Commun ty Matters Newton Presbyterian Manor
January 2019
Moses is dead By Jerroll Martens, chaplain Newton Presbyterian Manor
“Moses, my servant, is dead …” Joshua 1:2 These words to Joshua spoke of a past and of a future similar to the idea of the New Year. Moses is dead. A simple and direct statement. It was not needed for information, for Joshua already knew he was dead. Rather it seems to mark that a leader and a time was gone, not to return. We also face this reality. The past year is gone, not to return. Perhaps we recall joys, sadness, failures, successes or regrets, but they are in the past. We must not dwell too long on its sorrows or even its joys but look to the future before us. And, we must be so thankful to a forgiving Lord who will forgive our sin and failure of the past, and allow us to go forward in a new year. Note the kind of person Moses was: a servant.Yes, he was perhaps the greatest of all human leaders, yet he was a servant who belonged to God. Jesus reminded us that to be great is to be a servant. The next words to Joshua were “Arise, go …” There was work to MOSES, continued on page 2
Newton’s Wellness Center was featured in a photo shoot earlier this year. Alex Ramos, Wellness Center director, posed with models to demonstrate how he works with residents to meet their fitness goals.
Tips for a healthy, active new year Is getting healthier or becoming more active at the top of your New Year’s resolutions? If so, the community’s Wellness Center has the programs, resources and expertise to get you where you want to be in 2019. “Winter is a great time to restart or start a wellness routine, not only by coming to the classes we offer here on campus but by making time for yourself—walking the halls, working out on your own time or scheduling an appointment with me,” said Alex Ramos, Wellness Center director. While it may be tempting to jump headfirst into a new exercise program while your motivation is at its peak, it’s important for people of all ages to get a fitness screening to tailor workouts to meet specific needs and abilities while preventing potential setbacks. “Getting pre-screened before you start an exercise routine is always in your best interest,” said Alex. “It provides good baseline measurements to track our progress throughout the year. If there are any health ailments I need to be aware of, we would also recommend getting a doctor’s release before you start.” TIPS, continued on page 5
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be done, as a nation needed him as their new leader. The Jewish people of several million had been slaves in Egypt and had wandered in the desert for 40 years. They now needed to be settled in their new land. Of course, the future was unknown and fearful. The only thing certain was God’s promises. So, it is with us. The unknown of the new year may bring fear. We too must go, resting in the promises of a great God. Happy New Year!
Community Matters
is published monthly for residents and friends of Newton Presbyterian Manor by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at PresbyterianManors.org. Marc Kessinger, executive director Noelle Dickinson, marketing director Melinda Ebersole, activity director To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact Noelle at ndickinson@pmma.org. Telephone: 316-283-5400 Fax: 316-284-5900 Address: 1200 E. Seventh, Newton, KS 67114-2862 Our mission: We provide quality senior services guided by Christian values. NewtonPresbyterianManor.org
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Newton Presbyterian Manor receives honor for Emerald Award achievements Newton Presbyterian Manor received a certificate of recognition from Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica for reaching goals in fiscal year 2018, covering the months of July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018. The recognition came through PMMA’s 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.
Bruce Shogren, president and CEO of PMMA, left, and Bill Taylor, chief operating officer, right, present Marc Kessinger, executive director, with a certificate for reaching 5 of the 11 Emerald Award goals in fiscal year 2018.
independent and assisted living resident satisfaction goals, achieving a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and meeting financial performance and safety goals.
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.
“This recognition is a visible sign of Newton Presbyterian Manor’s commitment to the mission of PMMA of providing quality senior services guided by Christian values,” said Bruce Shogren, chief executive Newton was recognized for reaching officer for PMMA.
Bravo of the Month: Peter Love This month’s Bravo! goes to Peter Love in housekeeping. Bob Keckler writes, “Maintenance moved my desk to my new home, but I had them put it in the wrong place. I wanted to fill it that weekend, but not in the wrong place. Out of nowhere, Peter stopped by and asked if he could help with anything. He moved my desk, which included lifting the mini-fridge off of it and then back up. Wonderful! This young man surely has a place with all
of our wonderful staff!” Thanks for showing hospitality and great customer service, Peter! Like us on Facebook
Ringing in the New Year with good food and fun Above: We had a fun morning welcoming new cottage neighbors this holiday season. Left: Most don’t necessarily think of homemade pizza as a holiday treat but it’s nice to have a respite from all the richness once in a while. It takes a stack of pizzas to feed our hungry Presbyterian Manor crowd!
Upcoming events Healthy Learning Lectures are on the fourthThursday of each month at 2:30 p.m. Alex Ramos, wellness director, coordinates the speakers and is always open to suggestions. Our community event calendars can be found at http://www.newtonpresbyterianmanor. org/upcoming-events. Check there for the latest!
Goessel High School students took some time out from class to celebrate the holidays with a bingo and donut gathering at the Broadway Apartments. Like us on Facebook
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Newton Presbyterian Manor on U.S. News and World Report Best Nursing Home list Newton Presbyterian Manor is on the U.S. News and World Report Best Nursing Homes 2018-2019 list. The U.S. News and World Report list uses information from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the government agency that sets and enforces standards for nursing homes. CMS assigns one to five stars to each community for how well it performs in health inspections, nurse staffing and level of quality care. U.S. News now uses the CMS star rating for staffing rather than the overall star rating to determine which communities are given the High Performing designation. This decision reflects expert opinion on the importance of staffing in quality
of care, as well as the availability since April 2018 of more accurate data on nurse staffing levels in each community or center. More than 4,300 nursing homes received CMS’ top rating of five stars, while just 1,844 nursing homes earned the top overall rating issued by U.S. News, according to the U.S. News website. “Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica employees continue to focus their efforts on delivering quality caring every day,” said PMMA President and CEO Bruce Shogren. “The High Performing designation confirms their good work.” Newton is on the U.S. News and
World Report Best Nursing Homes list for the seventh time since 2011. To learn more about the U.S. News and World Report rating system, visit their FAQ page: https:// health.usnews.com/healthnews/best-nursing-homes/ articles/faq-how-we-ratenursing-homes
What does senior living cost? Have you ever wondered what it will cost to live in a senior living community? Which contract is best for your budget, a rental plan or an entrance fee? Can I afford to live in a retirement community? Questions like these and more will be explored at Manor of the Plain’s “What Does it Cost?” seminar January 31, 2019. Bring your questions as there will be ample time for discussion about the issues that are most interesting to you.
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“What Does it Cost?” is part of Newton’s Just Ask series, a free, ongoing lifelong learning program featuring information from local, regional and national experts on topics of interest to older adults and their families. The event will start at 6 p.m. January 31 at Newton Presbyterian Manor, 1200 E. Seventh in Newton. RSVP by January 29 by calling 316283-5400. For more information about Newton Presbyterian
Manor, visit our website at NewtonPresbyterianManor.org or contact Noelle Dickinson, marketing director, at 316-283-5400 or ndickinson@pmma.org. Like us on Facebook
Life from a daughter’s perspective By Mary Ellen Tippin, daughter of former resident Ruth Vander Wilt
Think all the fun in life is winding down at 80, 85, 90 years of age? That certainly wasn’t the case for my mother, Ruth Vander Wilt. She lived at the Presbyterian Manor Broadway Apartments from the time she was 90 until she was 101! She died one month after moving to assisted living. (Not because she moved to assisted living, I can assure you!) She enjoyed such a full life in the Broadway Apartments. Because they share a noon meal together there, she made friends and acquaintances quickly. There were game nights, Bible studies, exercises and other activities in her building, as well as everything the main Presbyterian Manor had to offer. My mom took full advantage of so many of the events happening there, too. Bible studies, chapel, musical programs,
The late Ruth Vander Wilt, who enjoyed life at Presbyterian Manor until the age of 101.
birthday parties, special speakers, holiday events—the list is endless. I would say her last 10 years of life were meaningful, relational and filled with people who she cared about, and who loved her as well. I know there are many who think
they are giving up on life by moving to a retirement community. If there is anything I have learned from my mother’s experience, it is not to wait so long that I can’t enjoy all the wonderful things a retirement community—in my mother’s case, Presbyterian Manor—has to offer!
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Once you’ve completed your fitness screening and are ready to begin your new fitness routine, the Wellness Center offers a variety of classes for all ability levels that can be participated in from either a standing or seated position. These routines utilize resistance bands, free weights or even a participant’s own body weight. And, if you’re concerned that classes offered through the Wellness Center will disrupt your normal schedule, or you won’t be able to make it during the cold winter months, don’t be.
living residents, so that they can avoid slick sidewalks.” In addition to residents, staff members and their families are also welcome to use the Wellness Center at no cost. Residents in the Newton area can join for $20 a month. Everyone interested in a membership just needs to set up an appointment to get pre-screened so that they can learn proper equipment use and set appropriate goals— something Alex feels is critical to any successful fitness program.
“It’s good to have long-term goals, but we have to keep “We plan our schedule so that our classes don’t conflict in mind that in order to reach those, we have to break with other activities on campus like Bible study or men’s them down into small goals that are attainable,” said coffee,” said Alex. “I’ll even go across the street to our Alex. “If we can simplify that process by taking them Broadway apartments to work with our independent one day at a time, that can work well for us individually.” Like us on Facebook
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Nostalgic Christmas scene delighted all The Dickens Christmas Village has become a new decorating tradition in the lobby since the extensive set was donated by Mary Collier in 2017. Twinkling lights, a blanket of snow and a collection of trees were added to this nostalgic scene.
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