Farmington Community Matters March 2021

Farmington Presbyterian Manor

MARCH 2021

Art is Ageless® call for entries now underway Senior artists in the Farmington area are invited to participate in Farmington Presbyterian Manor’s annual Art is Ageless® exhibit and juried art competition April 21 – 23, continuing the 40th anniversary celebration for the Art is Ageless program.

Gwendolyn Watkins receives a COVID-19 vaccine.

Vaccine comes to Farmington Presbyterian Manor for senior living residents and staff After months of being on the front lines in the battle against COVID-19, Farmington Presbyterian Manor began the process of vaccinating residents and staff on January 9, 2021.

“There’s no doubt the senior population has been hit hard by the virus, along with the health care workers who’ve treated them,” said Jane Hull, executive director at Farmington Presbyterian Manor. “We couldn’t be happier to know there’s finally a bit of light at the end of such a difficult time.”

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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 Art is Ageless calendar in 2022.

Artists compete in nine categories, including painting, drawing, photography, quilting and sculpture and may be designated as amateur or professional. The complete rules and category listing is found online at www.

ArtIsAgeless.org. Local competition winners will join winners from 14 other PMMA communities to be judged at the systemwide level.

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Artists may choose to enter the exhibit only. For the competition, works are to have been completed in the past five years (since January 2016).

There are nine categories, as well as designations of amateur or professional. Works to be entered for judging need to be at Farmington Presbyterian Manor

by April 19.

The exhibit will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 21 to 23.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the exhibit will be for residents only. Winners will be announced on Facebook Live at 2 p.m. April 23. A reception honoring the artists is scheduled for 3 p.m.

April 23, and will be available only to residents.

Art is Ageless® encourages Presbyterian Manor residents and other area seniors to express their creativity through its annual competition, as well as art classes, musical and dramatic events, educational opportunities and discussions throughout the year. Farmington Presbyterian Manor is a PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica) community.

Entry forms and information can be obtained by contacting Anne Allen at 573-756-6768 or aallen@pmma.org, or accessed online at ArtIsAgeless.org. ◆

Campus to host virtual event: 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s and other dementias cause memory, thinking, and behavior changes that interfere with daily living. Alzheimer’s, a degenerative brain disease, is the most common form of dementia. However, dementia is not a specific disease, but rather a term that describes a group of symptoms related to memory and cognitive function.

Join Farmington Presbyterian Manor for 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s, a free virtual event, at 3 p.m. March 17 to learn about common warning signs of Alzheimer’s and what symptoms to look for in yourself and others, as well as tips to approach someone who is experiencing changes in their memory, the benefit of early detection and diagnosis, and more.

Register online for 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s, at www. farmingtonpresbyterianmanor.org/events-activities. When you click the registration link, you will be redirected to the Alzheimer’s Association website to complete the registration process. If this is your first time to RSVP for an Alzheimer’s Association event, the registration link on the Alzheimer’s site will prompt you to register with their site. Once you’ve completed this one-time site registration, you will be able to reserve your spot for this event, and future events, by logging in. Once your registration is processed, you will receive a unique link to the event with instructions for joining the webinar.

The event is one in a series of webinars exploring Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and some of the most important topics of concern to caregivers and those who are experiencing the disease.

From February to November, we’ll explore a different topic each month through virtual presentations led by the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Missouri.

The series is part of Farmington Presbyterian Manor’s Just Ask lifelong learning program, featuring topics and speakers of interest to seniors and their adult children. Future topics include effective communication strategies, understanding and responding to dementia-related behaviors and more. Check out a list of future events, by visiting https://www. farmingtonpresbyterianmanor.org/events-activities.

If you have questions about memory care services or attending a virtual webinar using your phone or device, call Anne Allen at 573-756-6768. ◆ Like us on Facebook to stay updated on news and events.

Community Matters 573-756-6768 ◆ Fax: 573-756-6014 500 Cayce St. Farmington, MO 63640-2910 FarmingtonPresbyterianManor.org

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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) organization.

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.

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The vaccine clinic was made possible through the Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program. Farmington Presbyterian Manor received the Moderna vaccine in limited doses, which was given to at-risk residents in health care, assisted living and independent living as well as essential health care workers. All those vaccinated on January 9 were to receive a second dose in 28 days.

Resident Millie Bradley says she was eager to receive her first dose.

“I am thrilled to be able to receive this vaccine,” said Millie.

“It’s encouraging to know there’s much to look forward to after a year of challenges. I can’t say enough about the incredible staff here at Farmington Presbyterian Manor and how they’ve handled the past year with professionalism and dedication.”

“My biggest reason for taking the vaccine is that I want our residents to be able to regain a sense of normalcy,” said Peggy Bland, director of nursing. “By taking the vaccine, I’m protected and I’m protecting them. Knowing that I’ll be able to do my job and provide residents with the peace of mind that I’m protected from the virus is a great feeling.”

While side effects related to the vaccine are rare according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Farmington Presbyterian Manor closely monitored those who received vaccinations. Potential side effects include injection site pain, fatigue, headache, muscle pain, chills, joint pain and fever.

The vaccine distributed at Farmington Presbyterian Manor was administered by Walgreen’s, who has partnered with Moderna and the federal government to ensure safe distribution to at-risk populations during the first round of inoculations through the Pharmacy Partnership for LongTerm Care Program.

While vaccinations will lower the risk of transmission throughout the community, precautions remain in place.

All employees are encouraged to follow CDC guidelines and best practices as these are continually updated. We have been screening individuals as they enter the community building for a shift and before individuals have any direct contact with residents. All staff are educated to stay at home if they are experiencing symptoms of a respiratory illness or not feeling well. Employee surveillance testing will continue as required by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) based on county positivity rates for COVID-19 testing. ◆

From above top: Executive Director Jane Hull, Director of Nursing Peggy Bland and resident Mike Gibbons all receive a COVID-19 vaccination.

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COVID-19 updates continue, vaccines begin Get the latest updates on visitation status, ongoing safety measures and PMMA’s response to COVID-19 on your community website at FarmingtonPresbyterianManor.org/ covid-19. Visitation status is updated weekly on Mondays and as needed as our COVID status changes. You can also send a message to any resident with the Art is Ageless® e-greeting cards. Find a link on the COVID-19 update page.

Vaccine distribution has begun in our community. Every person who receives the vaccine will strengthen the protection for all residents, staff and the community at-large. PMMA strongly encourages our families, employees and residents to carefully consider obtaining a vaccine for themselves as well as their loved ones. ◆

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PEOPLE GIVING TO PEOPLE

An update on how gifts are changing lives in PMMA communities

IN HER LIFETIME A donor's story

Recently, a longtime friend of PMMA, we’ll call her Agnes, was concerned about burdening her sister with financial decisions and responsibilities when she passes. In order to eliminate the burden for her sister, Agnes wanted to get all of her affairs in order now, but also wanted to accomplish her wishes of helping others. After sharing her thoughts with her advisor and visiting with PMMA’s regional development director, Patti Christen, Agnes was able to spare her sister the task and put her gift to work now.

Agnes made a gift from her donor advised fund for the benefit of the Good Samaritan Program - a program she has supported and appreciated for more than 30 years. She wanted to see the gift in action while she was living. Thanks to Agnes, so many residents have the assurance of the PMMA mission of quality senior services guided by Christian values.

“I’m so thankful for the blessings I have received in my lifetime. It’s my obligation to share it with others. And, I’m so glad my sister doesn’t have to worry about this when I die,” said Agnes, 84. (not her real name to ensure her anonymity)

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BETTER TO GIVE THAN TO RECEIVE

by Barbara J. Braa, CTFA, MBA

“It is better to give than to receive.” Why does this old saying still ring true? Isn’t it because the gift giver takes pleasure in seeing their gift in action? That pleasure may cause a donor to give too much.

Sometimes donors give too little, cheating themselves out of the pleasure of giving because they fear running out of money and don’t know their true capacity to give or their giving options.

In the old days, frugal folks made gifts from items at hand, like a quilt from fabric scraps or a dress from flour sacks. Today, a knowledgeable, trusted advisor can help you develop a gift giving budget and help you explore alternative methods for your charitable giving. You may find your ability to give during life may be more than you think!

Barbara J. Braa, CTFA, MBA

If you were taught to never touch your invested assets you may be surprised to learn there are strategies to help maximize your donations by using those investments. For example, a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) is a tax-advantaged way for those over 70

½ to

donate IRA dollars directly to charity and avoid taxation on the IRA withdrawal. Or, you might benefit from donating appreciated non-retirement assets, like stocks and mutual funds and when you transfer those assets directly to a charity, neither you nor the charity pay capital gains taxes on the appreciation.

Seeking advice on a charitable budget and/or utilizing one of the strategies above may help you increase your gift giving ability and your pleasure in seeing your donations in action. Plus, if you budget your donations correctly, you won’t need to revert to giving or wearing a flour sack dress or shirt!

The information in this article is not presented as personal financial or legal advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for obtaining advice specific to your situation.

Please seek advice from a trusted financial, tax or legal advisor.

Barbara J. Braa, CTFA, MBA is a Vice President & Relationship Officer with Central Trust Company in Lawrence, Kansas. Contact Barbara at 785-865-1065 or Barbara.Braa@centralbank.net.

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