WHAT’S ON OUR MIND

Parsons Presbyterian Manor earned a zero-deficiency survey rating for a focused infection control survey conducted on behalf of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in June.

When Parsons Presbyterian Manor established infection control protocols to prevent COVID-19, Social Services Director Babette Collins knew it would be a challenge to keep residents in regular contact with their families.

Earlier this year, Parsons Presbyterian Manor announced the winning artists in the annual Art is Ageless® juried competition.“We are honored to showcase artwork by seniors,” said Alex Peak, marketing director. “Art is Ageless is unique in featuring only the works of artists age 65 and older. Our artists prove that art, in any form, is an ageless ambition.”Winners in the Parsons Presbyterian Manor Art is Ageless juried competition were:Drawing (professional): Joan Alle...

At the age of 19, Raymond Newby left his parents’ home on farmland near Parsons to join World War II’s Western Front.His six-month tour overseas included the Battle of the Bulge, which Winston Churchill called “the greatest American battle of the war.”The lengthy engagement took place over the course of 40 days during the winter of 1944-45. Raymond said the temperature was 10 to 15 degrees below zero during the day and even colder at night.Raymond was part of an Army 87th...

When Jane Swezey enrolled in nursing courses, she viewed them as a means to an end.“My original plan was to become a nurse so I could put myself through veterinary school,” Jane said. She grew up with animals, including the barrel horses she learned to train.To Jane’s surprise, nursing suited her.“I’ve always liked figuring out what was wrong with people and helping them to feel better,” Jane said. She discovered she was good at it, too.Jane works as the day c...