WHAT’S ON OUR MIND

Topeka Presbyterian Manor earned a zero-deficiency survey for two focused infection control surveys conducted by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) in June.

Topeka Presbyterian Manor’s renovation project will conclude in a matter of weeks.“Everyone is super excited. It’s going to be beautiful,” said Rosemary Dahlgren, marketing and sales director. “At the same time, residents are very anxious for it to be done.”The $1.6 million project will transform large parts of the campus, including a renovated lobby, dining areas and decorative elements.Harbin Construction, which serves as the general contractor for the proje...

iPad games are part of Marian Seymour’s daily routine. When the independent living resident first began using the device, her cousins encouraged her to download Words with Friends. It’s similar to the board game Scrabble, and users can play with friends or strangers.Marian enjoys playing against family members who live “all over,” including Illinois, Iowa and South Dakota.Though she can hold her own in the game, “a couple of my cousins slaughter me,” she said.W...

Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, Topeka Presbyterian Manor did not hold its Art is Ageless® competition this year. We still received some wonderful submissions, and we want to celebrate the talent of local senior artists. This month, we’re sharing work by Carrie Magill, who entered two watercolor pieces and one pastel.A beautiful view from the turnpike between Topeka and Lawrence inspired Carrie to paint “Kansas Vista” (shown at top, right).

During this time of social distancing, members of the wider community are finding creative ways to connect with residents at Topeka Presbyterian Manor, and local news outlets are taking notice.Students from Landon Middle School have written dozens of letters to residents. The students ask about resident’s lives, and they also describe how they are learning at home. Landon Principal Stacy Schreiner personally delivered the correspondence.Resident Kay Jones discussed the letters on a KSNT ne...