Recently, Faith was struggling with health issues that lead to her not wanting to eat, among other things. Her decrease in nutritious calorie intake contributed further to the problems, causing weakness. She was hardly eating, walking or participating in any activities of any kind. Every week on our Higher Path meetings we met as a group to collaborate on ideas and interventions to best resolve her problems. Through this process, we were able to get Faith the help she needed. She has made remarkable improvements. She is consuming more food and drink and is already starting to gain some weight back. She is up and moving and engaging in life again Faith’s daughter, Cindy, commented “We saw her photos on Friday smiling and working on the tissue paper flowers. She taught us how to make those when we were kids. … I can't believe she is the same person from two weeks ago!” The Higher Path helps us to assist your loved one to live a happier, healthier, longer life here at Bickford of Clinton. Please reach out to us so we can put your loved one on the Higher Path today!

So far this week, we have done a couple of fun crafts. 1st we made some very unique suncatchers. We also made birdseed blocks and hung them out today.

Another great family St. Patrick's Day dinner! Great food, great help, great music by Lou and most important great company with residents and family.

Happy St. Patrick's Day. A fun pot of gold craft done last Friday. As you can see Pat doesn't like her picture taken, but loves giving hugs

Did a fun little craft, making tissue paper flowers. Walkers and wheelchairs look so pretty, as well as some apartments.

Took a drive to see all the Eagles. We tried to count and estimated about 60 seen!

Fun day celebrating Mardi Gras! Beads galore, games, great food and of course had to end the day with a "King Cake" Lois found the baby and was crowned Queen for the night.

Thank you Hy-Vee for all the beautiful roses! So much fun making arrangements that we all will enjoy

Stan worked very hard on this puzzle. 550 pieces! Great work Stan!

Older adults have a higher chance of being affected by cold weather. Changes that come with aging can make it harder for older adults to be aware of their body becoming too cold, which can turn into a dangerous health issue quickly. Hazards of cold weather include falls on wintry surfaces; injury caused by freezing (frostbite); and hypothermia, a medical emergency that occurs when your body temperature gets too low. Being informed and taking certain actions can help lessen risks during the colder months. Medical conditions and cold weather Older adults are more likely to have certain chronic medical conditions that make it harder to stay warm: Diabetes can prevent blood from flowing normally to provide warmth. Thyroid problems can affect the body’s ability to maintain a normal body temperature. Parkinson’s disease and arthritis can make it challenging to put on more clothes, use a blanket, or get out of the cold. Memory problems can cause a person to forget to take precautions for staying weather-safe, such as wearing appropriate attire. Some medications can affect body heat, too. These include prescription medications and those bought over the counter, such as some cold medicines. Ask your doctor if medications you take may affect body heat and what you can do. Preventing unsafe exposure to cold outdoors Here are some tips for keeping warm when the temperature drops outside: Check the weather forecast for windy and cold days. A heavy wind can quickly lower your body temperature — try to stay inside or in a warm place. If you must go out on windy, cold, or damp days, don’t stay outside for long. Let others know when you’re planning to spend time outdoors and carry a fully charged mobile phone. Keep warm blankets and extra cold-weather clothing in your car. Wear a hat, scarf, and gloves or mittens to prevent loss of body heat through your head and hands. Also consider using disposable or rechargeable hand- and foot-warming products. Wear warm and loose layers of clothing. The air between the layers helps to keep you warm. Wear a waterproof coat or jacket if it’s snowy or rainy. Change out of damp or wet clothes as soon as you can.