BFM Weekly Spotlight We are thrilled to announce that Dayton Larpenter has joined our Directing Family Group at Bickford of Burlington as our new Family Advocate. With his extensive experience and expertise, Dayton is eager to take on his new responsibilities and connect with the residents, which he believes to be one of the most fulfilling parts of his job. Outside of work, Dayton enjoys staying active at the gym, playing guitar, and spending quality time with his family. We are confident that he will be a valuable asset to our team and a trusted advocate for our residents and their families both present and future. Welcome aboard, Dayton!

Gardening Club is in full swing. Our Resident’s are excited to be able to partake in this wonderful activity. We hope to have not only flowers blooming but Carrots, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Onions and so much more grown in our garden this year. We have some pretty great veteran gardeners that are here to assist in this fun adventure.

Butterfly crafts were on the early agenda today with our Activities Coordinator, Haley. Laughs were heard throughout the branch from the fun they had making these today.

The flowers outside aren’t the only things that are blooming! We have lots of friendships blossoming in our branch! Whether it’s a meal and a story shared, some light reading, or a puzzle, our residents love developing new relationships with their peers! We are lucky enough to witness it in action! Socializing is a great way to keep our residents engaged and their brains active! What a sweet way to kick off this weekend!

What great talent there was today at Bickford! Our very own, Sue, decided to share her love of music, and talent with some of our residents today after lunch! Sue has been teaching others her love of music, for generations! One of our other residents, Duane, had a special visit from his grandson! He has been working on the car you see and built this! What cool experiences our residents got to engage in today!

You’re never too old to learn a new skill! Our resident Jane is teaching one of our other residents, Duane, how to knit! What a sweet moment!

Gabe and Luci are serving up some snacks while some of our residents are joined by family to enjoy the game. Popcorn, family and Hawkeyes Basketball?! Perfect combination for our Sunday afternoon.

Started our Sunday with a jaunt around the branch for our walking club! After we were finished getting our exercise in, we sat down for a few rounds of Bingo to stimulate our minds before lunch.

BFM WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT Meet Nick! He is one of our nurses you will see around our branch caring for your loved one! If you haven't seen him, make sure to check by our sewing station! We have been lucky enough to have Nick on our team for almost 2 years! When asked what he loves about working at Bickford of Burlington, he states " The thing I love about working at Bickford is the way that I not only have the ability to bring smiles and laughter to the residents, but I also get to learn about their past and care for them as my own family. I love the great bond I have made with all of my coworkers." When Nick isn't at work or studying for nursing classes, you can find him on the back 9, enjoying a few rounds of golf, or playing his play station. Nick has made such an impression on our residents and BFMs alike. His sense of humor always keeps our resident laughing, and his strong work ethic, and caring heart is such a light to those he comes across. Thank you Nick for your passion for caring for others, you are appreciated! #WhateverItTakes

Ladies Tea Time! What a great way to enjoy each other, divulge into some good conversation, and learn something about one another! Haley hosted tea time with some of the ladies in our branch! The laughs didn’t stop! Our gals sure love getting together and enjoying some good company! #WhateverItTakes