Parsons Community Matters May 2021

Parsons Presbyterian Manor

May 2021

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As part of Parsons Presbyterian Manor’s ongoing customer service initiative, residents and their representatives are randomly selected to participate in telephone satisfaction surveys conducted by Pinnacle Quality Insight.

The graphic above highlights some of the survey results. All scores are given on a 5-point scale, with 5 being the highest score and 1 the lowest score. Between February 2020 and January 2021, Parsons Presbyterian Manor residents and their families gave the community high scores in cleanliness, dining service, professional therapy, and demonstrating dignity and respect.

“I have recommended [Parsons Presbyterian Manor] several times. I would tell them that it is a very good place to stay,” one respondent said.

We greatly value the opinions of our residents and their representatives about the care and services we provide, and we encourage them to participate honestly when contacted by Pinnacle Quality Insight. All state and federal confidentiality laws are met in Pinnacle’s service. u

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 ParsonsPresbyterianManor.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. u

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How Naps Can Keep You Happy and Healthy

By Barbra Williams Cosentino for Next Avenue

I love napping. I’ve been known to fall asleep on a jerking, lurching New York City subway train. I once slept through the clanging bells of a college fire drill. My greatest pleasure is swinging in a hammock, gently lulled into oblivion until I’m asleep like a very contented baby.

Bestselling author Sarah Ban Breathnach wrote, “We sleep to recharge our bodies. We nap to care for our souls.” And the best news is that not only do naps feel good, but they are (mostly) good for you.

The National Sleep Foundation Sleep Health Index 2014 reported that 53% of adults nap regularly, defined as napping at least once every week. Men tend to nap more often than women. Older people and retired individuals are also more frequent nappers.

Why Nap? Naps increase energy, improve reaction time and reduce daytime sleepiness. They lower stress and help to regulate mood, reducing anxiety and depression and inducing relaxation. They enhance creativity, increase productivity, boost problem-solving abilities and improve many cognitive abilities.

The Science of Sleep There are four stages of sleep.

Stage one, is only five to 10 minutes,

during which time eye movements and heart rate begin to slow. ln stage two, which lasts for 15 to 25 minutes, brain waves and heart rate decrease further, and body temperature begins to drop. But it is still a light sleep from which you can easily be awakened.

During stage three, 45 to 90 minutes after falling asleep, blood pressure drops and the brain begins to produce slower brain waves. If someone (or an alarm clock) wakes you during this stage, you’re probably going to be groggy, disoriented and cranky.

Stage four, also known as Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep, is reached about 75 to 90 minutes after sleep begins. In REM sleep, heart rate and blood pressure rise, eyeball movement increases and dreaming occurs.

According to the National Institutes of Health, individuals over about age 60 show reduced amounts of slow-wave (deep) sleep and a shortened time spent in REM sleep, a critical stage when the brain replenishes itself and processes and stores information.

As we get older, there are more episodes of nighttime waking and earlier morning awakening.

Wondering how long a snooze to take? “Power naps,” 20 to 30 minutes

long, allow you to wake up refreshed and rejuvenated, giving you added pep on a day when you’re dragging.

“The duration and timing of what is sometimes called a ‘strategic nap’ is important,” says Bowman. “We want to minimize the effect the nap will have on circadian rhythms and your ability to sleep at night. The best time is usually early afternoon, when bodies are programmed to need sleep and you might naturally feel a dip in your alertness.”

The Joy of Napping Alicia Schlesinger, 68, a retired RN and artist from Little Neck, N.Y., “When I’m overtired and my thoughts begin to get all jumbled up, I find that a nap is like rebooting a computer,” she says. “The stopping and starting again is both relaxing and energizing, and it replenishes my energy so I can do what I have to do to get through the day.” ©2021 Next Avenue u

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is published monthly for residents and friends of Parsons Presbyterian Manor

by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America, Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

To submit or suggest articles: vwhite@pmma.org Maegen Pegues, executive director Victoria White, marketing and admissions counselor

OUR MISSION: To provide quality senior services guided by Christian values.

Assisted living resident fought in Europe during World War II Raymond Newby served as a private in the 345th Infantry, Ammunition and Pioneer (A&P) 87th Division, also known as the “Golden Acorn.”

The Kansas farm boy from Labette and Montgomery counties arrived in Europe during a critical moment during World War II. The 87th trained in England before landing in France in December 1944. The division took immediate action, retaking territory in France before becoming involved in the Battle of the Bulge, a hugely consequential and ultimately failed German military offensive. It was the dead of winter, and Raymond remembers the temperatures dropping to 10-15 degrees below freezing.

Raymond’s division went on to fight in Luxembourg and Germany, mostly on the offensive. He was still in Germany on VE Day on May 8, 1945.

Raymond Newby remembers his tour in Europe during World War II.

The 87th returned to the U.S. a few weeks later, expecting to be deployed to the Pacific Theater. However, Japan surrendered while the division was still regrouping in Georgia.

Raymond keeps several mementos of his military service in a shadow box in his apartment in Presbyterian Manor’s assisted living neighborhood. One is a metal “testament” his mother gave him, inscribed with the words, “May this keep you from harm.” She instructed Raymond to keep it in his shirt pocket to protect his heart, both literally and figuratively.

Raymond Newby served as a private in the 345th Infantry, Ammunition and Pioneer (A&P) 87th Division, also known as the “Golden Acorn.”

Above right: Raymond Newby keeps a few mementos of his military service in his assisted living residence at Presbyterian Manor. They include a group photo of his squad, dog tags, medals, and the steel Bible his mother gave him for protection.

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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.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: 316-685-1100

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