Tabitha Promotes Ryan to Corporate Administrator
Tabitha, your answer for Elder Care, is pleased to announce the promotion of Kelsie Ryan to the organization’s corporate administrator position. In her new role, Ryan will collaborate on the hiring and training of new administrators, and support various entities throughout Tabitha’s continuum of Elder living communities.
Ryan served Tabitha since 2010 as administrator of Tabitha of Crete and Garden Square Assisted Living in Crete. The communities flourished under her leadership, with Tabitha of Crete most recently earning a ‘Best Nursing Home in Nebraska’ designation by U.S. News & World Report.
“We’re so pleased to announce this exciting addition to our management team,” said Jeremy Hohlen, Tabitha’s vice president of operations. “Kelsie has consistently exceeded leadership goals and increased customer satisfaction in the communities she oversees. We’re thankful and excited for Kelsie to share her talents in a new way.”
Support During the Day – Lillian’s Story
"When my mom, Lillian, started having difficulties remembering things and getting around, I was left with questions, unsure of what to do. I didn’t want my mom to be aging—I had always been the one she cared for, not the other way around. Mom didn’t need the support of a living community or nursing home, but she needed someone to be with her during the day when I couldn’t.
“Tabitha’s Adult Day Program was a perfect fit. I can’t say enough good things about the service and the joy it brings Mom. I bring her there before work and pick her up when I go home. The caregivers at Tabitha have a variety of activities like exercises, card games and crafts to fill her day, and they even provide a nutritionally balanced noon meal. At Adult Day, she can socialize and is able to stay active, things she can’t do alone at home, even when I am there.
“Mom’s care team is wonderful. They specialize in helping older adults and can manage memory challenges, difficulties in mobility and even taking medications. The cost is affordable and allows me to go to work without worrying if Mom is going to be okay.
“When I was young, Mom always took care of me. Now, it’s my turn to care for her.”
--Karen, daughter of Lillian, an Adult Day client