Commun ty Matters Fort Scott Presbyterian Village
November 2017
New Director of Nursing/Assisted Living joins Presbyterian Village
Fort Scott native Ellen Fairchild didn’t always know where her career path would take her, until she became a mother.
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“I was born and raised in Fort Scott and went to Fort Scott High School and Fort Scott Community College.When I started college, I was unsure of what career path I wanted to take until I had my son, Aiden, who had health problems at birth. Watching the nursing staff work with my son inspired me to become a nurse.”
“During college I took a job as a certified medication aide at Medicalodge and at the Presbyterian Village where I quickly found a love for seniors. At the Village I worked under the direction of Lori Collier who became a role model for me. She taught me firsthand how to invest my time in others and most of all how to make a difference in the lives of others.The Presbyterian Village felt like a big “family” to me and I loved it! After completing college Presbyterian Village didn’t have an R.N. position so Ellen accepted a position at Via Christri Hospital as a wound nurse. In addition, she took a part-time positions in doctors offices. She wasn’t unhappy with her career, but when she learned that Presbyterian Village was looking for a director of assisted living she was thrilled to apply for that role. “Being here makes me feel like a home away from home. I cannot wait to make the Village my life’s work and give back to the community that has given me so much in my nursing career,” she said.
Join us in welcoming Ellen into her new role.We’re honored she chose to make this her “home” and are blessed to have her broad range of experience on staff. Ellen has earned various academic and professional accomplishments and has volunteered in organizations including Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society (president) and Student Nurses Organization at Fort Scott Community College; Bourbon County’s Online Chairman for Relay for Life; and member of Fort Scott Community College’s choir and orchestra. Ellen also earned the Student Nurse Professionalism Award and a full tuition and books scholarship from Fort Scott Community College.
Heart and Soul Hospice recognizes Hospice Month
November is National Hospice Month, and to recognize the importance of hospice services to quality end of life care, we’d like to share this story from Presbyterian Manor’s Heart and Soul Hospice.
It was not long after Clayton was diagnosed with a life limiting illness that he was told that curative treatment was no longer an option. Clayton quickly made the decision to seek hospices services. At first, Clayton thought hospice was a way to avoid burdening his family with his illness.
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Clayton soon began to understand that by deciding to utilize hospice, he had put together a supportive team for himself and his entire family. Together, Clayton, his family, and the hospice team created a plan of care that included Clayton’s medical needs as well as emotional and spiritual needs for himself and his family.
Clayton’s wishes are prioritized. Clayton is not a fan of baseball, but his family loves the game. Clayton’s wish was to have a baseball party for his entire family. The hospice team helped him make that happen. That day there was baseball, air hockey, and a room filled with family, laughter and
smiles. Clayton beat most of us at the air hockey challenges!Â
Clayton has been with hospice since June and is still facing terminal illness with no cure. But, with his hospice team’s focus on providing medical care and emotional support that enhances his quality of life, Clayton has had more good days to be able to make memories with his loved ones.
For information about hospice services available at Fort Scott Presbyterian Village, contact social services. Heart and Soul Hospice is based in Farmington, Mo., and Wichita, Kan., and is a proud member of the Presbyterian Manors of Mid America Family.
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Branson Bound
Fall is a beautiful time to travel to Branson, Mo. The rolling hills of the Ozarks are beautiful with leaves falling and colors at every turn. On Friday, Nov. 3 we will make a day trip to enjoy a holiday show for the afternoon, including a stop for a special lunch along the route. Join us to make memories together! Call the business office at 620-223-5550 for more information and to reserve your space. Reservations must be made soon!
Share of your bounty
Being a Christian-based independent and assisted living community, we try to live out our faith and God’s word in our daily lives. One way we can do that is by helping others in need.
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Join us for a “Just Ask” Lunch & Learn event at noon on Nov. 9 to learn about alternative medical options. Please register with Executive Director Ginger Nance no later than Nov. 3 if you plan to attend, as seating is limited. Call 620-223-5550 or email gnance@pmma.org. More information coming soon.
During the holidays, the needs of others become more evident. For this reason, the staff and tenants will host a holiday food drive from Nov. 13 to Dec. 18. The Presbyterian Village will be one of the drop-off locations for canned and boxed food donations in Fort Scott. If you have canned or boxed foods (not expired) to donate, please bring them to the box in the main lobby of the Presbyterian Village at 2401 S. Horton. All items collected will be distributed to needy families during the holiday season.
Fa-la-la-la-la! spread your holiday cheer with us In November and December, many groups come out to the Presbyterian Village to perform music of the season for our tenants. This is always very special and very much appreciated. Hearing the sounds of the holidays and the music of the season seems to put everyone in a cheerful mood the entire month. Be sure to contact Anicia or Ginger at (620) 223-5550 if you or your group would like to come perform or simply carol down the halls. We’d love to have you!
Fort Scott Presb s yterian V illage Ch Christmas Tree D Decoratting Coontest Eaarn some extra holid l ayy shopping money by being creattive! 1st Prize $150
2nd Prize $75
3rd Prize $550
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• Trees must be decorated between November 18 8 to 29 for the contest. • Winners W announced December 1. • Bring your own artificial, decorated traditional, nontraditional or t themed tree. A limited number of trees are provided for those who need a tree to decorate. ecorate. Other rules may apply.
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NOVEMBER 2017 Calendar of Events 1 Wednesday
2 Thursday
3 Friday 4 Saturday 5 Sunday 6 Monday
7 Tuesday
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Exercise Bible Study Social hour w/ Cafe Mocha
10:45 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m.
Health for Life 10:00 a.m. Bridge game 2:00 p.m. The Klassen’s Family singing group 2:30 p.m. Bistro 4:15 p.m.
Branson, MO trip (must be pre-registered) 8:00 a.m. Exercise 10:45 a.m. Bingo Game Night
8 Wednesday
2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
Turn your clock back - Daylight Savings Time ends Church - Laura Agee 1:30 p.m.
Exercise 10:45 a.m. World Religion oral 3:20 p.m. presentation continues Dr. Harold Hicks & students
Donuts & Coffee 8:30 a.m. Health for Life 10:00 a.m. Groceries delivered Bistro 4:15 p.m.
9 Thursday
10 Friday 11 Saturday 12 Sunday
13 Monday
14 Tuesday
Exercise 10:45 a.m. Bible Study 1:30 p.m. Coastal America (George Clooney) matinee w/popcorn 2nd floor 3:00 p.m.
Health for Life 10:00 a.m. Bridge game 2:00 p.m. Horn of Plenty craft 2:30p.m. Bistro 4:15 p.m.
Exercise 10:45 a.m. Tenant birthday party 2:00 p.m. Bingo Game Night Rev. Hicks
2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
Exercise 10:45 a.m. Menu committee 2:00 p.m. meeting Veterans Day program 3:00 p.m. Food Drive begins
Donuts & Coffee 8:30 a.m. Health for Life 10:00 a.m. Groceries delivered Bistro 4:15 p.m.
15 Wednesday Exercise Bible Study Pie & Coffee current event social COMMUNITY MATTERS NOVEMBER 2017
10:45 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 3:15 p.m.
16 Thursday
17 Friday 18 Saturday 19 Sunday 20 Monday 21 Tuesday
Calendar items may be subject to change. Health for Life Tenant council meeting Wal Mart Bistro
24 Friday
25 Saturday
12:45 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 4:15 p.m.
26 Sunday
Exercise 10:45 a.m. Crooner’s, Fort Scott 5:00 p.m. Bingo 2:00 p.m. Game Night 6:00 p.m. Tree Decorating Contest begins
Church Rev. Steve Cole
1:30 p.m.
Exercise 10:45 a.m. Bible Trivia 3:20 p.m. Christmas Decorating
Donuts & Coffee 8:30 a.m. Health for Life 10:00 a.m. Groceries delivered Bistro 4:15 p.m.
22 Wednesday Exercise Bible Study Bridge game
23 Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Business Office closed Happy Thanksgiving
10:45 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m.
Exercise 10:45 a.m. Russel Stover’s Chocolate Factory, Iola, KS 1:30 p.m.
27 Monday 28 Tuesday
Bingo Game Night
Church Rev. Joan Koller
Exercise NuGrill, Ft Scott
Donuts & Coffee Helath for Life Bistro
29 Wednesday Exercise Bible Study Dealine for Tree Decorating Contest Travel to Walgreens 30 Thursday
2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
10:45 a.m. 4:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 4:15 p.m.
10:45 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m.
Trees judged today Health for Life 10:00 a.m. Crossword Puzzle hour 2:00 p.m. Bistro 4:15 p.m.