Lawrence Community Matters January 2016

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January 2016

Art is Ageless® call for entries underway Lawrence Presbyterian Manor has issued a call for entries for the Art is Ageless® juried exhibit to be held Feb. 16 through 23, 2016. 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 2017 Art is Ageless calendar.

The Art is Ageless® Program encourages Lawrence 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.

Having a creative outlet benefits the mind, body and spirit.

“The exhibit and competition always draw a wide array of impressive artwork from talented seniors,” said Angela Fonseca, marketing director.

“We’re expecting this to be another great year for creativity and variety of works on exhibit.”

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Christie Patrick, executive director, center, accepts an Emerald Certificate from Bruce Shogren, chief executive officer, left, and Bill Taylor, chief operations officer, right, of Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America. Lawrence Presbyterian Manor was recognized for achieving a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, earning a high satisfaction rate among independent living residents, and meeting marketing and financial performance goals.

Emerald Awards Lawrence Presbyterian Manor honored for achievements Lawrence Presbyterian Manor received a certificate of recognition from Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America for reaching goals in fiscal year 2015, July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2015.

The recognition came through PMMA’s new Emerald Awards Program, designed to encourage its 18 locations 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.

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Entry forms and information can be picked up at Lawrence Presbyterian Manor, 1429 Kasold Dr., Lawrence, or by contacting Fonseca at 785-8414262 or afonseca@pmma.org.

Or go online to ArtIsAgeless.org to view rules, download an entry form or enter online.

Artists may choose to enter the exhibit only. For the competition, works are to have been completed in the past five years (since January 2011). 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 Feb. 14, 2016.

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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.

Christie Patrick, executive director Angela Fonseca, marketing director

Lawrence was recognized for achieving a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, earning a high satisfaction rate among independent living residents, and meeting marketing and financial performance goals.

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.

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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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“This recognition is a visible sign of Lawrence 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 MidAmerica has been providing quality senior services guided by Christian values in Kansas and Missouri for more than 65 years.

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Five best knee-strengthening exercises If you can tell whether it’s going to rain by the pain in your knees, you’re in good company.

Knee discomfort is second only to low back pain as the most commonly reported pain among adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). When done regularly, exercises that strengthen muscles that support the knee joint can help to significantly reduce pain.

“Many exercises and activities can help strengthen the muscles around the knee joint,” says Kristoffer Monzon, a physical therapist with Hoag Orthopedic Institute in Irvine, Calif. “It’s most important to find those that work for your lifestyle and level of fitness and do not create more pain.” Isometric exercises, stretching, balance exercises and those for the hip, foot and ankle work best.

Ditch the deep knee bends You want to stay away from any exercises that increase knee pain,” says Monzon. Deep squats, stairs and high-impact activities should be avoided if you have a history of arthritis.

“These tend to cause more wear and tear on the cartilage within the joint, which leads to degenerative changes and inflammation,” he says.

Focus on exercises that strengthen the quadriceps (muscles in front of the thighs) and hamstrings (muscles in backs of the thighs).

“The stronger you can get both these muscles the better job they do at reducing strain around the knee and at providing greater shock absorption,” says Monzon.

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in place, bringing knee up to a comfortable height. Strive for 60 Simple, at-home exercises to get you seconds of marching. started include the list below. (Be sure to check with your health care Heel raises: provider before attempting these or Holding on to back of a chair or any other new exercise routine.) stable surface, rise up on toes, lifting Mini or partial squats with a chair heels off ground and then slowly or at a counter (quadriceps): lower back down. Do 10 to 12 reps.

Holding on to a chair or stable surface, with knees about shoulder width apart and pointing forward, slightly bend hips and knees as if sitting down onto a chair, and then slowly stand back up. Repeat 10 to 12 times.

In addition, Dr. C. David Geier, Jr., an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist in South Carolina, recommends the following exercises:

Standing hamstring curls:

This simple exercise may be done on the floor with or without a pillow under your knee. Sit with your legs out in front of you and your knees completely straight (lean against a wall or back on your hands). Focus on contracting your quadriceps muscle and holding it as tight as possible for several seconds; relax and repeat 10 times. Repeat several times a day if your knees actively ache. © Twin Cities Public Television 2015. All rights reserved.

Holding on to the back of a chair or stationary surface, without moving hip, bend knee as far as possible, bringing your heel up towards your buttocks. Do 10 to 12 reps on each leg.

Marching in place: On your own or while holding on to the back of a chair or stationary object, take alternating steps

Quad sets:

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