Commun ty Matters Fort Scott Presbyterian Village
October 2016
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The importance of listening to the person with dementia We need to hear well before the voice is silenced by the disease By Mike Good
People with Alzheimer’s or other dementia are an invaluable part of our society. Millions of them are brilliant, wise and actively advocating for their rights and needs. As my friend with Alzheimer’s, David Kramer said, “It’s not something that necessarily makes us idiots.” No it doesn’t, but unfortunately the vast majority of people don’t understand the disease, and therefore, don’t know how to listen to the person with dementia. Just like anyone else with unique challenges and special needs, people with
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How do you feel when you know you helped someone and made a difference in a person’s day? Our tenants feel great when they know they have made a positive impact in another’s life. Often they volunteer for different projects that are going on in Fort Scott as a way to continue to give back to the community. Whether they are helping fire victims by making personal hygiene kits, or assisting the Chamber of Commerce by creating table tents to display in local businesses, they love helping. If your group has a project they can help with, please contact Dave Sorrick at 620-223-5550, and we will get it scheduled.  Ž
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Fun times at Farlington Lake
The Farlington Lake manager and local lake resident and historian met with the Village tenants to give a guided tour of the Farlington Lake in September. Not only was the lake beautiful to see, but the history around the man-made lake was interesting and made our day.
Pastor appreciation month
October is a month to recognize our pastors who do so much for Presbyterian Village and the seniors who live here. Most of the seniors have spent their lives in the church, and On Wednesday, Oct. 19, we it’s a very important will host each tenant’s part of who they are. home church pastor (or their Those relationships designee) at a special lunch. continue to build, long after moving to Presbyterian Village, and we want to do everything we can to continue to foster that. On Oct. 19, we will host each tenant’s home church pastor (or their designee) at a special lunch in order to re-connect and just say how much we appreciate them. Â
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dementia need to be able to communicate their needs, wants and fears without being judged. Paying attention — or else
Our government officials and medical professionals must stop, listen and make changes based on what the people with dementia are telling us. Otherwise this epidemic is going to continue to alienate millions of families who are affected by dementia.
People with dementia know what is needed to help them fight back against this cruel disease. They understand how communities should be educated and adapted to let them remain included and engaged.
Some people with dementia justifiably argue that their civil rights have been taken because they have been ostracized from society. Despite feeling this way, they continue to advocate for themselves and for the 21,000 new cases every day around the world.
The Best Friends Dementia Bill of Rights states that the person with dementia has the right to be an advocate for oneself and for others.
Many continue to advocate only to be ignored. Despite their daily, if not hourly, challenges, these advocates put on a brave face that leaves observers thinking there’s nothing wrong with them, and therefore, don’t need to be listened to.
By the time symptoms become readily apparent to everyone, the disease will be quieting their “voice” as it ultimately steals their ability to form words and communicate verbally. They will be left unable to advocate for their own basic needs, wants and fears. ‘Dementia alphabet soup’
It will be left to their friends and family members to advocate for them as these new, untrained caregivers learn to listen more with their eyes than their ears, by observing non-verbal cues. Understanding dementia alphabet soup takes patience and empathy, but it is critical to maintaining connection. No matter what a person’s abilities are, it’s important to remember that nobody knows the disease better than they do. While we may not easily understand what they are communicating, we must learn to listen with our eyes, ears and hearts, no matter what stage of the disease they are in.
HALLOWEEN
Halloween is the eve When spirits will appear. As we see this happen We know Spirits’ Day is near.
As the dark of night descends, Dank mystery fills the air. Shadows start to evolve, Soon there’s spirits everywhere. Dracula’s dressed in black, Ghosts in shrouds of white, Witches with their pointed hats, Goblins lurking in the night. I shudder as I hear a noise. My porch floor starts to creak. With dread I open up my door. Then I hear- “TRICK OR TREAT”
Estella Meech
Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias are not going away anytime soon. If we as a society continue to ignore the voices of those with dementia, we’ll miss out on an opportunity to improve the lives of millions of people. Together, however, we can learn to speak Alzheimer’s.
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October 2016 Calendar of Events
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Bingo 2:00p.m. Pre-game night 6:00p.m. Sunday Rev.Marty Dewitt 1:30p.m. Monday National Blue Shirt Day Exercise 10:45a.m. Making home-made Apple/cinnamon Jelly 2p.m. Tuesday Donuts & Coffee 8:30a.m. Groceries delivered today Bistro 4:15p.m. Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup Wednesday Tenant Flu Shots 10:30a.m. Exercise 10:45a.m. Bible Study 1:30p.m. Miniature golf 4:00p.m.
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Make gifts for teachers10:00a.m. Table-basketball 2:00p.m. Bistro 4:15p.m. Chili cheese dogs & chips Exercise 10:45a.m. Deliver gifts to teachers 1:00p.m. Charros Mexican Night 4:00p.m. Bingo 2:00p.m. Pre-game night 6:00p.m. Music ministries 1:30p.m.
Exercise 10:45a.m. CLC KIDS Stable Volleyball 3:20 p.m. 11 Tuesday DONUTS & COFFEE 8:30a.m. Groceries delivered today BISTRO 4:15p.m. Pork roast/potatoes 12 Wednesday Exercise 10:45a.m. Bible study 1:30p.m. Create hanging chimes 3:00p.m. 13 Thursday Orientation of Milken Center 10:45a.m. Travel and tour of Lowell Milken Center 1:30p.m. 14 Friday Exercise 10:45a.m. Travel to Louisburg Apple Orchard & lunch 11:15a.m.
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Calendar items may be subject to change. Bingo 2:00p.m. Pre-game night 6:00p.m. Church of Christ Margrave 3:00p.m. Exercise 10:45a.m. Pumpkin carving with CLC Kids 3:20p.m.
Donuts & coffee 8:30a.m. Groceries delivered today Special speaker Afton Hyer 1:30p.m. Bistro 4:15p.m. Little Smokies & mac salad 19 Wednesday Exercise 10:45a.m. Lunch with your home church pastors 11:45a.m. Bible study 1:30p.m. 20 Thursday Apple peeling 10:00a.m. Wal-mart 1:00p.m. Bistro 4:15p.m. Chicken & noodles 21 Friday Exercise 10:45a.m. Warm Apple Betty’s &cream 2:00p.m. Star Trek movie & popcorn on 2nd floor 3:00pm. 22 Saturday Bingo 2:00p.m. Game night 6:00p.m.
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Rev. Joan Koller 1:30p.m. Exercise 10:45a.m. Intergenrational program & birthday party 3:20p.m. 25 Tuesday Donuts & Coffee 8:30 a.m. Groceries delivered today Bistro 4:15p.m. Ham & beans 26 Wednesday Kansas City Dinner Theatre (must have pre-registered) 11:00a.m. Bible Study 1:30p.m. 27 Thursday Library trip 1:00p.m. Oktoberfest German Beer & sampling & Oompa 4:00p.m. Bistro 4:15p.m. Sausage with sauerkraut 28 Friday Exercise 10:45a.m. Travel to Pitt State for Chamber Orchestra 5:30p.m. 29 Saturday Bingo 2:00p.m. Game Night 6:00p.m. 30 Sunday Church 1:30p.m. Rev. Steven Cole 31 Monday Exercise 10:45a.m. Tenant & staff dress up day Trick-or-treaters 3:00 p.m.5:00p.m.