Coffee. Connection. Community. Hey senior living professionals. Got coffee plans Friday morning? Join us for Coffee & Connections next Friday, June 12th at 8:30 AM at Fluid Coffee Roasters! This isn’t your typical networking event. No pressure, no agendas. Just great coffee, genuine conversations, and a group of professionals who are passionate about serving seniors and their families. It’s the perfect chance to: Reconnect with familiar faces Meet new colleagues in the industry Share what’s happening in your world Start your day with a little positivity (we all need that!) Whether you're looking to collaborate, exchange ideas, or simply enjoy a warm cup of coffee with good people, we’d love to see you there. RSVP with Joshua: joshua.warren@bickfordseniorliving.com

The Bickford of Crown Point garden is finally complete! After planting tomato, pepper, cucumber, zucchini, strawberry, basil, and thyme in the hot, but glorious sunshine, we were ready for a break. But since the soil was so dry from a lack of rain, we powered through to finish quenching the thirst of the dehydrated dirt. Now it’s up to mother nature to nurture and enrich the plants to produce! Many thanks to Jo Jo for helping out, and practicing the Montessori principles.

Cruisin’ for a Cause at Bickford! Join us for an afternoon of community, classic cars, and great food all for something bigger than ourselves. On Thursday, July 16th from 12:00–2:00 PM, Bickford of Crown Point is hosting our Car Show & BBQ Fundraiser to support the Lake County Walk to End Alzheimer’s Every dollar raised goes toward helping families impacted by Alzheimer’s and dementia, something so many of us are touched by in one way or another. What to expect: Classic & custom cars Fresh-off-the-grill BBQ Music & community fun A chance to support an incredible cause Our goal: $2,000 for Team Bickford We would love your help getting there! Come out, bring a friend, enjoy some great food, and help us keep the memories alive for those we serve every day. - Bickford of Crown Point - Thursday, July 16 - 2:00–2:00 PM Donations welcome at the event or email Joshua at joshua.warren@bickfordseniorliving.com to support our team in advance!

It’s time to get our hands dirty at Bickford of Crown Point! After taking our residents out to the garden center to choose veggies and herbs, we moved on to clearing out the ivy coated home for our healthy plants. It took a minute, but after a little elbow grease, the area is now cleared and ready for the new inhabitants!

Bickford of Crown Point is happy to announce that after registering for our first time we were voted 2nd Place for the Best Memory Care in the Region! We are extremely honored for this achievement and will continue in our efforts to bring quality conscious care to each of our residents. We thank everyone that casted a vote for us and pray that our efforts continue to make a positive impact in the lives our community! #BickfordOfCrownPoint #HigherPath #MontessoriMemoryCare #BestOfTheRegion

Rounding up a group of Bickford of Crown Point residents to take a bus ride to the local garden center at the spur of the moment worked out perfectly. This was one of those moments where everyone was injected with energy by the sunny weather and motivated to choose some vegetable plants for their garden. There was some disagreements about what was best, but in the end, the choices made were appropriate. The important aspect was that the residents themselves made the choices, which falls within the guidelines of Montessori Inspired Living. Now, on to the next step of planting them. Stay tuned!

When one of our newest residents asked how she could contribute to her community here at Bickford of Crown Point, watering our porch plants came to mind! June, who will be 95 years young on May 30, is quite active and a perfect candidate for this task. Although it seems like a simple exercise, accomplishing it actually captures many of the 12 key Montessori principles Bickford employs, leaving those that involve themselves feeling more fulfilled and accomplished. Thanks for your service June!

On the Higher Path: Behavior Is Communication, Not a Diagnosis

The Petals with a Purpose Montessori Cafe event was a huge hit with the lovely ladies at Bickford of Crown Point! When walking past this flurry of activity, one could sense the excitement and energy, while basking in the strong floral scent that infused the air. This Montessori Inspired class which involved creating a floral bouquet in a teacup, was run by two botanic instructors from Petals Flower Shop, who were calm and concise in their guidance, and broke down the process into simple steps. The patience and precision paid off, and the finished products were splendid. Just take a look at the enchanting results and the delighted faces!

The game of bingo is a staple in most senior living facilities and usually run by staff. Here at Bickford of Crown Point, residents themselves are encouraged to lead and direct activities. Employing the Montessori Inspired Lifestyle has had a rippling effect here, with more and more of our seniors asking for a role in serving their community. Karen, our regular resident guest caller, now has JoMarie to assist her, giving her an opportunity to play herself. Observing other residents taking part in these roles helps to normalize this behavior, making it easier for others to step forward and take part!