Birthdays & Anniversaries

What We’re Thankful

For 1

Birthdays &

Anniversaries 1

Top 20 Christmas Songs 2

Community Life 2

Things to Know 3

Resident Write Up 3

Staff Spotlight 3

From the Executive

Director 4

ISSUE 8 DECEMBER 2017

JANUARY 2018

The Leadership Team at Aberdeen Health & Rehab loves the holiday season. Here’s just a few of the things that our team has to be thankful for… Megan, Executive Director: “Happy holidays to all. I am thankful for family, friends and good health. I am also very

thankful for the amazing staff and wonderful residents at Aberdeen Health and Rehab.”

Kristi, Director of Nursing: “This holiday season, I am so thankful for all of the kind, caring staff that I work with each and everyday. Each person contributes a little something that make our residents feel loved and important. They are truly special individuals and should be proud of what they do for our residents.”

Kim, Assistant Director of Nursing: “I am thankful everything that I have learned on how to be truly happy, and that I

have very few regrets in life.”

Sharmen, Community Life Director: “My family, my faith, my health, and a great place to work are what I am thankful

for.”

Tracie, Social Services: “I am thankful for my family, friends, good health and the many blessings along the way.”

Jamie, Social Services: “I am thankful for my friends and family. I am especially thankful to be an aunt to Jackson, Rylie and Brody.”

Lesia, MDS Coordinator: “I am thankful for my children, my family and my friends. I am also thankful for my health,

well-being, my job and my co-workers. Happy Holidays.”

Mike, Marketing Director: “The holidays are a time to give thanks and reflect. I am thankful to have a father that cared

for his family so dearly, and though he is no longer with us, I know he is looking down on us with joy and love. Merry

Christmas.”

Kerma, Medical Records: “Thank you to all of the residents, families, volunteers and staff for making great memories in

2017 at Aberdeen Health & Rehab, and looking forward to an amazing 2018.”

Kirstie, Business Office Manager: “I am thankful for how my family has grown over the last year with the new

grandchildren. We will all be together this year during the holiday season, a first in many years!”

Tiffany, Dietary Manager: “I am thankful for my health, my faith, and of all the dedicated employees that work by my

side, who I consider family.”

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Resident Birthdays Staff Anniversaries

Regina H. - Dec 10th

Arlene S. - Dec 10th

Lillian V. - Dec 14th

Ken E. - Dec 27th

Donna Z. - Dec 30th

Vivian R. - Jan 4th

Cathy L. - Jan 7th

Erlene R. - Jan 15th

Gideon R. - Jan 25th

Evelyn S. - 4 years

Gail G. - 10 years

Linda H. - 2 years

Nora H. - 7 years

Carrie S. - 4 years

Carly B. - 4 years

Natasha A. - 1 year

Elizabeth S. - 1 year

What We Are Thankful For

Mike Brown, Regional Marketing Director

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The Most Played Christmas Songs of 2017

Do you have a favorite Christmas song? Are you a fan of the classics, or are you enjoying the newer releases of holiday

music? Apple iTunes has compiled a list of the ‘Top 100 Most Played Christmas Songs’ of 2017. We are sure you’ll see

quite of few of the classics, but you may be surprised who else is popping up on the list! Here is the Top 20 of 100:

1. “All I Want For Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey (released in 1994)

2. “You Make It Feel Like Christmas” by Gwen Stefani featuring Blake Shelton (released in 2017)

3. “Mary, Did You Know?” by Pentatonix (released in 2014)

4. “Christmas/Sarajevo 12/24 [Instrumental]” by Trans-Siberian Orchestra (released in 1996)

5. “Jingle Bell Rock” by Bobby Helms (released in 1957)

6. “Last Christmas” by Wham! (released in 1984)

7. “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” by Brenda Lee (released in 1958)

8. “Christmas Canon” by Trans-Siberian Orchestra (released in 1998)

9. “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” by Andy Williams (released in 1963)

10. “Feliz Navidad” by Jose Feliciano (released in 1970)

11. “It’s Beginning To Look a Lot Like Christmas” by Michael Buble (released in 2011)

12. “The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You)” by Nat ‘King’ Cole (released in 1946)

13. “Carol of the Bells” by Lindsey Stirling (released in 2017)

14. “O’ Holy Night” by Josh Groban (released in 2001)

15. “Santa Clause Is Comin’ to Town” by Bruce Springsteen (released in 1985)

16. “Underneath the Tree” by Kelly Clarkson (released in 2013)

17. “Santa Tell Me” by Ariana Grande (released in 2013)

18. “Little Drummer Boy” by Pentatonix (released in 2013)

19. “How Great Thou Art” by Pentatonix featuring Jennifer Hudson (released in 2017)

20. “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” by Mariah Carey (released in 1994)

Community Life would like to thank all of the following groups for

coming in and sharing your talents with our residents this month:

Aberdeen Christian School, O.M. Tiffany, Aberdeen Area Men’s cho-

rus, & Ron Parker and Students. In addition we want to thank those

that share their talents with us year-round: Friendship Singers, RSVP

singers, The Dakota Sunshine Singers, Line Dancers, & the Gospel

Singers. Community Life is organizing and setting our final

preparations to celebrate the crowning of our 42nd Senior Snow

Queen. The coronation will be on January 12th at 2:30PM in the

Main Dining Room. We look forward to seeing you there!

Contributions from Sharmen, Carly and Becky

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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

Char Scepaniak

Char is Aberdeen Health & Rehab royalty. She has been living with us

since 1991. Char is also the only resident to ever be married in our

chapel (she married her husband, Ted, in 1996).

Char was born in Victoria, North Dakota. She spent most of her

childhood living throughout North Dakota while her parents travelled

for work. Growing up, Char said she was a bit of a “Tomboy”. She

enjoyed riding horses with her parents and climbing trees. She

thoroughly enjoyed the outdoors.

Char has been an important part of Aberdeen Health & Rehab. She is

our longest current resident. She’s also been nominated for Senior

Snow Queen and served on Resident Council. These days, Char enjoys

watching TV and quiet time. She’s earned it!

Char is such a wonderful and unique person. Talking with her is pleasant

and she’ll always put a smile on your face. Thank you for spending over

25 great years with us, Char!

Staff Spotlight

Community calendar ▪ You can always

find the monthly Wellness 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

entrance 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

Jamie Deuel

Social Services Designee

Jamie has been with Aberdeen Health & Rehab for over 3 years. She started as a

CNA and is now with Social Services. She was born and raised right here in

Aberdeen. Jamie attended Aberdeen Central High School and went on to major

in Psychology from Northern State University. One of her favorite vacations she

has been on wasn’t really a vacation at all - she went on a church mission trip to

help people in Mexico. Jamie has one brother and one sister, and is a very proud

‘auntie’ to Rylie and Brody.

When asked about what her favorite part about Aberdeen Health & Rehab is,

Jamie said “I enjoy building relationships with all the residents and their families. I

enjoy being able to help whenever I can.”. Jamie enjoys spending time with family

and friends, shopping, and going to the car races at the Brown County Speedway

in the summer.

Aberdeen Health & Rehab is fortunate to have such a great staff member like

Jamie. Thanks for all you do!

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)

It’s Influenza Season!

Influenza season is upon us. Influenza is identified as Influenza A or B. Influenza is often mis-

taken for the flu which is actually the “stomach flu”. Influenza is a respiratory virus. It often

effects the elderly and children population harder. Our residents and staff that were able to

get vaccinated have been. According to the South Dakota Department of Health, the Influenza cases

are at a local level meaning the one hundred and forty-six confirmed cases thus far are local or in

specific areas of the state. We are not yet seeing a regional or wide spread outbreak. There have been

twenty-six hospitalizations so far this year. Zero deaths have been reported. In the previous year the

peak week was the third week in February. We do not have a peak week yet for this year. It will more

than likely follow last year’s pattern, but there are reports stating it could be as late as the beginning of

March. Medical professionals are still encouraging everyone that is able to get vaccinated. The

vaccination may not prevent Influenza from happening but it can shorten the period of illness. We ask

all visitors to not visit if you feel ill. Common symptoms include cough, fever, body aches, chills, etc. If

you have a cough or other virus we ask that you wear a mask while in our facility. If you have

questions about Influenza or any of our infection control practices please contact the

front office or call the facility.