Commun ty Matters Lawrence Presbyterian Manor
March 2017
Resident recalls exciting days as KU yell leader Modern cheerleading is a sport of its own, with breathtaking acrobatics and sophisticated choreography. But when Pete Anderson was a yell leader at the University of Kansas, it was a simpler job.They cheered on the Jayhawks and got the crowd going, too. Pete tried out for the squad because he knew how much his Phi Psi fraternity brother Ken Gray enjoyed it. “I always thought it would be fun, but it was a hell of a lot of work!” said Pete, who now lives at Lawrence Presbyterian Manor. Back then, squad members paid for most of their own expenses, including travel.They were supplied with letter jackets — which had to be returned at the end of the year — and heavy red wool sweaters.They provided their own white pants and YELL LEADER, continued on page 3
Speaker shares ‘What Seniors Need to Know’ Making the decision to move into a senior living community isn’t easy. Can I afford it? Will my house sell? Will I lose my independence? In January, Lawrence Presbyterian Manor hosted speaker Rick Hunsicker to help people in the Lawrence community answer these questions. About 35 area residents joined us for this informative session on “What Seniors Need to Know Today.” Rick, the founder of Hunsicker Senior Living Services, has more than 30 years of experience in senior living options and real estate. Rick explored the current choices available to older adults, including staying in their own homes or moving in with their children, home health care, and retirement communities. He emphasized the benefits of community living, such as security, socialization and access to continuing care in the future if your needs change. SPEAKER continued on page 2
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He also shared research that shows how senior living can improve quality of life and life expectancy. According to a report by the U.S. General Accounting Office, “Statistics show that residents have a life-expectancy which is 1½ to 2 years longer than other elderly individuals. It has also been found that they reduce the risk of disease and disability and improve the health and functioning of their residents. Although little research has been done on what exactly causes these noticeable health benefits, many have attributed it to the more active approach that they take towards health care.”
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The seminar also investigated the pros and cons of maintaining a private home, even one that is paid off. There are ongoing costs of taxes and insurance, maintenance and repairs, utilities, housekeeping, and more. And while a home seems like a good investment, Rick said many seniors may be losing out on other investment income by tying up equity in a house that is not increasing in value. To learn more, Rick recommends the book “Aging in the Right Place” by Stephen M. Golant. The book explores the many pathways to thriving while aging in several settings.
The book argues that older persons in poor health, with disabilities, or unfavorable demographics are not precluded from aging successfully, if they make the right living choices. To find out more about living and care options at Lawrence Presbyterian Manor, contact Marketing Director Angela Fonseca at 785-841-4262 or afonseca@pmma.org.
Christie Patrick, executive director Angela Fonseca, marketing director To submit or suggest articles, contact afonseca@pmma.org. Telephone: 785-841-4262 Fax: 785-841-0923 Address: 1429 Kasold Dr., Lawrence, KS 66049-3425 Our mission: We provide quality senior services guided by Christian values. LawrencePresbyterianManor.org
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His father became dean of the college of education through the early ‘70s. saddle shoes. Pete wrote recently on the KU Spirit Squad Alumni Facebook “The campus used to look so small,” page: “We all thought we were hot stuff Pete recalled. “When my dad had his office in Bailey Hall, you could walk all at that first football game.We soon over. Now it’s almost at the back door learned how HOT the heavy wool of Presbyterian Manor.” sweaters could be.” Pete majored in design and art history, At the beginning of the 1958-59 school but after graduation in 1960 he went to year, the head cheerleader brought work for Maupintour, an international them 10 megaphones. Pete proudly group travel firm based in Lawrence. painted each one white, then stenciled Over his 30-year career, Pete played “KANSAS” in red and painted each a big role in developing Maupintour’s squad member’s name on the back. first domestic tours. His work took him throughout the U.S. and Canada. Pete’s KU connections run deep.
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His family moved to Lawrence from Minnesota in 1948 for his father’s new job teaching at the university. Pete was 10.
Pete and his wife, Joan, have two sons and two granddaughters. (His sons didn’t go to KU, but their daughters are both attending now.)
“I’ve lived here ever since. I never left. I never wanted to,” Pete said.
The Andersons moved to Presbyterian Manor three years ago, and Pete said
it was comfortable right away: his mother also lived here for 24 years. “A lot of her friends are still here, so it’s like old home,” Pete said. “And some other residents were contemporaries of my parents at KU.”
He appreciates the sense of community here and the freedom to do as much or as little as you want. “When you start aging, you want to be where you’re secure, and that’s what Presbyterian Manor provides. It’s a very friendly, warm place,” he said.
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Fitness routines Everyone knows fitness is important. How have you taken steps to be fit? What’s your regular fitness routine? If you’ve started a fitness routine late in life, what advice would you have for others? How do you think you benefit from regular exercise? If you’ve got a story to share, contact Marketing Director Angela Fonseca and your story could be featured in an upcoming edition of Community Matters.
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