Rolla Presbyterian Manor
Making a Memorable Day
JUNE 2021
Nurses adapt to COVID with compassion and teamwork Holly Statler and Christina Armour began working at Rolla Presbyterian Manor during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. “The main focus was protection from the spread of the virus,” said Holly, the minimum data set coordinator and assistant director of nursing. Staff worked together to set up COVID wings. Designated for residents who tested positive, COVID wings ensured that residents received quality care in isolation from the rest of the community. The staff also focused on residents’ emotional needs. “Nurses increased our listening, we increased one-on-one time, because Nurses – continued on page 2
So the sun stood still in the midst of heaven, and hasted not to go down about a whole day (Joshua 10:13b, KJV). Like every month, June has special days. Some are silly, but a few are important. June 6 is D-Day. June 14 is Flag Day. The summer solstice will mark the beginning of summer at 10:31 p.m. on Father’s Day, June 20. The length of that day will be 14 hours, 48 minutes and 43 seconds in the Midwestern United States. If you choose, each day can become your personal special day. Make each day special. As Joshua led Israel against the enemy, he needed more time. God granted enough daylight to win the victory. That day became a day to remember. We do not need a major miracle to make a day special. For many, just waking up makes the day important. Getting a long-overdue project completed can mark a day as memorable. Find a reason to laugh. A merry heart doeth good like a medicine (Proverbs 17:22a, KJV). Life can sometimes be challenging. People can easily let too much dignity root out pleasure. Taking the time to laugh at the antics of a child or at the irony of a situation can lift your spirits and brighten the day or even a whole week.
Members of the nursing team at Rolla Presbyterian Manor: from left, Jessica Hatcher, Taylor Hance, Nettie Blankenship, Jessie Poe, Linda Adams, Debbie Sanders, Brittany Earl, Theresa Wood, Tammy Mounce, Krystal Grisham, Lana Jarvis, Christine Armour and Connie Moore.
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Nurses – continued from page 1 we were going home to our families. They were not,” Holly said. Both Holly and Christina, the medical records coordinator, said a lot of the residents discussed past experiences with outbreaks with similarities to COVID-19. “They had the ability to basically educate us and help us as we were helping them,” Holly said. Holly and Christina said they prayed during their morning meetings two or three times a week. “We prayed for our community, for our staff and for everything,” Holly said. “We really feel that has helped.” Now that vaccines have been rolling out, Presbyterian Manor is opening up for visitors. “That could not happen until all of our residents got vaccines,” Christina said. “When we opened that up, we can really truly see how wonderful it is for everyone being able to see their family.” Holly and Christina said they are happy they work at Presbyterian Manor, even through the hard times. “I’m proud to be an employee at Presbyterian Manor,” Christina said. “I’m proud of the way we handled COVID. We were a team.” Adapted from a story by Kaitlin Brothers, staff writer for the Phelps County Focus. u
Presbyterian Manor to host event focused on legal, financial issues for those with Alzheimer’s disease The diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease makes planning for the future more important than ever. In the Legal and Financial Planning for Alzheimer’s Disease program, you will have a chance to learn about important legal and financial issues to consider, how to put plans in place, and how to access resources near you. Join Rolla Presbyterian Manor for Legal and Financial Planning for Alzheimer’s, a free virtual event, at 3 p.m. June 16 to explore information for families and individuals dealing with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. Topics covered will include making legal plans to fit your needs, legal documents you’ll need and what they mean for all of you, finding legal and financial assistance, government programs that can help pay for care, tax deductions and credits, and practical strategies for making a long-term plan of care. Register for Legal and Financial Planning for Alzheimer’s at RollaPresbyterianManor.org/ events-activities. The event is one in a series of webinars exploring
Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The series covers some of the most important topics of concern to caregivers and those who are experiencing the disease. From February to November, we’re exploring a different topic each month through virtual presentations led by the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Missouri. The series is part of Rolla Presbyterian Manor’s Just Ask lifelong learning program, featuring topics and speakers of interest to seniors and their adult children. Future topics include understanding and responding to dementia-related behaviors, and how to have difficult conversations about driving, finances and more. Check out a list of future events, by visiting RollaPresbyterian Manor.org/events-activities. If you have questions about memory care services or attending virtual webinar using your phone or device, please call Joelle Freeland at 573-364-7336 and she will do her best to assist. u
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Rolla Presbyterian Manor announces Art is Ageless® winners Rolla Presbyterian Manor recently announced the 2021 winners of the annual Art is Ageless® juried competition on the community Facebook page, www.Facebook.com/Rolla PresbyterianManor.
America communities to be judged at the masterpiece level. Winning entries at the masterpiece level are selected for publication in PMMA’s annual Art is Ageless calendar and note cards. Art is Ageless is a copyrighted “We are honored to exhibit artwork by seniors,” said Lyn Joelle program of Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America. For Freeland, marketing director. “Art the competition, works must is Ageless is unique in featuring only the works of artists age 65 and have been completed in the past Agnes Maples, “Black five years. Started in 1980, Art is older. Our artists prove that art, in Beauty” Ageless is an extension of any form, is an ageless ambition.” Presbyterian Manors of MidWinners in the Rolla Presbyterian America’s wellness programs. Manor Art is Ageless David Breuer, Presbyterian Manors of juried competition “Uncle Sam Santa” Mid-America’s Art is were: Ageless program Best of Show encourages Rolla professional: Presbyterian Barbara Ford, Manor residents “Chocolate Ellen Reynolds, and other area Delight” “Leo’s Pumpkins” seniors to express their Best of Show creativity through its amateur: Agnes Sophia deLaat, “Ava Maria” annual competition, Maples, as well as art classes, “Turquoise Trio” Christmas amateur: David Breuer, musical and dramatic events, educational opportunities and “Uncle Sam Santa” current events discussions Mixed Media/Crafts professional: throughout the year. u Sophia deLaat, “Cardinal Sophia deLaat, Direction” “Cardinal Direction” Mixed Media/Crafts amateur: Agnes Maples, “Black Beauty” Painting professional: Ellen Reynolds, “Leo’s Pumpkins” Painting amateur: Agnes Maples, “Turquoise Trio” Photography amateur: Erma Brand, “Shimmering Sunset” Quilting professional: Barbara Agnes Maples, “Turquoise Trio” Ford, “Chocolate Delight” Erma Brand, Sculpture/3-D professional: Sophia “Shimmering Sunset” deLaat, “Ava Maria” Sculpture/3-D amateur: David Barbara Ford, Breuer, “Lono” “Chocolate Local competition winners will Delight” David Breuer, “Lono join winners from 14 other Presbyterian Manors of MidRolla Presbyterian Manor | A PMMA COMMUNITY
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faint not (Galatians 6:9, KJV). A bad experience or hard times can put a dent in our generosity to others. You do not have to help someone move or give them money in order to be generous. Finding a way to share your joy or listen to their story can have an impact.
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I recall a time when God spoke to my heart to give a young minister a few dollars. After pressing the money into his hand, his face brightened an amount that far outstripped the size of the gift. Later, I learned that in his economy what I regarded as a small gift was equal to a week’s wages. It does not always take a lot from you to mean a lot to others. u