Commun ty Matters Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor
May 2015
Older Americans Month 2015: ‘Get into the Act’ Older adults are a vital part of our society. Since 1963, communities across the country have shown their gratitude by celebrating Older Americans Month each May. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Get into the Act,” to focus on how older adults are taking charge of their health, getting engaged in their communities, and making a positive impact in the lives of others. By promoting and engaging in activity, wellness, and inclusivity, more Americans than ever before can “Get into the Act.” While Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica campuses provides quality senior services guided by Christian values to older adults year-round, Older Americans Month offers an opportunity to emphasize how older adults can access the home- and community-based services they need to live independently in their communities. It is also an occasion to highlight how older adults are engaging with and making a difference in those communities. Throughout the month,Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor will be conducting activities designed to highlight the contributions of seniors to the greater community.
Protecting seniors from scams
Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor hosts free program Older adults are often the targets of scams to steal their hard-earned savings. More than $2 billion is stolen from seniors every year. Hear how financial fraud is directed at the elderly and learn how to prevent it at “Protect Yourself Against Scams,” a free presentation at Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor May 15. Denise Groene, state director for the Better Business Bureau, will go over several scams and give suggestions on how to guard against them. She also will review why seniors are more at risk and how to report a scam. “Protect Yourself Against Scams” will begin at 1:30 p.m. May 15 in the chapel at Arkansas Presbyterian Manor, 1711 N. Fourth. It is part of Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor’s Just Ask series, a free, ongoing lifelong learning program featuring information from local, regional and national experts on topics of interest to older adults and their families. For more information, contact Marketing Director Tara Clawson at 620-442-8700 or tclawson@pmma.org.