We are all wishing our newest resident Evelyn a Very Happy Birthday! Welcome to Bickford Evelyn #BickfordofClinton

What a perfect morning to be sitting outside before it got to hot. These are the times that mean so much. #BickfordofClinton

Thanks to Brian our fantastic maintenance man we got our new flagpole and flag up before Memorial Day #BickfordofClinton

The garden club is in full swing. Did our shopping and after several days of planting, we now have cucumbers, radishes popping up. We planted many types of cherry tomatoes, roma tomatoes, red bell pepper, banana peppers and of course some pretty flowers The labor of love will be enjoyed by many!

Ron Lubbers was in the house today. Always love the music he plays and of course his lovely wife Sue Ellen takes requests. #BickfordofClinton

Knitting is a highly effective, low-impact activity that stimulates multiple brain networks and fine-tunes motor skills. The rhythmic motions and requirement for pattern-tracking actively build new neural pathways, helping seniors maintain cognitive sharpness, improve dexterity, and reduce the risk of memory loss. Benefits for Dexterity & Brain Health • Enhanced Motor Skills: The precise, repetitive manipulation of knitting needles and yarn keeps finger joints active, which helps relieve arthritis symptoms and improves hand-eye coordination. • Cognitive Reserve: Studies from the AARP reveal that crafting activities can lower the risk of cognitive impairment by up to 50%. • Neuroplasticity: Learning new stitches and complex patterns forces the brain to create fresh neural connections, which promotes brain resilience and combats decline. • Stress Reduction: The calm, repetitive actions act as a form of mindfulness, lowering blood pressure, distracting from chronic pain, and relieving anxiety. #BickfordofClinton #HigherPath

Scott K came was here today for his monthly music event. What a great crowd he had, that enjoyed his gospel and inviting music. #BickfordofClinton

This afternoon we did a group activity that everyone enjoyed. It was called Faces and Places. A picture of either a person or a place and everyone was given enough time think before they gave an answer. I must say it really sparked their knowledge and memory. #BickfordofClinton

Our gardening club is in full swing. Took a few to Home Depot today to pick out vegetables plants, flower plants and a couple of packs of seeds. We planted part of the plants they picked out, but will finish up on Monday. Thank you to our volunteer Chuck who assisted us on our trip today. More pictures to come! #BickfordofClinton

Yesterday we took a bus trip to a local area, Camanche Iowa, Sandy who lives there was our tour guide. We drove by her place amongst others. We ran into Sharon, a Bickford family friend. Sharon told us if she knew we were coming she'd baked a cake. #BickfordofClinton