Grandparents Day was a TWO-DAY celebration this year! From a special music performance by Adam Austin, to our Family Craft Night, and finishing with a fun social filled with delicious sweets, there was something for everyone to enjoy. We love celebrating the special bond between our Residents and their families. These moments of connection, purpose, and togetherness are what make our Bickford family so special.

Mary B’s was full of purposeful moments today! Our Residents participated in balloon toss and exercise, helped read the daily news, and stayed engaged in activities that encourage movement, independence, and connection. Jerry even headed out to our courtyard to help pick fresh tomatoes. These everyday opportunities to contribute and be involved are a wonderful part of living the Montessori way—giving our Residents purpose, choice, and the opportunity to continue doing the things they enjoy and are capable of doing.

Friday Socials are a favorite way to end the week! Our Residents look forward to these special treats, but the fun doesn’t stop at snack time! Each Friday social gives our Residents an opportunity to follow directions, make their own treats, and take pride in what they’ve created before enjoying the delicious results. It’s a perfect example of bringing the Montessori lifestyle to life—encouraging independence, purpose, participation, and plenty of smiles along the way! This week our Residents whipped up something extra delicious—Cheesecake in a Cup!

Congratulations to Jamie, she is our August Bingo Queen!! She got 18 Bingos last month. The runner up Rita got 16 Bingos.

Today, we traded in our resident hats for our sous chef hats! There was plenty of peeling, plenty of laughter, and of course, lots of fun conversations along the way! We love giving our residents opportunities to be involved, lend a helping hand, and enjoy a little kitchen camaraderie.

Our residents had a wonderful time heading out for a shopping adventure! They found lots of goodies, and enjoyed browsing the isles. There’s nothing like a little retail therapy, good company, and plenty of smiles!

Flu Shot Reminder At Bickford, preventive health measures like annual flu vaccinations are an important part of supporting resident wellness. For older adults, the flu can lead to serious complications, and in a community setting, vaccination helps reduce the spread of illness among residents, visitors, and caregivers. We will continue offering flu vaccinations for residents this season and encourage families to return consent forms as soon as possible if you would like your loved one to participate. By taking proactive steps to prevent illness, we can work together to help keep our residents healthy, engaged, and thriving throughout the fall and winter months. Thank you for partnering with us in making wellness a priority. #HigherPath #BickfordSeniorLiving #ProactiveCare #FluPrevention #ResidentWellness

Chef William had some very helpful sous chefs today! Our Residents rolled up their sleeves and got busy peeling carrots to help get dinner ready. Another delicious example of purposeful living the Montessori way!

This week, we took our Residents on a little adventure to Italy without leaving Bickford! We enjoyed Italian trivia, virtual tours, and lots of delicious treats—including gelato! We made pizza sugar cookies, created Italy-themed crafts, and had a blast playing Italy Bingo. Our favorite part may have been chatting about personal memories and trips to Italy. Hearing our Residents share their stories, experiences, and favorite places made the week extra special. Through conversation, creativity, food, and meaningful experiences, we love finding ways to bring the world to our Residents and encourage purposeful engagement the Montessori way!

COVID Clinic Coming to Bickford The health and well-being of our residents remains a top priority. Bickford will be offering an onsite COVID-19 vaccination clinic for residents on September 17. Older adults are at a higher risk for serious illness from COVID-19, making vaccination an important tool in helping protect their health and maintain their quality of life. In a senior living community, staying up to date on vaccinations can also help support the well-being of friends, neighbors, and loved ones.