What’s on Our Mind

In January, an infant baptism took place in the chapel of Salina Presbyterian Manor.Residents Donald and Dannie Tillberg were present to welcome their great-granddaughter, Finnley Grace, into the baptismal covenant.“Some pastors don’t like doing baptisms outside of church,” said Chaplain Mary Bridges, who helped organize the special service. “But to be able to have the family there is the most important thing. And it’s a close-knit family; grandma and grandpa are re...  Read More...

Salina Presbyterian Manor recently hosted a reception for the winning artists in the annual Art is Ageless® juried competition.“We are honored to exhibit artwork by seniors,” said Melissa McCoy, 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 Salina Presbyterian Manor Art is Ageless juried competition were:Best in Show (amateur): ...  Read More...

By Mary Bridges, chaplainEaster and the month of April bring back memories of the time I spent as a guest of Hope Lutheran Church in the West Bank town of Ramallah. Those faith-filled people changed me forever. I spent a month immersed in the Palestinian culture and way of life.   Read More...

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued revised guidelines March 9 for infection control and prevention of the novel Coronavirus 2019. These guidelines call on providers to limit – and in some cases restrict – in-person visitor access to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in senior health care communities.The guidelines call for communities to screen and limit visitor access to senior health care communities. The restrictions for communities in areas where there are active COVID-19 case...  Read More...

Grecia Castenada-Torres originally planned to be a nurse. While a student at Fort Hayes State, she worked as an aide in a senior living community and observed how the social worker provided emotional support for residents. She switched her major.Grecia knew she wanted to work with people at the beginning or end of their lives.“Both (populations) need to have their needs met,” Grecia said.   Read More...