Arkansas City Community Matters September 2018

Commun ty Matters Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor

September 2018

Win the prize

By Bill Bowles, resident chaplain Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor

“Who me? I do not bother others! I do not lie! Cheat! Run down people! I am not crude, rude or a prude! I am not stingy, mean or selfish! I am not lazy!

Thoughtless! Cowardly!Well then, you must be an encourager!You are a friend, a helper, a being there type of person!When others eyes and ears and hands are closed, their minds are unalert, heart frozen, their prejudicial will senseless, locked up you are awake, spiritually tuned in! Congratulations!

You are a practicing friend. In time of need, a helper, companion! Be alert, someone may be watching you! They may be surprised with a nudging awakening! Maybe I can join Jesus’ Club of Friendship!Yes, I will quietly choose to be an encourager of others! How much does it cost?Your whole self. (Hebrews 10:23-25) Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see reckoning day approaching.

September birthdays Della Catron, Iona Crane, Cecilia Nelson and Helen Padden

Residents in memory care dine together. The small kitchen allows for residents to engage in familiar activities of cooking and baking with staff supervision.

Adding another level of assistance From the original ground-breaking ceremony in 1976 and the building of the health care center in 1979, Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor was answering the growing needs of the Arkansas City community.

In a March 8, 1979, article published by the Arkansas City Traveler, resident Mary Allee stated in a hearing to Flint Hills Council (which granted permission to build the health care center) that it was important to her to know that nursing facilities would be available to her at Presbyterian Manor should she ever need them.

When she needed those services, it was important to her to be surrounded by her friends. Even though at the time Mary was referring to skilled nursing needs, she voiced what many of the residents at Presbyterian Manor have felt over the years.

The independent living apartments provide security and socialization for seniors in Arkansas City. The health care center provides skilled nursing services when residents need significant assistance whether at the end of their life or rehabilitation after a hospital stay. However, during the first eight years after the original opening, the leadership team determined Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor had a gap in services.

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the level of “intermediate care” was introduced, which was the beginning stages of developing the full continuum of care on the campus.

Correction from the July article:

The ground-breaking for the health care west wing was in 1985.

enjoy minimal services including maintenance-free residences, In the senior housing industry socialization, and one meal per “continuum of care” is a term used day in the restaurant. Residents to describe the range of services also have the opportunity to that a senior might need during add additional services such as the final phase of their life. Having housekeeping, laundry, additional all levels of services available to meals and home health services at à Presbyterian Manor’s residents on la carte rates. Presbyterian Manor is one campus provides a further sense a licensed, non-Medicare certified of security that the residents will home health agency. not have to move somewhere else to The expansion campaign in 1984 receive certain services. targeted several areas that would Residents in independent living ensure the continued success of the community. The campaign included the west wing of health care, the purchase of the land for the duplex construction and additional improvements to the existing apartment complex, including the Community Matters renovations that would provide what was called “intermediate care.” is published monthly for residents and friends of Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at PresbyterianManors.org.

Sarah Griggs, executive director Sean Page, marketing director Lori Peters, activities director

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Telephone: 620-442-8700 Fax: 620-442-8224 Address: 1711 N. Fourth, Arkansas City, KS 67005-1607

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In the 80s, “intermediate care” included services that would later be referred to as assisted living.

This level of care packaged three meals a day, weekly housekeeping and laundry services, and minimal assistance, and did not require certifications or licenses to perform. The renovations included an additional dining room on the third floor, which evolved into an activities space in the early 2000s, since all apartment residents dine in the dining room on first floor.

The needs of those in “intermediate care” continued to grow, and Presbyterian Manor expanded its license to include assisted living in 1993. The addition of the license

allowed staff to provide additional nursing services including longterm whirlpool baths, medication management and assistance in activities of daily living. At that time, the Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor truly did provide a full continuum of care on one campus.

At first, the third floor of the complex was licensed as assisted living and as the demand grew, the fourth floor was added to the license in the late 90s. The census in assisted living fluctuated throughout the years, which led to the leadership once again re-evaluating the needs of the residents on the campus.

One of the dreams of the leadership was to expand assisted living to include a secured assisted living memory care neighborhood.

The needs of individuals living with dementia was continuing to

The memory care living room provides a cozy space for visiting or watching television together.

grow, and dementia care in Cowley County was very limited. An assisted living memory care community in Cowley County was non-existent.

Once more, Presbyterian Manor set its sights on expanding services to meet the needs of Arkansas City and the surrounding Cowley County community.

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Activity Director Lori Peters were integral in the development of the memory care neighborhood.

Sarah envisioned a supportive environment for individuals with dementia who were no longer appropriate for regular assisted living; however, were not ready for the healthcare neighborhood. This project was near and dear to her heart, because one of the residents who needed the additional memory support in assisted living was her grandmother.

contributors. Renovation of the fourth floor began in 2012 for a secured memory care neighborhood with the opening of the first eight apartments, dining room and activity spaces in 2013.

dignity they deserve. Memory care communities like ours are solely dedicated to memory care and can specialize every service and amenity to benefit those with memory impairments.”

Among the first residents in the memory care neighborhood were current community residents either in the existing assisted living or in healthcare neighborhoods. The second phase included the remaining eight apartments for a total of 16 apartments in the neighborhood.

Presbyterian Manor’s specialized community benefits those with memory impairments by providing evidence-based care for residents’ physical, mental and social wellbeing.

Lori also utilized her personal experience as inspiration for the “Unfortunately, grandma wasn’t able memory care neighborhood. to benefit from the new unit because “I experienced firsthand the her disease process progressed specialized care that was needed before the unit came to fruition,” and was not readily available for my said Griggs. “However, many of the grandfathers,” Lori said. “With the concepts included in the memory care neighborhood are services that increasing population of adults age 65 and older, Alzheimer’s disease I would have loved to provide in and other dementias are becoming assisted living at the time she was more and more prevalent. There with us.” has never been a greater need for In 2011 and 2012, Presbyterian memory care than there is today.

Manor had the opportunity to More importantly, there has never campaign for its memory care been a greater need to take care neighborhood when it was granted of our aging population with the tax credits from the state for kind of specialized support and

Open floor plans help residents move around easier and avoid spatial confusion. It is decorated with purpose, using colors to add contrast, creating a calm and soothing environment, and guiding residents with visual cues. Residents experience greater independence as they can move about freely without safety concerns.

“Programs and activities are created to encourage current strengths and abilities, promote cognitive function, stimulate reminiscence and provide joy and meaning. Our goal is to create a lifestyle of comfort, security and purpose for our residents,” Lori said.

Local artists among Art is Ageless® masterpiece level winners Three winning artists in Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor’s annual Art is Ageless® juried competition will be featured in the 2019 Art is Ageless Calendar produced

by Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica.

“Crossroads,” a quilt by Wilda Buffo; “Storm is Coming,” a drawing by Virginia McConnell; and “Morning Fog,” a drawing by Marjorie Swaim, Like us on Facebook

will appear in the calendar when it is “We are inspired by the talent in our released this fall. senior community and are thrilled we have the opportunity to share it Works by local winners are and inspire others through the Art is automatically entered into a Ageless calendar and greeting cards,” masterpiece level competition said Sean Page, marketing and with winning art from 16 other admissions director, Arkansas City PMMA communities. More than Presbyterian Manor.

180 entries were received for this year’s masterpiece competition. The Art is Ageless, open exclusively to winners are featured in the Art is ART, continued on page 4 Ageless calendar and greeting cards.

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people age 65 and older, is a copyrighted program of Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica. For the competition, works must have been completed in the past five years.

and friends of Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America’s Art is Ageless program are proving that art, in any form, is an ageless ambition.

For more information about Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor, contact Sean Page at 620-442-8700

Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica’s Art is Ageless program encourages Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor residents and other area seniors to express their creativity through its annual competition, as well as art classes, musical and dramatic events, educational opportunities and current events discussions throughout the year.

Started in 1980, Art is Ageless is an extension of Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America’s wellness programs, which focus on mental, physical, social and spiritual health. Residents

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“Crossroads,” a quilt by Wilda Buffo.

“Storm is Coming,” a drawing by Virginia McConnell.

“Morning Fog,” a drawing by Marjorie Swai.

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