Fort Scott Presbyterian Village
“Hotel for a Day” AUGUST 2019
Fort Scott Presbyterian Village supports caregivers by providing adult day services A caregiver’s duties never end. It’s a 24/7 job to provide support for an adult loved one who requires daily assistance.
Tammy Matkin
So, what do caregivers do when they need a vacation or a day off?
Bravo of the Month for June 2019
Fort Scott Presbyterian Village is here to help.
Story by Tammy Matkin
I started working as a CNA in 1994 at Fort Scott Presbyterian Village. When Presbyterian Village opened its doors, only north of the main lobby was completed. The south side of the building was still under construction.
Adult day services allow caregivers to take a break while feeling assured that their loved one is safe and comfortable in a supportive environment. Day services are available in Fort Scott’s assisted living setting, or trained staff will provide homebased services if needed.
The nurses were housed in an empty apartment on the north side of the building. We had less than 10 apartments filled at the time with others waiting until the building was completed to move in. During my first stint at Presbyterian Village, I worked as a CNA, private caregiver and the activities director.
“It’s a good way for you to take time for yourself while knowing your loved one is in good hands,” said Becky Kellum, marketing director. Tammy Matkin
In late 1995, I decided to stay home with my two small children. Soon after, I started a licensed in-home daycare business, caring for up to 12 children with two employees. From 1995 to 2016, I continued my childcare business, took care of several family members and did private home care for several older adults. In 2016, after my aunt passed away, I decided to take a two-year hiatus from home healthcare and continued with my childcare business. In 2018, I was ready to get back to taking care of older adults. I talked it over with my husband, and soon after applied at the Presbyterian Village once again. Bravo – continued on page 4
While caregivers are away, loved ones can visit Presbyterian Village and enjoy a long list of amenities, including relaxing in a suite apartment, a buffet style lunch, transportation, cable tv, wireless internet and life enrichment programming. Other in-house services include: Kindle e-reader, emergency call system, telephone with unlimited long distance, Wii gaming system, Hotel – continued on page 4
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