Farmington Presbyterian Manor
JANUARY 2020
Pass along traditions with a family cookbook
By Brette Sember for Next Avenue
Kathryn and Gordon Epps’ parents call Presbyterian Manor home.
PATH® leads to home at Presbyterian Manor for Epps family Gordon and Kathryn Epps have helped each of their parents go through PMMA’s PATH® (Post Acute To Home) program and transition into assisted living. While the path looked slightly different for each family member, it led to the same place: Farmington Presbyterian Manor. “While mom was going through cancer, dad fell and broke his hip and went into rehab. That’s when we saw the depth of his dementia and knew mom couldn’t take care of him at home. He received wonderful care through the PATH program here and we talked about transitioning him here to stay, but mom and dad wouldn’t have it at that time. So, mom took him home against all medical advice, and that was the day dad found her unresponsive in their living room. She was having a mental breakdown and couldn’t do it anymore. She was soon admitted to the PATH program here, too. Finally, dad realized how unfair he was
Nearly everyone can share a favorite food memory; whether it’s all of the components of the family’s traditional Thanksgiving meal or Grandma’s molasses cookie recipe or Dad’s famous waffles. Gathering these beloved memories together can be a true labor of love. A family cookbook preserves special family recipes, passing them down to future generations. Family cookbooks are popular for family reunions, weddings, and holidays. Virginie Martocq, owner of HeritageCookbook.com, says they are also common “when someone in the family has passed, as a way to remember all the times that were shared at that person’s table.” Cookbooks are also made as graduation presents or for children setting out on their own; “it feels like bringing home with them,” Martocq says. ◆
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