Topeka Presbyterian Manor
JUNE 2021
Topeka Presbyterian Manor announces Art is Ageless® winners
Topeka Presbyterian Manor recently announced the 2021 winners of the annual Art is Ageless® juried competition on the community Facebook page, www.Facebook.com/ TopekaPresbyterianManor.
Debra Akins
Interest in relationships brought nurse back to Presbyterian Manor
Debra Akins joined the nursing staff at Topeka Presbyterian Manor in 2014, but she was already familiar with the community. The evening shift supervisor worked here while attending Washburn University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1983. “I really enjoyed working here when I was going to school,” Debra said. “The opportunity to work as a CNA and CMA enriched my overall education in nursing. “In the hospital, people come and go. Here, you have the ability to develop deeper connections. At this point in my career, I wanted a setting where I could develop longer-term relationships with residents and their families.” A calling to care for others is one of the reasons Debra decided to be a AKINS - continued on page 2
“We are honored to exhibit artwork by seniors,” said Danica Loftin, marketing director. “Art is Ageless is unique in featuring only the works of artists age 65 and older. Our artists prove that art, in any form, is an ageless ambition.” Winners in the Topeka Presbyterian Manor Art is Ageless juried competition were: Judge’s Choice amateur: Lori Weir, “Flower Bouquet” Judge’s Choice professional: Dorothy Jeffries, “You Light Up My Life” Mixed Media/Crafts professional: Deborah Taylor, “Orchids and Cats Book” Needlework professional: Deborah Taylor, “Spring Table Mat” AiA - continued on page 3
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