Aberdeen Heights
MAY 2021
Celebrating our extraordinarily skilled nurses National Skilled Nursing Care Week is May 9–15, and the theme this year is “together through the seasons.” We think this is the perfect theme for National Skilled Nursing Care Week because our staff in The Glen have done a phenomenal job throughout this difficult year. They have persevered through the struggles and provided excellent care to our residents. Whether it be nursing, housekeeping, activities, maintenance, dining services or administration, we want to recognize staff members in every department. Thank you for all you do — and we hope you’ll take a moment to celebrate your dedication and hard work. u
COVID-19 updates continue Get the latest updates on visitation, ongoing safety measures and PMMA’s response to COVID-19 on your community website at AberdeenSeniorLiving.com/ covid-19. Visitation status is updated weekly on Mondays and as needed as our COVID status changes. Send an Art is Ageless® e-card for Mother’s Day using the link on the COVID-19 Updates page. May is also National Nurses’ Week, May 6 through 12. Send a note of appreciation to a special nurse using a Thank You e-card or one of the blank Art is Ageless e-cards. u
We’re grateful for all who work in The Glen, during National Skilled Nursing Care Week and every week. Aberdeen Heights | A PMMA COMMUNITY
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Customer service survey results As part of Aberdeen Heights’ ongoing customer service initiative, residents and their representatives are randomly selected to participate in telephone satisfaction surveys conducted by Pinnacle Quality Insight. The graphic above highlights some of the survey results. All scores are given on a 5-point scale, with 5 being the highest score and 1 the lowest score. Between February 2020 and January 2021, Aberdeen Heights residents and their families gave the community high scores in demonstrating dignity and respect and ease of the move-in and admissions processes. Residents and families also reported a high
willingness to recommend the community to others. “[I value] very good basic services. I would tell [others] that it is a good, solid place. I would tell them about the continuing care and that there is a great sense of community here,” one respondent said. We greatly value the opinions of our residents and their representatives about the care and services we provide, and we encourage them to participate honestly when contacted by Pinnacle Quality Insight. All state and federal confidentiality laws are met in Pinnacle’s service. u
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is published monthly for residents and friends of Aberdeen Heights by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America, Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
To submit or suggest articles: lliefer@pmma.org Christie Wolff, executive director Lily Landy, health care administrator
OUR MISSION: To provide quality senior services guided by Christian values.
Artists and their work are indeed ageless Our local artists have been hard at work preparing their entries for the annual Art is Ageless®competition. We’re fortunate to have so many talented people in our community! Joan Murphy has been spending her time working on a sculpted clay pot she titled “Little Blue Pot.” Ellen Umlauf has been busy needlepointing wall art pieces, something she’s done quite a bit of. She’s currently working on a piece that displays a number of symbols and places from across Europe. Our local artists’ efforts were on display in The Glen lobby April 27. u
Joan Murphy has been working on a sculpted clay pot she’s titled “Little Blue Pot” for the Art is Ageless® exhibit.
Ellen Umlauf has completed a number of needlepoint pieces. Ellen Umlauf is working on new piece featuring symbols and places from across Europe. Aberdeen Heights | A PMMA COMMUNITY
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Give thanks to our veterans! The month of May and the Memorial Day holiday is another good opportunity to take time to honor and thank those who willingly put themselves in harm’s way to protect our country. This month, we’d like to recognize assisted living resident Robert Sextro. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was stationed in San Diego, Calif., and Washington state. Robert served in the Pacific Theater in 1944-45. If you see Robert, take the time to express a heartfelt thank-you for his service to our country. Thanks to his service, and the service of so many others throughout the years, we enjoy security and freedom that will endure through future generations. Thank you, Robert, for your service! u Robert Sextro, U.S. Navy
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PEOPLE GIVING TO PEOPLE
An update on how gifts are changing lives in PMMA communities
PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE A donor's story
We often hear from donors, "I wish I could do more to support the PMMA mission." Many are surprised to discover that through estate planning, they can have a tremendous philanthropic impact on PMMA’s future, while still caring for their own financial needs along the way.
Karen Smith (right), an independent living resident at The Westerly on PMMA’s Wichita campus, plans to give back to the place that has meant so much to her during retirement. Karen made provisions in her will to benefit Wichita Presbyterian Manor.
“When I came here in 2015, they promised I would be cared for, for the rest of my life, even if I ran out of money,” Karen said. “I have saved all my life, but I am not a millionaire, and that security has been a comfort. I decided that leaving my estate to Wichita Presbyterian Manor was a good option. I want to leave anything I have left to someone else who came here with the promise of being cared for, for the rest of their life.”
Karen’s estate planning still leaves her plenty of options while she is living.
“There is not a restriction as to how I spend,” she said. “I started traveling, took a break during the pandemic, and plan to start up again when it is safe. This is a good time in my life.”
Karen, a retired nurse practitioner, began envisioning what she wanted life to be like in retirement while she was still in the throes of her career. After discovering Wichita Presbyterian Manor, she knew it would be the right place to live out the rest of her life.
While many of Karen’s activities were put on hold during the pandemic, she also knew that living at PMMA meant there was help if she needed it. She would be safe and cared for, no matter what.
“I don’t have any children and I have too many nieces and nephews to count,” Karen said. “I didn’t want anyone to have to take care of Aunt Karen. At PMMA, I have independence. Everyone I need is here, everything I need is here.”
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WHY IS HE SMILING?
He just gave a tax free gift to PMMA.
He is over 70 1/2 and eligible to give a tax free gift from his IRA to support his favorite non-profit, Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America (PMMA)!
A gift from your IRA is tax free if... You are over 70 1/2 You need to meet your required minimum distribution for 2021 You make a charitable gift directly from your IRA to PMMA
You can make a gift of up to $100,000 of your required minimum distribution to PMMA without having to pay income tax on the withdrawal, all the while helping seniors in need.
We encourage you to speak to your financial advisor to determine if this is a good opportunity for you. To learn more, contact us by email at development@pmma.org or call 316-652-6222.
EMBRACE THE LAZY DAYS OF SUMMER Donate your extra vehicle to PMMA Rather than stress about a car you no longer need, embrace the lazy days of summer by donating it to PMMA. Vehicle donations make giving easy. Plus, we handle everything from the free pick-up and sale to sending the necessary donation tax receipts for your generous donation.
PMMA accepts many kinds of vehicles as a form of support, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, and even RVs. Donate your vehicle now, so you can relax, enjoy summer, and sleep well knowing your vehicle helped PMMA.
To learn more or to get started on your vehicle donation today, call 844-490-4483 or visit giving.presbyterianmanors.org/vehicle-donations/. Our Vehicle Donation Support team is here for you seven days a week. All drivers have been requested to practice safe and secure interactions with donors, including minimizing contact.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: 316-685-1100
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