Bickford Family History Day! Yesterday afternoon, we took a beautiful trip down memory lane at Bickford! Our residents shared treasured photographs, things they made, and stories from their younger years growing up in the rural Midwest and even as far away as Arizona! There was laughter, reminiscing, a few emotional moments, and so many wonderful stories that remind us just how much history, love, and life experience each of our residents carries with them. Sometimes, the best way to get to know someone is to hear the stories that made them who they are. A special THANK YOU to Teresa and Amy for the homemade goodies that made our afternoon even sweeter! What a wonderful reminder that every picture tells a story, every keepsake holds a memory, and every resident has a lifetime of stories worth sharing!

Yesterday, Bickford Senior Living had the pleasure of participating in the Iowa Central Community College Career Fair! Representing Bickford at our booth were our Director, Christine, and Nurse Laura, ready to connect with students and share opportunities in senior living. A BIG thank-you to the Iowa Central Football team, along with Jess and Alex, for lending their muscles and helping us get our booth set up! We appreciate the teamwork and support! We love connecting with future professionals and sharing what makes Bickford a special place to work and make a difference! #BickfordSeniorLiving #IowaCentral #CareerFair #MakingADifference

Fall Family Fun at Bickford! Last Saturday was filled with creativity, family, and a little fall sweetness! Our residents and their loved ones painted wooden pumpkins and colorful fall leaves, creating some festive autumn masterpieces. Christine topped off the fun with a delicious caramel apple bar loaded with yummy toppings! A big THANK YOU to all the family members who joined us! We love making memories together, and you made our afternoon extra special!

Fall into Safety at Bickford! Today, Christine kicked off our Fall Prevention Mini-Series with an informative session all about staying safe and steady! Residents learned about common causes of falls, ways to prevent them, and the importance of proper posture and safe walker use. A little knowledge goes a long way toward keeping our residents confident, independent, and on their feet! Safety first, Bickford family!

What a day for Donna! Had a manicure and then she received beautiful flowers from her daughter!

What a day for Donna! Had a manicure and then she received beautiful flowers from her daughter!

Muffy is already stealing hearts and reminding us that everything is a little better with a furry friend by your side! We’re so happy to have Muffy and Mary here and look forward to making wonderful memories! Did you know Bickford is pet-friendly? We know our furry family members are just that, FAMILY! If you or someone you love is looking for a senior living community where your beloved pet can come along for the adventure, come check us out! We’d love to meet you and your four-legged friends! #WelcomeToBickford #BickfordFamily #LifeIsBetterWithPets #PetFriendly

We were busy stuffing newspaper into plastic bags yesterday afternoon so that we can start making our scarecrows for the courtyard! Lots of laughs and I may have gotten several crumpled newspapers thrown at me!

Pastor Bobbie decided to take advantage of this nice weather and hold chapel in the courtyard today!

We’d like to make some Scarecrows for the courtyard but are short on materials to stuff them with! We’d love it if you could drop off newspapers and plastic bags! Thank you!