Recent News | SunPorch of Smith County

SunPorch of Smith County Project on Schedule; Community’s Help Sought

The construction of SunPorch of Smith County has reached the half-way mark, with completion expected this spring.“The project is moving right along but we still need the community’s help for the finishing touches,” said Tammy Pettijohn, SunPorch administrator. “We...

Area Couple Counts on Home Health; New Office Opens in Lucas.

December 2018 – Bill Berger realizes he can “get into a lot of trouble real fast,” which is why he appreciates Lincoln Park Home Health services. The Lucas man suffers from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and has relied on home-health care for about a...

Public invited to SunPorch of Smith County dedication/groundbreaking

A new era in long-term-care services will be launched Wednesday, Aug. 22, with the official dedication/groundbreaking for SunPorch of Smith County, Administrator Tammy Pettijohn said. Activities will begin at 11 a.m. at the construction site south of the new Smith...

Smith Center woman returns long-lost ring to SunPorch elder

When Bonnie Sollner lost her wedding ring a number of years ago, she and her son, Steve, looked everywhere. At least they thought they did. Little did they know the ring would turn up years later – thanks to a local acquaintance. The ring was recently discovered in...

Shamburg brings nursing experience to SunPorch of Smith County

Jaleesa Shamburg was a certified nurse’s aide at a long-term-care residence while in high school. Today, she is the new director of nursing at SunPorch of Smith County, a long-term-care residence in Smith Center that serves families in north central Kansas. In this...

Small, intimate and friendly

Today I spent time with a group of planners, designers and forward thinking individuals discussing the design of a new building for elder care. Our group focused on The Green House model and all of the positive implications for quality of life it provides. Every...

Who will need long term care services in the future? 52% of elderly

A report LONG-TERM SERVICES AND SUPPORTS FOR OLDER AMERICANS: RISKS AND FINANCING by the office of HHS OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR PLANNING AND EVALUATION OFFICE OF DISABILITY, AGING AND LONG-TERM CARE POLICY date February 2016 states: Most Americans...

Health Indicators of Elderly 2016

Older Americans 2016: Key Indicators of Well-Being is one in a series of periodic reports to the Nation on the condition of older adults in the United States. In this report, 41 indicators depict the well-being of older Americans in the areas of Population, Economics,...

Elderly Kansan’s deserve better

Recent actions by our Kansas Governor and legislators to reduce funding by $2.8 million resulting in a 30% decrease for home care services for elders will be harmful. Here is a real life example- take a 78 year old widowed grandmother living on social security in a...

Critical Access Hospitals and Nursing Facilities Future Tied Together

A recent report Critical Access Hospitals Financial Benchmarks highlights the financial status of critical access hospitals across the nation. In rural communities, the health delivery system is a group of independent but interdependent providers: Hospitals,...