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Text Box: October—Fire Prevention Month Staff members of Wheat State Manor were in-serviced on fire prevention and what to do when a fire is detected. This yearly training is required for all staff members. Whitewater Fire Chief, Darryl Claassen, addressed the staff on October 19th and demonstrated fire fighting techniques. If you coordinate changing the batteries in your smoke alarm with daylight savings time, November 4th will be your day to install new batteries. What ever your method may be, don’t forget the importance of a well maintained smoke detector. (Continued on page 3)

Text Box: Department Staff: Lori Seifert, Administrator Randi Harvey, RN, Director of Nursing Jessica Ritter, LPN, Assistant Director of Nursing Teresa Reeves, Dietary Mgr. Tricia Fee, LBSW, Director of Life Enrichment Jeff Guy / Dena Mitchell, Social Services / Admissions Jerry Tilson, Maintenance Supervisor Rogene Libby, Secretary Cindy Claassen / Jodi Silbernagel, Bookkeeping Marie Wisdom, Laundry Supervisor Vickie Ellis, Housekeeping Supervisor

Text Box: MANOR NEWS Wheat State Manor, Inc.

Taking Care of Those Who Once Took Care of Us

Lori A. Seifert

Dementia is a brain disorder that seriously affects a person’s ability to carry out daily activities. The most common form of dementia among older people is Alzheimer’s disease (AD), which initially involves the parts of the brain that control thought, memory, and language. Although scientists are learning more every day, right now they still do not know what causes AD, and there is no cure.

There are ways to become educated on the disease and how to care for yourself as you provide care for those suffering with this debilitating illness. A book entitled, “Alzheimer’s Disease: A Guide for Families” by Lenore S. Powell, Ed.D., is a great introduction for families that are newly becoming familiar with the disease that strikes so many of our loved ones. The book captures the impact of the illness on the caregiver and family relationships, as well as provides some great advice for overcoming the challenges of looking after a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease as it relates to communication, remaining healthy, making the home safe, avoiding depression and other related topics.

A recommended video entitled, “Alzheimer’s Disease: One Question at a Time…One Day at a Time”, is an educational system designed to help caregivers and others better care for Alzheimer’s patients by creating an alliance between the health care provider, patient, and caregiver. Information contained in the video includes stages of the disease, support groups for caregivers, challenges for patients and caregivers, and the message that behaviors are treatable. Both the book and the video can be borrowed from the Alzheimer’s Association by contacting them by phone at (316) 267-7333 or visiting their website at www.alz.org/centralandwesternkansas.

The Alzheimer’s Association has chapters nationwide that provide educational programs and support groups for caregivers and family members of people with AD.

Schedule of Services	2
Craft / Bake Sale	2
Christmas Party	2
Nursing Notes	2 2
Pumpkin Recipe	2
Gone But Not Forgotten	3 3
Closet Cleaning	3
Thanksgiving Service	3
Volunteer Service	3
Welcome	3
Mosiman Picnic	4
Memorial Gifts	4
Help Wanted	4

Text Box: Christmas Party We wish to remind you again of the Residents’ Christmas Party. The annual event will be held on Monday, December 17, at 7:00 P.M. in the main dining room. All residents’ family members are invited to come and enjoy the evening with their loved one. If you are not able to attend, please call Tricia Fee, Life Enrichment Coordinator, so that she can arrange for a staff member to sit with your loved one and help unwrap gifts. The Dietary Staff will prepare Holiday refreshments for the party and Santa will make his appearance during the evening. We need your help. If you mail a gift, please indicate on the outside of the package that it is for the December 17th Christmas Party. Place the name of the resident on the package. Those addressed to “grandma” or “grandpa” are difficult to deliver. We appreciate your help and we wish you happiness as you celebrate the holidays.

Text Box: Bible Study Schedule November 7—Rod Bevan November 14—Norman Tillotson, Palmyra November 21—Dale Janzen, Swiss November 28—James Voth, Grace Hill

Text Box: Sunday Vesper Schedule November 4—Federated Church November 11—Grace Hill Mennonite Church November 18—Zion Mennonite Church November 25—Potwin Methodist Church

Craft Fair / Bake Sale Scheduled

Plans are being made for the annual fall Craft Fair and Auxiliary Bake Sale to be held Saturday, October 20, starting at 1:30 P.M. Those having crafts for sale or display are invited to call Tricia Fee at 799-2181 to reserve a table. Share the news with a friend or invite someone to come with you.

The Wheat State Manor Auxiliary will be holding their annual fund raiser by having the bake sale. Support the auxiliary by purchasing some of their goodies. Apricot pie, new years cookies, homemade breads and cakes are all a favorite.

With the holidays just around the corner, this would be a good opportunity to stock up on items for your freezer and start filling your Christmas list.

Pumpkin Bars from the files of Teresa Reeves, Dietary Manager

4 eggs, beaten 15 oz. can of pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting:

1 1/3 C. sugar 1 C. cooking oil 4 oz. cream cheese

2 C. flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 C. margarine

2 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. vanilla

1 tsp. salt 2 C. powdered sugar

Combine eggs, pumpkin, sugar and oil. Add dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Spread in a

15 X 10 X 1” ungreased pan. Bake at 350° for 25—35 minutes or until tests done. Let cool.

Frosting: Beat cream cheese, margarine and vanilla until smooth and add powdered sugar. Mix until smooth. Ice the bars with the frosting. Yield: 36 bars.

Nursing Notes:

Randi Harvey, RN, DON, reports that the nursing department will be receiving six new

lifts in the near future. The purchase of the new lifts was approved by the Board of

Directors at the September meeting. The new lifts will ensure that residents are transferred in a

proper and safe manner.

Text Box: Men’s Coffee Time Every Monday at 10:00 AM Come join the men for coffee and treats

Text Box: Gone But Not Forgotten George Bunyard 12/14/1918—10/03/2007

The Community Thanksgiving Service will be held on Tuesday, November 20, at the Manor. Everyone is invited to come. The service is being coordinated by Lori Seifert, Administrator and the pastors of our nine owner churches. The service will begin at 7:00 PM in the main dining room.

Welcome to Wheat State Manor

Meet Don and Virginia Bassett. They arrived on September 11; coming from their home in Wichita. They have settled in and are adjusting to life at the Manor. Their family members visit often.

Closet Cleaning

It is that time of the year that we ask for your assistance in cleaning out your loved one’s closet and change out seasonal clothing. With the weather turning cooler, a sweater is nice to have available during thermostat adjustments.

Please remember to keep things stored up off the floor and off of the top shelf in halls 1 and 2. This keeps the State Fire Marshal happy!

Volunteer Service

The Manor is needing volunteer drivers to deliver the noon meal to those in the community that are not able to drive. If you would like to help with this ministry, please call 799-2181 and volunteer. You may choose the days of the week that would be best for you.

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Fire Prevention

Studies show that older adults or those with hearing disabilities do not fully benefit from the alarms. The high pitched sounds do not wake them while sleeping and once they are wakened from sleep, they often become confused and not able to escape. There are other options such as a voice device that tells the person there is a fire.

Be a good Samaritan and offer to change the battery for an elderly loved one or neighbor. Not only would you save them from a fire but the possibility of falling from a ladder or chair.