Commun ty Matters Farmington Presbyterian Manor
August 2016
PMMA rebalances portfolio with sale of Kansas City campus In the more than six and a half decades Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America has provided care for and advocated for the aging in Kansas and Missouri, the senior retirement landscape has changed dramatically. PMMA remains committed to our mission of providing quality senior services guided by Christian values and to meeting the ever changing needs of today’s seniors. Seniors want a full continuum of care, with an emphasis on active living and wellness. Out of this demand, the Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) model was born. This model provides for a large independent living level with smaller levels of assisted living and health care/ skilled nursing. During the past two decades, PMMA has been slowly moving its system toward the CCRC model. Even though we have made significant strides, our system still remains imbalanced in the world of CCRC’s. SALE, continued on page 2
Walk to End Alzheimer’s returns “Celebration” is not a word used very often in connection with Alzheimer’s disease. But the atmosphere of the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s is undeniably celebratory, as people come together for the common purpose of supporting their loved ones, as well as research to find a cure. For the first time in five years, the celebration will take place again in Farmington. The walk has taken place in Festus for that time. This year, it has evolved into two walks: one here and one in Arnold. “We outgrew our home in Festus, and we also think by hosting it in Farmington, we’ll be able to grow it as a more regional event,” said Greg Scuito of the Alzheimer’s Association, who is chairperson of the local events. The walk is Aug. 27 at Farmington High School. The overall goal for this WALK, continued on page 2