Lawrence Community Matters August 2017

Commun ty Matters Lawrence Presbyterian Manor

August 2017

“September Evening,” a mixed media/ crafts piece by Dottie Daugherty.

Lawrence artists among Art is Ageless® masterpiece level winners Two winning artists in Lawrence Presbyterian Manor’s annual Art is Ageless® juried competition will be featured in the 2018 Art is Ageless Calendar produced by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America.

A luxurious new spa for residents and home health recipients.

Gifts that keep on giving Lawrence Presbyterian Manor is enjoying some revitalized furniture and spa tub, thanks to funds that were established to enhance the environment for our residents.

“Cowboy Drawing,” a drawing by Cecil E. Mashburn, and “September Evening,” a mixed media/crafts piece by Dottie Daugherty, will appear in the calendar when it is released this fall.

Nearly four dozen dining room chairs in assisted living will be upgraded with replacement seats, casters and glides for the comfort and ease of the residents.

Not only will these chairs be enjoyed during meals, but throughout the day while socializing. A new Penner Spa has also been purchased and installed on first floor.This new spa will be a luxury for our assisted living residents, as well as others who receive home health services. “We have already received several positive remarks from both residents and staff. Everyone is delighted about the new spa, “said Christie Patrick, executive director.

In addition “Christmas/Plaza Lights” by Jack Royce Smithson will be featured on one of the Art is Ageless holiday cards.

Both of these major purchases were made possible by trusts that were established by former residents.The Edith E. Ernst Memorial Fund was created in 1993, and the Cecil E. Richards & Mary M. Richards Memorial Fund was

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established in 1996, both to benefit Lawrence Presbyterian Manor.

Works by local winners are automatically entered into a masterpiece level competition with winning art from 16 other PMMA communities.

The winners are featured in the Art is Ageless calendar and notecards.

Both benefactors wanted to provide means to enhance our community when it might otherwise not be possible.

We greatly appreciate the gifts of those who have gone before to provide for our current and future residents.

Are you interested in creating a legacy for the future of Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America? Visit www.presbyterianmanors.org/ planned_giving to learn more about planned giving.

Community Matters is published monthly for residents and friends of Lawrence Presbyterian Manor by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at PresbyterianManors.org.

Art is Ageless, open exclusively to people age 65 and older, is a copyrighted program of Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica. For the competition, works must have been completed in the past five years.

The Art is Ageless program encourages Lawrence “Cowboy Drawing,” a drawing by Cecil E. Presbyterian Manor residents Mashburn. and other area seniors to express an extension of PMMA’s wellness their creativity through its programs, which focus on mental, annual competition, as well as art classes, musical and dramatic events, physical, social and spiritual health. educational opportunities and current Residents and friends of the Art is events discussions throughout the year. Ageless program are proving that art, Started in 1980, Art is Ageless is in any form, is an ageless ambition.

Christie Patrick, executive director Angela Fonseca, marketing director To submit or suggest articles, contact afonseca@pmma.org.

Telephone: 785-841-4262 Fax: 785-841-0923 Address: 1429 Kasold Dr., Lawrence, KS 66049-3425 Our mission: We provide quality senior services guided by Christian values.

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“Christmas/Plaza Lights” by Jack Royce Smithson will be featured on one of the Art is Ageless holiday cards.

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What makes a not-for-profit senior living community different?

While shopping for a senior living community, it is common to consider the layout of the residence, the taste of the food and the friendliness of the staff as well as the financial requirements and availability of ongoing care.

Who is at the helm of an organization?

The shareholders?

The CEO? The Board? In a forprofit business, many decisions But what about the operational status are based on what of the organization? A community will be pleasing to operating with a for-profit business the shareholders. model vs. a not-for-profit business Compare that model can make a significant difference to the way a in the overall operation and culture of not-for-profit the organization. is managed. A volunteer board of Five major differences are worth trustees is holding exploring to understand the contrast the organization better. and its leadership accountable to the 1. Faith-based; mission-driven mission and the best interests of the residents. The fact that this group of As a not-for-profit organization, there highly-qualified individuals serves in a is one governing philosophy to which volunteer capacity means that there are all operational decisions must alignno alternative motives outside of the the mission! At Presbyterian Manors mission.This means that residents are of Mid-America, our mission is to always the priority. provide quality senior services guided

by Christian values. We carry a culture 4. Net revenue is reinvested back that makes all decisions by wearing into the community two lenses, one is quality, and the other Just because Presbyterian Manor is a is Christian values. All things must not-for-profit company doesn’t mean measure up to those standards. the organization never makes money.

2. Continuous ownership The real difference is how that income is managed. Naturally, in a for-profit, A popular avenue through which revenue goes to serve the shareholders. for-profit organizations gain revenue Conversely, there are no shareholders in senior living is acquisition and for a not-for-profit; therefore, all net resale. In fact, it is common to see revenues go back into the community ownership change every five years or to improve the quality of life for the so. However, this growth model is residents. simply a grab at revenue which makes it a rarity in the not-for-profit sector.

5. Good Samaritan Program — ­ Enjoying the consistency of continuous supported by philanthropy ownership can be a huge plus!

One of the number one fears of 3. Oversight is provided by a American seniors is running out of volunteer board of trustees money. In more than 68 years of Like us on Facebook

serving seniors, Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America has stood in that financial gap for those who no longer had the resources to pay for their cost of living in the community. The Good Samaritan Program is supported by philanthropic efforts to ensure residents always have a secure future.

Choosing a senior living community is a complex decision with many variables. As you go through the process remember to ask these questions: 1.What is the mission of this organization and how is it implemented each day?

2.Who owns this community and for how long?

3. Who is in charge?

(Shareholders? Volunteer board?)

4. What happens to net revenues?

5. What would happen to me if I ran out of money?

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Resident Satisfaction Survey “Resident Satisfaction Survey results will be available by Aug. 15 at your campus. Watch your resident mailbox, or ask for a copy at the reception desk.”

How can I help employees?

To recognize a special caregiver or staff member, make a gift in an employee’s honor to the Education Assistance Fund. Every gift helps employees reach their education goals.

Make a tax deductible gift at: PresbyterianManors.org/Give_Now Or make a gift at your PMMA community.

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Dining services featured We will be featuring our Dining Services in an upcoming issue of Community Matters. If you know a dining services team member whose story should be told, or if you just want to tell the world what you love about living in your senior living community, we want to share the story.

If you’ve got a story to share, contact Marketing Director Angela Fonseca and your story could be featured in an upcoming edition of Community Matters.

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