This is a critical time in the community, Minnesota and the country as the number of positive cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) rapidly increase. Throughout the pandemic, Bethesda has strived to provide as much information as possible about the virus, through various means of communication, about positive cases, Bethesda’s policies, and options for family and friends […]

Today, on Veterans Day, we are showing appreciation for our veterans in a variety of ways. To start the day, two of our activity team members visited with veterans, presented each one with a Certificate of Recognition, and read them a thank you message: Dear Veterans, Those of us who have not served will never […]

With Sunday being All Saints Day, Bethesda co-chaplains Mary Hovland and Bill Miller pause during their Nov. 1 worship service for a special prayer to acknowledge loved ones who have passed away since November 2019. Since Bethesda is unable to welcome visitors into the chapel, the pastors welcome all to worship virtually with them. Each week, […]

When taking a photo, sometimes a wide angle that shows the whole picture is compelling. Other times, a smaller part of the image is worth focusing on instead. Spiritual Care Week/Pastoral Care Week is Oct. 25-31, and the theme this year is, “Collaborative Healthcare: Chaplains Complete the Picture.” Spiritual Care Week provides an opportunity to […]

Each time Bethesda’s physical therapists meet with an outpatient therapy client, they follow his or her treatment plan, which is individualized to promote independence, choice and dignity. “The one-on-one attention we give, we really focus on that,” said Dennis Eickhoff, a licensed physical therapist with Bethesda. “We want to give that individualized attention, and tailor […]

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) recently issued guidance that outlines criteria and makes recommendations on how we our can safely re-open our facilities to visitors, while continuing to protect the health of our residents and staff.  The MDH guidance has specific criteria that we must evaluate […]

We want to express our sincere gratitude for the support and understanding that loved ones of our residents and tenants have shown during these past six months. As we continue to further our knowledge about coronavirus (COVID-19), we felt it was time to modify our infection control measures. Effective immediately, Bethesda will no longer place […]

Recently, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) issued new recommendations on how long-term care and congregate living settings like Bethesda can safely begin to re-invite visitors within their settings. Prior to allowing visitors, each facility must weigh a number of factors, as well as clear certain MDH restrictions to advance to a higher level of […]

We are pleased to announce that Bethesda is tailoring a new program called Essential Caregiver – in accordance with guidelines released from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). This program will be designed to assist our residents who may have experienced disruptions in their normal care routines that were previously provided by a loved one […]

We are pleased to share that we are diligently preparing plans to re-engage family and friends of Bethesda residents through the recently released, “Essential Caregiver” designation, set forth by the Minnesota Department of Health. Before COVID-19, family and friends were an active presence in the daily life of Bethesda residents and tenants, and they played […]