Welcome to Art is Ageless, a program of Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America.
Bonnie Pewterbaugh holding the Zentangle she created, inspired by the designs on the placemats. At the annual Alzheimer's Conference luncheon in November, guests were invited to draw right on their placemats. Wichita artist Bonnie Pewterbaugh created ...
“Mary” has been a huge Conway Twitty fan her whole life. She always liked to say that whenever he sang “Hello, Darling” in concert, he was singing it just to her. But for the last few years, Mary hasn’t said a word. She has Alzheimer’s and lives in the ...
Few things are more personal than our musical tastes. Favorite songs trigger rich memories and influence our moods. That’s why social worker Dan Cohen launched an effort in 2008 to bring individualized music to residents in long-term care. Cohen founde ...
In the documentary film “Alive Inside,” headphones are placed on a woman with dementia, who hasn’t opened her eyes or communicated in two years. Within moments of hearing a favorite old song, she is moving to the music under her bedcovers. Others in the m ...
Topeka resident Dorothy Risebig with her violin. There’s something about a violin. The sweet sound is soothing and refined, and Topeka Presbyterian Manor resident Dorothy Risebig has been enjoying both playing and teaching this instrument for many, ma ...
Few things are more personal than our musical tastes. Favorite songs trigger rich memories and influence our moods. Soon residents at Rolla Presbyterian Manor will be able to re-live highlights of their lives thanks to a grant from the Missouri Coalition ...
Joyful Noise is a new activity that started at Topeka Presbyterian Manor in January. We know we have residents who enjoy singing and encourage them to share their voices with us and join the group. The musically talented group also includes a resident who ...
Julie Rousch, art therapist at Kansas City Presbyterian Manor. By Julie Roush, Art Therapist Hello my name is Julie Roush, and I am an art therapist practicing at Kansas City Presbyterian Manor. I graduated from Emporia State University with a bach ...
Music therapy and performances help residents relax, connect Erma Grose, Muriel Armstrong and Carol Wilson enjoy time with Karen Abraham, music therapist. It’s one of the first things a baby responds to in the womb, and one of the last things our min ...
Stitch and Pray has become an arts related mission directed by Salina Presbyterian Manor chaplain, Mary Bridges. A group of ladies gathers every Thursday afternoon in the chapel and creates a number of items: comfort pillows to hug or provide support af ...
