Happy Boss's Day to Our Amazing Director, Nicole! Today, we want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate our wonderful Director, Nicole! Since joining our Bickford family, you have made such a positive difference. Your dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment to our staff and, most importantly, our residents do not go unnoticed. Your kindness, leadership, and willingness to go above and beyond truly make Bickford a special place to call home and work. We are so grateful for the guidance, support, and genuine care you show each and every day. Nicole, we are incredibly blessed to have you as part of our Bickford family! Thank you for everything you do, for the difference you make, and for leading with such a caring heart. You are truly amazing, and we appreciate you more than words can express! Happy Boss's Day, Nicole! #HappyBossesDay #BickfordSeniorLiving #AmazingLeadership #BickfordFamily #ThankYouNicole

Celebrating Family History Day at Bickford! Every picture tells a story, and every resident has a lifetime of memories worth sharing! In celebration of Family History Day, we asked families to send in pictures and a little history about their loved ones' lives. What a wonderful time we had looking through the photos, learning more about our residents, and listening to their amazing stories! We even discovered that some of our residents married the love of their lives after knowing each other for less than a year! Talk about knowing when you've found the one! Oh, the stories, memories, and laughter that were shared! It was such a special opportunity to learn more about the incredible lives our residents have lived and the memories they hold dear. A huge thank you to all the families who shared pictures and stories with us! You helped make this day extra special. Here at Bickford, we aren't just a community; we are one big family, and every story is a beautiful part of who we are! #BickfordSeniorLiving #FamilyHistoryDay #EveryResidentHasAStory #PreciousMemories #BickfordFamily

A Little Friendly Competition at Bickford! The competition was on at Bickford as our residents enjoyed a fun-filled game of Witch Hat Toss and Cup Knockdown! There was plenty of laughter, excitement, and a little friendly rivalry as everyone put their skills to the test! Our residents were ready to compete and show off their aiming skills. You could definitely see their competitive sides coming out! And of course, Shannon couldn't resist getting in on the picture! It's moments like these, filled with laughter, smiles, and a little competition, that make our days at Bickford so special! #BickfordSeniorLiving #HalloweenFun #FriendlyCompetition #ResidentEngagement #MakingMemories

Spooky Nails and Halloween Spirit at Bickford! Our ladies were getting into the Halloween spirit this week during Manicure Day! We decided it was time to start getting ready for the spooky season by adding a little Halloween flair to our nails! From festive colors to holiday-inspired designs, our ladies enjoyed getting pampered while showing off their Halloween spirit! There's nothing better than a little girl time, laughter, and beautiful nails to brighten the day! Who says you can't be spooky and stylish at the same time? #BickfordSeniorLiving #HalloweenSpirit #ManicureDay #SpookyAndStylish #MakingMemories

A Cozy October Movie Day at Bickford! What do you do on a cold, rainy October day? You cozy up around the fireplace, grab some popcorn mixed with candy corn, sip on some warm apple cider, and enjoy a Halloween movie! Our residents enjoyed a relaxing afternoon watching Boo! A Madea Halloween, filled with laughter, tasty treats, and the warmth of the fireplace. Sometimes the best days are the ones spent staying warm, sharing laughs, and enjoying each other's company! #BickfordSeniorLiving #CozyFallDays #HalloweenFun #MakingMemories #LifeAtBickford

MYTHS & MOCKTAILS! What do you really know about hospice care? There are plenty of misconceptions, and we’re here to help clear them up! Join us at Bickford of Cedar Falls on Thursday, October 22nd at 2:00 PM as Care Initiatives Hospice shares the facts about hospice care, answers questions, and helps us better understand the support hospice can provide. We’ll be enjoying delicious fall-inspired mocktails while we learn! This event is open to the community, and everyone is welcome! Bickford of Cedar Falls 5101 University Ave., Cedar Falls We hope you’ll join us!

We always look forward to having Lou come and share his wonderful music with us! His singing brings so much joy to our residents and always puts smiles on their faces. This time, we even opened up the dance floor for Mae and Betty, who showed us a few of their dance moves! There is nothing better than seeing our residents enjoying the music, tapping their toes, and having a great time! A huge thank you to Lou for continuing to share his talent with us and making our days a little brighter! At Bickford, it's moments like these that make beautiful memories! #BickfordSeniorLiving #MusicAndMemories #DancingWithJoy #MakingMemories #HappinessAtBickford

“I Trust My Residents!” Last week, MEC Mandy decided to put her trust in our residents to the ultimate test! She placed a cup on top of her head and gave residents two choices—take a swing with a pool noodle or take aim with a Nerf gun to try to knock the cup off! Needless to say, our residents had WAY too much fun getting the chance to take a swing at Mandy! There was plenty of laughter, cheering, and maybe just a little nervousness from Mandy. We’re happy to report that Mandy survived the challenge…and only got hit in the head TWICE! Sometimes the best activities are the ones that bring out the biggest laughs and create memories we’ll be talking about for a long time! #BickfordSeniorLiving #ITrustMyResidents #ResidentFun #MakingMemories #LaughterIsTheBestMedicine

ADOPT A GRANDPARENT THIS CHRISTMAS! We know it may seem a little early, but Christmas is just weeks away, and we are already getting excited for the holiday season here at Bickford! This year, we are doing Adopt a Grandparent to help make Christmas extra special for our residents. If you would like to adopt one of our residents—or maybe even two—please reach out to Mandy, our MEC. When reaching out, just let Mandy know if you would like to adopt a male or female resident. She will have a list of their likes and interests ready for you to pick up. If you are unable to stop by, she would be happy to email the list to you instead. We ask that gifts be kept to $25 or less. All gifts need to be turned in by December 15th. Our residents mean so much to us, and we are hoping to make this a truly magical Christmas filled with love, smiles, and holiday cheer. Thank you to everyone who helps make the holidays special for our Bickford family!

Pumpkins, mums, hay bales... now all we need is you. Call Miranda at 319-658-5014 to schedule a tour. We'd love to show you around!