Today we took the short drive over to Starbucks at Hy-Vee for our first outing with Kiara, our new Montessori Coordinator! Kiara comes to us with her Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation from the University of Iowa. (Go Hawks) Kiara is excited for her new role and will be sharing more about herself in the coming weeks! She has lots of new ideas for everyone! #BickfordofMarion

What are you waiting for? Being prepared is the best way to support your loved one as they age. We would love to show you what makes #BickfordOfMarion so special! Schedule a tour today and give yourself some peace of mind. Call Megan at (319)373-7000 and come see how our amazing caregivers make our residents feel like family.

Join us tomorrow for the second June meeting of our Caregiver Support Group meeting at 6 pm at the Marion Public Library. Our topic will be “Managing Guilt and Grief”, both of these emotions are very prevalent while providing care or even decision-making for loved ones. This resource is FREE and open to the public, we would love to see you there! #BickfordOfMarion #CaregiverSupport #SelfCare

Camping trivia and resident made s’mores mix! A great afternoon of fellowship. #BickfordofMarion

The Mary B’s neighborhood was busy with household chores this morning. First up; making our bird friends happy with fresh treats! Lastly, a little R&R on the patio before lunch. #BickfordofMarion

Mina was all smiles after a visit to the salon! When you look great….you feel GREAT! Our salon is open every Tuesday so that everyone has the opportunity to look and feel their best! #BickfordofMarion #Pampered #WhatEverItTakes

When we think of summer, our taste buds scream S’mores! Today, we made a batch of “less messy” snack mix that tastes like a rich and gooey campfire s’mores! #BickfordofMarion

Donna moved to Bickford so that she could have assistance when she needed it. Donna still enjoys her independence and with our Higher Path Care Model, Donna, has the ability to choose the daily tasks we assist her with. Today, Donna was enjoying her independence by filling the branch bird feeders. Donna appreciates that she can help her fellow Bickford family members by keeping their feeders full so the birds keep coming back. #BickfordofMarion #HigherPath

We were recently gifted a beautiful piano. Our residents are loving the opportunity to play music and share their talents. Rosemary (pictured here) has been spreading joy on the keys. A special thank you to the family of Rosalee Briner for the amazing gift. Rosalee is missed by her a Bickford family and will never be forgotten. #BickfordofMarion #Blessings #AlwaysFamily

I hosted a tie dye pizza party at lunch today! The pizza was a huge HIT! Fruit salad, pizza, corn, and ice cream! Slice after slice flew out of the kitchen today. Full bellies and happy hearts! #BickfordofMarion