Parsons Presbyterian Manor
March 2020
Parsons Presbyterian Manor’s Art is Ageless® call for entries underway
Social worker an integral part of residents’ care team
Parsons Presbyterian Manor has issued a call for entries for the Art is Ageless® juried exhibit to be held April 6 – 9, 2020. 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 40th anniversary Art is Ageless calendar in 2021.
In her capacity as social services director, Babette Collins coordinates resident care plans.
Babette Collins begins each new relationship with a resident in the same way: with a deep dive into their life story. The social services director at Parsons Presbyterian Manor coordinates the care plan for each resident in long-term care. It all begins with a social history. This conversation about the resident’s life may take upwards of two hours, depending on how much they want to share. “I feel honored to listen to their story,” Babette said. “I want to get to know
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Artists may choose to enter the exhibit only. For the competition, works are to have been completed in the past five years (since January 2015). There are nine categories, as well as designations of amateur or professional. Works to be judged need to be at Presbyterian Manor by April 3. The Art is Ageless program encourages Presbyterian Manor residents and other area seniors to express their creativity through its annual competition,
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