Emporia Presbyterian Manor
MAY 2021
In the spotlight:
Resident, veteran Craig French Following high school graduation in Ottawa, Kan., and a year at the University of Kansas, health care resident Craig French enlisted in the Marine Corps and was quickly sent off to basic training in California.
Diane Smith and Fred Pastore in the onsite therapy room.
Bridging the gap:
“He went in during the Vietnam War and had a hard time going through basic training. Three guys died while he was there: one from heat exhaustion— they were climbing a hill in the sand with full equipment in the heat and you couldn’t stop—another guy fell while rappelling and a weaker guy in the unit was just pushed too Resident Craig French served in the far,” said Joyce French, Marine Corps for four years. Craig’s wife. With bootcamp behind him, Craig quickly moved through the ranks and eventually found himself on the way to Vietnam, but his orders were changed on the way there and he headed to Iceland instead. “He was in Iceland for a year. That was the longest time Craig served in one place. From there, he was able to travel to Europe a lot and enjoyed that immensely. That’s where he discovered he really enjoyed wine!” said Joyce. FRENCH - continued on page 2
PATH therapists help residents get back to everyday life
For area residents recovering from injury, illness or surgery, the PATH (Post-Acute To Home) program at Emporia Presbyterian Manor helps not only get them back home, but get them back to the daily activities they enjoy most. The program is made possible through a partnership with Aegis Therapies™, which provides the expertise necessary to develop individual, patient-specific treatment plans. Get to know more about the program and the people responsible: PATH - continued on page 4
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Craig was then transferred back to the states and moved from one assignment to the next. After four years of service, Craig retired from the military and moved to Emporia to take classes at Emporia State University, where he and Joyce met. At that time, he was working for Iowa Beef and had a career in IT, computers and small business computer installations.
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“He could read a manual. One time he was at the Mayo Clinic for radiation and chemo to treat his lung cancer, and while he was going through treatment, he was reading the manual for his new digital camera that seemed like it was three inches thick,” said Joyce. Craig and Joyce have been married 41 years and have a son and a grandson. ◆
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is published monthly for residents and friends of Emporia Presbyterian Manor by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America, Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
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OUR MISSION: To provide quality senior services guided by Christian values.
Find your ‘home sweet home’ in Independent Living Independent Living at Emporia Presbyterian Manor is all about having the freedom to choose.
It’s about doing what you want, the way you want—without the home maintenance or the worry. Start a new adventure or the next
chapter in your life by discovering something completely new.
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Schedule your move to Independent Living by May 31 and receive a $2,000 moving allowance. Contact Crystal Stock to learn more and schedule a tour at 620343-2613.◆
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Megan Moe What is your position with PATH? Occupational Therapist OTR/L How long have you worked for Aegis Therapies? Three and a half years What do you think makes the PATH program unique? The PATH program is unique because it bridges the gap between hospital stays and going home, giving patients the confidence they need to safely return to their everyday routines and hobbies with an interdisciplinary approach. What kind of results have you seen PATH have on the lives of residents? I have seen many patients arrive in a wheelchair—requiring a great deal of assistance—and leave walking out completely independent and ready to return to their everyday lives. What do you enjoy about your job? I really enjoy the aspect of continuum of care. Because the therapy office and gym are located on the independent living/assisted living side of the building, we form relationships with residents on and off of therapy services. When
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a resident becomes hospitalized and arrives back using the PATH program, we are familiar faces and have already built relationships with many of them and their families. I also really enjoy being able to see patients develop goals and meet them. In many cases that means going home and returning to be with family. Fred Pastore: What is your position with PATH? Physical Therapist Assistant and Therapy Coordinator How long have you worked for Aegis Therapies? I have worked for Aegis a little over four years but have worked in the therapy department here at Presbyterian Manor for five years now. What do you think makes the PATH program unique? We, as an interdisciplinary team, help identify the patient’s goals— which could be being able to walk with their spouse, play with their great grandkids or simply hold their spouse’s hand—and then focus on how to help them achieve them. The PATH program is unique because we gear our programs toward each person’s unique goals.
No matter what diagnosis they have, we find the obstacles they have and work to overcome them. What do you enjoy about your job? I love my job because no two days are the same, no two patients are the same and there are always obstacles to overcome. I love being able to help each patient achieve their goals and seeing the smile on their faces. My personal goal is to always keep a positive attitude with the patient to help them through tough times. I like to say let’s not worry about yesterday because that is past us now, let’s not worry about tomorrow because that’s the future and who knows what is going to happen, let’s focus on today because it is called the present for a reason. We were blessed to wake up so let’s live and give everything we have for today. Join us for a free online event with the therapy staff to learn more about the therapy program at Emporia Presbyterian Manor at 1 p.m. May 13. Register for “Just Ask: Explaining the PATH Program” today at www. EmporiaPresbyterianManor.org/ events-activities to receive your unique link to the presentation. ◆
Pinnacle Quality Insight survey results As part of Emporia Presbyterian Manor’s ongoing customer service initiative, residents and their representatives are randomly selected to participate in telephone satisfaction surveys conducted by Pinnacle Quality Insight. The graphic above 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 February 2020 and January 2021, Emporia Presbyterian Manor residents and their families gave the community high scores in providing safety and security, demonstrating dignity and respect, cleanliness and professional therapy services. “It’s a five, definitely! I would tell [others] what a loving, caring staff they have and the great activities
they provide for their residents,” a respondent said. “It’s just so family-oriented for the residents.” We greatly value the opinions of our residents and their representatives 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. ◆
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Upcoming Online Presentation: Dementia Conversations When someone is showing signs of dementia, it’s time to talk. Often, conversations with family about changing behaviors can be challenging and uncomfortable. Join Emporia Presbyterian Manor for Dementia Conversations, a free virtual event, at 2 p.m. May 5 for tips for breaking the ice with your family so you can address
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some of the most common issues that are difficult to discuss: going to the doctor for a diagnosis or medical treatment, deciding when to stop driving, and making legal and financial plans for future care. Dementia Conversations is led by the Alzheimer’s Association’s Heart of America and Central and Western Kansas Chapters.
Register by May 3 at EmporiaPresbyterianManor.org/ events-activities or contact Haley Young, Outreach and Dementia Care Specialist at 1-800-272-3900 or hdyoung@alz.org. Have more questions? Contact Crystal stock at 316-343-2613 or cstock@pmma.org.
PEOPLE GIVING TO PEOPLE
An update on how gifts are changing lives in PMMA communities
PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE A donor's story
We often hear from donors, "I wish I could do more to support the PMMA mission." Many are surprised to discover that through estate planning, they can have a tremendous philanthropic impact on PMMA’s future, while still caring for their own financial needs along the way.
Karen Smith (right), an independent living resident at The Westerly on PMMA’s Wichita campus, plans to give back to the place that has meant so much to her during retirement. Karen made provisions in her will to benefit Wichita Presbyterian Manor.
“When I came here in 2015, they promised I would be cared for, for the rest of my life, even if I ran out of money,” Karen said. “I have saved all my life, but I am not a millionaire, and that security has been a comfort. I decided that leaving my estate to Wichita Presbyterian Manor was a good option. I want to leave anything I have left to someone else who came here with the promise of being cared for, for the rest of their life.”
Karen’s estate planning still leaves her plenty of options while she is living.
“There is not a restriction as to how I spend,” she said. “I started traveling, took a break during the pandemic, and plan to start up again when it is safe. This is a good time in my life.”
Karen, a retired nurse practitioner, began envisioning what she wanted life to be like in retirement while she was still in the throes of her career. After discovering Wichita Presbyterian Manor, she knew it would be the right place to live out the rest of her life.
While many of Karen’s activities were put on hold during the pandemic, she also knew that living at PMMA meant there was help if she needed it. She would be safe and cared for, no matter what.
“I don’t have any children and I have too many nieces and nephews to count,” Karen said. “I didn’t want anyone to have to take care of Aunt Karen. At PMMA, I have independence. Everyone I need is here, everything I need is here.”
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WHY IS HE SMILING?
He just gave a tax free gift to PMMA.
He is over 70 1/2 and eligible to give a tax free gift from his IRA to support his favorite non-profit, Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America (PMMA)!
A gift from your IRA is tax free if... You are over 70 1/2 You need to meet your required minimum distribution for 2021 You make a charitable gift directly from your IRA to PMMA
You can make a gift of up to $100,000 of your required minimum distribution to PMMA without having to pay income tax on the withdrawal, all the while helping seniors in need.
We encourage you to speak to your financial advisor to determine if this is a good opportunity for you. To learn more, contact us by email at development@pmma.org or call 316-652-6222.
EMBRACE THE LAZY DAYS OF SUMMER Donate your extra vehicle to PMMA Rather than stress about a car you no longer need, embrace the lazy days of summer by donating it to PMMA. Vehicle donations make giving easy. Plus, we handle everything from the free pick-up and sale to sending the necessary donation tax receipts for your generous donation.
PMMA accepts many kinds of vehicles as a form of support, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, and even RVs. Donate your vehicle now, so you can relax, enjoy summer, and sleep well knowing your vehicle helped PMMA.
To learn more or to get started on your vehicle donation today, call 844-490-4483 or visit giving.presbyterianmanors.org/vehicle-donations/. Our Vehicle Donation Support team is here for you seven days a week. All drivers have been requested to practice safe and secure interactions with donors, including minimizing contact.
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