Salina Community Matters January 2020

Salina Presbyterian Manor

JANUARY 2020

Salina Presbyterian Manor honored for achievements

Mary’s Musings: Stitch and Pray so much more than a pillow Our Stitch and Pray ministry project is in need of volunteers— cutters and sewers as well as fringers, knotters and stuffers.

Please read our story and consider what you might be able to do to assist us in the coming year.

For more information, contact Chaplain Mary.

Dear members of the Stitch and Pray Group, We thank you for the lovely prayer pillows that you made and gave to us. Gerry received the pillow in April—just before his first radiation treatment (he shared his pillow with me, as I had cataract surgeries and sciatica).

Bruce Shogren, PMMA president and CEO, left, and Bill Taylor, PMMA COO, present Desi Flerlage, executive director, with a recognition at the Emerald Awards banquet.

Salina Presbyterian Manor received a certificate of recognition from PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America) for reaching goals in fiscal year 2019, covering the months of July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019, at a banquet November 13 in Wichita, Kan. The recognition came through PMMA’s Emerald Awards Program, designed to encourage its 16 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.

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.

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These pillows are very comfortable, and we have definitely felt your prayers as we used them. Gerry did very well during his treatments, and we know that the prayers carried him.

A beautiful light blue pillow was sitting by our front doors as we returned from a trip last week. I definitely needed the prayers, as I had a second shot (in my back) yesterday.

We ask God to bless each one of you for this caring ministry—you have blessed our lives.

With love and thanks, Sue and Gerry Untz, Lindsborg MUSINGS - continued on page 2

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make. These pillows were given to hospitalized residents.

About 10 years ago at a Women’s Retreat, I was introduced to Prayer Pillows. I call them ‘Funky Heart Pillows’. We began making them here at Presbyterian Manor in 2012. Regrettably, I didn’t keep an accurate count of the pillows we have made, but a conservative estimate would be more than 2,000 pillows.

As we were given a budget and had more volunteers, we were able to increase our pillow production.

Soon, we were able to give them to those who came to our PATH program. We have enough to give to all our residents. We also give them to family members, friends and staff.

In addition to our “Prayer Pillows,” we make small underarm heart pillows that are given to the Tammy Walker Cancer Center, and smaller heart pillows that are given to new employees and to people receiving Hospice care. We’ve also given a number of pillows to the “Wellness Totes Project.”

The pillows support many sore body parts, and the prayers that are sent with them can bring the recipient a sense of peace and comfort.

When I first started the group, we had no budget and few volunteers helping, so we were limited in the number of pillows we could

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Salina was recognized for meeting financial performance and independent living resident satisfaction goals.

I often say that it takes a village to make a pillow. One volunteer had arthritis so bad the only thing she could do was tie knots. We also have cutters, sewers, fringers and stuffers. People who have vision problems make great stuffers, as they can feel exactly how much Poly-fil is needed in each pillow.

Over the years, we have had a faithful group of women (residents as well as volunteers) who gather each week to make pillows and share some caffeine and conversation. We have shared our concerns and we have laughed together which has created some very caring friendships.

faithful women who have made this project possible. Donations of fleece, Poly-fil, or new scissors are also very much appreciated.

I’d like to close with a copy of the card that accompanies each of our pillows.

Each of the stitches in this gift are a symbol of the prayers that we have put into it. Our prayer is that this small token of our love will be a source of comfort and peace in good times as well as difficult ones. May God’s arms cradle you in hope, keep you in joy, grace you with peace, and wrap you in love.

Stitch and Pray Group of Salina Presbyterian Manor

I am eternally grateful for the

— Chaplain Mary◆

“This recognition is a visible sign of Salina Presbyterian Manor’s commitment to the mission of PMMA of providing quality senior services guided by Christian values,” said Bruce Shogren, chief

executive officer for PMMA. PMMA has been providing quality senior services guided by Christian values in Kansas and Missouri for more than 70 years. Learn more at www.PMMA.org. ◆

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COMMUNITY MATTERS | January 2020

Community Matters

is published monthly for residents and friends of Salina Presbyterian Manor

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

To submit or suggest articles: mmccoy@PMMA.org Desi Flerlage, executive director Melissa McCoy, marketing director

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

Pass along traditions with a family cookbook

By Brette Sember for Next Avenue

Nearly everyone can share a favorite food memory; whether it’s all of the components of the family’s traditional Thanksgiving meal or Grandma’s molasses cookie recipe or Dad’s famous waffles.

Gathering these beloved memories together can be a true labor of love.

A family cookbook preserves special family recipes, passing them down to future generations. Family cookbooks are popular for family reunions, weddings, and holidays.

Virginie Martocq, owner of HeritageCookbook.com, says they are also common “when someone in the family has passed, as a way to remember all the times that were shared at that person’s table.” Cookbooks are also made as graduation presents or for children setting out on their own; “it feels like bringing home with them,” Martocq says.

Interested in creating your own family cookbook? Here are some suggestions: Getting started Creating a family cookbook is a real project and for success, treat it seriously. Chip Lowell co-owns The Family Cookbook Project and says the first step is choosing a “go-getter” as the editor who will get the project going, ask for submissions, choose recipes and get the book published.

Next, determine the number of recipes you’re aiming for. Lowell says 100 to 150 is a good number.

Set a deadline for submissions.

Invite family to participate and send deadline reminders.

Michelle Clark, 59, of Wellfleet, Mass., created a family cookbook as a wedding gift for her brother and sister-inlaw and invited the wedding guests to contribute recipes. She set a deadline, but had to extend it by a month for procrastinators.

Choosing the recipes Deciding which recipes to include can be challenging. Lowell says, “Family favorites that folks always ask about are typically the first choice.”

Food historian Sarah Wassberg Johnson suggests prioritizing recipes from deceased or older family members. “There’s nothing sadder than a ‘famous’ family recipe that dies when the person who made it does,” she says.

She also recommends including recipes family members make frequently, as well as those that are featured at special meals like holidays.

“Cookie or other dessert recipes are especially good, because people are more likely to follow an exact recipe when it comes to the science of baked goods,” Wassberg Johnson says. “The ones to avoid are the super-fancy or trendy recipes that you only made once or twice or are very complicated.”

Martocq notes that most family cookbooks are heavy on baked goods, but says that’s not a bad thing. “A family cookbook should really be a reflection of the foods you love best, so it’s not important

for it to be well-rounded,” she says.

Duplicate recipes can pose a challenge. Clark had several people send in duplicates and she had to decide which person to credit. “I usually gave credit to whoever had fewer recipes,” she says. Another option is to list everyone who submitted the recipe.

Sharing stories of the recipes A simple way to organize your book is by food type, but don’t be afraid to get creative.

Ellen Hester, 73, of Monroe, Ga., began her family cookbook when her daughter requested recipes from her childhood. Hester gathered recipes and started to write the stories that went with them. “The stories began flowing, and I recognized a pattern,” she says.

Hester told the stories in chronological order, which coincided with the places they lived. She named each story after where they lived at the time: “Table in Cairo,” “Table in Albany,” “Table in Monroe.” She placed the recipes in a separate section (sorted by type) and cross-referenced their pages whenever she mentioned a recipe in a story. ◆

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January Activities — Salina Presbyterian Manor Activity Professionals Week is January 19–25.

January 13: Coffee Club — Blacksmith in Lindsborg

January 27: Independent Living Resident Council

January 6: Rojean Loucks Harp Concert

January 14: Wine and Cheese Birthday Party

January 29: Trip to Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane

January 6: Taste & Travel — Brookville Chicken

January 15: Men’s Breakfast

** Activities subject to change. ◆

January 7: Ladies Breakfast January 7: Trip to Dillons January 8: Memory Care tour of Salina January 9: Trip to Walmart January 10: Health Care trip to Perkins January 11: Mike and Glenda Magic Show January 12: Community Theatre — “Every Brilliant Thing”

January 15: Assisted Living Resident Council January 16: Ladies Lunch Club — Panera January 16: Bingo January 18: Don Wagner Concert January 21: Bible Study January 21: Trip to Dillons January 22: Memory Care trip to Rib Crib January 24: Health Care trip to Chili’s

December Employee of the Month: Amber Hamilton Amber Hamilton is Employee of the Month for December. Amber has worked for Presbyterian Manors for 14 years as CNA and CMA. She has three children: Ian, Alyssa and Adyson. Her two “fur babies” are Midnight the cockapoo and Millie the mastiff.

In her spare time, Amber likes to hang out with family and friends.

In the summer, she enjoys fishing, camping, bike riding, exploring and barbequing.

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When asked what most people would not know about her, she said she loves to play games—both board games and card games.

Amber absolutely loves what she does, and one day she would like to be a nurse. She also thinks a career as a state surveyor would be interesting and fun, and she plans to look into this career option when her kids are a little older.

We are so thankful to have Amber on our team! Please say congratulations when you see her.◆

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November Employee of the Month: Victoria Ruiz Victoria Ruiz was our November Employee of the Month.

Victoria has worked for Salina Presbyterian Manor for five months as a Health Services CNA. In her spare time, Victoria likes to sketch portraits and watch her favorite show, “Shameless.”

When asked what most people would not know about her, Victoria

said that she has been doing CNAtype work all of her life. She has a cousin with a disability who lives with her family, and Victoria has helped care for him. Victoria plans to go to college next year. She wants to minor in art and major in social services.

We are so thankful to have Victoria on our team! Please say congratulations when you see her.◆

Victoria Ruiz

Call for entries: Art is Ageless® Salina Presbyterian Manor has issued a call for entries for the Art is Ageless® juried exhibit to be held March 3-4, 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.

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 entered for judging need to be at Presbyterian Manor

by February 20.

The Art is Ageless® program encourages Presbyterian Manor residents and other area seniors to express their creativity through its annual competition, as well as art classes, musical and dramatic events, educational opportunities and current events discussions throughout the year.

Local competition winners will join winners from 15 other PMMA

(Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica) communities to be judged at the systemwide level.

Entry forms and information can be picked up at Salina Presbyterian Manor, 2601 E. Crawford, Salina, or by contacting Melissa McCoy at 785-825-1366 or mmccoy@pmma. org. Or go online to ArtIsAgeless. org to view rules, download an entry form or enter online. ◆

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As part of Salina 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.

This company will conduct an interview regarding your impression of our service. We use this feedback as a tool to continually improve our quality of care and enhance our relationships.

When you are contacted to participate in the survey, they will always identify themselves

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We Score!

Source: Pinnacle Quality Insight (12 month ave. Aug. 2018 – Sept. 2019)

4.91

4.74

5.00

Dignity & Respect

Transportation Needs

Safety & Security

4.72

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INDEPENDENT LIVING

ASSISTED LIVING

specifically as being with Pinnacle Quality Insight.

All state and federal confidentiality laws are met in Pinnacle’s service.

The graphic above features some of our best scores for health care,

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PATH

Recommend to Others HEALTH CARE

assisted living, independent living and PATH® (Post-Acute to Home) short-term rehabilitation. We greatly value your opinions and encourage you to be frank and honest when contacted. Thank you in advance for your participation. ◆