In honor of Bethesda Aberdeen’s 50th Anniversary . . . some of our staff decided to embrace their “wild child side” from the 60’s. Love the great outfits . . . “peace out”!
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 »
Our Bethesda Aberdeen Story began in 1969. At the movie theater, people were lining up to see Hollywood’s leading men, Paul Newman and Robert Redford, give an epic performance in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. On the healthcare front, care options for seniors were also undergoing cultural adjustments to provide senior long term care… Read more »
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 »
Our Bethesda Aberdeen Story began in 1969. Families were adjusting the antennas on their new television sets in 1969 to watch popular shows like Hee Haw, Laugh In and Bonanza. And, remember those cute Brady Bunch kids, they were just getting their start in 1969! On the healthcare front, care options for seniors were also… Read more »
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 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 »
We LOOK BACK at 1969 when Bethesda Home opened its doors; and LOOK FORWARD to Bethesda’s growth in providing quality care options for all ages and stages of life! The Bethesda Sharing Center opened in 1981 to provide child care to Bethesda Home employees. Later, services were expanded to the community including infant daycare and… Read more »
December, 1969 A gallon of gas was 32 cents and Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye was at the top of Billboard’s Top Rock and Roll Hits. And, Bethesda Home opened its doors as a skilled nursing care facility on a 22-acre campus in Aberdeen. Join in the fun over the next few months… Read more »
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 »
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