National Assisted Living Week is Almost Here! We’re getting ready to celebrate National Assisted Living Week, September 13–19, and this year’s theme is “Shining Through the Years!” We have a fun week planned at Bickford of Omaha Blondo, including Spirit Week dress-up days, special activities, lots of laughter, and opportunities to make new memories together. We’re also inviting our wonderful community partners to join the celebration! Pick a day, pick a time, and bring an activity to share with our residents. Whether it’s Bingo, trivia, crafts, music, games, snacks, or something completely different, we’d love to collaborate with you! We can’t wait to celebrate our incredible residents, families, team members, and community partners who make Bickford shine every day. Different Years. Same Bright Spirits. #HigherPath #BickfordOmahaBlondo #NationalAssistedLivingWeek #ShiningThroughTheYears

Cup Buster Fun! Ready, aim, BUST! Our residents had so much fun putting their aim to the test with a game of Cup Buster! From lining up the perfect shot to watching those cups go flying, there were plenty of smiles, laughs, and a little friendly competition. It’s always a great day when we can stay active, try something different, and have fun together! ❤ #HigherPath #BickfordOmahaBlondo

Big Fluff, Bigger Smiles! Big dog. Big fluff. Even bigger smiles! ❤ Mozzy was busy making his rounds at Bickford, stopping for plenty of pets, attention, and love / treats from our residents. Spending time with Mozzy is more than just fun—it provides meaningful opportunities for connection, sensory engagement, conversation, and companionship. Sometimes a gentle touch, a wagging tail, and a whole lot of fluff are all it takes to create a special moment. #HigherPath #BickfordOmahaBlondo

Another Month, Another Reason to Celebrate! Bickford teamed up with Dawn from Aegis for our monthly resident birthday celebration, and we had such a wonderful time celebrating together! Birthdays are a great opportunity to slow down, recognize each of our residents, and make them feel extra special. The afternoon was filled with smiles, laughter, friendship, and plenty of birthday cake. We’re thankful for Dawn with Aegis for collaborating with us and helping create another meaningful experience for our residents. Community partnerships like these bring even more connection and joy into our Bickford family. Happy Birthday to all of our August birthday residents! Here’s to another year of wonderful memories!

Paws, Smiles & a Whole Lot of Love! Our Bickford crew had a wonderful outing to the Nebraska Humane Society! Residents enjoyed spending time with the animals, handing out some extra love, and, of course, spoiling a few pups and kittens along the way. ❤ Outings like this bring so much joy while encouraging connection, purpose, and engagement in our community. We think the smiles say it all—there’s nothing quite like a little animal therapy! #HigherPath #BickfordOmahaBlondo

???????? County Fair Day was a huge success! ???????? Our Blondo community was filled with laughter, smiles, and l memories as residents and staff enjoyed all the fun of a classic county fair right here at home! From exciting games and colorful face painting, to refreshing snow cones and fabulous prizes; there was something for everyone to enjoy. Most importantly, the day provided opportunities for connection, joy, and creating special moments together. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event such a memorable experience for our residents. Special shout out to Micah with Care Initiatives Hospice for providing the face painting and Courtney from Monarch Hospice for assisting with the Ring toss!! #higherpath #careinitiativeshospice #monarchhospcie

Connection Beyond Words At Bickford, meaningful moments don’t always require words. Sensory activities provide residents who are nonverbal with opportunities to explore, engage, and connect in ways that feel comfortable and enjoyable. Today, one of our residents spent time exploring a sensory bottle filled with colorful beads and objects. Activities like this can encourage focus, stimulate the senses, provide a calming experience, and support self-expression. Sometimes connection is found in a conversation—and sometimes it’s found through sight, touch, movement, and a quiet moment of discovery.✨ #HigherPath #BickfordOmahaBlondo

????‍♀️❤️ Family connections make every day brighter! Recently, one of our residents enjoyed a special salon visit with a family member providing a fresh hairstyle right here in our facility salon. Moments like these promote independence, strengthen family bonds, and bring comfort through familiar care and companionship. A new hairstyle and quality time with loved ones is always a winning combination! ✨ #higherpath

It's Exercise Time at Blondo today! Our residents love helping each other keep their strength and mobility up so we can all stay on the Higher Path! Involving our residents in the cares of others can be rewarding and help create socialization and improve our Montessori Lifestyle. #Monetessori #HigherPath

A Day of Good Food, Great Music & Wonderful Memories at Bickford! Today was a fantastic day at Bickford! We started the afternoon with a lunch outing to Broncos, where our residents enjoyed delicious burgers, shared plenty of laughs, and spent quality time together. Outings like these do so much more than provide a great meal—they encourage independence, promote social connection, stimulate conversation, and support emotional well-being by giving residents the opportunity to stay engaged with the community. After returning home, the fun continued as Soul Collision treated us to an amazing live performance. Residents sang along to familiar favorites, clapped to the beat, and enjoyed an afternoon filled with music, smiles, and cherished memories. Live music is a wonderful way to stimulate the mind, lift spirits, and bring people together through the joy of shared experiences. At Bickford, we believe purposeful engagement is an important part of healthy aging. Whether we're exploring our community or enjoying entertainment in our home, every experience is designed to encourage connection, create joy, and enrich the lives of our residents. Today was a perfect example of what makes life at Bickford so special. #HigherPath #BickfordOmahaBlondo