WHAT’S ON OUR MIND

PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America®) employees will observe the founding of the senior living system this month as the company celebrates its 74-year history of serving seniors in Kansas and Missouri.

Newly renovated and newly available units are up for grabs this spring in our independent living neighborhood.

Marian Seymour moved to Topeka Presbyterian Manor in 2014, but it wasn’t until a couple of years ago that she took the advice of friends and began going to events put on by the Shepherd’s Center. The organization describes itself as a volunteer-run, faith-based, non-profit providing opportunities for adults 55 and older to participate in educational, physical, spiritual, and social activities and events to help enrich their lives.

What is it about the first day of April that brings out the “prankster” in people? You know, things like putting a rubber snake on the bathroom floor; taping open the handle on the kitchen sink sprayer; being sent on an errand to retrieve a left-handed pipe wrench; or with a straight face, telling a co-worker there is an IRS agent in the lobby asking for them (that time of year you know!). You’ve probably been the victim, the perpetrator, or both, of pranks on April Fool’s Day!

If you or your loved one can no longer live safely or independently at home, it might be the time to consider a senior living community. As you research the different types of communities and levels of care, you’ll want to understand the advantages of Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing. While both kinds of care offer assistance, there are some key differences and benefits with each type of care.