A little color, a lot of purpose. This weekend, residents from our Bickford Beautification Crew enjoyed arranging flowers for our dining room, choosing what felt right to them and using familiar, everyday skills. Through our Montessori-inspired approach here at Bickford Assisted Living and Montessori Memory Care, these simple moments create connection, pride, and a space that truly feels like home.

At Bickford of Aurora both Assisted Living and Montessori Memory Care have in house provider with Hansa Medical Group. This is Carissa the Nurse Practitioner who visits the branch weekly. We have a higher path call weekly in addition to her weekly visits to focus on any concerns, issues and falls to provide collaboration and the best care possible for your loved ones, our Residents. If you would like more information about our higher path and how we are providing our seniors a way to live Happier, Healthier and Longer please call and reach out to Katie our Family Advocate (630-360-7880), she would love to meet you, explain about Higher Path and show you our branch! #Bickfordseniorliving#Assistedliving#Montessorimemorycare#Higherpath

Bickford of Aurora celebrates National Pie Day! Cake may get the spotlight at birthdays, but pie has range. Sweet or savory, fancy or humble, pie shows up for every occasion. A perfect balance of tangy and sweet. National Pie Day was created to celebrate this versatility and the joy that comes with it. Here is a reminder from our assisted living and memory care residents to you that sometimes, the simplest pleasures—like a warm slice of pie—are the best ones. Now go out there and enjoy some pie. We sure did!

Here at Bickford in Assisted Living and Montessori Memory Care, residents help guide their day. During a recent sing-and-dance along, the smiles said it all—and the request came soon after: “Let’s do this every week!” Through the Montessori approach, we honor choice, independence, and joy in everyday moments. Music, movement, and memories—what more could we ask for?

Some karaoke fun and dancing going on here at Bickford Senior Living assisted living and Montessori memory care. Our retreat stay apartment is open and you can find out all of the details by giving me (Katie) a call 630-360-7880. Our retreat stay apartment offers a refreshing approach to senior living and a chance for your loved one to see how great it can be for them! Dancing and singing can be expected too!

Bickford of Aurora Achieves a 14% Reduction in Falls with Residents in both Assisted Living and Montessori Memory Care through the Higher Path Program. At Bickford of Aurora, resident safety and well being remain at the center of everything we do. We are proud to share encouraging results from our ongoing Higher Path initiative—our data-driven approach to wellness, fall prevention, and proactive care planning. Between Quarter 2 and Quarters 3 & 4, our branch achieved a 14% decrease in resident falls. This improvement is more than just a number—it represents safer days, greater independence, and improved quality of life for the residents we are honored to care for. What Drove the Improvement? Our team continues to take a proactive, person-centered approach to fall prevention. Key components of the Higher Path program that contributed to this positive change include: Enhanced Daily Observation; see the attached picture of our Residents engaged with Karaoke! Wellness staff increased hands-on monitoring and early identification of mobility or health changes, allowing interventions before a fall occurs. Strengthened Interdisciplinary Collaboration Nursing, caregiving, and leadership teams met regularly to review trends, adjust service plans, and coordinate support. Consistent Follow Up After Each Fall Root cause analysis and targeted interventions ensured that each incident informed stronger prevention strategies. Why This Matters A 14% reduction in falls means: • Fewer injuries • Greater confidence for residents • Increased peace of mind for families • Improved overall wellness within our community Every improvement reflects the dedication of our team and the strength of our partnership with families. #bickfordseniorliving#assistedliving#montessorimemorycare#higherpath

As part of our Montessori-based approach, residents here at Bickford of Aurora take on meaningful roles each day. Today, one of our residents proudly helped deliver packages—building confidence, independence, and connection through purposeful living. #BickfordSeniorLiving #AssistedLiving #MontessoriMemoryCare

Creativity knows no age! We loved welcoming the Rosary High School art club to our community this week. Together, students and residents created beautiful lanterns filled with creativity, conversation, and connection. Moments like these light up our days—literally and figuratively.

Moments that remind us why. Why we care, why we are patient and that human connection matters. One of our residents experiencing a rough afternoon. She was a bookkeeper and so Jamie is having her help her with her worksheet and she is working so hard to help Jamie, every moment approaching the situation with empathy.

Choosing the right community is about more than care - it’s also about connection, joy and living life to the fullest. I am exited to let you know that we have an open apartment here at Bickford of Aurora Assisted Living and Montessori Memory Care where we invite you to discover a place where your loved one will thrive through meaningful activities and friendships. The friendship Jocelyn and Granny have developed is just priceless. Check out their matching sweatshirts!