Commun ty Matters Farmington Presbyterian Manor
June 2015
8 myths about aging, debunked By Pamela Blair for Next Avenue
The attitude that surrounds us is that old age in its most problematic sense starts somewhere between 50 or 60. Why is this? Perhaps we still buy into some outdated myths that life after 50 is the beginning of our decline. Living passionately and well, however, doesn’t stop at a certain point in one’s life followed by the destructive forces of aging. To age successfully, we need to be aware of the newer and older myths about aging that our current culture holds true. Here are 8 examples of the myths I’ve heard and what I know to be true: #1 Myth: Older women are depressed and lonely. Truth: Depending on circumstances, we may get sad and lonely from time to time, but the research shows that the least lonely and depressed women are over 75. #2 Myth: Older women are less successful in new pursuits. Truth: Some of the best and brightest women, though past the half-century mark in years, are still climbing the ladder of success in the world. MYTHS, continued on page 3
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Selfless service
Volunteers recognized for time and talent at banquet From filling the counters and windowsills with beautiful blossoms to running basic errands for residents, the volunteers of the year at Farmington Presbyterian Manor go the extra mile to serve our residents and staff. Caroline Chastain was honored as Resident Volunteer of the Year and Carol Bloom was named Community Volunteer of the Year at the Volunteer Banquet in April. “We are so blessed. We have a phenomenal volunteer program, and it’s growing,” said Teresa Pinkley, Presbyterian Manor’s volunteer coordinator. Chastain creates floral arrangements that brighten the building inside and out. She decorates the patio on holidays and in the summer with flowers, Pinkley said, working with the blooms and greens. “Her creativity never ceases to amaze me,” Pinkley said. “She has a skill for arranging flowers and making our nurses’ stations and windowsills beautiful.” SERVICE, continued on page 2
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Chastain has lived at Presbyterian Manor since 2008 and is known for urging others to be as socially active as she is. Farmington area resident Carol Bloom has served as a Presbyterian Manor volunteer for more than a decade. Pinkley described her as “faithful and committed” to her task as the Monday shopper. Bloom collects lists from residents and shops for the toiletries and other items they request, delivering them with a smile.
At the banquet, Pinkley acknowledged the many others who give of their time and talent to serve Presbyterian Manor, including hospice volunteers and members of the Key Club from Farmington High School. “Leading by example, you show the people around you that all ages must give back a measure of what they have received to make a difference,” Pinkley said.
“She is a true example of the dedication it takes to fulfill a specific need,” Pinkley said.
Resident Volunteer of the Year Caroline Chastain and Volunteer Coordinator Teresa Pinkley.
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 Heidi Beyer, marketing director
Community Volunteer of the Year Carol Bloom and Volunteer Coordinator Teresa Pinkley.
A surprised Carol Bloom sheds tears as she is honored with the Community Volunteer of the Year award.
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Residents Opal Scaggs and Caroline Chastain enjoy the Volunteer Banquet.
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Soul Food: Implication that the Son of God is Eternal, part 2 By Ray Chappell, Farmington Presbyterian chaplain
This month, we will finish this aspect of the Son of God. I sincerely hope you have been cutting out each issue, so that you will have a complete study when we are finished. I also hope that you have gone back and looked at each scripture reference, so that you will have a better
understanding of the teaching. 4.The preexistence eternity of the Son of God are implied in the fact that He has the attributes of God – life (John 1:4), self-existence (John 5:26), immutability (Heb. 13:8), truth (John 14:6), love (John 3:16), holiness (Heb. 7:26), eternity (Col. 1:17; Heb. 1:11), omnipresence (Matt. 28:20), omniscience (1 Cor. 4:5; Col. 2:3), and omnipotence (Matt. 28:18; Rev. 1:8). 5. In like manner, the preexistence and eternity of Christ are implied
in the fact the He is worshiped as God (John 20:28; Acts 7:59-60; Heb. 1:6). It follows that since the Lord Jesus Christ is God, He is from everlasting to everlasting. The theme of the deity and eternity of the Son of God should be closely connected with the humanity of Christ through the incarnation, which will be the subject of our next study. Until then, may the Lord richly bless you.
Jennifer Hale, social services director, created this beautiful display for the gifts given to the Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica Mother’s Day appeal. Funds are directed to support the Good Samaritan Program, which benefits residents who have outlived their financial resources through no fault of their own.
themselves are demonstrating that #3 Myth: Older women have more one’s later years can be the richest ever in wisdom and spirituality. stress in their lives. MYTHS, continued from page 1
Truth: According to psychologists, older women have more stress-free days than younger ones. #4 Myth: Growing older is synonymous with the loss of meaning and purpose. Truth: Research and the elderly
#5 Myth: If you are older and reminiscing about the past or are becoming garrulous about the past, you are exhibiting signs of senility. Truth: These recollections are natural and appropriate, and their purpose is to resolve conflicts of life and to do a life review.
#6 Myth: The older you get, the faster time passes. Truth: Mathematically, those proverbial endless summers of your childhood were not even one minute longer than last summer.You have more routines now and routines lend uniformity, which makes it very easy to be oblivious to time. MYTHS, continued on page 4 Farmington Presbyterian Manor
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Truth: Creativity is not just for geniuses #7 Myth: Everyone wants to, and the gifted. It is the and should be willing to, hear our energy that allows us wisdom and opinions just because to express ourselves we are older. in unique ways; it Truth: Even though we’re older and enables us to view life as an opportunity wiser, we don’t necessarily know for exploration and it everything and are OK with that. knows no age. #8 Myth: Creativity is only for the Copyright© 2014 Next gifted few and our talents dim with Avenue, a division of Twin Cities Public Television, Inc. age. MYTHS, continued from page 3
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