Parsons Presbyterian Manor
NOVEMBER 2020
PATH program designed to address individual needs Most Parsons Presbyterian Manor residents are here to stay, with the exception of people living in the PATH® (Post-Acute to Home) neighborhood. The PATH program is designed for people who are recovering from surgery or a medical crisis that prevents them from returning home immediately. With the help of Presbyterian Manor nursing and therapy staff, PATH residents get the support they need to recover in an environment designed for comfort. “If there’s a need for additional skilled care, it could be nursing or therapy or a combination of both, that’s where we step in,” said Kaysha O’Daniel, therapy director at Parsons Presbyterian Manor. She said the care that PATH residents receive is tailored to each patient’s individual needs. For example, a PATH resident recovering from a stroke may initially require an emphasis on medication management or other medical needs. Once the immediate needs are no longer as pressing, the resident will be PATH– continued on page 3
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PATH– continued from page 1 evaluated for therapy services. Parsons Presbyterian Manor provides a range of therapy services through a partnership with Aegis Therapies®. PATH residents may receive physical, occupational and speech therapy services. Kaysha said PATH residents work with therapists around 10 hours a week, though it could be more or less time, depending on the individual. “As a company, we have a hierarchy of treatment,” Kayla said. “We can’t hit the ground running with therapy if some of a patient’s lower-level needs aren’t being met.” She uses the example of a patient who has had joint replacement surgery and still has a lot of pain. Until the pain is addressed, that person can’t focus on regaining their mobility. “In a way, we try not to look at the big picture. We focus on the little things that will help with overall performance,” Kaysha said. “And once those little things are accomplished, the big things are a breeze. I focus on educating the patients, so they understand we’re focusing on smaller goals in order to get to the big picture.” Some of the other “little things” staff might address are cognitive difficulties and reestablishing a feeling of safety. “The biggest thing I preach to my patients is that I want them to be
home safely,” Kayla said. “I don’t want them to just go home — I want them to be successful at home.” Before the pandemic, staff would conduct an in-home assessment before each resident went home permanently. They would check on the residents’ ability to do essential everyday tasks, such as get in and out of bed and take a shower on their own. Now, staff mimics these activities on the Presbyterian Manor We want you to feel safe, wherever you are. campus and coordinates with in the face of rehabilitation family members in order to ensure challenges. residents don’t encounter any obstacles upon their return home. “In therapy, we do like to push people,” Kaysha said. “There are PATH residents who need a little times they can’t fully perform the more transition time sometimes spend additional time in the assisted task. But the repeated action, continuing to push to progress, will living neighborhood at Presbyterian Manor. Kaysha said the “in-between result in success. It’s important not to get discouraged when you can’t step” helps some residents do something the first time. transition. The assisted living environment gives residents more independence while still having help nearby.
“Work hard and don’t get discouraged. That’s the best advice I can give.”
Kaysha says the patients who get most out of path share two characteristics. First, they’re willing to put in the work that is asked of them. Secondly, they remain positive
PATH services are available to campus residents and the public. For more information on the PATH program at Parsons Presbyterian Manor, call 620-421-1450. u
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Psychology of change subject of free virtual event If you’re avoiding the short-term discomfort of change, you may need a different approach to reach your goals. The Psychology of Change looks at how different approaches can help reset the way you deal with change. Parsons Presbyterian Manor will offer two virtual opportunities in November to listen to an expert in the field. Counselor, coach and private-practice psychotherapist Jeffrey L. Wilson will take an indepth look at the psychology behind change. You’ll learn about the types of change and how to cope with each. We’ll also delve into the cost of change and discuss methods to demystify it.
www.ParsonsPresbyterianManor.org/events-activities. You’ll receive your own unique link to the presentation and instructions for how to join the event. Don’t wait, as seats are extremely limited.
This free virtual event will be offered twice: 2 p.m. on November 5, and again at 5:30 p.m. on November 10. Choose the time that’s most convenient for you and register online at
The Psychology of Change is part of Presbyterian Manor’s Just Ask lifelong learning program featuring speakers and topics of interest to seniors and their adult children. u
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