The Episcopal Home

Puts the "personal" in personal care

Our Annual Report

Each year, we submit an annual report at the diocesan convention.

Please click on the button below to view this year's report.

Drew Dorgan and Jo Mitchell worked the Episcopal Home table at this year's convention

Resident
November 12: Juanita

 Staff
November 18: Mary Grace
November 20: Tammy
November 29: Lois
November 5: Milan and Casey the therapy dog visit at 11:00

November 7: SU students & middle school students visit at 3:00
(Intergenerational activity)

November 8,9,10,12: Mount Calvary volunteers (painting project)

November 11: Veteran's Day
Two of our residents are WWII vets - George and Frank M
Staff member Mike Stitt served during Vietnam

November 17: Baking Club w/ Effie at 2:00 (Pizza)

November 21: Supper out - 4:30 (Hickory Ridge)

November 22: Thanksgiving Day
(turkey dinner with all the trimmings at noon)

November 24: Baking Club with Mary Grace & Jane at 2:00

November 29: Music with Dr. Jurgenson at 1:30

I have a pet peeve.

As administrator of the Episcopal Home, I frequently hear, "older people are not capable of accepting change." Another version is, "they can't change." Hearing this statement sets me on edge because it is simply not true.

The average 90 year old American has seen a multitude of change in his or her lifetime: people text instead of talk, books are on Kindles, telephones are smartphones rather than landlines. Washing machines and dryers are the norm, not wringing out clothes and using a clothesline. Banking is online as bank branches close, the receptionist at the local physician's office has been replaced by an automated system, the 1928 prayer book is the 1979 new prayer book, etc. On a personal level, many must deal with the physical, mental, and emotional changes brought about by chronic health conditions. Friends and spouses may be in the same process of change, or may have passed on. Companions may no longer be living or able to do things as they used to. Invitations to dinner or to play bridge decrease or disappear because no one is driving at night anymore. Family members may not be able to help due to their own physical and time constraints. The list goes on and on.

At the same time their bodies and situations are changing, the world around them is changing rapidly. How can we say an older person is not capable of change? The resilience needed to carry on as an older person is significant. They cope for no other reason than they must do so in order to survive. For many, their spirituality leads them to embrace the day ahead and whatever it has in store. Their belief in God's presence in their lives enables them to forge ahead.

So the next time you think an older person is not capable of change, remember of the transitions and circumstances that he or she has weathered over the years. Try to put judgement aside and remember that he or she is a child of God - a unique individual deserving of love and care.

-Mary Grace
Ways You Can Help Improve the Lives of Others
“To care for those who once cared for us is one of the
highest honors.”  ― Tia Walker
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and mail it to
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Quilt Raffle
The quilters at St. Andrew's (Ship) have completed this year's beautiful queen size quilt to be raffled as a benefit to the Episcopal Home. The raffle will be held December 5 - just in time for the holidays!

Tickets are only $1 and can be purchased from any St. Andrew's quilter, or at the Episcopal Home .

Thanks to everyone who has
supported our residents this year!

Our residents who have outlived their ability to pay the full cost
of their care depend on the benevolent care made possible by your generosity.

You are making a difference in their lives and they are
so grateful for your ongoing support!