Our Bethesda Aberdeen Story began in 1969. In July, 1969, astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin became the first to walk on Earth’s moon, arguably one of the most historic events of our times. Neil Armstrong, upon stepping on the moon noted, “That’s one small step for man; one giant leap for mankind.” On… 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 »
Celebrating Halloween like it’s 1969
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”!
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 »
Looking Back: 1997 Bethesda Towne Square Assisted Living Opens
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 »
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 »
Looking Back: 1985 Parkside Retirement Community of Bethesda Opens
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 »
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 »