We have a new therapy dog and he’s a handsome pupper! Meet Cisco and his owner Debbie, who offered to bring him in to interact with the Bickford of Crown Point residents. Full of energy and enthusiasm, he happily greeted everyone who showed interest. He is an 80 pound old Shetland Sheepdog and Debbie admitted she spends more money on his haircuts than her own! Cisco and Debbie are new to the Crown Point area, but are obviously finding ways of forging new connections!

~Bickford Senior Living: Walking the Higher Path in Fall Prevention~ We’re thrilled to share a major safety success at Bickford Senior Living. This week, our community achieved a 77.8% reduction in falls compared to the previous week—a powerful indicator of how intentional care, teamwork, and our enhanced programs are making a meaningful difference. This accomplishment reflects our ongoing commitment to The Higher Path, ensuring every resident receives proactive, compassionate, and individualized support. + What Drove This Higher Path Success?+ -Increased rounding and meaningful staff presence -Clear communication during shift reports and throughout the day -Environmental adjustments and proactive safety checks -Purposeful engagement in supervised, meaningful activities -Clinical collaboration with Hansa, NP, ensuring timely assessments and thoughtful interventions -Our strengthened partnership with Centered Care, bringing additional clinical insight and support to our residents -The personalized service and follow‑through from our Care Concierge Program, ensuring resident needs are identified and met quickly -A shared commitment across the team to keeping “eyes on residents” at all times +A Team Effort Worth Celebrating+ -This nearly 80% improvement highlights just how powerful it is when every part of our care model works together—nursing, caregiving, leadership, Centered Care partners, our Care Concierge Program, and our clinical provider, Hansa, NP. -Your dedication to safety and well‑being is what it means to walk The Higher Path at Bickford Senior Living. -Let’s continue this momentum and carry these intentional practices forward into the weeks ahead.

The wonderful residents at Bickford of Crown Point had a recent visit from Pat of Fox Therapy, who precisely explained arthritis, its’ causes, and different ways to manage it. She explained how important it is to keep active, and that movement is essential to keeping the joints lubricated. She also showed them several exercises to alleviate pain and pressure. It was a very well attended and educational session and we are looking forward to learning about her topic next month!

If your loved one is confused, lonely, or exhibiting emotional responses it may be time to consider a change of environment. Bickford Assisted Living and Montessori Memory Care offers safe, home-like apartments for your loved one to live privately and purposefully. Our residents receive one-on-one attention, autonomy of their daily schedule, and compassionate clinical care through our HigherPath program. Don't let your loved one miss out on an incredible experience. Let us be an extension of your family and provide them the tinder love and care that they deserve in their golden years. Call Joshua at 219-388-6160 to book your tour before it's too late.

Here we have one of our newer residents, Carol, reading her daily paper while her table mates, Bo and Anna, listen attentively. Slowing down and sharing information employs the concepts of the Montessori Inspired Lifestyle we at Bickford of Crown Point strive to implement daily. Thanks for sharing the news with us Carol!

Hey friends! I'm back with a reminder! Best of the Region voting is officially open, and our Bickford family could really use your help. If Bickford has touched your life, whether through a kind caregiver, a meaningful moment with a loved one, or simply the peace of knowing someone you love is cared for, your vote would mean the world to us. We know everyone is busy, so we made it super simple: HOW TO VOTE FOR BICKFORD Just text the code below to 219‑697‑6667: 130 — Best Memory Care 134 — Best Retirement/Assisted Living One quick text, once a day. That’s it! And seriously… every single vote helps. Thank you for always cheering us on, trusting us with your loved ones, and for being part of what makes this community feel like home. We’re grateful for you.

Donning aprons and gloves, the residents at Bickford of Crown Point cheerfully created their own fruit kabobs to enjoy. Montessori inspired activities means providing the necessary items with minimal direction and support to ensure success. They certainly enjoyed the social aspect of the activity and were literally able to feast on the fruits of their labor!

<> We’re excited to welcome We Heel the Sole onsite at Bickford of Crown Point on March 16 for resident foot and nail care. Foot health affects so much more than comfort: ~Supports better balance and stability ~Helps prevent avoidable wounds ~Reduces risk of infection ~Promotes overall wellness and independence We’re grateful for this convenient in‑house service and partner with We Heel the Sole to offer yet another layer of proactive care for our residents and put their best foot forward to keep them on the higher path!

Our residents at Bickford of Crown Point enjoy playing bowling on the Wii, so when target practice was suggested, there was some hesitation. However, the few that decided to give it a try were pleasantly surprised how addicting it was. The requirement of fast eye to hand coordination challenged both Larry and Ben’s ability to respond. This was a positive thing, and kept them engaged and improving every time they tried again. This is definitely the start of something good!

Yes - the weather has been a bit depressing, but our staff at Bickford of Crown Point know how to keep our residents engaged. Aaron and Cristal make an extra effort to involve the Mary B’s bunch in Bingo in order to keep spirits high! Win or lose, it’s all about having fun!