Commun ty Matters Lawrence Presbyterian Manor
February 2018
Art is Ageless® exhibit this month Since the beginning of time, creative expression has brought joy to both its creators and those who experience their art. The Art is Ageless® program offers senior artists the opportunity to share and display their artwork and reaffirms the agelessness of human creativity. This month, their works are on display at Lawrence Presbyterian Manor. “It’s inspiring to see the beautiful pieces these seniors have created,” said Angela Fonseca, marketing director. “The joy it brings to them and others is wonderful, and that’s something we want to celebrate and share with the entire Lawrence community.” The Art is Ageless exhibit will feature works from local artists who are 65 and older, including a few Presbyterian Manor residents. The public is welcome to visit the community to view the exhibit of acrylics, oils, photography and ART, continued on page 2
Suzy Jach, activities employee, engages with residents during an exercise class.
Activities are all about choice Health care residents enjoy their favorite things Suzy Jach remembers when residents in long-term care were expected to attend whatever group activities were taking place day to day. It wasn’t so long ago — Suzy worked at Lawrence Presbyterian Manor in the 1990s, then returned about four years ago. “I worked in the days that you brought residents to activities even if they didn’t want to come. Now with resident-centered care, we encourage them to come, and we invite them. However, if they don’t want to, it’s their right,” Suzy said. “They’re expecting more out of their life here.” Suzy serves as an activity assistant in our health care neighborhood and as our social services designee. She says the dual role helps her plan activities because she interviews residents for their social histories when they move in, and she knows what their interests are. This month, we’re celebrating the dedication and hard work of our ACTIVITIES, continued on page 2
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activities staff members like Suzy. Nationwide, Activity Professionals Month is observed as a way to appreciate the people who plan and provide activities within senior living communities. Their work is key to helping our residents stay healthy, keep doing what they enjoy, and trying new things.
discovered quickly, there was more to activities than the three Bs.”
The residents in our community have high expectations, Suzy said. The activities staff, led by director Linda Fyler, works hard to meet them. They also get a hand from many University of Kansas students who come to volunteer. The music therapy students are especially popular. “We have a couple who According to the National Association of Activity Professionals, come back, not even needing the hours for school, because they got this is a job that emerged in health attached to the residents,” Suzy said. care centers about 50 years ago. “It was during these early years that Suzy helps arrange everything from the activity professional became Bible study to holiday parties to known as the bingo, Bible study and exercise classes. “We have a lot birthday ladies,” the NAAP website of residents who will help other states. “The activity professional residents, too, if they are not able to see or to comprehend. This is really nice.”
Community Matters is published monthly for residents and friends of Lawrence Presbyterian Manor by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at PresbyterianManors.org. Christie Patrick, executive director Angela Fonseca, marketing director To submit or suggest articles, contact afonseca@pmma.org.
Although residents are not required to attend group activities, the staff does not want to see anyone
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These days, it’s also common for health care residents to have come up through all levels of care at Presbyterian Manor, so they have a built-in community that makes the transition much easier. “One lady has three of her good friends who come up from independent living to play Scrabble. She hasn’t lost that,” Suzy said.
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Suzy Jach
isolated. Suzy and her coworkers, with help from the CNAs, will go to residents individually to visit, do manicures, or whatever one-on-one activity they choose. Residents are encouraged to continue doing the things they love. Helping residents continue to enjoy what they like and encouraging them to try new things is what makes her job so rewarding, Suzy said. “Like I tell the residents, it’s like coming to work and being around your friends. They’re young-acting and they’re fun to be around.”
various other mediums, ranging from amateur to professional levels. The exhibit is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 13-20 in the Meadowlark Dining Room and Alcove. In addition to the exhibit, Presbyterian Manor will honor local senior artists during a reception at the community at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 21.
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Thank you, donors Below is a list of individuals who gave generously during our annual Angel Appeal to support seniors at our campus who have outlived their financial resources through no fault of their own. Gifts are often made in the memory or honor of a loved one who has lived at our campus. We appreciate the generosity of our donors. Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Anderson in memory of Dorothy Anderson Mrs. Millie Averitt Mr. Stuart A. Beals and Ms. Nancy K. Jorn in memory their parents Mr. Jack Biddle in honor of Jane Golden Ms. Patricia Bird Ms. Beth S. Brown in memory of Norman & Maxine Stockebrand
Mr. David A. Dinneen in memory memory of Mildred Kratt of Nancy Dinneen Mr. David T. Nichols Ms. Helga Lutefisk in memory of Ms. Virginia Nichols in memory John Diehl of Catherine Nichols Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Embers Mrs. Rhonda and Mr. Timothy Mrs. Lydia K. Evans in memory of Parks in memory of Zachary Bob Evans Parks Mrs. Edna Galle Mrs. Marilyn Gridley Ms. Sandra R. Hick Mr. Larry Irick in memory of Reva Irick Mrs. Delma J. Jensen in memory of Marion Willey
Mrs. Mary Ann Strong in memory of Helen Snider, Margaret Elvig & Jan Roberts
Mr. and Mrs. John Landgrebe in memory of Alma Shaw & Janet Landgrebe
Mrs. Mildred M. Luckan in memory of George O. Luckan
Mr. Leslie Christenson in memory of Clara Christenson
Mr. and Mrs. Michael McCormick
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Mrs. Marjorie H. Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Gaylen Koons
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Chamberlin
Ms. Susan J. Diehl in memory of John and Ina Mae Diehl
Dr. Susanne Shaw in memory of Alma Shaw
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Stokes, III in honor of Jim and Jean Stokes
Mr. David and Mrs. Sandra Laney in memory of Ina C. Harding
Mrs. Dorothy A. Daugherty in memory of Don Daugherty
Mrs. Emily Russell in memory of Joe Hollowell
Mrs. Lesley Ketzel in memory of Marian Warriner
Mr. and Mrs. Brower R. Burchill
Mr. William A. Dann
Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Roberts, Jr. in memory of Keith Roberts
Mr. and Mrs. George W. McEachen in memory of Alfred and Georgia Graves Mr. and Mrs. John D. Mortensen in memory of Marion Willey Mr. and Mrs. James D. Neeley in
Mrs. Barbara J. Thomas in memory of Arthur Thomas Mrs. Carol Ann Vernon in memory of Evan Vernon Dr. Robert G. Wright in memory of Rita Haugh Mrs. Faye L. Young in memory of Lyle Young & Scott Inez If you would like to support our seniors, make a gift online at http://www. presbyterianmanors.org/give_ now or stop by the front desk. Lawrence Presbyterian Manor
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Tell us your story We will celebrate our roots in an upcoming issue of Community Matters. If you have a connection to a milestone for your campus, or if you just want to tell the world what you love about living in your senior living community, we want to share the story. Contact Angela Fonseca, marketing director, and your story could be featured in an upcoming edition of Community Matters.
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