents’ health and safety. A zerodeficiency survey in the middle of this pandemic is a tremendous
agency for compliance of regulations established by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) and CMS. These regulations are designed to ensure a standard of care is met. By meeting these standards, senior living communities are able to renew their licenses and continue to provide care. For more information about Clay Center Presbyterian Manor, contact Christi L. Rice, marketing director, at 785-632-5646 or clrice@pmma.org.u
Art is Ageless® continued from page 1 categories, as well as designations of amateur or professional. Works to be entered for judging may be dropped off beginning March 1. The entry deadline is 5 p.m. March 5. Contact Christi Rice at 785-632-5646 or clrice@pmma.org to make drop-off arrangements. The Art is Ageless® program encourages Presbyterian Manor residents and other area seniors to express their creativity through its annual competition, as well as art classes, musical and dramatic events, educational opportunities and current events discussions throughout the year. Local competition winners will join winners from 14 other PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America) communities to be judged at the systemwide level. Entry forms and information can be obtained by contacting Christi Rice at 785-632-5646 or clrice@pmma.org, or access them online at ArtIsAgeless.org.u Like us on Facebook to stay updated on news and events.
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is published monthly for residents and friends of Clay Center Presbyterian Manor by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America, Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
To submit or suggest articles: clrice@PMMA.org Morgan Burton, executive director Christi Rice, marketing director
OUR MISSION: To provide quality senior services guided by Christian values.
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❤This is a photo of Michelle Alquist, health services supervisor. This is what Michelle and many others wear on a regular basis throughout Clay Center Presbyterian Manor to administer COVID tests to employees and residents. They also gear up to serve meals, to clean or move rooms, or a number of other “normal’’ daily tasks necessary to keep things as “normal” as possible during a time when life has been anything but “normal.” Longtime nurses say that this has been the most difficult holiday season of their nursing careers, and they have drawn strength to push forward from the pure love they have for the residents for whom they feel privileged to provide care. 1 John 4:18 says, “There is no fear in love.” Our staff has proven that day in and day out. During a time when fear runs rampant in our world, our staff has come in, day after day, night after night, shift after shift. They have set aside their own fears and shown love. Thank you. u
COVID-19 updates continue Get the latest updates on visitation status, ongoing safety measures and PMMA’s response to COVID-19 on your community website or send an Art is Ageless® greeting to a resident or staff member by visiting ClayCenterPresbyterianManor.org/covid-19. Visitation status is updated weekly on Mondays and as needed as our COVID status changes.
❤Every Clay Center Presbyterian Manor resident was represented by an ornament on this tree. We were concerned that Christmas in a global pandemic might cause a delay in Santa’s deliveries to the residents, so our staff made sure that would not be a problem. The residents filled out wish lists, which were provided to the staff members who drew the corresponding ornament. These secret Santas made sure every resident had a gift on Christmas morning. u
Vaccine distribution has begun in our community. Every person who receives the vaccine will strengthen the protection for all residents, staff and the community atlarge. PMMA strongly encourages our families, employees and residents to carefully consider obtaining a vaccine for themselves as well as their loved ones.u
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Fun facts about Valentine’s Day
❤According to Hallmark, we exchange more than 145 million Valentine’s Day cards annually. This number does not include the multi-packs that children across America give out to their friends and classmates.
❤The National Retail Federation reports that the most Valentine’s spending goes toward jewelry, at $4.7 billion dollars per year.
❤Our furry friends don’t fare too badly on Valentine’s Day, either. People go all out to show their pets love. GoodHousekeeping.com estimates that 7 million American households with cats or dogs spend nearly $650 million showering their pets with Valentine’s Day treats.
❤Two classic Valentine’s Day gift items are flowers and chocolate. Members of the Society of American Florists arrange 250 million roses for Valentine’s Day, and TheDailyMeal.com reports that in the week before Valentine’s Day, consumers purchase 58 million pounds of chocolate.
❤Finally, Good Housekeeping revealed the gender gap in Valentine’s spending: American men spend an average of $338 on the holiday, whereas women only shell out $64 on average.
❤Just a little chocolate and flowers for thought! Happy Valentine’s Day. ❤One old Italian Valentine’s Day tradition had young, unmarried women waking well before the sun. According to superstition, a woman would be destined to marry the first man she saw.u
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