Commun ty Matters Manor of the Plains
6 ways to find love and friendship later in life By Wendy Sue Knecht for Next Avenue
There’s no question of the importance of personal interactions and connections with friends as an important source of our well-being. This is especially true as we age, and much has been written about the challenge of making friends and finding love in the later years. Looking for love, or even just hoping to make a new friend, can seem intimidating when you’re older. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are a few insights that may be helpful in finding love and friendship as we get older: LOVE, continued on page 3
December 2018
Wendi Barlow embraces her special day by wearing the famous birthday hat.
Employee of the Month spotlight With this being the gift of giving season, we at Manor of the Plains would like to recognize one of our best and longest employees. Wendi Barlow has worn many different hats during her tenure at Presbyterian Manor, but she continues to wear her gift of kindness the most. Regardless of the situation, she is always there to lend a hand. Frank Trimboli, executive director, said that if he needs some assistance, Wendi is the first to step up and offer. Wendi began her career here in nursing, working her way through school and quickly moving up to director of nursing for many years. Every morning, Wendi would arrive in the early hours of the morning to help take care of the residents, many mornings she could be seen in the dining room helping residents with their breakfast or pouring a cup of fresh coffee. WENDI, continued on page 2