Commun ty Matters June 2015
Parsons Presbyterian Manor
When Should You Good Samaritan fundraiser – Step In to Help another winner! Parsons Presbyterian Manor is all about family, so Your Parents? it only makes sense that a recent donation to the By Eileen Beal, Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging
A parent may ask for the occasional favor, but most won’t ask for help around the house or with their daily activities, even when they need it, says Alberta Chokshi, a social worker and director of quality improvement for Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging. Chokshi, who has been working with families for 40 years, says that instead of seeking help, it’s typical for elderly parents to adapt and adjust their activities and routines.
They do household chores more slowly (or not at all). They may use adaptive devices, such as a cane or a reacher or a magnifying glass. Perhaps they’ve lined up someone to pick them up for errands and appointments. And — often just to please their children — they will wear a medical alert bracelet or necklace.
Good Samaritan Program was a family affair, too. Barbara Journot Milks, the mother of Sarah McCray, health service director at Presbyterian Manor, made and donated this quilt to help raise funds for the Good Samaritan Program. The quilt, titled “Pinwheel Troubles,” was created from a specific type of quilt fabric called “Kansas Troubles. “
Laura Gann draws the winning ticket for the quilt.
We began offering chances to win the quilt on March 1 and received $323 in donations. On April 13, assisted living resident Laura Gann drew the winning person’s name from the hopper. And the winner was … Terry Lillie, the marketing coordinator at Presbyterian Manor!
Laura Gann and Terry Lillie were two of the most surprised people in the room when the winning ticket was drawn.
What Our Parents Don’t Admit
But they usually aren’t admitting — especially to their adult children — that they tend to drop heavy pots, trip on the basement steps, are confused about when to take their medications
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Special thanks
Special thanks goes to Barbara for her labor of love and generosity. We are also very grateful to everyone who entered the contest and made a donation to the Good Samaritan Program.
Terry Lillie with her beautiful quilt, which was created and donated by Barbara Journot Milks, to raise funds for the Good Samritan Program.