Clay Center Community Matters March 2021

Clay Center Presbyterian Manor

MARCH 2021

Vaccine comes to Clay Center Presbyterian Manor for senior living residents, staff After months of being on the front lines in the battle against COVID-19, Clay Center Presbyterian Manor began the process of vaccinating residents and staff on Saturday, Jan. 16. A second clinic was February 6. A third clinic is scheduled for February 27.

“There’s no doubt the senior population has been hit hard by the virus, along with the health care workers who’ve treated them,” said Morgan Burton, executive director at Clay Center Presbyterian Manor. “We couldn’t be happier to know there’s finally a bit of light at the end of such Frank McCoy receives the Pfizer a difficult year.”

COVID-19 vaccine.

The vaccine clinic was made possible through the Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program. Clay Center Presbyterian Manor will receive the Pfizer vaccine in limited doses, which will be given to at-risk residents in health care and assisted living as well as essential health care workers.

Regarding independent living residents, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) Advisory Committee on

Clay Center Presbyterian Manor Art is Ageless® exhibit and reception features senior artists Local senior artists will be celebrated March 10 and 11 at Clay Center Presbyterian Manor, 924 Eighth Street, as the community hosts its annual Art is Ageless® exhibit and continues to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Art is Ageless® program.

Works will be on exhibit at the community for residents only. The Art is Ageless exhibit will be held virtually for friends of the program on the community’s Facebook page, Facebook.com/ ClayCenterPresbyterianManor.

Winners will be announced on Facebook.

“It’s inspiring to see the beautiful pieces these seniors have created,” said Christi Rice, marketing director. “The joy it brings to them and others is wonderful, and that’s something we want to celebrate and share with the entire Clay Center community.”

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Jessica Lippe, director of nursing, gets her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Immunization Practices has recommended prioritizing people over the age of 75 and essential frontline workers during the initial phase of vaccinations. Those ages 65-74 would be prioritized next, including those 16-64 with high-risk medical conditions. It’s important to note that these are guidelines.

Kansas will determine vaccine distribution priorities.

“I was thrilled to be able to receive this vaccine, and had absolutely no problem after getting the shot.” said resident Letha Lloyd. When asked why she wanted to receive the vaccine, Letha stated that she wants to make sure she does her part in slowing or stopping transmission to others, and she looks forward to the day we can all get back to normal.

“Knowing that I’ll be able to do my job and provide residents with the peace of mind that I’m protected from the virus, which protects them, was the best possible news,” said Christi Rice, marketing director. “I can’t say enough about how the community and the families of our residents have supported all of us through everything we’ve faced this year.”

While side effects related to the vaccine are rare, according to the Centers for Disease Control and

Roger Mall receives his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Prevention (CDC), Clay Center Presbyterian Manor will closely monitor those who receive vaccinations. Potential side effects include injection site pain, fatigue, headache, muscle pain, chills, joint pain and fever.

The vaccine being distributed at Clay Center Presbyterian Manor is being administered by Walgreen’s, which has partnered with Pfizer and the federal government to ensure safe distribution to at-risk populations during the first round of inoculations through the Pharmacy Partnership for LongTerm Care Program.

While vaccinations will lower the risk of transmission throughout the community, precautions remain in place.

All employees are encouraged to follow CDC guidelines and best practices as these are continually updated. We have been screening

Morgan Burton, executive director, receives her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

individuals as they enter the community building for a shift and before individuals have any direct contact with residents. All staff are educated to stay at home if they are experiencing symptoms of a respiratory illness or not feeling well.

Employee surveillance testing will continue as required by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) based on county positivity rates for COVID-19 testing.

For more information about Clay Center Presbyterian Manor’s response, go to PMMA’s (Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica’s) website, Presbyterianmanors.org/MediaRoom. u

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is published monthly for residents and friends of Clay Center Presbyterian Manor

by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America, Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

To submit or suggest articles: clrice@PMMA.org Morgan Burton, executive director Christi Rice, marketing director

OUR MISSION: To provide quality senior services guided by Christian values.

PEOPLE GIVING TO PEOPLE

An update on how gifts are changing lives in PMMA communities

IN HER LIFETIME A donor's story

Recently, a longtime friend of PMMA, we’ll call her Agnes, was concerned about burdening her sister with financial decisions and responsibilities when she passes. In order to eliminate the burden for her sister, Agnes wanted to get all of her affairs in order now, but also wanted to accomplish her wishes of helping others. After sharing her thoughts with her advisor and visiting with PMMA’s regional development director, Patti Christen, Agnes was able to spare her sister the task and put her gift to work now.

Agnes made a gift from her donor advised fund for the benefit of the Good Samaritan Program - a program she has supported and appreciated for more than 30 years. She wanted to see the gift in action while she was living. Thanks to Agnes, so many residents have the assurance of the PMMA mission of quality senior services guided by Christian values.

“I’m so thankful for the blessings I have received in my lifetime. It’s my obligation to share it with others. And, I’m so glad my sister doesn’t have to worry about this when I die,” said Agnes, 84. (not her real name to ensure her anonymity)

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BETTER TO GIVE THAN TO RECEIVE

by Barbara J. Braa, CTFA, MBA

“It is better to give than to receive.” Why does this old saying still ring true? Isn’t it because the gift giver takes pleasure in seeing their gift in action? That pleasure may cause a donor to give too much.

Sometimes donors give too little, cheating themselves out of the pleasure of giving because they fear running out of money and don’t know their true capacity to give or their giving options.

In the old days, frugal folks made gifts from items at hand, like a quilt from fabric scraps or a dress from flour sacks. Today, a knowledgeable, trusted advisor can help you develop a gift giving budget and help you explore alternative methods for your charitable giving. You may find your ability to give during life may be more than you think!

Barbara J. Braa, CTFA, MBA

If you were taught to never touch your invested assets you may be surprised to learn there are strategies to help maximize your donations by using those investments. For example, a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) is a tax-advantaged way for those over 70

½ to

donate IRA dollars directly to charity and avoid taxation on the IRA withdrawal. Or, you might benefit from donating appreciated non-retirement assets, like stocks and mutual funds and when you transfer those assets directly to a charity, neither you nor the charity pay capital gains taxes on the appreciation.

Seeking advice on a charitable budget and/or utilizing one of the strategies above may help you increase your gift giving ability and your pleasure in seeing your donations in action. Plus, if you budget your donations correctly, you won’t need to revert to giving or wearing a flour sack dress or shirt!

The information in this article is not presented as personal financial or legal advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for obtaining advice specific to your situation.

Please seek advice from a trusted financial, tax or legal advisor.

Barbara J. Braa, CTFA, MBA is a Vice President & Relationship Officer with Central Trust Company in Lawrence, Kansas. Contact Barbara at 785-865-1065 or Barbara.Braa@centralbank.net.

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Doughnut day glazed with gratitude When you’re 104 years young and have a midafternoon hankering for a Tasty Pastry doughnut, ask and you shall receive.

Harold Hartner recently stopped by the office of Human Resource Director Shannon Wurtz.

When she asked Harold how his day was going and whether he needed anything, he didn’t hesitate to request one of his favorite treats: a glazed doughnut from Tasty Pastry, the famous local bakery.

Shannon leapt into action, running out the door to help fulfill Harold’s wish. But Harold stopped her to ask that she bring back an extra treat or two for some “other special girls.”

When Shannon returned with doughnuts, Harold was eager to share the sweet treats with others — but first he wanted to tell a story.

Harold said he used to go to the Tasty Pastry on a regular basis, sharing coffee, doughnuts, and stories with a table of six men. The group never raised anything to their lips before they said a prayer, however, and this “doughnut day” would be no different.

With heads bowed, words of thanksgiving were offered. Everyone enjoyed their tasty doughnuts and the feeling of their filled hearts. u

Shannon Wurtz, left, leapt into action when Harold Hartner asked for a Tasty Pastry doughnut. Pictured back row from left, Shannon, Anica Tholstrup, and Morgan Burton, and front row, Harold and Shelley Eisenman.

Art is Ageless® continued from page 1 Manors of Mid-America). The program offers senior artists the opportunity to share and display their artwork and reaffirms the agelessness of human creativity.

The first Art is Ageless calendar was published in 1981, featuring art from Presbyterian Manor community residents. Since then, the program has expanded to include a juried art competition open to all seniors age 65 and older.

Winning pieces at the community level move on to a masterpiece level judging to determine which pieces are featured in the annual calendar and note cards.

For more information about Art is Ageless, visit ArtIsAgeless.org. For more about Clay Center Presbyterian Manor, visit ClayCenterPresbyterianManor.org or contact Christi Rice at 785-632-5646 or clrice@pmma.org. u

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COVID-19 updates continue Get the latest updates on visitation status, ongoing safety measures and PMMA’s response to COVID19 on your community website at ClayCenterPresbyterianManor.org/covid-19.

Visitation status is updated weekly on Mondays and as needed as our COVID status changes. You can also send a message to any resident with the Art is Ageless® e-greeting cards. Find a link on the COVID-19 update page.

Vaccine distribution has begun in our community.

Every person who receives the vaccine will strengthen the protection for all residents, staff and the community at-large. PMMA strongly encourages our families, employees and residents to carefully consider obtaining a vaccine for themselves as well as their loved ones. u

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