Farmington Community Matters November 2014

Commun ty Matters Farmington Presbyterian Manor

November 2014

Lifestyle changes key to Alzheimer’s prevention We now have a prescription that researchers think can delay or prevent the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. It’s not a pill, it’s a list of lifestyle choices. Results from a landmark study announced this summer show that having a healthy lifestyle may be the key.

“It’s the first time we have been able to give people a kind of recipe for what is useful,” said Maria Carrillo, vice president of medical and scientific relations at the Alzheimer’s Association.

More than 5 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s, and it is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. Millions more will likely develop dementia as the baby boomers age.

In the study, researchers looked at 1,260 people in Finland from 60 to 77 years old, who were at risk for Alzheimer’s. One group went on a lifestyle improvement program and the other group received general health advice. The results were dramatic.

The lifestyle program included: Eat well: Start by adding fruits and vegetables to your regular diet. Ease out fats and fried foods, and always choose whole grains rather than highly refined bakery products.

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Members of the Farmington Presbyterian Manor and Presbyterian Hospice team gather for a photo.

Local support Farmington staff support memory walk For the past six months, Presbyterian Manor employees have staged fundraising events to support the Alzheimer’s Association’s Memory Walk in Crystal City, Mo., Sept. 13. Activities such as a barbecue and grill drawing, a biscuits-and-gravy breakfast, a coin drive and a bake sale generated $1,317.

The volunteers and employees of Farmington Presbyterian Manor know firsthand the effects of Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases from caring for residents in our memory care community. That’s why SUPPORT, continued on page 4

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Soul food: Fatherhood by intimate relationship

By Ray Chappell, Farmington Presbyterian Manor chaplain

The second aspect of “God the Father” that we will be studying is “Fatherhood by Intimate Relationship.”

Community Matters is published monthly for residents and friends of Farmington Manor by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at PresbyterianManors.org Jane Hull, executive director Holly Bauman, marketing director To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact hbauman@pmma.org Telephone: 573-756-6768 Fax: 573-756-6014 Address: 500 Cayce, Farmington, MO 63640-2910 Our mission: We provide quality senior services guided by Christian values.

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The concept and relationship of father and son are used in the Old Testament in several instances to relate God to Israel. According to Exodus 4:22, Moses instructed Pharaoh, “Thus saith the Lord, Israel is my son, even my firstborn.” This was more than merely being their Creator and was less than saying that they were regenerated, (saved, born again) for not all had spiritual life. It does affirm a special relationship of divine care and solicitude for Israel similar to that of a father to a son.

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In predicting God’s special favor on the house of David, God revealed to David that his relationship to Solomon would be like a father to a son, he said to David, “I will be his father and he shall be my son” ( 2 Samuel 7:14).

In general God declares that his care as a Father will be over all who trust in him as their God. According to Psalm 103:13, the statement is made “like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him.

Dear people, we will finish our study next month.

Until next time, God bless.

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New decade, new locations, new services This month, we continue to look back at our history as Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America celebrates 65 years of the art of life.

The 1980s brought growth in independent living options on many Presbyterian Manor campuses.

New duplexes and apartments were constructed in Parsons, Lawrence, Wichita and Salina. It also brought construction of two new campuses and health care additions at the Wichita and Rolla campuses.

The first scholarships were given in 1981. Those funds served as seed for today’s Employee Education Assistance Grants.

Consideration of additional campuses continued through the 1980s as well. Efforts to raise funds for a Presbyterian Manor at Hays were not successful, and By early 1980, the United after thorough study, the board Presbyterian Foundation of Kansas’ authorized sale of the property in joint project with the Manhattan June 1980. The next year, a group Retirement Foundation was open. of citizens in Emporia petitioned PMMA continued to provide for construction of a campus in that management services for the new community, and a period of study Meadowlark Hills until July 1, 1981. and fundraising began. Additional campuses in Missouri also were Salina Presbyterian Manor opened considered in Jefferson City and its doors in February 1980, Springfield. and work started on additional apartments almost immediately.

The PMMA board voted to sell In addition to the expansion of Mid-Continent Presbyterian the physical plant, two important Manor, a campus formerly operated programs of PMMA began in 1980. by the Board of Pensions of the Residents, staff and advisory board Presbyterian Church of the United members were invited to submit art States. Residents of the campus, and poetry for potential inclusion in located in Kansas City, Mo., were the inaugural Art is Ageless calendar. given the option of moving to the Kansas City, Kan., campus. The sale A donor’s $10,000 gift established was completed in 1983. the Education Fund for PMMA employees, residents and trustees.

New services and new needs also

From left, Salina Mayor Karen Graves, Milton Morrison and Harry Steele.

The newly constructed six-story independent living apartment building at Salina Presbyterian Manor.

were explored. With the support of the Synod of Mid-America, PMMA worked to establish a campus for severely physically handicapped adults in Hutchinson. Home health care for residents living independently on PMMA campuses was started in 1984. Piloted in Salina, the service was expanded to other campuses before the end of the year.

reading, pursuing a hobby, playing a musical instrument Move more: “We shouldn’t just be encouraging people or singing. Having a purpose involves brain flexing, as well. For this, you can set goals and follow through or to exercise, we should discourage them from being solve a problem, for example. sedentary,” one researcher said. Researchers found that moderate activity such as chores and walking – not just Social interaction: Social relationships foster high-intensity exercise such as jogging, swimming or support, and this connectedness, as we grow older, biking – can protect the thinking process. Taking a walk is critical to our wellness. When we converse, our after dinner is an excellent habit. Always consult your brains are busy dealing with the activities of listening, physician before beginning an exercise program. observing, understanding and conversing.You can Brain games: Two excellent ways to train your brain is combine some of these activities for added impact, such to flex it and have a purpose. Things you can do on your as playing cards, joining an exercise class, participating own include working a crossword puzzle or jumble, in a book club and attending a lecture.

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they raise funds for the Memory Walk, to help find treatments and a cure.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, about 615 supporters attended this year’s walk. Although donations are still coming in, the current grand total is $68,361.

“Because of the momentum and support we received from local businesses and families, we were able to grow the Mineral Area-Festus Walk to End Alzheimer’s by more than 36 percent over last year,” said Alyssa Vorhies, walk coordinator with the Alzheimer’s Association. “I am truly humbled and touched by the

great things business leaders and members of the community continue to do to bring Alzheimer’s disease to the forefront.”

Jennifer Hale, Farmington Presbyterian Manor’s social services director, said it’s the responsibility of longterm care providers to collaborate with the Alzheimer’s Association to educate the public and support researchers to find answers and a cure.

“Alzheimer’s is a devastating disease,” Hale said.

“The toll it takes emotionally and physically on the families affected is overwhelming. Families struggle to understand one of the diseases that cannot be prevented, cured or slowed in progression.”

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Annual picnic draws a crowd Lonnie and Ollie Ann Goggins shoot the breeze with Assisted Living Director Kaye Wallen.

Independent living residents enjoyed warm weather and sunshine at the annual Independent Living picnic.

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