Commun ty Matters
September 2018
Parsons Presbyterian Manor
Get to know:
Jasmine Edie
Activity director Jasmine Edie is enjoying her new role at Parsons Presbyterian Manor, though she’s been employed here in a different position for more than two years.
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Sweet treat during National Ice Cream Month We think our assisted living residents and staff are sure sweet, so we wanted to let them know. As we celebrated National Ice Cream Month we treated everyone to something sweet – ice cream sundaes.
“I started as a CNA (certified nurse aide), and then I began doing RA (restorative aide) work part time, which allowed me to do more one on one with the residents. I really enjoyed having time set aside for those who were on the restorative program, so when I was told the activities job was available, I was excited to move to another department where I would be able to do more with the residents and find ways to make their life more enjoyable at Presbyterian Manor,” said Jasmine.
Jasmine Edie has switched roles at Parsons Presbyterian Manor and is now our activity director.
Jasmine’s favorite part of activities is finding different activities for the residents to do, finding an activity that triggers a story from their past that they love to tell and seeing them laugh while playing a card game when they are winning or losing. “I love being able to make the residents as happy as possible and feel welcomed and at home here at Presbyterian Manor. I have three kids, so outside of work I am a busy mom. All of my friends have kids around the same age, so we are always together planning something such as a cookout, camping, swimming and DIY crafts to all do together. However, when it becomes winter, I enjoy staying inside and finding as many different crafts and things to bake as possible. My oldest loves to help in the kitchen, so we always bake more treats than we can eat. For my alone time, I enjoy a good read and I love to find a good show to binge watch.” We’re glad Jasmine has continued her role here and are looking forward to all the activity ideas she comes up with.
Parsons artists among Art is Ageless® masterpiece level winners Three winning artists in Parsons Presbyterian Manor’s annual Art is Ageless® juried competition will be featured in the 2019 Art is Ageless Calendar produced by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America.
“Crowing Barnyard Rooster,” Dorothy Jeffries, Mixed Media/Crafts
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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 Sloan Dwyer, marketing director To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact sdwyer@pmma.org.
“Crowing Barnyard Rooster,” Dorothy Jeffries, Mixed Media/Crafts; “Funny Bunny,” Janice Miller, Drawing; “Elephant Quilt,” Juanita Shepard, Quilting; will appear in the calendar when it is released this fall. In addition, “Old Blue & Rust,” Lyn Kirk, Mixed Media/Crafts (G); “Spirit Lifter,” Eweleen Good, Photography (G) will be featured on one of the Art is
Ageless greeting cards.
Works by local winners are automatically entered into a masterpiece level competition with winning art from 16 other PMMA communities. More than 180 entries were received for this year’s masterpiece competition. The winners are featured in the Art is Ageless calendar and greeting cards.
“Funny Bunny,” Janice Miller, Drawing
“We are so honored to have artists from the Parsons show featured in the 2019 Art is Ageless calendar. Each year our show grows and we are so proud of our local talent. Congratulations to those chosen to represent Parsons!” said Maegen Pegues, executive director. Art is Ageless, open exclusively to people age 65 and older, is a copyrighted program of Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America. For the competition, works must have been completed in the past five years.
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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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Parsons Presbyterian Manor earns zero-deficiency rating Parsons Presbyterian Manor earned a zero-deficiency survey from the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services following its annual inspection June 5, 2018.
“We are very proud of our staff’s achievement,” said Maegen Pegues, executive director. “It is their commitment to our mission and residents that led to a deficiency-free community. By being blessed with a great team that is dedicated to Parsons Presbyterian Manor each other, we’ve created a foundation that enables us to provide quality services for seniors every day.”
Each year, senior living communities are surveyed by their licensing agency for compliance of regulations established by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services. These regulations, which number in the
hundreds, are designed to ensure a standard of care is met. By meeting this standard, senior living communities are able to renew their licenses and continue to provide care. There are 17 major areas assessed, which include quality of care and physical environment. The surveyors look at every aspect of a resident’s life, from dietary choices, to dental care; from frequency of physician visits to
ease of access to their mail.
“Being recognized as a deficiency-free community offers evidence of the staff’s compassion and desire to make Parsons Presbyterian Manor a place our residents are honored to call home,” Pegues said. The achievement by Parsons Presbyterian Manor places the senior living community in the top tier of survey performances in Kansas.
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“Old Blue & Rust,” Lyn Kirk, Mixed Media/Crafts “Spirit Lifter,” Eweleen Good, Photography PARSONS PRESBYTERIAN MANOR 3
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You’re invited to take a tour of Parsons Presbyterian Manor and enjoy a delightful lunch! Whether you’re considering making
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our community your new home soon or in the future, or you just want to see what we’re all about, we’d love to have you visit for lunch. Call Sloan Dwyer, sales and marketing director, at 620-421-1450 to schedule. Now Available: Two assisted living apartments, so be sure to check them out while you’re here.
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