THE MANNING PLAZA HAPPY NEWS

OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, DECEMBER 2017

Rummage / Bake Sale

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

2-3pm in the Plaza Dining Room

Home baked goods for your

Thanksgiving gatherings and

residents will also have

homemade gift items for sale.

Please plan to attend our Family Christmas Open House

Thursday, December 7, 2017 At 7pm in the Plaza Dining Room

Be sure to bring a plate of goodies to share and a gift for your loved one.

We will be handing

out treats for the

Main Street Trick or

Treat event on

Friday, October

27th from 4-5pm.

Also on Sunday, October

29th we will have

popcorn balls for trick or

treaters as Manning

hosts its annual

Halloween Beggar’s

Night from 4-6pm

ADMINISTRATOR

TECHNOLOGY AND PRIVACY

With technology advancing more and more

every day, so does the risk of violating

privacy for residents in nursing facilities

across the nation. At the Manning Plaza

we respectfully request that you never use

your camera or cell phone to take pictures

or videos of a resident(s) unless that

resident and/or their responsible party give

consent first. Along with getting consent to

take pictures or videos, consent is also

required prior to posting anything on social

MEDICAID REMINDERS

If you or your loved one is a Medicaid recipient there are certain responsibilities that are

required of you by the Iowa Department of Human Services. They include such things as

filling out a Medicaid Review form each year, providing information and proof when

required, as well as notifying DHS of any changes that may affect eligibility. Specifically, we

would like to remind all of you to contact DHS Centralized Facility Eligibility Unit in Council

Bluffs whenever there is a change in income that would affect the client participation that is

paid to the Plaza each month. Examples would include such things as:

Change in supplement insurance premium

Change in social security benefits

Inheritance or other income changes

The Centralized Office can be reached by calling 877-344-9628 or you may have a specific

case worker that you communicate with. If you have had any correspondence with DHS,

please look at the bottom of the mailing and there should be the name and contact information

for your specific case worker. It is imperative that these changes be made as soon as possible

to maintain Medicaid coverage, and accurate billing to the responsible parties and the State of

Iowa. If you have questions concerning your monthly statement, please feel free to contact

Laurie Bruch at 712-655-8152. If you have questions regarding your Medicaid coverage,

please contact me at 712-655-8158.

Mindi Boyle

Social Services

media outlets, such as facebook or

snapchat. As you are taking photos/videos,

we also ask that you be mindful of any

residents who might be in the background,

assuring that no one else is in the picture. It

is imperative that we protect our residents,

family and visitors from violating any

privacy rules that could potentially result in

an unfavorable outcome. If you have

additional questions about this requirement

please feel free to ask.

Thank you,

Alyson Bornhoft

Administrator

It’s hard to believe, but the holidays will be

upon us soon. As you begin to think about

possible gift ideas, here are a few thoughts and

suggestions that might help. Of course sharing

the gift of time with family and/or friends at

the Plaza is one of the best gifts you can give.

Visits are cherished moments and mean so

much to the residents. If you are uneasy about

visiting a friend or loved one at the Plaza, or

even if you visit frequently, here is a tip to help

the conversations run smoothly and brighten

the day for both of you. Bring something with

you to talk about. The resident will relish and

reflect over old photos, a purse filled with

“stuff”, a gift pertaining to their greatness like

jewelry, fishing lures, perfume, favorite food or

a farmer’s hat.

A few other gift ideas might include stationary,

all occasion greeting cards, stamps and writing

supplies for those who are capable of writing

out cards and letters. You could also include an

address book with the names and addresses of

family and friends. A photo album, digital

picture frame or scrapbook filled with valuable

memories is priceless or a DVD player and

their favorite movie(s). This kind of gift can be

appreciated and enjoyed again and again.

Many residents are on a very fixed income that

limits their ability to enjoy some of life’s little

pleasures. Gift certificates make wonderful

gifts and allow the resident to enjoy special

times without the financial worry. Some

suggestions include gift certificates for the

beauty or barber shop, or how about a gift

certificate to the Snack Bar, Cliff’s or Deb’s

Corner Café if they enjoy the Dutch treat

outings.

SOCIAL SERVICES

Welcome:

Loretta Handlos and Orland Fara,

We hope you enjoy your stay!!

Consider making a gift baskets filled with

useful items the resident would enjoy such as a

magazine subscription, large print books or

word search puzzles, a magnifying glass,

favorite perfume or cologne, non-slip socks, or

hand lotion. If your loved one does not have

any dietary restrictions, include their favorite

foods, candies or home cooked treats.

These are just a few ideas to get everyone

thinking. If you have any questions or would

like additional ideas for a certain resident,

please feel free to contact me. We look forward

to sharing the upcoming holidays with many of

you and remember that our door is always open

and the coffee is always on!

~ ~It is possible to give without loving, but it is

impossible to love without giving.

Richard Braunstein

Mindi Boyle

Social Services

Do you need a place to stay while in

town visiting your loved one?

Boulders Inn & Suites is offering a

discounted rate to all family members

who come to town to visit their family

here at the Plaza. To make reservation,

contact Boulder’s at 712-655-4000

and ask for the Manning Plaza rate.

ACTIVITIES

Hello to all from the Activity Department! As we

move into fall and the holiday season, this is the time

of the year that we at the Plaza shift gears and focus

on spending more time indoors.

We are looking forward to participating in the Main

Street Trick or Treat event on Friday, October 27th

from 4-5pm. So kids please stop in the Plaza lobby

and get your treats! We will also have popcorn balls

for trick or treaters on Sunday, October 29th as

Manning hosts its annual Halloween Beggar’s Night

from 4-6pm.

Please join us at the Rummage/Bake Sale on

Tuesday, November 21st from 2-3pm for some fun

bargains and home baked goods for your

Thanksgiving gatherings! Several residents will also

have homemade gift items for sale that day as well.

And last but not least to round out the 2017

vents…..Please do plan to attend our Family

Christmas Open House on Thursday, December 7th

in the Plaza Dining Room. Be sure to bring a plate of

goodies to share and a gift for your loved one. You

may also send a gift for them to open if you are not

able to attend.

You can now view the newsletter and monthly

calendar on our website by going to

www.mrhcia.com and opening the Plaza link. Check

us our on facebook at www.facebook.com/

ManningRegionalHealthcar Center.

Just a reminder, be sure to use our e-mail address to

stay in touch. Several residents have used

e-mail to hear from relatives afar and also share

photos. The address is

PlazaResident@mrhcia.com.

Live, Laugh, Love, Linger, Listen,

DeEtte Grabill ADC

Activity Director Certified

Sympathy:

We extend our sincere sympathy

to the family and friends of

Dick Clark

He will be missed at the Plaza.

EMPLOYEE FEATURE

Our employee feature for

this quarter is Joan Bauer.

Joan has been a LPN at the

Plaza since August 2015.

Prior to working at the

Plaza, she was a nurse at

the Friendship Home in

Audubon.

Joan grew up on a farm near Boyer, IA and is

the youngest of nine children, with four older

brothers and four older sisters. She graduated

from Odeboldt-Arthur High School and

attended nursing school at Des Moines Area

Community College. Joan and her husband

Brent live in Audubon and have three children,

Andrea, Carrie and Alex. Joan also has an

adopted four-legged son named Einstein.

When Joan is not working, she likes

crocheting, reading, gardening and spending

time with her kids. She also enjoys going to the

I-Cub games and watching the Chicago Cubs.

When asked what the favorite part of her

position is Joan says she likes meeting and

getting to know the residents and their families.

Thank you Joan for the care and compassion

that you show to the residents, their families,

and your fellow employees. Also, thank you

for taking the time to share a little bit about

your self!

October Birthdays

October 1 Ruth Harvey

December Birthdays

No birthdays

November Birthdays

November 26 Melvin Thielen

November 30 Dan Lechtenberg

Hermie Tank

NEWS FROM THE

MANNING REGIONAL HEALTHCARE CENTER AUXILIARY

The Auxiliary was founded in 1975. Our purpose is to serve and support the hospital patients and the Plaza residents. The Auxiliary raises it funds through memberships (contributor and snack bar worker), snack bar sales, raffles, bake sales, and donations. Since the founding of the Auxiliary, the Auxiliary has contributed more than $268,000 to purchase equipment and other items for the hospital and the Plaza. The Auxiliary recently purchased the artwork decorating the halls of the Plaza and provided funds for “Remembering the Music” at the Plaza. The MRHC Auxiliary is currently seeking new members to aid us in our support of the MRHC hospital and Manning Plaza. If you would be interested in the supporting the work of the MRHC Auxiliary, a membership form is attached.

Memberships and dues can be mailed to Donna Forman, Membership Chairman, 903 Center St., Manning, IA 51455 or may be dropped off at the Snack Bar during Snack Bar hours 2:00—4:00 p.m. Thank you for supporting the work of the MRHC Auxiliary.

MRHC AUXILIARY MEMBERSHIP CARD 2017-2018

NAME: ______________________________________________________Phone: ______________________

Address: ________________________________________________________________________________

PLEASE CHECK MEMBERSHIP DESIRED

______ Snack Bar Worker $2.00 ______ Contributor $10.00

Over the summer the 9/11 mobile exhibit was in Manning. The Plaza residents

were able to experience the exhibit and attend the opening ceremony.

Things to Considered Before Taking Your Loved One Out.

As we approach the holiday season many families are faced with the sometimes difficult question of

whether to bring their loved one home for a visit. Many caregivers would love to bring their elderly

loved one home for a few hours, or even overnight. But when is it a good idea, and when are you better

off just visiting at the nursing home?

Every situation is a little different, so it is important to look at every angle. Do you have adequate

transportation to accommodate a wheelchair or mobility concerns, is your home environment accessible

or are there health concerns including Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia that could influence a

successful visit? These are just a few of the concerns that you need to be aware of including

incontinence care and your ability to comfortably provide this kind of intimate care. If your loved one

has these or other needs that you can’t confidently meet at home, taking them out of the nursing home is

not in their best interest.

Taking a trip outside of the facility can be physically and mentally exhausting for some elderly. It is

important to look at the health of your loved one. There are times when a trip outside of the nursing

home can set a frail elderly person back for days or even weeks. If this is the case with your loved one,

the joy of a family visit can be offset by the serious toll it can take on your loved ones health.

Something else to consider is if your loved one will be devastated when it is time to return to the

nursing home. Every nursing home resident adjusts to their new living situation differently. Some are

very accepting and have no problem understanding their need to be in a nursing home and others never

seem to adjust. In many of these cases there is some form of dementia as well that interferes with their

ability to understand the need to return to the facility. When the trauma of returning to the nursing

home is worse than the pleasure of a home visit, it is best to forgo the visit.

For those residents and families faced with Alzheimer’s or dementia there are many things to consider

before taking your loved one outside the facility. Many times with a change of environment, large

crowds or lots of noise, there will be increased confusion, anxiety and possible agitation with behaviors.

If your loved one has a dementing illness and has adjusted to where they are living, you may want to

consider coming to the nursing home for a visit rather than taking them out of their familiar

surroundings.

We encourage our families to take their loved ones out whenever possible; however it is important to

evaluate each situation before a commitment is made. It is also important to visit with the nurses prior

to any visit to make sure there aren’t any medical concerns, to get a physician’s order for an overnight

stay if necessary, and to allow time to get medication, supplies, etc. ready prior to leaving the facility.

If you feel like it is not in the best interest of your loved one to leave the nursing home, we welcome

families and friends to stop by any time. We do have a large meeting room that is available for families

to check out for larger gatherings, as well as the lobby, dining room and center street lounge for smaller

groups. To check out the meeting room, you can contact me or DeEtte Grabill, Activity Director. If

you have any questions or concerns about an upcoming visit or outing, please feel free to contact me at

712-655-8158 or one of our nurses at 712-655-8125.

Mindi Boyle

Social Services Director

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Thank You’s Activity Volunteers: IKM-Manning School, Church Youth Groups, Sue Mohville

Rosary: Catholic Daughters

Bingo: Lutheran Ladies, Catholic Daughters, VFW Auxiliary, Legion Auxiliary , Presbyterian Ladies

and Happy Helpers

Church: Baptist Congregation, Grace Baptist Church, Pastor Vickie Fisher, Pastor Jonathon Conner, Timothy

Conner, Sheryl Dammann, Janet Myer, Rev. Paul Kelly, Pastor Mohler, Rev. Nancy Anderson and Susan

Lamb

Monthly Birthday Party: Activity Department, VFW Auxiliary, Legion Auxiliary, MRHC Auxiliary

Visiting with the Residents: Area Daycare Providers and Manning Childcare Center

Pet Therapy: The Bird Aviary, Miss Kitty and Cally, Karen Frees and Iris

Church Set-up: Larry Hansen

Happy Hour: Templeton Rye Spirits, Brad Morgan, Mary Kruse, Maasen Family, Kusel Family, Kevin

Boersma, Jackie and John Ohde

Entertainment: Dea Piano Kids, RSVP Singers, Nancy Owen, Becky Marten, Faga Family, Cowboy Jim,

Baptist Ladies, Leonard Berg, Carolyn Miller, Ron Chamberlain

Complimentary Issue: Manning Monitor, Manning News Journal and Manilla Times

Many thanks to residents’ families for providing delicious birthday treats for all residents and staff !

Balloons: Manning Pharmacy and Lori’s Flowers

Table Favors: Karen DeBoth, Little Flower Study Club

Manning Childcare Center Visits Celebration Service: St. Croix Hospice

Thanks to Dietary Staff for grilling over the summer for the residents!

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