Commun ty Matters Newton Presbyterian Manor
May 2015
Older Americans Month 2015: ‘Get into the Act’ Older adults are a vital part of our society. Since 1963, communities across the country have shown their gratitude by celebrating Older Americans Month each May. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Get into the Act,” to focus on how older adults are taking charge of their health, getting engaged in their communities, and making a positive impact in the lives of others. By promoting and engaging in activity, wellness, and inclusivity, more Americans than ever before can “Get into the Act.” While Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica campuses provides quality senior services guided by Christian values to older adults year-round, Older Americans Month offers an opportunity to emphasize how older adults can access the home- and community-based services they need to live independently in their communities. It is also an occasion to highlight how older adults are engaging with and making a difference in those communities. Throughout the month, Newton Presbyterian Manor will be conducting activities designed to highlight the contributions of seniors to the greater community.
Winning Team
Couple claims blue ribbons in first Art is Ageless competition
Scandinavian arts are a specialty for Hank and Ann Heidebrecht.You’d expect these techniques to have been handed down through generations of their own families, but the couple actually learned these traditional crafts from skilled friends willing to teach them. This winter, the Heidebrechts each earned first place in their categories at the annual Art is Ageless competition at Newton Presbyterian Manor. Hank won for his Eska box, a decorative Scandinavian bentwood box, and Ann was honored for her Swedish weaving using yarn and monk’s cloth. The couple – high school sweethearts from Inman, Kansas – moved to Springfield, Mo., after they retired to be near one of their daughters. That’s where Ann met a neighbor who did Swedish weaving. “I really admired it, and she says, ‘Oh you can do that.’ She had the material and yarn and got me started,” Ann said. Ann said she used 2 ½ yards of material to make her winning weaving. The technique also can be applied to lap quilts, placemats, runners and even curtains. WINNING, continued on page 2
Campus website gets a facelift We are proud to announce the release of our newly redesigned website at NewtonPresbyterianManor.org. It has been crafted to reflect the wants and needs of our site visitors. You will immediately notice the streamlined menus, simple navigation and access to the information you need, 24 hours a day. Three things you’ll love about our new website now: • Homepage - at a glance, you’ll find contact information and direct access to information about our care levels and living options.
• Floor plans - you can now view floor plans for independent and assisted living residences online. • Resources - you’ll find a variety of resources to assist you with researching and deciding on a senior living community.You’ll even discover your next steps to becoming a Newton Presbyterian Manor resident! We will be continually expanding our online content to bring you updated and relevant information. We encourage you to bookmark it and check back often.
• Learn about upcoming events and activities on campus. • Discover tools to help you evaluate senior living communities. • Read about our residents. Thank you for your continued interest in and support of Newton Presbyterian Manor.
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“I do it a lot of times while I’m watching TV in the evening,” she said. “You can pick it up anytime.”
Community Matters
is published monthly for residents and friends of Newton Presbyterian Manor by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at PresbyterianManors.org. Marc Kessinger, executive director Noelle Dickinson, marketing director Melinda Ebersole, activity director To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact Noelle at ndickinson@pmma.org. Telephone: 316-283-5400 Fax: 316-284-5900 Address: 1200 E. Seventh, Newton, KS 67114-2862 Our mission: We provide quality senior services guided by Christian values. NewtonPresbyterianManor.org
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Hank, meanwhile, spends most afternoons in the woodshop at another daughter’s home in North Newton. The Heidebrechts returned to Kansas last year after living in Missouri for about 15 years and moved to Presbyterian Manor. Hank prefers to use traditional techniques to steam and bend the wood for his projects. He begins with 3/8-inch pieces of basswood, or sometimes maple, then steams it with an iron and a damp cloth until it becomes flexible. After the box is formed, he uses a gouging technique to decorate it. “It’s a primitive process,” Hank said. “They have new ways of doing it, but I’m old school.” His daily treks to the workshop yield an impressive array of handmade items. Hank said he also likes to
make Christmas ornaments, hall trees, and even camelback steamer trunks. He’s planning to enter one of those in next year’s competition. For first-time entrants, Hank and Ann said they were surprised and honored to bring home two blue ribbons. “We were astonished, actually,” Hank said. “There was a lot of good stuff there.”
Art is Ageless People’s Choice Award announced The People’s Choice Award resulted in a tie at the 2015 Art is Ageless competition at Newton Presbyterian Manor. “Poppy Happy,” a painting by Marilyn Hope Lake of Hutchinson, and “4-Wheel Articulated Tractor,”
a handmade wooden tractor by Verne Goering of Moundridge, both received the same number of votes. Both will be eligible for the masterpiece level competition against winners from 17 other Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica campuses.
Marilyn Hope Lake poses with her painting, “Poppy Happy,” which tied for a People’s Choice Award.
“Twenty-five of the 80 entries received votes for People’s Choice, demonstrating the diversity of our visitor’s interests and the popularity of this special exhibit,” said Marketing Director Noelle Dickinson.
The entry, “4-Wheel Articulated Tractor” also tied for a People’s Choice Award.
Tulips help grow Good Samaritan Program Colorful paper tulips – each representing a gift to the Good Samaritan Program for Benevolent Care – are adding to the spring decorations at PMMA’s senior living communities. Prior donors received a mailing in April, inviting a gift in honor or tribute to a special woman in their lives. A paper tulip was included. The tulip may be returned with the gift to the PMMA campus of the donor’s choice. Tulips will be displayed through May. The Good Samaritan Program assists PMMA residents who have run out of funds through no fault of their own. To make a gift and hang a tulip, contact your local PMMA campus. Newton Presbyterian Manor
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A group of Presbyterian Manor volunteers put together a spring accordion, violin and piano concert for St. Patrick’s Day. Special thanks go to Della Mae Harr, Velma Busenitz, Dahna Regier, Heather Harr and Merle Zuehl for their hours of preparation and practice for the special event.
Newton Presbyterian Manor on U.S. News and World Report Best Nursing Home list Newton Presbyterian Manor is on the U.S. News and World Report Best Nursing Homes 2015 list. The senior living community received the highest score of a five-star rating system to make the list, available today at usnews.com/nursinghomes. The U.S. News and World Report list uses information from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the government agency that sets and enforces standards for nursing homes. CMS assigns one to five stars to each community for how well it performs in health inspections, nurse staffing and level
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of quality care. “Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica employees continue to focus their efforts on delivering quality caring every day,” said PMMA President and CEO Bruce Shogren. “The five-star ratings confirm their good work.” This is the fifth consecutive year Newton Presbyterian Manor has been named to the US News and World Report Best Nursing Homes list. Survey teams from the state conduct inspections in each community
every 12 to 15 months. The surveys cover a checklist of about 180 items such as medication management, food preparation and delivery, proper paperwork, and resident enrichment activities. In addition to Newton Presbyterian Manor, 13 PMMA locations are on the honoree list with fivestar ratings: Arkansas City, Clay Center, Emporia, Lawrence, Olathe (Aberdeen Village), Parsons, Salina, Sterling and Wichita in Kansas, and Farmington, Fulton, Kirkwood (Aberdeen Heights) and Rolla in Missouri.
Chaplain’s Corner: A page turned By Jerroll Martens
The writer in Ecclesiastes 3 speaks of “a season and a time.” It seems to me that May is possibly the greatest change of any time of the year, including New Year’s. Those in school celebrate the end of another year, advancement to the next level, or graduation and a job.Youth will have a change of pace with summer camps, vacations, family visits and perhaps special jobs.
country. We also remember family and friends who are no longer with us. What lessons can we learn as the page is turned? We cannot relive the past but we can learn from our failures and then look to the future, and we can enjoy the blessings of the past. It also reminds us that time moves on and there are seasons from birth to old age. The present is the moment we have and we need to make it count.
At Mother’s Day we may remember a mother who is gone or still have her with us to honor. There will be picnics with family Most importantly, the present and friends and perhaps plans for life as we know it will end – we know not when. Jesus, our Lord, vacation. has given Himself a ransom so The end of the month reminds that we can have an eternity with us of those who have made Him. Let’s not forget to make the ultimate sacrifice for their plans for that!
Upcoming events Cinco de Mayo – May 5 at 2:30 p.m., Azteca dancers in Haury Place courtyard Mother’s Day Celebration – May 8 at 2:30 p.m. for assisted living and independent living women and their guests, main dining room Mother’s Day Celebration – May 11 at 2:30 p.m. for McFarland Center women and their guests, main dining room Neighborhood Block Party – May 29, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Haury Place courtyard for all residents
Bravo of the Month This month’s Bravo goes to Julie Hunter, a licensed practical nurse in McFarland Center. Julie has been with Newton Presbyterian Manor for four years and was promoted from CNA to LPN last summer. She received three of the 36 bravos that were written in recent weeks. Her supervisor Julie Stewart wrote, “On a day we had an admission that was supposed to be in the morning but got held back to late afternoon, Julie arranged plans for her kids so she could finish the admission after her 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. shift. She impresses us every day as a new nurse, taking initiative and asking questions. She never ceases to amaze us!” Congratulations, Julie!
Move-in specials
Have you heard about our movein specials for independent living cottages and apartments? Call Noelle Dickinson, Marketing Director, at 316-283-5400 to learn about these offers that end June 30. Newton Presbyterian Manor
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Happy Birthday Dr. Allen! Friend of Newton Presbyterian Manor Dr. Frances Allen celebrates her 100th birthday on June 21, 2015. Cards may be sent to her at: Frances Allen c/o Nancy Graber 7324 SE 12th St. Newton, KS 67114 Email may be sent to nrgraber54@yahoo.com
Coming Up in Community Matters In a future issue of Community Matters, we will be offering a recap of Apple Blossom Festival 2015 and focusing on summer travel. Were you a summer traveler? Do you have a great vacation story or travel story to tell? Contact Marketing Director Noelle Dickinson with your story, you may be selected to share in an upcoming Community Matters.
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