The Bethesda Aberdeen Foundation was created to dedicate funds and build awareness to advance Bethesda’s mission of caring for others. The Foundation, a designated 501 (c) 3 charitable organization, works with donors regarding charitable giving options that best fit their philanthropic goals. https://aberdeenbethesda.org/foundation/ Since opening in 1969, Bethesda has expanded services thanks to the generosity… Read more »
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Bethesda Spaghetti Supper
Bethesda Spaghetti Supper Sunday, Nov. 10th 4 – 7 pm K.O. Lee Adult Day Health Center 1403 15th Avenue Southeast Aberdeen, SD Bring the whole family! Free-will donation! Proceeds designated for programs and services at Bethesda Aberdeen.
Bethesda Aberdeen Featured in Aberdeen Progress Magazine
Read our Bethesda story featured in the Aberdeen Progress Magazine (Nov./Dec. issue). ProgressMAG We are humbled to celebrate our 50th anniversary with all of you. Thanks to all who have been a part of our amazing story! Bethesda Aberdeen . . . providing quality care options for all ages and stages of life.
Halloween Fun for all ages and stages at Bethesda Aberdeen
We love that our Bethesda Sharing Center kids have the wonderful opportunity for inter-generational experiences! Attending the Bethesda Sharing Center daycare or pre-school allows our kids to celebrate fun times like Halloween with our residents at Bethesda Home and at Bethesda Towne Square. (Photos below from the trick or treating fun at both locations!) Bethesda… Read more »
When caregivers need a break…
Jim Herman, right, talks with his wife Kathy Herman as they visit while walking about K.O.Lee Adult Day Health Center at Bethesda in Aberdeen. American News photo by John Davis When caregivers need a break or loneliness lingers, adult day care is an option By Erin Ballard enballard@aberdeennews.com When Jim Herman first noticed something was… Read more »
Dementia Friendly America Announced at Aberdeen City Council
Yesterday at the Aberdeen City Council meeting, Charity Pionk of K.O. Lee Adult Day Health Center at Bethesda, Dr. Harvey Hart and Jessica Rehder of Primrose Retirement Community announced Aberdeen’s acceptance into the Dementia Friendly America network. Aberdeen is the FIRST community in the state to receive this distinction. Way to go Aberdeen!! Thanks to… Read more »
Bethesda Aberdeen to Serve as Champion for Dementia Friendly America
Aberdeen is the first community in South Dakota to be accepted into the Dementia Friendly America network!! —————————— Aberdeen was recently welcomed into the Dementia Friendly America (DFA) network of communities. The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s Health & Wellness Committee, with the assistance of Dr. Harvey Hart, began the process of becoming a DFA… Read more »
Gypsy Days Treat for Bethesda Aberdeen
Gypsy Days in Aberdeen is usually a fun filled day complete with a parade featuring marching bands, royalty, floats and lots and lots of candy! However, Mother Nature had other plans for early October in South Dakota this year! Pictured is Scott Cunningham of the Aberdeen Knights of Columbus Council 820 who generously shared “Gypsy… Read more »
Towne Square Celebrates National Assisted Living Week
Finding the Spark in Assisted Living This past week, the staff and residents of Bethesda Towne Square celebrated National Assisted Living Week® and its theme “A Spark of Creativity.” Pictured are a few of the staff and residents who explored their creative side with a fun trip to Storybook Land! National Assisted Living Week® provides… Read more »
Congrats to Mary Amacher of Parkside Retirement Community at Bethesda
Mary Amacher CHS 1950‐1988 Distinguished Service Award Congratulations to Mary Amacher, one of our residents at Parkside Retirement Community, who will be honored with the Distinguished Service Award at the 2019 Aberdeen Central High School Hall of Fame Banquet in September. Mary Amacher grew up in in Castlewood, SD and graduated from high school in… Read more »