+Walking the Higher Path—Together+

Making lemonade the old-fashion way with the lovely ladies at Bickford of Crown Point proved to be a messy task worth doing! Juicing eight lemons, and making a simple syrup to sweeten it was an enjoyable experience, and brought up conversations about days gone past on how chores were once completed. This was definitely a Montessori moment that engaged our residents, and reminded them how doing things the long way can bring a big payoff. Everyone agreed the finished product was absolutely amazing, bringing a fresh, sweet, but slightly tart combination of flavors that was so refreshing, and so much better than the premixed alternatives. Great teamwork ladies!

Qui aurait cru qu'on avait trois francophones dans notre établissement? This sentence translates in English to: Who knew we had three French speaking people at our facility? At Bickford of Crown Point, we had a new arrival who, in learning about him at our welcoming committee, speaks fluent French. Don took an interest in French, mastered it during school, and went on to teach it to high school students. Monique, another resident here was born and raised in none other than Paris, and even though she has lived most of her life here in the states, still carries a charming French accent. Lilly, one of our CNA employees, also learned French at a young age, and is conversational. It’s wonderful how learning about others creates common ground and opens doors for new friendships that would otherwise never occur.

Sunshine and delicious food make a wonderful combination! At Bickford of Crown Point, we strive for the highest quality in dining when it comes to our residents’ dietary needs. However, sometimes it’s just fun to go out once in a while for a nice meal with friends. A small group was encouraged by a sunny day to do just that. Noodles and Co. was the designated place and did not disappoint. Even though it’s considered “fast food”, everything was fresh, yummy, and filling. Thanks for your company Joe, Lillie, JoJo, and Carole!

Sunshine and delicious food make a wonderful combination! At Bickford of Crown Point, we strive for the highest quality in dining when it comes to our residents’ dietary needs. However, sometimes it’s just fun to go out once in a while for a nice meal with friends. A small group was encouraged by a sunny day to do just that. Noodles and Co. was the designated place and did not disappoint. Even though it’s considered “fast food”, everything was fresh, yummy, and filling. Thanks for your company Joe, Lillie, JoJo, and Carole!

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+Every Step Matters on the Higher Path+

When was the last time you entered a senior living facility and witnessed the residents engaged in rhythm drumming? Well, at Bickford of Crown Point, we have all sorts of surprises for them. This month, our Montessori Cafe included this unusual activity which definitely got their attention. Once they understood the purpose, they soaked up the beat and enjoyed keeping up with the instructor. It was interesting to watch and very gratifying to listen to!

A project that blossomed out of our Montessori Inspired Welcoming Committee was finally completed today with the assistance of some of the members. During one of our initial meetings about new residents and the challenges they face, was knowing when services, such as laundry, housekeeping, etc., were available to them as an individual. Our DOR, Jen D. created a chart to be customized to each resident. After completing the charts, they needed to be inserted into acrylic holders so they could be mounted on the backs of each of their doors. This is a tremendous help to not only the residents, but the staff as well, that will know what and when services need to be completed without having to check their computers every time. Kudos to Jen for the brilliant idea!

Improving Memory Care Safety with Safely-You At Bickford, every fall is an opportunity to learn and improve. Safely-You gives our Memory Care teams greater insight into why falls happen, how to respond faster, and how to strengthen care going forward. With video review, teams can identify the true root cause of unwitnessed falls—moving beyond assumptions to create meaningful, individualized interventions. Safely-You also provides immediate fall notifications, allowing staff to respond quickly, reduce time on the floor, and reassure residents right away. Beyond response, Safely-You supports ongoing staff education. Reviewing real-life scenarios helps teams sharpen awareness, improve approaches, and reinforce a culture of learning—not blame. Safely-You supports our Higher Path by turning challenging moments into safer care, stronger teams, and better outcomes for the residents we serve.