Some older adults might believe they have a Heart of Gold, but as people age, they need to take good care of it, so it doesn’t become an Achy Breaky Heart. Even though Valentine’s Day is behind us, the heart remains the focus of February – not the candy kind, but the one that keeps […]

Caregiving is at the heart of what Bethesda does every day. Bethesda is composed of many types of caregivers, with highly skilled direct-care employees such as registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, medication aides, licensed social workers, chaplains, as well as physical, occupational and speech therapists. Every day, they and the rest of […]

Bethesda, in partnership with Thrifty White Pharmacy, administered its first doses of the long-awaited COVID-19 vaccine to residents and staff of its skilled nursing facility Tuesday, Dec. 29, ushering in hope for a brighter future. Among the first to receive the vaccine was a cohort of long-standing staff eager to make their workplace safer for […]

Even though families might be unable to gather for the holidays during the pandemic, it’s still a time of making connections with loved ones. While visiting via video conference or by phone, it might be evident that an older relative needs help with everyday activities or that their memory isn’t as sharp. The holidays are […]

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 […]