Commun ty Matters Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor
August 2016
PMMA rebalances portfolio with sale of Kansas City campus In the more than six and a half decades Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America has provided care for and advocated for the aging in Kansas and Missouri, the senior retirement landscape has changed dramatically. PMMA remains committed to our mission of providing quality senior services guided by Christian values and to meeting the ever changing needs of today’s seniors. Seniors want a full continuum of care, with an emphasis on active living and wellness. Out of this demand, the Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) model was born. This model provides for a large independent living level with smaller levels of assisted living and health care/ skilled nursing. During the past two decades, PMMA has been slowly moving its system toward the CCRC model. Even though we have made significant strides, our system still remains imbalanced in the world of CCRC’s. SALE, continued on page 2
Alzheimer’s Walk is coming soon Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor’s team for the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s is making great strides toward its fundraising goal! Although the Presbyterian Manor team is not accepting any new members, there is still time to start your own team or help with Presbyterian Manor’s fundraising. The Cowley County walk is Saturday, Sept. 10, at Arkansas Senior Citizen Center, 320 South A St. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. There is a ceremony at 10 a.m., followed by the 2-mile walk. Teams can register at alz.org. Choose the Walk to End Alzheimer’s tab to get started. For more information about joining the walk committee, starting a team, or making a donation, call Executive Director Sarah Griggs or Marketing Director Tara Clawson at 620-442-8700. Anyone is welcome at the event, whether or not they have registered or raised funds. “If you are committed to the cause and want to participate, just show up!” Tara said. The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s takes place in more than 600 communities nationwide. It is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.