Villa St. Francis Hires New HR Director
Villa St. Francis is thrilled to welcome their new Human Resources Director. Please send your warmest thoughts and wishes to Kendra Unruh as she begins in this position. We are very excited to see...
Kansas Activity Professional of the Year Awarded by KADA
Congratulations to DeAnza Ambrosier, who was awarded the Activity Professional of the Year award at the recent KADA (Kansas Activity Directors Association) conference in Wichita. DeAnza is the Activities Director at the Good Samaritan...
A Warm Welcome to our New LeadingAge Kansas Member Employees and a Returning Member
We are always so happy to welcome new members to the LeadingAge Kansas membership.
Give a big warm welcome to:
Stacey Handke, new DON at Dooley Center (don@dooleycenter.com)Dawn Andersh, new DON at Emporia Presbyterian Manor (dandersh@pmma.org)Jane...
Midland Care and MetTel to Raise Remote Patient Care Levels Through Telehealth Technology Initiative
MetTel, a leader in digital transformation and communications, today announced a telehealth initiative with Midland Care, to drive better care coordination, medical treatment adherence and patient outcomes for the Kansas-based eldercare provider.
Midland Care, for more than...
Former SunPorch of Dodge City Elders Receive Graduation Certificates
Ten elders who “graduated” from their therapy regimens within the last year or so are being recognized by the staff at SunPorch of Dodge City.
Each person is receiving a certificate of completion and tee-shirt...
Manor of the Plains Earns Zero-Deficiency Rating
Manor of the Plains earned a zero-deficiency survey from the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services following its annual inspection in early February.
“We are very proud of our staff’s achievement,” said Michael Rajewski,...
Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America Wins Web Industry Award
PMMA’s (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America) new giving website focusing the organization’s philanthropic efforts was awarded a silver award in the recent W3 Awards.
The website features stories about how gifts to the organization are affecting the...
Hats off to Meadowlark Hills
LeadingAge Kansas member Meadowlark Hills recently received Kansas State University College of Human Ecology’s Friend of the College Award. Meadowlark Hills has been a longtime partner and friend of Kansas State University and the...
Correction to Fowler Residential Care Announcement
Correction: In last week’s Aging Update we incorrectly spelled the name of Cindy McCammond, new Director of Nursing at Fowler Residential Care. We apologize, Cindy.
Topeka Presbyterian Manor Achieves Five-Star Rating
Topeka Presbyterian Manor recently achieved the coveted Five-Star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
CMS created the Five-Star Quality Rating System to help consumers, their families, and caregivers compare health care...
SunPorch of Dodge City Elders Get Primed for Senior Olympics
Some of the elders at SunPorch of Dodge City are getting pumped up to be in shape for the upcoming Senior Olympics.
The annual event is set for Friday, Sept. 21. Registration starts at 11...
SunPorch of Smith Center Officially Open
October 1st marked the day the residents of SunPorch of Smith Center moved into their new Greenhouse. They hosted a celebration the week before for the community. US Senator Jerry Moran was on hand to help...