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Farmington Presbyterian Manor’s Art is Ageless® call for entries underway
Amanda Eye, social work designee, and Rachel Campbell, MSW.
Celebrating social workers
Our social workers work hard every day to help our residents and their families cope and overcome challenges. They’re a vital part of our team and we’re honored to recognize them during National Social Work Month. Rachel Campbell, MSW, celebrated her four-year anniversary just last month as social service director at Presbyterian Manor. Some responsibilities of her job include discharge and care planning; solving concerns and complaints; advocating for resident’s needs; providing community resources; taking care of all in-house dental and eye doctor appointments; providing active listening; and providing counseling. “We look at a person as a whole, not only seeing their medical comorbidities but also their past traumas, current family relations or lack thereof, mental health, how are they adjusting to the Presbyterian Manor, how are they adjusting to the difficulties that come with aging SOCIAL - continued on page 2
Farmington Presbyterian Manor has issued a call for entries for the Art is Ageless® juried exhibit to be held April 22 - 24, 2020. Entries of artistic works will be accepted from any area artist who is 65 years of age or older to exhibit and/or compete for an opportunity to be featured in the 40th anniversary Art is Ageless calendar in 2021. For the competition, works are to have been completed in the past five years (since January 2015). There are nine categories, as well as designations of amateur or professional. Works need to be at Presbyterian Manor by April 20. The Art is Ageless® program encourages Presbyterian Manor residents and other area seniors AiA - continued on page 6
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and how their past socioeconomic status affects their health,” said Rachel. “We are important because we can provide information, resources and a listening ear to help with these difficulties and more.” Not only does Rachel enjoy what she does for a living, she enjoys who she does it for. “I love the residents. We are one big family here, and you really get attached. The food days are great, too,” said Rachel.
Amanda Eye is a social work designee who has been working on our campus for 14 years
going to non-local appointments.”
“I do everything I can for our residents. I do paperwork and go over the resident handbook when new residents are admitted. I do therapy consents when our residents need therapy and therapy discharges. I go shopping, fix glasses and the list goes on and on,” said Amanda.
“Social workers are important because we are here to listen when our residents and family members need us,” said Amanda.
Rachel added, “Amanda also sets up transportation for all residents
Our social workers are always there to lend an ear, too.
There’s a lot to enjoy about being a social worker, especially at Farmington Presbyterian Manor. “I enjoy working with our residents, and it seems like I still learn something new every day,” said Amanda. ◆
Fellowship Center: Donors make it possible
We are beyond grateful to the many donors who are making the new Fellowship Center possible! To date, Presbyterian Manor employees have given more than $27,000 to the campaign along with these generous individuals and organizations in the community. All are welcome to the ribbon cutting ceremony on June 11, 2020. Transformational Gift $1M Anonymous Circle of Leadership –
Circle of Compassion –
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Williams
Gifts of $15,000 to $19,999
Dr. Carol E. Willman
Kinney Drugs Foundation, Inc.
Circle of Honor –
Circle of Enrichment –
Gifts of $2,500 to $4,999
Gifts of $10,000 to $14,999
First State Community Bank of Farmington
Dr. Jon Cozean/Cozean Memorial Chapel Circle of Benevolence – Gifts of $5,000 to $9,999 Anonymous - To Honor and Glorify God
Gifts of $25,000 to $100,000
Farmington Presbyterian Church
Anonymous - In Memory of Rev. Kenneth and Nadine Wirtmiller
Eunice Hillger Becknell Jane Hull
Byron and Kay Taylor
Webster Groves Presbyterian Church
Ms. Carolyn Gordon and Mr. Rick Giles KREI/KTJJ Radio Jennifer McClanahand Bruce and Velvet Shogren Mr. and Mrs. Albert C. Sullivan, Jr. James D. and Shirley Lenz- Wampler - In memory of Helen Lenz ◆
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Community Matters
is published monthly for residents and friends of Farmington Presbyterian Manor by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America, Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organizaton.
To submit or suggest articles: aallen@PMMA.org Jane Hull, executive director Anne Allen, marketing director
OUR MISSION: To provide quality senior services guided by Christian values.
The inspiring influence of an art lover By Lauren Stiller Rikleen for Next Avenue
My husband’s mother, Rebecca Frank Rikleen, celebrated her 96th birthday on Halloween, but likely did not have a lot of time for festivities. Most days, she walks down the steep hill behind the rent-controlled New York City apartment where she’s lived for the past 68 years to catch a bus that takes her to an art workshop or poetry class. After returning by bus and walking up that same hill, she may spend some of her afternoon attending a memoir class at a neighborhood complex or walking to the Riverside Church for a lecture or going to another senior center for an additional art class. Rebecca would describe herself as a mother, grandmother and wife of a husband whose void was never filled, 42 years after his passing and notwithstanding the company of a kind companion for more than 30 of those years. Even as she maintained all of these roles—and met each with loving responsibility—the description is relational, and offers little insight into her complexity, her life struggles and her passion for art in all its forms. Art, to Rebecca, is the oxygen that keeps her alive and vibrant, even in a 96-year-old frame that often frustrates her with its slower pace and occasional malfunctions. She found her joy in creating art Her passion for art and poetry does not stem from a life of privilege where exposure to the masters solidified her talent. Rather, it was her escape from a life of scarcity
that started when she was born on the boat that carried her parents who were fleeing Russia.
That her parents were able to disembark on American soil with their infant was likely due to the compassion of their boat captain. Cognizant that the United States was close to reaching its annual quota on Russian immigrants, he rerouted his ship to Providence, thereby avoiding the larger queue of vessels waiting at Ellis Island in New York City. Had he instead waited his turn in New York waters, the annual quota may have been reached before they landed and the newborn and her parents would have been denied entry and sent back to Russia. But Rebecca’s good fortune to be born an American citizen did not alter her family’s difficult economic circumstances. The family moved from their port of entry to Philadelphia, where they lived above a hardware store. Rebecca became the dutiful daughter who retreated within, excelled in school, and found her joy in creating art. Art also brought her love When an uncle moved to the Catskills region of New York, her family followed, and Rebecca finished her high school years in a small town. Her grades propelled her to the top of her class, but she was told by the principal that the
honor of being valedictorian should fall to the No. 2 student who had grown up in the town. Subsequently, Rebecca obtained the highest score in the county on a statewide exam, an achievement that brought her an automatic acceptance into Cornell University. Her parents dismissed the idea without even exploring whether scholarship support was possible. College for their daughter made no sense, they felt, when she really needed to learn to cook, sew and type. Not to be deterred, Rebecca ultimately earned a B.A. at Temple University and, nearly two decades later, her masters degree. When circumstances brought her to New York City, she found refuge by spending spare time in museums. There, she met a Russian immigrant 17 years her senior who came to America as a young teenager. Rebecca marveled in the opportunity, for the first time in her life, to have conversations with someone who seemed genuinely interested in her thoughts and ideas. Together, they built a life and raised four children in an atmosphere where their intellectual nourishment made up for their precarious financial circumstances. ◆
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Nurse Spotlight: LPNs Nichols, Hagerty & Byers As we continue to celebrate the Year of the Nurse at PMMA and Farmington Presbyterian Manor, we’re putting the spotlight on three nurses (and friends) who have been a part of our staff for a combined 64 years! We’re fortunate to have these three women dedicated to our team and residents. Angie Nichols, LPN When did you start working at Farmington Presbyterian Manor? I was hired November 8, 2005. I was here for 15 years, left for 3 months and came back. I’ve worked as a nurse since 1986. What has motivated you to work at the Presbyterian Manor for so long? Presbyterian Manor is one of the best senior communities I’ve ever worked at and I’ve worked at several. Out of all of them, they want to make sure the residents are well taken care of. And I like that about them. When I was out for three months after foot surgery, I received benefits and they took care of me very well. The residents and their families are so sweet. What makes PMMA special? The people. The residents probably more than everything. And my employers are very good people. How do you feel about the residents you care for?
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They’re so sweet. I love to talk to them about their past. They have so much information they can give you as you’re talking with them. They can give you some of the most interesting stories. I once read that when an elderly person dies it’s like a library has shut down.
What advice would you give nurses who are just starting their career? Nursing is not a job for someone who thinks it’s going to be easy. It’s not. You work a lot of long hours and you work a lot of holidays. You have to have your heart into it. Diane Hagerty, LPN When did you start working at Farmington Presbyterian Manor? August 5, 1987. What has motivated you to work at the Presbyterian Manor for so long? I like working with residents and the staff. What makes PMMA special? I think we give good care to the residents. Our staff is very personable. They sit and talk with our residents and the residents like that. You don’t get that at a lot of places. How do you feel about the residents you care for? They’re great. They make you laugh, they make you cry. They’re human. And they can teach you a lot of things if you listen. What advice would you give
nurses who are just starting their career? I think they need to work in a variety of areas and find where they prefer to work the best. If you work in a variety of areas, then you can find where you need to be and that’s where you’ll be the happiest. Brandy Byers, LPN When did you start working at Farmington Presbyterian Manor? March 2, 2004. What has motivated you to work at the Presbyterian Manor for so long? I really do love working here. It’s a great place to work. We’re a good team and family oriented. I started as a CNA in 2004, I believe for 3 years, then got my CMT license and went through nursing school while working there as a CNA. They let me work weekends while in nursing school. When I was in nursing school, I thought I wanted to work in a hospital. But, when I did our rotations, I realized I really do love working with the elderly. It’s just a really great place to work. NURSE - continued on page 5
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CHICKEN & DUMPLING CHICKEN & DUMP DINNER & SILENT A DINNER & SILENT AUCTION
a benefit for resident programs, including the G
a benefit for resident programs, including the Good Samaritan Program
Thursday, March 19 4 to 7 p.m. Dine-in or carry-out $8 in advance $9 at the door $7 each, for groups of 10 or more
Thursday, March 19 4 to 7 p.m. Dine-in or carry-out $8 in advance $9 at the door $7 each, for groups of 10 or more Farmington Presbyterian Church 403 West Columbia Farmington, Missouri, 63640
Farmington Unable to attend? Sponsorship and auction opp Employee of the Month: PresbyterianDecember Church Discover how you can make a What makes PMMA special? Donna Huggins 403 West Columbia Contact Marketing Director An All senior communities are not Congratulations to Donna 573-756-6768 or aallen@pm created equally. Presbyterian Farmington, Missouri, 63640 Huggins, our Employee of the
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Manor is by far the best I’ve ever Month for December 2019! been in or worked in. I wouldn’t go anywhere else. to attend? Sponsorship Donna is aand dining services staff Unable auction opportunities are available. cook for our community and will How do you feel about the celebrate her third year working for residents you care for? Presbyterian Manor in May. I love them all. I really thought I Moriah Garst, Donna’s supervisor, might enjoy the hospital setting shared why Donna was deserving or working in pediatrics but after of this award: doing it I realized I really, really enjoy working with the elderly. I “Donna works very hard and feel like they’re all my grandma or is here every day making sure grandpa. I hope someone takes care the residents alwaysFARMINGTON have what Presbyterian Manor of me or my family as well as we they need. She always has a take care of our residents. good attitude and is a very compassionate person. Donna puts What advice would you give the residents first and does what nurses just starting their career? she needs to, to make sure they It’s definitely overwhelming at first, are taken care of. She helps her but it is so rewarding. You learn teammates when needed and shows something new every day. The great leadership skills as well.” nursing field is changing, it’s always Congratulations, Donna! ◆ Donna Huggins evolving. And it’s exciting. ◆
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to express their creativity through its annual competition, as well as art classes, musical and dramatic events, educational opportunities and current events discussions throughout the year.
Local competition winners will join winners from 15 other PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica) communities to be judged at the systemwide level. Entry forms and information can be picked up at Farmington
Presbyterian Manor or by contacting Anne Allen at 573-7566768 or aallen@pmma.org. Or go online to ArtIsAgeless.org to view rules, download an entry form or enter online. ◆
Change to compliance hotline
PMMA’s corporate compliance program provides a mechanism for the organization to guard against misconduct by employees, service partners, volunteers and others who are regularly in PMMA’s communities in compliance with federal and state laws governing providers of health care services. It is everyone’s responsibility to report suspected misconduct without fear of retaliation or retribution. PMMA uses a third party provider to manage the compliance hotline to ensure anonymity of those who report suspected misconduct. This company recently made upgrades to its system, which have changed the way people can report suspected misconduct, offering both telephone and online options. The new toll free number is 1-844-973-0049. A new web portal offers the ability to make a report via the internet at www.pmma.ethicspoint.com. ◆
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YOU MATTER A Special Insert Highlighting the Efforts of PMMA Donors and Volunteers
DYNAMO WITH A FAITHFUL HEART Jo Rustemeyer’s goal is simple: spread happiness and hope with a smile. When the call went out to parishioners of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Farmington for volunteers to minister to those living in senior care, Jo Rustemeyer answered. Twenty years later, every Tuesday, she visits to pray the rosary. When residents face trials, she responds “what hurts them hurts me.” But spending time with residents has a return on investment. “The residents were a source of strength when my husband passed,” she shares. Jo recognizes that people of all faiths live at Presbyterian Manor. You do not have to
be Catholic to join on Tuesdays. If you don’t have a rosary, Jo will “bring one and explain the prayers,” she shares. Jo has help from other volunteers. Jane and Jim Hardy, also from St. Joseph, remind residents of the time to gather and help set up in the Chapel. They say Jo is a dynamo, completely dedicated to her faith and helping others. Jo looks forward to offering the rosary in the courtyard setting of the new Hull Family Fellowship Center once it is completed. “It will be lovely saying the rosary outdoors in God’s creation among the sounds of birds and the sight of natural beauty.”
FARMINGTON FUNDRAISING DASHBOARD Gifts received in 2019 were restricted in the following program areas. Every gift will be used here in your community.
MARCH 2020
THE FAQS ON THE SECURE ACT The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act was enacted Jan. 1, 2020. With it came many questions for those who are planning for retirement, retired or who are retiring in the near future. Passed as part of a spending bill, the SECURE Act brought with it the most significant changes to retirement plans since 2006. While some changes impact you, others will impact the people you name as a beneficiary. Changes to Know
1. You can contribute to your IRA longer. Previously, you could not contribute to your IRA after reaching the age of 70½. However, more and more people are working past that age. The SECURE Act repeals this age limitation, allowing you more time to save. 2. The required minimum distribution (RMD) age changed. The SECURE Act changed the age at which you must start taking RMDs from your retirement account from 70½ to 72 for those who were born July 1, 1949, or later. This change allows you additional time to grow the funds in your account before you have to start withdrawing from it. 3. IRA beneficiary rules have changed. Prior to the SECURE Act, beneficiaries could take distributions throughout their lives. This offered tax savings for the beneficiary. The SECURE Act preserved this option for beneficiaries who are spouses, but repeals it for non-spousal IRA beneficiaries. They will now have 10 years to withdraw the entire amount. What Stayed the Same
If you’re 70½ or older, you can still make a tax-free gift to a qualified charitable organization. You can transfer any amount up to $100,000 per year directly to a qualified charitable organization without paying income tax on the distribution. The transfer generates neither taxable income nor a tax deduction, so you benefit even if you do not itemize your deductions. Your gift will also be put to use today, allowing you to see the difference you’re making. Please contact Sarah Oenning at soenning@pmma.org to discuss your benefits. Review Your Plans If you have questions about the impact of the SECURE Act on your retirement plans, be sure to make an appointment with your financial advisor. They can review the plans you have in place (including your beneficiary designations) and help make sure you are still on the right track.
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