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November 2017
Celebrating our Veterans
On Nov. 11 we celebrate Veterans Day and honor all of the military men and women who’ve made sacrifices for our freedom. Our own Raymond Newby is one such veteran, and he has quite the story to tell about his time in the service. Raymond Newby was born on March 8, 1923, east of Parsons on Montana Road in a house across the street from Service Valley School. He was raised by his parents, Earl and Irma, in the Labette/ Montgomery County area. He had one sister named Thelma, and they had a close relationship playing together on their farm. Raymond helped out quite a bit, doing chores while his dad milked cows.
Raymond was drafted into the Army. He served from 1944 to 1946 in the 345th Infantry, Ammunition and Pioneer (A&P) 87th Division, of the 3rd Army in Europe during World War II. Raymond served as a
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These two pictures are of Mr Newby at Fort Bragg after the war ended.
Free Memory Screening and Dementia Seminar Dementia or Alzheimer’s disease can be a worrisome and confusing diagnosis, for both those receiving it and for their caretakers. To help, social worker Kristin Feeback has been hard at work for several years raising awareness of early screening and interventions.
“I just want people to know that the screening process is not intimidating. You’re asked a set of specific questions, and based on those answers, it indicates whether or not dementia is probable. If so, we encourage people to make an appointment with their doctor and
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Community Matters is published monthly for residents and friends of Parsons Presbyterian Manor by Presbyterian Manors of
501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at PresbyterianManors.org. Maegen Pegues, executive director To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact mpegues@pmma.org. Telephone: 620-421-1450 Fax: 620-421-1897 Address: 3501 Dirr Ave., Parsons, KS 67357-2220 Our mission: We provide quality senior services guided by Christian values. ParsonsPresbyterianManor.org
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get their family, loved ones, or support network involved,” said Kristin. “I’ve been doing free memory screenings at Parsons Presbyterian Manor for four years now. Many people come in every year, and they can compare and contrast their results from year to year.” November is National Memory Care Month, which makes it the ideal time to conduct these screenings. Kristin or one of her associates will be on site from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 3 for the free evaluations.
part training known as Positive Approach to Care (PAC) with Mike Willis from Girard Senior Behavioral Health.
“Mike is very, very good at teaching techniques to people caring for individuals with dementia. We’re thrilled that Mike was able to teach 2 FREE EVENTS certain techniques Memory Evaluation: that would be FRIDAY, NOV. 3 helpful,” said Maegen 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Pegues, executive Knowing The 10 Signs Of director. Dementia Seminar:
Residents and community members are also For more information, call Parsons Presbyterian Manor at 620-421-1450. invited to a seminar, “Knowing the 10 Signs of Dementia,” at 2 p.m. at “Early detection and intervention is key Parsons Presbyterian Manor. The to living your best life possible,” said event is hosted in conjunction with Kristin. “People don’t realize that they K-State and the Alzheimer’s can slow down the progress of the Association. For more information, illness and even improve functioning. call Parsons Presbyterian Manor at The biggest thing about dementia now 620-421-1450. is taking care of yourself. I encourage The seminar is part of Presbyterian people to stay busy with puzzles and Manor’s commitment to educating learning new skills.” families and staff about important TUESDAY, NOV. 14 2 p.m.
Employees at Parsons Presbyterian Manor also recently completed a two-
topics for seniors and their caregivers.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
The power of giving thanks
byWayne Mason, Chaplain, Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice
“Thank you.” A simple statement, but with a powerful message. Have you ever thought about what it means?
It is the expression of gratitude or appreciation for something that has added a benefit to you. In other words, you have become more valuable because of someone or something which has come into your life.Too often, we accept any number of items into our lives without considering the source of them. We go to the closet and select an item to wear without considering who laundered that item and hung it there, or we go to the kitchen faucet in order to get a drink, turn on the faucet and out pours the liquid which will quench our thirst.We don’t think about the employee who sits at the water treatment plant supervising the accumulation of water, the treatment
of the water so that it is safe for us to drink, and the distribution of the water to each home.
Think about all the people in your past who have given you so much to become the person you are today – parents, grandparents, family members, friends, teachers, pastors, Bible study leaders, spouse and children. Each one has contributed a lesson, a thought, an inspiration, an action of love, a protection to keep you from harm. Each one added to your life a new richness – you are more valuable as a result of them being in your life. As I think about these contributors, I can’t forget about the value God has given to us. He is the One who has given us life. Not just life here on Earth for 100 years, but life that goes beyond this life into eternity.The gift of Jesus delivers God’s loving gift of forgiveness
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for our sins, and the gift of the Holy Spirit bestows on us the constant presence of the divine in our daily living.
We have much to be thankful for – all of this and so much more.Take a few minutes to review your life.You will discover how wealthy you are because of the valuable gifts you have received. Give thanks.
Prayer: “Thank you, LORD, for giving me so much. Help me to remain in an attitude of gratitude, and inspire me to become a giver of value to others. Amen.”
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. 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!
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 Parsons Presbyterian Manor, contact social services. Heart and Soul Hospice is based in Farmington, Mo., and Wichita, Kan., and is a proud member of the Presbyterian Manor of Mid America Family.
Clayton has been with hospice since June and is still facing terminal illness
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private. His team would help supply the line troops with ammunition during the right time.
His most memorable moment was crossing the Siegfried Line in Germany. “This was a ditch approximately 30 feet deep that Hitler had built to protect Germany.” He also recalls his trip overseas. He traveled on the Queen Mary and slept three decks below water level with 28 other men. “The bunks were seven bunks high along
each wall.”
Raymond served his country and was happy to return to American soil.
“Life was wonderful after returning from the military because I appreciated more things.” Raymond married Alberta Harris after the war, on Dec. 1, 1946; they have been married more than 70 years. They had four children, three boys and one girl. Raymond went on to work as an electrician at Parsons State Hospital.
“The highlight of my life is being with my wife.”
He’s pleased to live at Parsons Presbyterian Manor and said his favorite thing is “all of it. The people here are so wonderful.”
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We will feature hobbies in an upcoming issue of Community Matters. If you have a story about your favorite hobby, 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 Maegen Pegues, executive director, and your story could be featured in an upcoming edition of Community Matters.
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