Birthdays & Anniversaries

Inside this issue:

Avoid the Burn 1

Birthdays &

Anniversaries 1

Special Military Theme

Songs 2

Community Life 2

Things to Know 3

Resident Write Up 3

Staff Spotlight 3

From the Executive

Director 4

ISSUE 5 JUNE-JULY 2017

The summer months in the Midwest can be torture for those who’s skin burns easily. I

should know; being of Swedish-Irish decent, and having red hair, blue eyes, and fair skin, the

sun and I do not see eye-to-eye. Over the last 30+ years, I have dealt with the sun in every

possible way: 70 SPF sunscreen, long-sleeves, hats, shade, etc.; I have done it all.

Here are some easy tips for others that have skin that reacts more severely to the sun than

others (courtesy of the Mayo Clinic):

Avoid sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m: The sun's rays are strongest during these

hours, so try to schedule outdoor activities for other times.

Cover up: Wear tightly woven clothing that covers you, including your arms and legs. Consider

wearing clothing or outdoor gear specially designed to provide sun protection. Also wear a broad-

brimmed hat, which protects you better than a baseball cap or golf visor does.

Use sunscreen frequently and generously: No matter what your skin type is, use a broad-

spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or greater. Apply sunscreen generously, and reapply it every

two hours (or more often if you're swimming or perspiring). If you're also using insect repellent,

apply the sunscreen first.

Wear sunglasses when outdoors: You offer your eyes the best protection outdoors by choosing

the highest UV protection-rated sunglasses. Darker lenses are not necessarily better at blocking UV

rays. Check the UV rating on the label when buying new glasses.

Don't expect a base tan to protect: Some people think getting a base tan prevents sunburn.

The idea is that a few sessions of indoor tanning will protect them from burning in the sun. Research

doesn't support this. A base tan is no substitute for good sun protection. Plus, the risks of long-term

tanning outweigh the unproven benefits of a base tan.

I hope this helps your summer skin troubles. Be smart, wear sunscreen, find shade, and

enjoy your summer!

Be Smart and Avoid the Burn Mike Brown, Marketing & Outreach Director

Facebook.com/AberdeenHealthAndRehab

Resident Birthdays Staff Anniversaries

Barbara D. - July 27

Gladys H. - July 17

Viola H. - July 22

Ludene M. - June 22

Harold M. - June 18

Lorenzia O. - June 14

Lorentina S. - June 13

Linda V. - June 3

Roberta V. - July 26

Tracie G. - 11 years

Tracy M. - 15 years

Rebecca S. - 25 years

Sarah B. - 10 years

Kim S. - 9 years

Melanie M. - 1 year

Sharon B. - 6 years

Darcy B. - 3 years

Candice D. - 1 year

Megan K. - 4 years

Amanda D. - 3 years

Alex C. - 3 years

Esther D. - 3 years

Elizabeth H. - 2 years

Shelly M. - 1 year

Rachel J. - 1 year

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@AHRTealwood Community Life Contributions from Sharmen, Carly and Becky

Theme Songs of the Five Branches of the Military

Chuck H., husband of our current resident, Dottie H., was kind enough to deliver the lyrics of all five military branch’s

theme songs. Chuck is a member of the Friendship Singers, a men's group of singers that visit our community each

month. The Friendship Singers serenade our residents with some of their favorite music during their visits including

these military songs. They are also generous with their time and do such a nice job visiting with our residents during

their stay.

Air Force

Off we go, into the wild blue yonder, climbing high, into the sun. Here they come, zooming to meet our thunder; at ‘em

boys, give ‘er the gun! Down we dive, spouting our flame from under, off with one terrible roar! We live in fame or go

down in flame, for nothing can stop the US Air Force!

Army

First to fight for the right, and to build our nation’s might, and the army goes rolling along. Proud of all we have done,

fighting ‘til the battle’s won, and the Army goes rolling along. Then it’s Hi! Hi! Hey! The Army’s on it’s way. Count off the

cadence loud and strong! For where e’er we go, you will always know, that the Army goes rolling along!

Coast Guard

We’re always ready for the call, we place our trust in Thee. Through surf and storm and howling gale, high shall our pur-

pose be. “Semper Paratus” is our guide, our fame, our glory too. To fight, and save, or fight and die, Ah Coast Guard we

are for you!

Navy

Anchor aweigh, my boys, anchors aweigh! Farewell to college joys, we sail at break of day. Through our last night on

shore, hail to the foam. Until we meet once more, here’s wishing you a happy voyage home.

Marines

From the halls of Montezuma, to the shores of Tripoli; we will fight our country’s battles, in the air, on land and sea. First

to fight for right and freedom, and to keep our honor clean; we are proud to claim the title of United States Marines!

We celebrated National Nursing

Home Week, May 14-20. We had

music, food, games and more. We

were lucky enough to have friends,

family, and volunteers come visit

throughout the week. We also

hosted a Minute to Win It staff com-

petition. It was a blast! We can’t

wait for next year!

We hope that everyone had a great Memorial Day! On May 31st, Aberdeen Health &

Rehab celebrated National Senior Fitness day with a walk outside along the bike path,

followed up by delicious fruit in the Community Life room. It was all about getting up and

remembering why it is important to move. Thank you to those who participated. Summer

is quickly approaching and we are looking forward to everything that it brings. The patios

are now open and ready for summertime use. Remember if you are going outside be sure

to use sunscreen. Make sure you grab a Wellness Calendar outside of the Community Life

room for a full list of coming events.

Cinco de Mayo

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Direct Debit ▪ This program is offered to

residents that would prefer easy, pre-

arranged automatic payments to the

facility. Residents may enroll in this

program anytime. Stop by the office for

more information.

Trust Accounts ▪ Families can open trust

accounts for residents and may deposit

money any time. Trust accounts may be

accessed 24/7 and funds may be used

towards the salon, vending machines,

shopping orders, etc. Trust accounts are

interest bearing. Quarterly statements

are sent out to A/R Guarantors.

Clothing ▪ It is important that residents

have their clothing items labeled. Labeled

clothing will help guarantee that the

correct items will be returned to the

owner after being washed. We also offer

inventory services to ensure all residents

items are accounted for. If you have

questions, please see the staff in the Social

Services Office.

Resident Write-Up

Patrick “Pat” Cantwell

Pat grew up 20 miles north of Aberdeen in Barnard, SD. He graduated from Barnard

High School in 1943. Pat joined the Navy and fought in World War II. After leaving

the service, he came back to Aberdeen and worked for a refrigeration company for 3

years, but when Pat’s dad broke his hip, he needed Pat to help with the cattle. Pat rent-

ed a house 3 miles from his family farm where he made his home. He married his wife

Betty in 1950. Pat and Betty raised sheep on their farm. He then helped on the family

farm for 3 years before obtaining a job with rural mail carriers. Pat and Betty had 7

children (5 boys and 2 girls). All but one of their children live in South Dakota. Pat’s

wife and kids ran the farm while he delivered mail 6 days a week. Pat worked as a mail

carrier for 35 years and retired in 1991. Pat and Betty were married for 52 years. She

passed away while residing at Aberdeen Health & Rehab. Pat was a member of the

Knights of Columbus, the Elks, the Legion, the VFW, and Sacred Heart Catholic

Church. Pat worked at the Salvation Army for 10 years cooking and working in the

food pantry during his retirement. When asked what words of advice Pat could give to

the younger generation entering the work force he said, “I always told my kids to

work hard and be honest.”

Staff Spotlight

Community calendar ▪ You can always

find the monthly Community Life calendar

located outside of the main entrance of

the Community Life room. Each month, a

new calendar is made highlighting all of the

fun activities, special guests and holidays.

Tealwood Senior Living ▪ Aberdeen

Health & Rehab is owned by Tealwood

Senior Living/Tealwood Care Centers.

Tealwood’s headquarters are based in

Bloomington, MN. Tealwood manages

over 30 facilities throughout SD, MN, IA,

NE and WI. To learn more about

Tealwood, visit www.twsl.com.

Visitors ▪ The safety and well-being of

our residents is very important. Please

read our safety signage at the front en-

trance for the proper protocols to enter

and exit the building. We ask that you also

sign into our community guestbook.

Things to Know

Things to Know

Visit our new website!!!

www.aberdeenhealthandrehab.com

Tracie Roettele Gates - Social Services

Tracie has been with Aberdeen Health & Rehab for eleven years. She grew up in

Columbia, went to Groton High School and attended college at South Dakota State

University. Tracie has seven siblings. Tracie’s son, Trey, recently graduated from Fort

Scott Community College located in Kansas. She has a dog named Homer and two

horses, Twister and Gomer.

In her spare time, Tracie enjoys traveling to the Black Hills with her horses and friends.

She also enjoys reading books, spending time with family and friends, and going to rodeos

to watch her son Trey ride. When asked about her favorite part about working at

Aberdeen Health & Rehab is, Tracie said “building relationships with our residents and

families. Each one is unique and brings me joy getting to know them. I’m also fortunate

to see our residents improve with rehab

and return back to their home.”

We are very fortunate to have a dedicated

leader like Tracie on our staff. Thank you

for everything you do!

Aberdeen Health & Rehab has been a member of the American Healthcare Association

since 2008. The Quality Award Program has been around for many years, encouraging

Healthcare Providers to make the commitment to quality. The first step in the National

Quality Award Program is the Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award. The goal of this

award level is to provide applicants with the tools and resources they

need for continuous performance improvement. Through the Bronze criteria, based on

the Organizational Profile section of the Baldrige Health Care Criteria for Performance

Excellence, members will assess their organization’s mission, vision, and key factors that

lead to success. This will provide a strong foundation for the second step—the Silver –

Achievement in Quality Award level. The next level is the Silver Award achievement in

Quality, and last is the Gold Award which is excellence in quality. Aberdeen Health &

Rehab wrote and submitted the Bronze Award application in January of 2017. On June 1st

2017, Aberdeen Health & Rehab was notified that they were a recipient of the Bronze

Award! The award ceremony will take place October 18th, 2017. We are all very excited

to be a recipient of this award and continue to strive to provide high quality care. We will

continue to advance in the American Healthcare Association Quality Award Program and

hope to be a recipient of all 3 awards.

Aberdeen Health & Rehab is a long term and transitional care

community, located on North Highway 281 in Aberdeen,

across from Wylie Park. Our licensed 88-bed skilled nursing

facility specializes in short term Aegis therapy and

rehabilitation, along with long term care, memory care, respite

and more.

Tealwood was founded with the belief that a holistic approach

is the most effective way to truly address the individual needs

and health care of seniors. In that spirit, all Tealwood

Communities are designed to meet our residents’ full range of

needs in a safe, comfortable and caring environment.

Aberdeen Health & Rehab has adopted the seven dimensions

of long term residents' well-being. We look at everything from

their physical and social needs to their spiritual and vocational

ones as well.

"... because the journey matters."

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From the Director’s Desk Megan Kleinsasser, Executive Director

1700 North Highway 281

Aberdeen, SD 57401

605-225-7315 (office)

605-225-0078 (fax)

www.aberdeenhealthandrehab.com