Newton Presbyterian Manor
MAY 2021
Presbyterian Clara DeHaven credits God for bringing Manor Art is her to Newton Presbyterian Manor Ageless® exhibit Shortly after the first of the year, and reception Clara DeHaven had a medical emergency that changed the course features senior of her life. artists “I passed out at the wheel in my car while at the bank in Sedgwick,” said Clara. “I was out for about 30 minutes and an ambulance took me to Newton Medical Center. From there, I came to Newton Presbyterian Manor because the doctor said I shouldn’t be going home. They took all kinds of tests but didn’t know anything.”
Resident Clara DeHaven and Foxy relax on their new Garden apartment porch.
Once at the community, Clara entered into the PATH (Post-Acute to Home) program that helps area seniors recover from injury, illness, or surgery by providing short-term rehab with speech, occupational and physical therapies to get them back to their daily routine. “They worked on my balance, my memory, and I did all kinds of exercises,” said Clara. And after several months, Clara has started to see the positive effects of all of her hard work. “I’m more independent,” said Clara. “I bought myself a walker, and I feel better.” As an added benefit, Clara has found a new home by making a permanent DEHAVEN - continued on page 2
Local senior artists were recently celebrated at Newton Presbyterian Manor as the community hosted an internal Art is Ageless® exhibit and continues to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Art is Ageless® program. The Art is Ageless exhibit was held virtually for friends of the program on the community’s Facebook page, Facebook.com/ NewtonPresbyterianManor. Look for photos and a video of the winning pieces published on Facebook. Competition winners by category are: Christmas: Amateur – “Merry Christmas, What Cheer What Cheer” by Rosie Goering, N. Newton. Professional – “Christmas Horseman” by Terry Linenberger, Park City. WINNERS - continued on page 3
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move into an independent living apartment at the community. “My kids wanted me to move somewhere I could have some care,” said Clara. “After this all happened, I decided maybe it was God speaking to me that this is where I should be. So, I give God the credit for bringing me here. I love it … it’s just great. I feel protected and everybody loves me and cares for me.” And it’s not just Clara who is loving her new living arrangement, Clara’s three year-old Chihuahua, Foxy, feels right at home as well. “She made her appearance in church one day,” said Clara. “She had gotten loose when my daughter was moving me in. I was down having breakfast when she made her entrance.” Besides spending time with Foxy, Clara also enjoys hand quilting and singing. ◆
Our specialized rehabilitation therapy program is not just about helping seniors get back home. It is about helping them get back to their lives through patient-centered care and our partnership with Aegis Therapies®. The “Post-Acute to Home” (PATH®) program at Newton Presbyterian Manor provides a bridge to help area seniors recover from injury, illness or surgery after a qualifying hospital stay. The program provides short-term rehab with speech, occupational and physical therapies and skilled nursing services to help Newton, Kansas seniors recover faster so they can get back to their daily routine. To learn more about PATH—even before a scheduled surgery or need for rehab—contact Director of Marketing/Senior Living Counselor Noelle Dickinson at 316-283-5400 or ndickinson@pmma.org. ◆
The management team tested their decorating skills by frosting dozens and dozens of Carrie’s yummy sugar cookies for Easter. Lending a hand when the dining services team was crunched for time became a team building and laughterproducing experience!
COVID-19 updates continue Get the latest updates on visitation, ongoing safety measures and PMMA’s response to COVID-19 on your community website at NewtonPresbyterianManor.org/covid-19. Visitation status is updated weekly on Mondays and as needed as our COVID status changes.
Send an Art is Ageless® e-card for Mother’s Day using the link on the COVID-19 Updates page. May is also National Nurses’ Week, May 6 through 12. Send a note of appreciation to a special nurse using a Thank You e-card or one of the blank Art is Ageless e-cards. ◆ Like us on Facebook to stay updated on news and events.
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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.
To submit or suggest articles: ndickinson@PMMA.org Marc Kessinger, executive director Noelle Dickinson, marketing director
OUR MISSION: To provide quality senior services guided by Christian values.
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Sculpture/3D: Professional – “Mountain Man” by Jim VanDyke, Elbing. Drawing: Amateur – “Mary and Babe” by Rita K. Patterson, Valley Center. Professional – “In My Garden” by Betty Duffy Eller, Newton. Photography: Professional – “Reflections” by Phoebe Janzen, Hillsboro. Quilting: Amateur – “Voyage Home” by Ruby E. Kleymann, Newton.
Mention – “Cowboy at Sunset” by Rita K. Patterson, Valley Center and “That Old Grain Elevator” by Rosie Goering, N. Newton. Professional – “Rail Journey in Europe” by Dennis McKay, Kechi; 2nd – “Cut Glass Vase with White Flowers” by Velera Adams, Newton; 3rd – “Surrounded” by Gene Marsh, Halstead; Honorable Mention – “Hello Fall” by Peggy Wambold, Newton, “Tomato Harvest” by Constance Gehring, Newton, “Morning Ride” by Barbara Gabel, Newton, and “Indian Dancer” by Duane Graham, Newton.
Mixed Media/Crafts: Amateur – “Christmas Day in Newton Medical Center” by Walter S. Friesen, Hesston. Professional – “Shell Bouquet” by Mary Goering, N. Newton.
Art is Ageless is a trademarked program of PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America). The program offers senior artists the opportunity to share and display their artwork and reaffirms the agelessness of human creativity.
Painting: Amateur – “Firefly” by Joey Giblin, Sedgwick; 2nd – “The Succulent Flowers” by Hulda Schrag, N. Newton; Honorable
“We were pleased with the number of entries in the competition despite having a closed exhibit, which speaks well of the Art is
Judge’s Choice winner: “In My Garden” by Betty Eller
Ageless experience,” said Noelle Dickinson, marketing director. “Many of the artists have used their extra hours at home in the last year to hone their craft or branch into new media. The joy it brings to them is contagious, and we enjoy celebrating their accomplishments and providing a way to share them with others through Art is Ageless.” Winning pieces at the community level move on to a masterpiece level judging to determine which pieces are featured in Presbyterian Manor’s annual calendar and note cards. The first Art is Ageless calendar was published in 1981, featuring art from Presbyterian Manor community residents. Since then, the program has expanded to include a juried art competition open to all seniors age 65 and older. For more information about Art is Ageless, visit ArtIsAgeless.org. ◆
Judge’s Choice winner: “Voyage Home” by Ruby Kleymann Newton Presbyterian Manor | A PMMA COMMUNITY
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Bravo of the Month: Julia Crawford, CMA
Bravo of the Month goes to Julia Crawford, CMA in Anderson Place. Melinda Ebersole writes, “It was such a busy day on Monday! Julia jumped right in and did what had to be done to care for our residents. I tried to help but every time I asked, she said, ‘No thanks, I’ve got it!’ She made everything look so easy. Thank you for taking a full day and making it into a great day.” ◆
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Changes are coming Starting in July 2021, the Community Matters newsletter will transition to a fully electronic newsletter. To receive the newsletter by email, visit NewtonPresbyterianManor.org and use the sign-up form on the lower portion of the homepage to sign up for regular monthly delivery of the newsletter in your inbox. Residents may still receive a hard copy upon request through the Administrative office. ◆
PEOPLE GIVING TO PEOPLE
An update on how gifts are changing lives in PMMA communities
PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE A donor's story
We often hear from donors, "I wish I could do more to support the PMMA mission." Many are surprised to discover that through estate planning, they can have a tremendous philanthropic impact on PMMA’s future, while still caring for their own financial needs along the way.
Karen Smith (right), an independent living resident at The Westerly on PMMA’s Wichita campus, plans to give back to the place that has meant so much to her during retirement. Karen made provisions in her will to benefit Wichita Presbyterian Manor.
“When I came here in 2015, they promised I would be cared for, for the rest of my life, even if I ran out of money,” Karen said. “I have saved all my life, but I am not a millionaire, and that security has been a comfort. I decided that leaving my estate to Wichita Presbyterian Manor was a good option. I want to leave anything I have left to someone else who came here with the promise of being cared for, for the rest of their life.”
Karen’s estate planning still leaves her plenty of options while she is living.
“There is not a restriction as to how I spend,” she said. “I started traveling, took a break during the pandemic, and plan to start up again when it is safe. This is a good time in my life.”
Karen, a retired nurse practitioner, began envisioning what she wanted life to be like in retirement while she was still in the throes of her career. After discovering Wichita Presbyterian Manor, she knew it would be the right place to live out the rest of her life.
While many of Karen’s activities were put on hold during the pandemic, she also knew that living at PMMA meant there was help if she needed it. She would be safe and cared for, no matter what.
“I don’t have any children and I have too many nieces and nephews to count,” Karen said. “I didn’t want anyone to have to take care of Aunt Karen. At PMMA, I have independence. Everyone I need is here, everything I need is here.”
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WHY IS HE SMILING?
He just gave a tax free gift to PMMA.
He is over 70 1/2 and eligible to give a tax free gift from his IRA to support his favorite non-profit, Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America (PMMA)!
A gift from your IRA is tax free if... You are over 70 1/2 You need to meet your required minimum distribution for 2021 You make a charitable gift directly from your IRA to PMMA
You can make a gift of up to $100,000 of your required minimum distribution to PMMA without having to pay income tax on the withdrawal, all the while helping seniors in need.
We encourage you to speak to your financial advisor to determine if this is a good opportunity for you. To learn more, contact us by email at development@pmma.org or call 316-652-6222.
EMBRACE THE LAZY DAYS OF SUMMER Donate your extra vehicle to PMMA Rather than stress about a car you no longer need, embrace the lazy days of summer by donating it to PMMA. Vehicle donations make giving easy. Plus, we handle everything from the free pick-up and sale to sending the necessary donation tax receipts for your generous donation.
PMMA accepts many kinds of vehicles as a form of support, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, and even RVs. Donate your vehicle now, so you can relax, enjoy summer, and sleep well knowing your vehicle helped PMMA.
To learn more or to get started on your vehicle donation today, call 844-490-4483 or visit giving.presbyterianmanors.org/vehicle-donations/. Our Vehicle Donation Support team is here for you seven days a week. All drivers have been requested to practice safe and secure interactions with donors, including minimizing contact.
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