Commun ty Matters Parsons Presbyterian Manor COMING UP IN COMMUNITY MATTERS:
Everyone has a story to tell
Christmas will be here before we know it, and we’ll be talking about celebrations and traditions in an upcoming issue of Community Matters as we celebrate the holidays. Does your family have a special tradition? Is there a song that immediately conjures up memories of Christmases past? Do you have a memorable Christmas story to share? Contact Sharla Hopper, marketing director, and your story may be selected to appear in an upcoming Community Matters.
October 2015
Caring runs in the family Glaspies Find Calling as CNAs For Parsons Presbyterian Manor CNA Sheila Glaspie, the best part of her job is connecting with the residents.
“I’ve been here eight years, and I love helping people. I enjoy making their quality of life the best it can be. We get so attached to residents. They become like family,” said Sheila.
Sheila Glaspie, center, with her children Kayla and David. All three are involved with helping others.
The residents aren’t the only ones that have a family connection with Sheila, though. Her daughter, Kayla Glaspie, also is a CNA at Presbyterian Manor.
“I grew up going to the place mom used to work at in Independence. I remember watching her do it, and I always wanted to help people. I wanted to do what mom did,” said Kayla.
Four years ago, Kayla’s dreams came true, when she started her career at Parsons Presbyterian Manor, after earning her CNA through Labette Community College. As it turns out though, Kayla wasn’t the only Glaspie to graduate from that program. Her younger brother, David, also attended the CNA program there and recently began work at another long-term care community. “We had the same instructor,” said David. “He told me I couldn’t ask my big sister for help on my homework.”
Like Kayla, David grew up watching his mom care for others.
“The connection you make with residents over time is the best thing,” said David. “The worst part of the job is when they pass away, because you have formed such a bond with them.”
When David needs a shoulder to lean on, or a word of advice, he can turn to his mom and sister, who also rely on each other.
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Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America announces Art is Ageless® winners Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica has announced the winners of its annual, system-wide Art is Ageless® competition, which features entries by artists age 65 and older throughout Kansas and Missouri. Four winning artists in Parsons Presbyterian Manor’s annual Art is Ageless® juried competition will join nearly 50 senior artists from Kansas and Missouri whose work will be featured in the 2016 Art is Ageless calendar and note cards.
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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 Sharla Hopper, marketing director To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact shopper@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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photograph, “Goin’ South,” by Jeannie Hannon, and a painting, “I’m late for a very important date!,” by Janice Miller will appear on greeting cards.
“Emmett Kelly ‘The Tramp,’ ” by Patricia Ringle will appear in the 2016 Art is Ageless calendar.
Local winners are automatically entered into a masterpiece level competition with winners from 17 other PMMA campuses. The winners of the masterpiece level competition are featured in the annual Art is Ageless Calendar and notecards. A drawing, “Emmett Kelly ‘The Tramp,’” by Patricia Ringle will appear in the 2016 Art is Ageless calendar. A mixed media entry, “Master Painter Clowning Around,” by Lyn Kirk, a
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“Kayla loves it as much as I do. Her ultimate goal is to one day be a nurse. We work together quite often. It feels good knowing that I helped train her, and it’s nice working with somebody who’s in sync with you,” said Sheila. “It’s nice when residents compliment Kayla’s attention and care, telling me what a jewel she is, and I know I had something to do with that. Although, sometimes, they get us
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. Artists not interested in competition were invited to enter the Art is Ageless exhibit only.
The Art is Ageless program includes art classes, musical and dramatic events, educational opportunities and current events discussions on PMMA campuses throughout the year. To be eligible for PMMA’s masterpiece level competition, artists entered a juried competition at one of 18 Presbyterian Manor communities in Kansas and Missouri. The 2016 Art is Ageless calendar and notecard artwork will include amateur and professional entries selected from winning entries in nine categories.
For more information about Art is Ageless, visit www.ArtIsAgeless.org. confused. They ask, ‘Are you the mom or daughter today?’”
Sheila’s other daughter, Devyn, also has a heart for serving and helping, although her patients will be the fourlegged kind, as she’s attending school full time to be a vet tech.
“We all have to work for a living, so I’m glad to do something I really love to do. If you love what you’re doing it’s going to show.You’ll do better and succeed,” said Sheila.
Meet your new HSD
Michelle Lever began her career as a PRN RN at Parsons Presbyterian Manor just a few months ago, but has been in the long term care field since 1997. In August, she was promoted to Health Services Director (HSD).
Michelle Lever
“I have worked as a CNA, CMA, LPN and RN. I have held positions of charge nurse, MDS coordinator, interim DON, DON, state surveyor, hospital and home health case manager,” said Michelle.
An honest reflection
Michelle got her associate of applied science degree from Labette Community College and also has her certifications in CPR, ACLS and PALS. In addition to her broad medical background and experience, she stays very busy with her family.
“We have two boys, 16 and 10 years old, who are very active in 4-H and sports. I am the community contact for the Thayer Meadowlark 4-H club and club leader in beef, goats and cooking,” Michelle said.
W. Wayne Mason, Chaplain, Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice
“As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart.” Proverbs 27:19
I know someone who has dementia. As I watch her go about her daily actions, I occasionally see her look into a mirror. She sees the person reflected there, but she doesn’t seem to recognize her. Instead of fixing her hair or making sure everything is in just the right place, she begins a conversation. She greets the person, puts on a big smile, and offers cheery words along with laughter. I don’t understand the words she is using, but I understand the animated way that she is offering them. She is in dialogue with a friend. She is reluctant to leave the conversation and her friend. Some people would say, “What a sad situation that she doesn’t even recognize herself in the mirror?” For me, I find it encouraging that this woman is always looking for a new friend – someone she can connect to and with whom she can form a
bond. I believe she is acting out and reflecting what is deep within her own heart.
I wonder what would be seen if when we stand before a mirror, we saw a reflection of Thinkstock photo What do you see when you look in the mirror? what is most important to us. Some of us would see a reflection honest accounting of what we value of ourselves because truly we are the the most in life? And then, do I want most important in our to change my reflection in some thoughts. Others would see a way? reflection of faith that permeates every Prayer: Lord, help me to see your presence part of our thinking and behavior. and your character reflected in me. May My question for us today – what would I see, what would you see if we saw an
others always see you in my actions, and hear you in my words. Amen.
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