What’s on Our Mind

Environmental Services Supervisor Stacey Backer says “amazing” staff works together to keep residents safe and healthyStacey Backer says that when it comes to her position as environmental services supervisor, it’s all about the residents she and her staff serve.“Overall cleanliness and safety for our residents is what’s most important,” she says. “We want them to have a clean room, heating and air and clean laundry.”It takes a team to keep Topeka ...  Read More...

John Goodin doesn’t seem to have wasted a minute of his 101 years of life. On top of helping to raise a family and build several businesses, he found time to serve others and the community. He even had a hand in the construction of Topeka Presbyterian Manor, which he now calls home.The fifth of 10 children, John was born on Dec.   Read More...

In early April, Lenice Massey’s family gathered to help her celebrate 100 years of life.“I got to see a lot of people and family I haven't seen for a long time,” the Topeka Presbyterian Manor resident said. “I had a wonderful time.”Lenice was born April 8, 1919, near Kansas City, and, like everyone else, she’s experienced a life of ups and downs.World War II had a significant impact on those who lived through that period of history, and it was no different...  Read More...

Topeka Presbyterian Manor recently hosted a reception for the winning artists in the annual Art is Ageless® juried competition.“We are so lucky to have so many talented artists in our Topeka Community,” said Chelsea Watgen, marketing director. “Art is Ageless features artwork from artists age 65 and older. Our sampling shows that art can be created at any age.   Read More...

As an organization evolves and grows, so should brand awareness. In the past year, Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America has embarked on a journey to create a brand image that could represent all its communities and provide greater brand awareness for the entire PMMA system.The challenges were great. The new mark had to reflect PMMA’s core values, mission and beliefs.  Read More...