Farmington Community Matters October 2018

Commun ty Matters Farmington Presbyterian Manor

October 2018

Florence Harp says she plans to ‘sleep later’

Therapy department uses tailored treatment plans to realize individual goals

Some residents are content to spend their days sitting quietly alone in their rooms.

When you’ve suffered a physical setback, therapy can be a critical link between where you are and where you want to be. Thanks to a full-service therapy department, residents have a talented team of professionals on site ready to provide the dedicated and compassionate care they need to realize their goals.

Florence Harp isn’t one of them.

In her five years as a resident, Florence has been involved in just about anything and everything the community has to offer. From puzzles and bingo to exercise and craft classes, she is seemingly always on the go.

“I don’t like to stay in my room by myself because if I do, I’ll get bored and just lay down to sleep,” said Florence. “I participate in just about all that I can, if I’m feeling well.”

Florence is especially active in the community’s arts and crafts programs and is a regular participant in Presbyterian Manors’ annual Art is Ageless® juried art competition. Over the years, she has won numerous awards, but it is a blue ribbon she received for a beach weaving she did that she is most proud of—even though she is still somewhat critical of the work itself.

“It wasn’t made that well, but if you stand back 15-20 feet from it, it looks pretty good,” said Florence.

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In honor of national physical therapy month, we thought we’d take a closer look at this vital component of our community.

Resident Walter Tiefennauer works toward his goals during a physical therapy session.

Operated by Aegis Therapies®, the therapy department consists of 13 providers specializing in physical, occupational and speech therapy who all share one objective—the success of those they serve.

“We want to bring everyone to their highest level of functionality and safety,” said Michael Green, director of therapy.

Realizing that every patient’s needs and physical challenges are different, members of the department utilize individualized treatment plans to achieve the best possible results.

“All of our evaluations and treatments are based on the patient and where they desire to be,” said Michael. “If their goal is to go home by themselves, we’ll tailor our therapy sessions to make it happen. We’ll even go to their house and make sure they can function in that home before we send them home to it. If they have a lot of steps there—or have to cook—we’ll tailor the environment they’ll go home to.”

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And that individualized treatment doesn’t end with the patient.

“We also have family education, so the family knows how to take care of them,” said Michael. “We teach them how to transfer, dress themselves or any other need they might have.”

One recent success story for the department was resident Walter Tiefennauer who has gone from being confined to a wheelchair— and needing round-the-clock assistance—to walking with the help of a four-wheeled walker and residing in assisted living.

“When I came here, I couldn’t

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 Anne Allen, marketing director To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact aallen@pmma.org Telephone: 573-756-6768 Fax: 573-756-6014 Address: 500 Cayce St., Farmington, MO 63640-2910 Our mission: We provide quality senior services guided by Christian values.

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The Aegis Therapies® team at Farmington Presbyterian Manor: back row, left to right, Sarah Flowers, speech language pathologist; Bina Shah, physical therapist; Amy Gruhala, physical therapy assistant; Kelsey Thompson, physical therapy assistant; and Melissa Martin, speech language pathologist. Front row, left to right, Caroline Bates, occupational therapy, and Kayla Williams, occupational therapy assistant.

walk, talk or eat. I had no control over my body. But I’m doing good.

I’m walking with help, and I do whatever I want to,” said Walter.

does.

“The people I work with are amazing,” said Michael. “They don’t like the hard work they have It’s people like Walter, and their to do—and they don’t like us for determination to achieve their goals, it—until they see how well they’re that keeps Michael doing what he doing and realize they can do this.”

Calling all veterans We appreciate your service, now let us serve you.

Date: November 12, 2018 Time: 9:30 a.m.

Location: Farmington Presbyterian Manor, 500 Cayce St. Farmington, MO 63640 What: Free breakfast for all area veterans, their spouses and widows. Gifts will be given to veterans as a token of appreciation. Reservations are required as space is limited. Call Bethany Glore at 573-756-6768 to reserve your seat.

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“I love to be with people and talk— maybe too much—and I like to Another piece of work Florence listen to other people, too,” said remembers fondly is a wreath she made out of a tomato cage and paper Florence. “I like to reminisce—it brings back good memories. And I bags folded to look like angels. think they like to do the same thing.

“I got a ribbon on that stupid thing, It’s quite enjoyable.” and the only reason I entered it But as much as she likes to be was because it was unusual, and I around other people and have an thought people would like to see something made out of paper bags,” active social life, she still enjoys having a little time for herself. said Florence.

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Beyond the opportunity to create her art, Florence also really enjoys the social life available at the community and the ability to be around—and interact with—others.

“The thing I like about this place is that you have room for your own space,” said Florence. “I can go outside where I can go sit. I have a beautiful view.”

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Put it all together and Florence is right where she wants to be.

“You couldn’t ask for a better place to live.”

4 reasons to plan for your funeral now

By Candy Arrington, Next Avenue

Although I didn’t know it at the time, a week after my father received a terminal cancer diagnosis, he asked my cousin to take him to a local mortuary where he made decisions about his burial and paid for his funeral. Following his death five months later, as a grieving only child, I was thankful my father had the foresight to plan ahead, as he had always done for other life events. His choice to preplan was a gift that prevented me from making emotional and costly decisions based in grief.

honest evaluation and sometimes hard decisions, but it’s something that needs to be done.

Here are four reasons to overcome hesitancy and consider planning your funeral now: 1. Rising costs

Each year, funeral costs continue to rise. Planning and paying for your funeral now is a way to avoid those increasing costs. According to the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), the median cost for an adult funeral with viewing and burial, including vault, Death is a subject none of us want to was $8,755 in 2017. For a funeral confront. Talking about death causes with viewing and cremation, the us to face mortality and run head-on median cost was $6,260. These into the fact that we will not always amounts do not include cemetery costs, monument or marker, pall be here.Yet death is inevitable and flowers, obituary or other related planning your funeral is a lot like planning for retirement. It requires expenses, which could raise the cost Like us on Facebook

to between $10,000 and $12,000.

However, consumers have options.

“Charges at all mortuaries are based on operating costs and overhead and are higher in larger metropolitan areas,” said Glenn Miller, manager at J.F. Floyd Mortuary in Spartanburg, S.C. “With a full-service mortuary, there are many options. All of our services are itemized, and families can choose what to include. Our fees are the same for a funeral at a church or at our chapel as long as it involves our standard five staff members.”

2. The ability to make your own decisions Most people like to feel in control over decisions that affect their lives, and often that extends to end-of-life decisions. While no one can predict FUNERAL, continued on page 4 Farmington Presbyterian Manor

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Preplanning. Knowing your rights the time and circumstances of death, helps you plan wisely and avoid being overcharged. many take comfort in knowing they’ve selected the type of burial, 3. To lessen future family location and funeral they want. conflict While many plan to make these If you’ve ever tried to plan a family decisions eventually, most never actually follow through. reunion or holiday get-together, you know suggestions and opinions “Emotions are the greatest deterrent abound and conflict. When planning to preplanning,” said Miller. “People a funeral—factoring in intense often have the attitude that if they emotions, personality conflicts don’t talk about death, it won’t and multiplying by the number of happen.” siblings—you potentially have a If you approach funeral planning as recipe for a family squabble. you would a financial or business “Many people are still traditional in decision, you may be able to get their faith and type of funeral they beyond those difficult emotions. want, while their children may not Many mortuary websites provide be,” said Miller. “Children think preplanning information. Other differently than their parents and websites, such as Funeralwise, often have a more contemporary help calculate costs. Be aware approach to burial, funeral location, that preplanning does not require music and minister. Planning ahead prepayment. The NFDA provides a Bill of Rights for Funeral documents your wishes.”

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4. To reduce the financial burden We all hope to leave assets for our children, yet a prolonged stay in a care facility can deplete savings.

Remaining assets are often nonliquid, which doesn’t help with the immediate need to pay mortuary or crematorium costs. Prepaying for your funeral and associated costs eliminates or reduces the financial burden on those left behind. Most mortuaries provide incremental prepayment options over months or years.

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