Lawrence Presbyterian Manor
DECEMBER 2023
Lawrence Presbyterian Manor resident joins Kansas Newspaper Hall of Fame For as long as she can recall, newspapers have been a part of Susanne Shaw’s life. “My father spent 50 years on the news staff of a small Kansas daily,” she remembered. “I wanted to deliver newspapers, but girls couldn’t do that in those days so I put a paper bag on my bicycle, folded old issues and tossed them onto front porches in my neighborhood.” While delivering newspapers may have been frowned upon in those days, opportunities for women were changing. Over the course of her career, Shaw worked for newspapers as far away as Tallahassee, Florida and as close to home as Coffeyville, Kansas. Her true calling, however, was as a journalism professor at the University of Kansas. “The students were the best part of teaching,” she shared. “I left for other journalism opportunities once or twice, but I always came back for the students.” During her time at KU, Shaw also served as Executive Director for Accreditation for Journalism Education. A second generation resident of Lawrence Presbyterian Manor (her mother also called The Manor ‘home’), Shaw continues to be passionate about journalism and young people who are planning to pursue a career in the field she’s loved since she was a little girl in Wellington, Kansas! u
Osher course provides opportunity for residents to learn about Presidential libraries Mark your calendars! A course, part of Osher Lifelong Learning, will be offered to residents and the public on three separate occasions in 2024. The course will provide an opportunity to learn more about the Thirteen United States Presidential Libraries and Museums. Details are as follows: Exploration Time: Discover the Thirteen United States Presidential Libraries and Museums March 20, 27 and April 3 Wednesday 1:00-3:00 p.m. At Lawrence Presbyterian Manor These courses will be held at Lawrence Presbyterian Manor and are open to the public. These events are part of our Just Ask series in partnership with the University of Kansas Osher Spring series. u
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The new 2024 Art is Ageless® Calendar has arrived! Visit ArtisAgeless.org for information on how to order. There you can also learn more about the program, meet the artists, even send an e-card. u
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is published quarterly for residents and friends of Lawrence Presbyterian Manor by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America, Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
To submit or suggest articles: cphelps@pmma.org. Desi Flerlage, executive director Christopher Phelps, senior living sales specialist
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Join us for a Sip & See on December 18th! Do you know someone who would be a perfect fit for Lawrence Presbyterian Manor? We’re having our next Sip & See event on December 18 (a week earlier than usual because of Christmas). It’s a great opportunity to see what life at The Manor is all about while enjoying some light refreshments! Join us from 3 – 4 p.m. and get a glimpse into what living your best life in retirement looks like! RSVP by contacting Chris Phelps at 785-503-3904 or cphelps@pmma.org. u
Tips for Caregivers During the Holidays The holidays are full of family, fun and tradition, but for some caregivers and people living with dementia, this season can also be incredibly stressful. Here are our top tips to help you and your loved one get through the holidays. 1. Avoid crowded and noisy places: Loud or crowded places can further confuse or frustrate someone living with dementia. Too many people or too many noises can be overstimulating. Instead, try to
choose smaller and more low-key events that would not add to confusion or stress. 2. Maintain routines: This can be challenging when parties and holiday preparations disrupt our routine. Try however to keep your loved one’s routine unchanged. Some people living with dementia become confused or agitated in the evenings (sundowning). Consider celebrating earlier in the day to work around this.
3. Trust your instincts: You know more than anyone else how much you and your loved one can handle without feeling overwhelmed. If an event or group of visitors may be stressful or troublesome give yourself permission to reschedule or decline. It is okay to say “no”. u
Give us another look! If you or someone you love would like to tour our Prairie Pointe Apartments, there’s no better time than now! Our one-bedroom apartments feature a spacious living room and a full kitchen, while the two-bedroom has an open living and dining area and a walk-in closet. The apartments are conveniently located inside our community, near our Rendezvous Room and the Chapel. Drop in to see what Lawrence Presbyterian Manor is all about or call Chris at 785-832-4637.
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Lawrence Presbyterian Manor shares customer service survey responses Lawrence Presbyterian Manor continues to seek customer feedback through monthly telephone surveys. Each month, residents and their representatives are randomly selected to participate in telephone satisfaction surveys conducted by Pinnacle Quality Insight. The graphic highlights some of the survey results. All scores are given on a 5-point scale, with 5 being the highest score and 1 the lowest score. Between September 2022 and August 2023, Lawrence Presbyterian Manor residents and their families gave the community high scores in for demonstrating dignity and respect, safety and security and personal care. Many residents also said they would recommend our community to others. “I’ve already done that several times,”
said one resident. “We appreciate not having to worry about maintenance, and all the housekeeping things we were doing before.” We greatly value the opinions of our residents and their representatives
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about the care and services we provide, and we encourage them to participate honestly when contacted by Pinnacle Quality Insight. All state and federal confidentiality laws are met in Pinnacle’s service. u