Have you turned down a chance to go out with family or friends because you were concerned about falling? Have you cut down on a favorite activity because you might fall? Up to 50% of Americans over the age of 65, who live independently, experience a fear of falling. The fear of falling is common […]
Past and Present: Norling Family Continues Long Giving History with Bethesda
The Norling Family, local philanthropists with strong business and personal ties to the Kandiyohi County area, has had a long historical relationship with Bethesda over the past 50 years. “My father, Albin Norling, and his brother Fred, were big supporters of Bethesda as far back as 50 years ago,” shared Rayburn Norling. “Both brothers also stayed at Bethesda Heritage Center between the early 1970s to the […]
Club Bethesda Partners with Ridgewater Nursing Students
Club Bethesda partnered with Ridgewater College Nursing Students to host a Wellness Workshop at Club Bethesda this last spring. Students taught a variety of exercise classes to individuals attending this free event, including Balance Basics, Safe Stretching, Tai Chi, Chair Yoga and Mediation. The Nursing Students also offered free blood pressure, glucose and hemoglobin testing for all attendees. The event was a great success and will hopefully take place […]
Excuse Our Dust… Beautiful Spaces, Built for You: Building Project Update
Our residents don’t live where we work. We work where our residents live. With this mantra in mind, lived out by our staff every day, our quest to provide the finest home we possibly can for our residents is neverending. While visiting Bethesda in recent months, you’ve undoubtedly noticed our extensive construction project that’s underway. So why all […]
Nancy Geiger Named District Volunteer Of The Year
Nancy Geiger, a volunteer with Bethesda in Willmar, was recently honored by LeadingAge Minnesota with the District E Volunteer of the Year Award. The District Volunteer of the Year Award honors individuals whose commitment and dedication enhance quality of life for seniors and their communities. Nancy was one of seven volunteers selected for the regional […]
There’s Still Time to Make a Lasting Impact
Today is the day! There’s still time to make a lasting impact and enhance the quality of life for the residents who reside at Bethesda through your year-end donation. Thanks to community members and local organizations like you, Bethesda is closer to our goal of being able to provide new spaces for residents to enjoy in the Town […]
IRA Qualified Charitable Contributions Reinstated for 2015 and Made Permanent
There is good economic news for seniors interested in making a charitable gift to Bethesda thanks to a recent tax code amendment that included a permanent extension of the IRA charitable rollover. Donors age 70½ or older can again make tax-free charitable gifts of up to $100,000 per year directly from their Individual Retirement Accounts […]
Memory Care Neighborhood Decorates Christmas Tree at Kandiyohi County Historical Society Museum
In celebrating the Christmas Spirit, residents and staff of Bethesda’s Memory Care Neighborhood recently participated in decorating a Christmas tree at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society Museum, along with other local groups. The residents enjoyed the outing and had a great time making their tree beautiful! Bethesda’s Memory Care Neighborhood is designed to meet the […]
Providing Parkinson’s Care and Awareness in the Willmar Area
Bethesda is proud to be a partner in the Struthers Parkinson’s Care Network to provide better Parkinson’s care and awareness in the Willmar area. Our staff member, Jill Baker has been trained as a Site Champion and has brought her knowledge back to our community and to our Bethesda staff. Every single Bethesda staff member, from […]
The Town Center
Key to Bethesda’s vision for the future is a new kind of senior care community that encourages active and healthy lifestyles; a community offering both a full continuum of care and the amenities our seniors deserve. Our campus redevelopment project will make this vision a reality. Consisting of three key components, the new campus will be an asset our community […]
