Parsons Presbyterian Manor
July 2021
As pandemic restrictions ease, social health increases Wellness is about so much more than physical health; time spent in relationship with others is critical to well-being.
Editor’s Note: This is a guest column from the chaplain at Lawrence Presbyterian Manor. In a nod to our Presbyterian heritage, we will be periodically sharing columns from our community chaplains in your Community Matters newsletter.
Babette Collins and Becky Nash are in the business of supporting the social health of residents at Parsons Presbyterian Manor.
We are “AHA” people in the Lord!
Both Becky, the life enrichment director, and Babette, the social services director, organize their work days around meeting residents’ psycho-social needs.
I led a Bible study using the book “Joyfully Aging” by Richard Bimler. He gave himself the title, Ambassador of Health, Hope, and Aging or AH-HA(sic). He wrote, “All believers in Christ are AHA people,” because the resurrection of Christ is the biggest “aha” of all.
By Dinah Dutta, Chaplain
Babette Collins
The availability of vaccines and relaxation of some COVID-19 precautions have made their jobs much easier. All Presbyterian Manor residents can eat two-to-a-table in the dining room now, and inperson visits and gatherings have resumed. Residents can go out to eat or shop at Walmart without the need to quarantine. “It really feels like we’re coming alive again,” Babette said. Becky Nash
Well-being – continued on page 2
We hear so much about how to care for our physical health, which is very important. Unfortunately, our society has convinced people that after a certain age, people lose their significance and purpose in life. However, when I think of spiritual or physical health these days, I think of my relationship not only with God but also the
AHA – continued on page 4
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