Farmington Community Matters July 2019

Farmington Presbyterian Manor

JULY 2019

Glen Broombaugh makes a comeback

Scholarships awarded to three staff members

Congratulations to Jennifer Cunningham, Lauryn Helvey and Teal Moore – three of the certified nursing assistants in our community who were recently awarded scholarships through the Emily Huff-Gantner Memorial Scholarship program. The scholarships through this program, which are only available to Farmington Presbyterian Manor employees, will cover the costs of a Certified Medication Technician course at UniTech this month. Get to know the three recipients and what this award means to them.

Jennifer Cunningham, CNA “Being chosen for this scholarship means so much to me. I was chosen as someone deserving of it, and it is truly an honor and a blessing. By taking this course, I hope to further my knowledge in the medical field and help my fellow coworkers when I am needed. My career goals are to one day finish nursing school and stay [at Farmington Presbyterian Manor] until retirement.

Glen Broombaugh plays the hammered dulcimer.

Jennifer Cunningham, CNA

“I enjoy working at Presbyterian Manor because everyone here is like family. The residents and coworkers treat each other so wonderful, and I enjoy being part of it!”

Lauryn Helvey, CNA “Receiving this scholarship means that I am able to further my knowledge in the career field I am going into while getting some help along the way. I hope that it will encourage me to keep going and move forward to advance in my career path and get into the nursing program. My main career goals are to stay in the nursing field -Scholarships, continued on page 3

After three years learning how to play the hammered dulcimer, assisted living resident Glen Broombaugh had a stroke and has spent the past 11 months gaining back most of what he lost last August. Now, he’s pushing himself outside his comfort zone to share his talent with others.

Glen’s interest in the hammered dulcimer developed over many years when he had seen the instrument in Branson.

“I was about 82 years old and my cousin had a hammered dulcimer she wanted to sell, so I bought it and didn’t know a thing about it,” said Glen.

Over time, Glen discovered a lady who teaches the hammered dulcimer, and he took lessons from her for about three years.

Lauryn Helvey, CNA

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Staff Spotlight: Rob Koerner Rob Koerner, maintenance service technician, has worked in our community for 25 years.

that cannot perform the things they used to be able to do for themselves.”

He helps keep our campus running smoothly by making repairs and performing preventative maintenance throughout the Presbyterian Manor.

When he’s not working, Rob enjoys “anything outdoors!” That includes hunting, fishing, mushroom foraging, camping, spending time at the river and snorkeling.

Rob’s favorite part of work is helping residents.

Rob has been married to his wife Stephanie for eight years.

He has two step-children, two grandchildren and two dogs. ◆

“I enjoy interacting with the residents and helping others

Rob Koerner

Many thanks to our environmental services staff who have worked in our community for five years or more: Doris Cruse

laundry services assistant (37 years)

Robert Koerner

maintenance services assistant (25 years)

Tammy Perry

laundry services assistant (22 years)

Martha Walker

laundry services assistant (10 years)

Nancy Neel

housekeeping services assistant (10 years)

James “Cobb” Edgar

maintenance services assistant (10 years)

Lisa Richardson,

housekeeping services assistant (7 years)

Shane Bone

In Presbyterian Manor’s ongoing commitment to customer satisfaction, we have partnered with Pinnacle Quality Insight.

This company will periodically contact the people we serve via telephone to conduct an interview regarding their impression of our service. We use this feedback as a tool to continually improve our quality of care and enhance our relationships.

When you are contacted to participate in the survey, they will always identify themselves specifically as being with Pinnacle Quality Insight. All state and federal confidentiality laws are met in Pinnacle’s service. We greatly value your opinions and encourage you to be frank and honest when contacted.

Thank you in advance for your participation.

environmental services director (7 years)

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“Then, about a year ago, I had a stroke and lost everything. I had to start over again on learning to play.

So now I’m just getting to remember some of the things I had been taught. I would consider my playing as a pretty good beginner. And now I’m just beginning to come out of my shell,” said Glen.

Word got out that Glen can play, and he’s been asked to entertain diners during the evening meal.

“They want me to play more,” said Glen. “So, this is pushing me to relearn and improve on my playing.

They think I’m pretty good, but it’s kind of a struggle. I wanted to push myself into playing more.”

Glen has also gotten back into painting and has shared those

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and get into nursing school to go as far as earning a bachelor of science in nursing.

“I enjoy working in this community because I get to do what I love, taking care of other people and helping with their day-to-day needs.”

Teal Moore, CNA “Receiving the Emily Huff-Gantner Memorial Scholarship means that I can further my career with the help of a company that thoroughly values their employees.

“Without this scholarship, this would all still be a dream. I hope by taking this course I will be able to further accomplish the dreams

talents with us through the Art is Ageless® competition.

“I took some art classes in college, and I always promised myself when I couldn’t do anything else, I would do some painting. So, I’ve been doing a little bit of painting and entered one in this year’s AiA show.”

Glen enjoys painting scenes and landscapes, such as a cold, snowy winter or the view from a mountain in Crawford County where his dad was born.

was married to Claudia, a teacher who taught special education, for 58 years before she passed away seven years ago.

They raised five children and have 22 grandchildren and 23 greatgrandchildren.

Glen moved to Presbyterian Manor shortly before Christmas in 2018 and is enjoying life without the perpetual project to-do list.

“The people here are just great, and the campus surprised me. It’s just really nice. I don’t want to go back home because I had too many Glen has always been good with his things that needed to be done there. hands. He is a retired teacher who taught industrial arts, woodworking, Everything is taken care of here. I’m really enjoying being here. This is drafting and metal work to high school students for 30 years. Glen just like being on vacation.” ◆ “It turned out really well. And I made one of the hills and trees.

That’s the kind of thing I like to do.”

of caring for my residents to my fullest potential. I am looking to at some point become a nurse.

“My career goals are to eventually become the nurse that I would be honored to have care for my family member.

“I enjoy working for Presbyterian Manor because I enjoy the stories my residents share. I enjoy the life lessons they have taught me, and I enjoy being there for them on good days as well as bad days. I have found that most of my bad days become good days after spending time with residents. I have caught myself going into work on off days when I am feeling down just to see my residents because they truly put a smile on my face every time.” ◆

Teal Moore, CNA

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In May, residents attended an informational meeting to hear all about the features of the new Fellowship Center breaking ground later this summer. If you would like information, or wish to pledge your support, contact Patti Christen at 316-734-2275 or pchristen@pmma.org.

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