Fort Scott Presbyterian Village
NOVEMBER 2021
Furry friendship helps fuel recovery Kathy and Sassi are quite the dynamic duo. It’s not often you see Kathy without her Sassi. Most of the time, you see Miss Sassi first with Kathy not far behind. About 4 years ago, Kathy had a seizure and was rushed to the emergency room with a brain bleed. She was life-flighted to KU Medical Center, where she found out she had a softball-sized tumor on the outside of her brain. Within two days, the tumor was removed. Thankfully, it was not cancerous. Kathy’s girls felt a furry companion would help her heal and provide good company. A lady told her daughter about a rescue dog she saw online. She immediately went to see this sweet girl, and it was love at first sight for the whole family. Sassi has helped Kathy in her recovery. She has kept her up and moving, and Kathy truly feels she recovered faster with Sassi by her side. Sassi has been a faithful friend to Kathy and all who know her. This was a pair that was meant to be. u
Jordan Mitchell poses in front of our “Why Vax” campaign board, on which she listed the reasons why she received the COVID-19 vaccine.
‘Why Vax?’ campaign After contracting COVID before vaccines were available, LPN Jordan Mitchell did not hesitate to jump at the opportunity to receive a vaccine as soon as she could. “Getting vaccinated was important to me,” she said. “I knew I needed to protect myself and my family. After going through COVID, and how severe it was, I did not want to risk spreading it to anyone.” That’s the reason Jordan got vaccinated.
Kathy Powell credits her recovery from a brain bleed to her furry companion, Sassi.
We’d love to hear your and your family’s reasons for getting vaccinated. If you have a comment or story you would like to share, reach out to Marketing Director Megan Brillhart at mbrillhart@pmma.org or 620-2235550. u
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Enjoying autumn By Megan Brillhart, Marketing & Admissions Coordinator As I walk the halls at Fort Scott Presbyterian Village I am seeing more and more the smiles and giving of thanks! These residents are always so joyous! I feel beyond blessed and have a purpose being here. We celebrated our residents with Assisted Living Week by kicking back and doing some relaxing events which stemmed from a trip to our local Nursery called Redbud. Here, residents were able to enjoy the abundance a fall colors surrounded by fall plants and flowers with my favorite, the giant mum! I did not get out of there without buying one in the Wanda Bronze! Several residents left with some beautiful flowers that I have been lucky enough to see all around campus.
quite the place to be here at Presbyterian Village. Eating dinner with a great group of people overlooking the pond is about as relaxing as you can get! RZR Rides with Frieda is always fan favorite! This day is definitely for those thrill-seeking residents who want the wind in their hair! Frieda in accounting brings in her RZR ATV and takes residents for scenic rides. It’s quite the ride on that nice fall day!
Bernita Hill visits with other residents on an outing to Gunn Park.
To finish up the week the residents had picnic in the park at Gunn Park. Most of our residents are familiar with this landmark but were surprised to see some new updates. Stephen Toal, a local artist, donated his time and is covering up some of the past negative graffiti. A mural of Angel Wings was painted at shelter house No. 1, where residents had a good time posing as angels and getting their picture taken, eating lunch, feeding the fish and joining in great conversation. u
Residents enjoyed a picnic lunch in the shelter Georgie Simonsen shows off house at Gunn Park. her centerpiece.
This must have sparked the fall creativity because new centerpieces were made for the dining room. Sparkling golds, crimsons, oranges, and browns! This group did a fabulous job making our dining room warm and comforting with the fall foliage bouquets. We had a full week with dinners on the patio with a loaded nacho bar and grilled hot dogs. The Patio is
Earline Foster puts the finishing touches on her fall centerpiece.
Ruth Bahr sits back to admire her handiwork.
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Earline Foster enjoys her turn in Frieda Hierholzer’s RZR ATV.
Residents Ester Stanbrough, Clarice Russell and Vicki Halls enjoy a visit to Redbud Nursery.
Resident Coleen Lockwood rides in the RZR ATV with Frieda Hierholzer.
Residents enjoyed nachos on the patio during Assisted Living Week. Nolene Whiteside
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