What’s on Our Mind

Change is constant -- but that doesn't make it any easier. Short-term discomfort can keep us from reaching our goals if we aren’t willing to take a different approach and change our perspective. It may be time to change your perspective on change at a free event hosted by Aberdeen Village 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.   Read More...

Local senior artists will be celebrated March 27 through April 30 at Aberdeen Village, as the community hosts its annual Art is Ageless® exhibit and observes the 40th anniversary of the Art is Ageless® program.Art is Ageless is a trademarked program of Aberdeen Village’s parent company, PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America). The program offers senior artists the opportunity to share and display their artwork and reaffirms the agelessness of human creativity.“It’s in...  Read More...

With St. Patrick's Day coming up, we thought it would be great to share some favorite recipes. Stephanie Oehlert, sales and marketing director for assisted living and health care, offered these two recipes that are a tradition in her family.OVEN BRAISED CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE4 cups beef broth1 corned beef brisket with seasoning packet, 3 to 4 pounds2 tablespoons Dijon mustard2 tablespoons packed brown sugar2 large onions, peeled and cut into quarters3 medium carrots, peeled and cut crossw...  Read More...

For social worker Liz Miller the mission of her job is quite simple.“My approach to social work is ‘see a need, fill a need,’” Liz said. “If something or someone is in need of help, I will do my best to assist. My hope is that all residents, regardless of where they live in our building, recognize me as a resource and advocate and someone who’s willing to accompany them in life.”However, what it takes, and the detail required, to achieve that mission is ...  Read More...

March is social worker month, and the theme is “Social Workers: Generations Strong.” We visited with Social Services Director Janelle Erickson to learn more about the work social workers do and how they help serve the residents of Aberdeen Village.How long have you been a social worker, and how long have you worked at Aberdeen Village?Since 1990, and I have been at Aberdeen Village for eight years.Tell us about your role as a social worker at Aberdeen Village.As social workers we do ...  Read More...