Benedictine Living Community-Bismarck

25/07/2025

🌟 Join Us for a Special Lunch N' Learn! 🌟
𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐀𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭

Are you or someone you know interested in aging well and staying strong? 💪 Join us for an informative and interactive Lunch N' Learn session focused on the benefits of strength training for older adults.

🗓 Date: Wednesday, August 20
🕛 Time: 12:30 - 2:00 P.M.
📍 Location: Benedictine Bismarck
4580 Coleman Street, Bismarck

This session will cover:
✅ Safe and effective strength exercises
✅ How to maintain muscle and balance as you age
✅ Practical tips for incorporating fitness into your daily routine

Plus, enjoy a complimentary lunch while you learn from our knowledgeable Physical Therapists, Jacki and Tony!

Seats are limited—RSVP today!
📞 (701) 751-5223

Let’s stay strong and age successfully—together! 💙

24/07/2025

What an AMAZING day at our Resident Carnival!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us — it was a day full of laughter, games, carnival snacks, and unforgettable memories! From balloon animals and prizes to lucky ducks and community fun, we couldn’t have asked for a better celebration.

Special shoutout to Dizzy the Clown for keeping us all smiling and entertained 🤡, and to the Benedictine Bismarck Wellness Team for organizing this event for our residents. 💚 You both helped make the day extra special!

Here’s to more fun ahead!

24/07/2025

🍽️ 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 & 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀!

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for our “Swallowing: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and What to Do About It” Lunch N' Learn event!

Attendees enjoyed a delicious lunch while learning from our SLP experts, Kris Cleary, Dani Baumgartner and Jettie Strand about the mechanics of swallowing, common signs of difficulty (dysphagia), and what steps to take if something doesn’t feel quite right.

💬 We covered:
✅ What healthy swallowing should feel like
✅ Red flags to watch for — like coughing, choking, or a “stuck” sensation
✅ Practical tips and treatment options
✅ When and how to seek professional help

𝐈𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐭, 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. 𝐖𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲.

If you missed this session, stay tuned — more events are on the way!

23/07/2025

✨ Recreation is more than just fun and games. ✨

For seniors, activities like art, music, movement and hobbies bring real physical, emotional and cognitive benefits. Discover how purposeful recreation enhances well-being and helps older adults live life to the fullest.

👉 Read more: https://birdeye.cx/c8bljf

Discover how recreational activities like art, gardening and games can boost seniors’ mood, mobility and memory for healthier, happier aging.

21/07/2025

For more than 20 years, Sister Claudia Riehl, OSB, had a
profound impact on Benedictine and the integration of the Benedictine Mission and Core Values. The Living A Legacy Program, established by the Benedictine Foundation in 2010, lifts up associates who, like Sister Claudia, integrate the Mission and Core Values. Benedictine Bismarck name our 2025 Sister Claudia Riehl Living A Legacy honoree, Alisha Howard.

Associates described Alisha as always willing to help out, caring, good steward, hospitable, goes above and beyond for our residents, radiates positivity and so much more! From all of us at Benedictine Bismarck, congratulations Alisha! You deserve it! ♥️

20/07/2025

🧠 Did You Know? Swallowing issues affect millions of people — but many go unnoticed or untreated.

𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁.

Join us on Wednesday, July 23 for a Lunch N' Learn focused on “𝑺𝒘𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒈: 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕’𝒔 𝑵𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒍, 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕’𝒔 𝑵𝒐𝒕, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝑫𝒐 𝑨𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝑰𝒕.”

You’ll learn how to recognize the signs of swallowing difficulties (also called dysphagia), what causes them, and most importantly — how to get help.

👥 Great for older adults, caregivers, and healthcare professionals!
🍽️ Lunch is provided — come hungry to learn!

🗓 Date: July 23
🕛 Time: 12:30 - 2:00 P.M.
📍 Location: All Saints Chapel I 4580 Coleman Street

🎟️ Space is limited — message us or call (701) 751-5223 to reserve your spot!

19/07/2025

👣 We’re excited to announce that our Director of Therapy, Tony Mitterling, has officially completed the Modern Management of the Older Adult (MMOA) Certification! 🎉

But that’s not all — one of our talented staff PT, Jacki Geiger, has also completed the Level 1 Online Course and the Live MMOA Lab, bringing even more advanced skillsets directly into our outpatient therapy services 💪

🔗 Learn more about the certification here: https://www.mmoa.online

18/07/2025

Recreation isn’t just about passing time. It’s about living life fully.

From gardening and painting to chair yoga and card games, recreational activities bring seniors joy, healing and purpose.

Discover how these simple activities can improve mood, memory and mobility for yourself or a loved one.

👉 Learn tips for seniors to enhance wellness through fun! https://birdeye.cx/ofytqm

Discover how recreational activities like art, gardening and games can boost seniors’ mood, mobility and memory for healthier, happier aging.

18/07/2025

🥪 𝙻𝚄𝙽𝙲𝙷 & 𝙻𝙴𝙰𝚁𝙽: 𝚂𝚠𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚘𝚠𝚒𝚗𝚐 – 𝚆𝚑𝚊𝚝'𝚜 𝙽𝚘𝚛𝚖𝚊𝚕, 𝚆𝚑𝚊𝚝'𝚜 𝙽𝚘𝚝, 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚆𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚝𝚘 𝙳𝚘 𝙰𝚋𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝙸𝚝

Have you or a loved one ever experienced difficulty swallowing? Wondering what's normal and when it's time to seek help?

Join us for a FREE Lunch & Learn on Wednesday, July 23, where we'll explore the ins and outs of swallowing health — what’s typical, what’s not, and what steps to take if something feels off.

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, July 23
🕛 Time: 12:30 P.M. - 2:00
📍 Location: All Saints Chapel I 4580 Coleman Street
🥗 Lunch provided!

Led by Kris Cleary, Dani Baumgartner, and Jettie Strand (SLPs), this session is perfect for patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, or anyone curious about swallowing wellness.

Space is limited — RSVP today!
📞 (701) 751-5223
💬 Drop a comment or message us for more details!

16/07/2025

📍 Serving the greater Bismarck community with compassion, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.

📞 Ready to learn more or schedule a visit? Reach out to our outpatient therapy team today at (701) 751-5118.

🔗 Learn more about our outpatient services here: https://www.benedictineliving.org/bismarck-nd/living-care-options/rehabilitation/

15/07/2025

🥄 Ever Feel Like Swallowing Just Isn't as Easy as It Used to Be?

𝐘𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞 — 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭.

Join us for a relaxed Lunch N' Learn on Wednesday, July 23, where we’ll chat about:

- What normal swallowing looks like
- What changes to watch out for
- And what you can do if something feels "off"

Whether it's for yourself or someone you care about, this is a great chance to learn more in a friendly, supportive space. Plus — lunch is on us! 🥗

📍 All Saints Chapel I 4580 Coleman Street
🕛 12:30 - 2:00 P.M.
📅 Wednesday, July 23

👉 Call us at (701) 751-5223 to RSVP or get more info. We’d love to have you there!

14/07/2025

🎨🎉 NEW GAME ALERT! 🎉🎨

Each of our amazing Physical Therapists has a favorite color — but we’re keeping it a secret! 😏 Can you guess what it is? 💙❤️💚💛💜

Here’s how to play:
📞 Call Amanda and ask her for the answer!
👇 Then, come back here and comment the color with the matching PT she tells you below!

Let’s see who gets it right — and just maybe, a few lucky guesses will win a colorful little surprise! 😉

Ready to play? Call Amanda at 751-5118 and join the fun! 📲