Topeka Presbyterian Manor
FEBRUARY 2021
Starting our first round of vaccinations for the COVID-19 virus has allowed many residents and employees to feel like we’re taking a step toward our new normal.
Topeka Presbyterian Manor residents, staff receive vaccinations against COVID-19
Independent living residents wrote the book on a happy life If you want to get to know Dale and Margaret Sandberg, you can always read the book about them.
“A lot of people around here have read it,” Margaret said. “One of the new girls told me recently that she read our book.” The Sandbergs’ daughter Diane put together the story of her parents’ lives to mark a major anniversary—though they can’t remember which one. Over the course of seven decades, Dale and Margaret have reached more than one marriage milestone. Dale enlisted in the Navy in the last semester of his senior year of high school. He and Margaret’s brother started basic training together, which is how the couple eventually met. The Sandbergs are originally from Minnesota, and their voices still LIFE - continued on page 2
After months of being on the front lines in the battle against COVID-19, Topeka Presbyterian Manor began the process of vaccinating residents and staff on Jan. 2.
“There’s no doubt the senior population has been hit hard by the virus, along with the health care workers who’ve treated them,” said Heather Pilkinton, executive director at Topeka Presbyterian Manor. “We couldn’t be happier to know there’s finally a bit of light at the end of such a difficult year.” The vaccine clinic was made possible through the Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program. VACCINE - continued on page 3
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