Prairie Senior Living Complex I N T H I S I S S U E 2 Nursing Home Week Recap 3 Nursing Home Week Recap 4 Activity Calendar - August 5 Activity Calendar - August 6 Resident/Associate Spotlights 7 Events to Remember 8 Parade Pictures 9 4th of July Pictures 10 Announcements Leadership Team Medical Director Dr. Kara Kuhlman, MD Administrator Greg Unruh Director of Nursing Tina Schritter Assistant Director of Nursing Deanna Schmitdberger Risk Manager Janine Colson Social Services Director Emily Dietz Dietary Manager Jeri Jacobs Environmental Services Director Jo Williby Patient Care Coordinator Heather Sowers Plant Operations James Carney Contact Us 1625 S. Franklin Avenue Colby, KS 67701 Phone: 785-462-8295 Fax: 785-460-1435 www.cmciks.com/senior-living Good Times, Sunshine & Summertime We were busy, BUSY bees this summer at Prairie Senior. This edition will cover all the news and excitement we had from May through July. Lots of pictures, lots of changes and lots of exciting things happening at our home! As you may have noticed, our newsletter has a fresh new look! Keep an eye out for more informational write ups on different aspects of a nursing home. There are a LOT of rules and regulations that aren t always understood as they are complex. Our goal is to provide more education on subjects such as regulations, procedures, and policies that affect the way in which we provide care for your loved one. Enjoy the new look and information.. Stay tuned for more! Pat Young and her grandson, Nate, go for a cruise. This was Pat s car that Nate took the time to fix up so they could take a spin around town like old times. How neat is that? Thanks for letting us be part of your ride through life Pat & Nate!
NURSING HOME WEEK THROUGH THE LENS Recap of Nursing Home Week Check out a glimpse of the fun we had during Nursing Home Week. PSLC celebrated National Nursing Home Week a little early to coordinate with National Healthcare Week. We had an absolute blast and love seeing so many family members and staff members involved in going above and beyond for our residents. Here are the events that were celebrated during this week: Page 2 Monday - Proclamation & Balloon Release Tuesday - Grab Bag Bingo Wednesday - Baseball Game Thursday - Root Beer Floats Friday - Walking Trail PSLC
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AUGUS Sun Mon Tue Wed **Events in maroon indicate special events that are not regularly scheduled. 1 Hairdos 10:00 Gospel Sing 2:00 Bingo 3:00 Fancy Fingers 2 Hai 10:00 Whee 2:25 R 3:00 Card 6 2:00 CHURCH Methodist 3:00 Movie & Popcorn 7 10:00 Mind Exercise 2:00 Art with August 8 Hairdos 10:00 Gospel Sing 2:00 Bingo 3:00 Fancy Fingers 9 Ha 10:00 Whee 2:25 R 3:00 V 13 2:00 CHURCH Wesleyan Church 3:00 Movie & Popcorn 14 10:00 Mind Exercise 2:00 Art with August 15 Hairdos 10:00 Gospel Sing/MASS 1:45 Fancy Fingers 3:00 Bingo 16 Ha 10:00 Whee 2:25 R 3:00 Card 20 21 22 Hairdos 23 Ha 2:00 CHURCH Levant Youth Group 3:00 Movie & Popcorn 10:00 Mind Exercise 2:00 Art with August 10:00 Gospel Sing 2:00 Bingo 3:00 Fancy Fingers 10:00 Whee 2:25 R 3:00 27 2:00 CHURCH Assembly of God 3:00 Movie & Popcorn 28 10:00 Mind Exercise 2:00 Art with August 29 Hairdos 10:00 Gospel Sing 2:00 Bingo 3:00 Fancy Fingers 30 Ha 10:00 Whee 2:25 R 3:00 Card Page 4 PS LC
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Summertime Recap at PSLC During the month of May, it was madness as we prepared for National Nursing Home Week! Other events that occurred during the month of May included a fiesta to celebrate Cinco De Mayo. We enjoyed tasting a variety of Mexican beers and munched on some chips and salsa. On Mother s Day & Father s Day we honored all the mothers and fathers in Tracy Schamberger is in the associate spotlight this month. Tracy has had her CNA license since 2001 and recently started up again as one of our CNAs after working in law enforcement. Tracy was chosen as our associate of the month after receiving countless our facility with coffee and pie. Traffic through PSLC is pretty high on Mother s/ Father s Day with families in and out to love on their parents! In June we stayed busy with Picnic in the Park outings. We also got outside most mornings to enjoy the beautiful summer weather. Our special event in June was a Wine & Cheese social - we ran out of wine and all had a Associate Spotlight Tracy Schamberger compliments by family members and her fellow associates. Tracy has a passion that is very obvious every day she steps on the floor to work. Her work ethic is admirable and one of her best qualities she brings to our team. Tracy s favorite part of working at PSLC is Resident Spotlight Harry Zaborski great time! July whirled by with a full schedule of events! We celebrated Independence Day, participated in the fair, watched the parade and got a lot of one on one activities going to get our residents out and about. We are looking forward to cooler weather to return! the residents. She enjoys her one on one time with them. When asked what her passion is that drives her to care for our residents she stated: These people gave so much all their life, and now it s my turn to give back. Caring for them when they can t care for themselves is what I am here to do! Harry Zaborski is in the Resident Spotlight. Harry is a WWII Vet and very proud to be an American! Harry can always be found getting his daily exercise in, as well as a daily dose of Mother Earth as he calls it. He loves being outside and around nature. Harry reminds us everyday that exercise truly is important. When asked what the secret is to a happy life he said, Three things: exercise, sunshine and laughter. You need to laugh everyday! Page 6 PS LC
MEET OUR TEAM Teamwork makes the dream work. What a great team to be a part of here at PSLC! AUGUST EVENTS TO LOOK FOR: Farmers Cafe Thursday, August 10th & 24th @ 10am PSLC Caregiver Catholic Mass Support Group Tuesday, Monday, August 15th August 21st @5:30pm @ 10am Page 7
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ANNOUNCEMENTS VOLUNTEERING Looking to volunteer? PSLC has many ways you can volunteer. To find out more, please contact Emily Dietz @ 785-460-1422. We are looking to fill up our bingo stash with more meaningful prizes! (Stuffed animals are no longer accepted.) to our residents! 08/29 Eddie Miller and to our employees! 08/04 Shelby Siebert 08/05 Dixie Fields 08/08 Ramon Marquez 08/15 Desiree Schippers 08/22 Teresa Tarman 08/23 Cindi Stitt 08/27 Shaelynn Compton PS LC Page 10