Fulton Community Matters January 2018

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January 2018

PATH program brings progress and peace of mind

Earl and Pat O’Rourke are wellknown figures in the Fulton community, and they have touched many lives through their work and community involvement. So when Earl had a stroke in August, his family turned to Fulton Presbyterian Manor’s PATH® (Post Acute to Home) rehabilitation program.

He was completely paralyzed on his left side. Earl spent a week at Boone Hospital, then another four weeks at Rusk Rehabilitation for acute therapy.

Once he came to Fulton Presbyterian Manor, he felt at “home.”

“We felt as though we were at home from the beginning here.

The O’Rourkes feel at home in the PATH His PATH room is very rehabilitation program. comfortable and inviting. It’s spacious enough for visitors and welcoming also,” said Pat, Earl’s wife of 65 years. “The nursing team is very good. They make me feel welcomed as his wife to come and stay all day. And I enjoy visiting with the other residents. Everyone is very compassionate and understanding.”

Earl and Pat have been through many ups and downs in their long, happy marriage, and a major health incident such as this is enough to shake anyone’s foundation.

“One single moment in time can change your life forever. Being at Fulton Presbyterian Manor helped alleviate the anxiety I felt,” said Pat. “During care plans they conferenced in our daughter, so that she could be a part of the care plan. The family has been able to participate in care needs and goal setting

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from the beginning. And the therapy offered is far and above our expectations.”

Earl agrees.

“I couldn’t always see the end, but the results are visible,” said Earl, who hopes to return to his home soon. “It’s the best two hours I spend during the day.”

We’re glad we could help Earl and the O’Rourke family during their time of need, much like they’ve helped so many others in the Fulton community.

“The CNAs have been wonderful, too,” said Pat. “They’re friendly, compassionate, and understanding.

We’ve even become friends with some – we hug each other when we see each other.”

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Community Matters is published monthly for residents and friends of Fulton Presbyterian Manor by Presbyterian Manors of 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at PresbyterianManors.org.

Dawn Smith, executive director Keri Edwards, marketing director To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact kedwards 2@pmma.org.

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Fulton Presbyterian Manor honored for achievements

Dawn Smith, executive director, receives a certificate of recognition from Bruce Shogren, left, PMMA CEO, and Bill Taylor, right, PMMA COO.

Fulton Presbyterian Manor received a certificate of recognition from Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America for reaching goals in fiscal year 2017, covering the months of July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017.

The recognition came through PMMA’s new Emerald Awards Program, designed to encourage its 17 locations and 2 hospices to achieve high levels of resident and employee satisfaction, meet financial goals, build philanthropic support for the organization’s mission and meet marketing goals. There are 11 areas measured for the Emerald Awards.

To receive an emerald, a community has to meet its goals in all 11 areas.

Certificates of recognition were given out to communities that reached their goals in one or more category.

Fulton was recognized for achieving a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

“This recognition is a visible sign of Fulton Presbyterian Manor’s commitment to the mission of PMMA of providing quality senior services guided by Christian values,” said Bruce Shogren, chief executive officer for PMMA. Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America has been providing quality senior services in Kansas and Missouri for more than 65 years.

For more information about Fulton Presbyterian Manor, contact Marketing Director Keri Edwards at 573-642-6646 or kedwards2@pmma.org.

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Fulton Presbyterian Manor’s Art is Ageless® call for entries underway

Fulton Presbyterian Manor has issued a call for entries for the Art is Ageless® juried exhibit to be held February 2123, 2018. 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 2019 Art is Ageless calendar.

Artists may choose to enter the exhibit only. For the competition, works are to have been completed in the past five years (since January 2013). There are nine categories, as well as designations of amateur or professional. Works to be entered for judging need to be at Presbyterian Manor by February 19.

The Art is Ageless® Program 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 current events discussions throughout the year.

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Local competition winners will join winners from 16 other Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America communities to be judged at the systemwide level.

Entry forms and information can be picked up at Fulton Presbyterian Manor, 811 Center St. Fulton, or by contacting Keri Edwards at 573-642-6646 or email kedwards2@pmma.org. Or go online to ArtIsAgeless.org to view rules, download an entry form or enter online.