Fun day celebrating Mardi Gras! Beads galore, games, great food and of course had to end the day with a "King Cake" Lois found the baby and was crowned Queen for the night.

Thank you Hy-Vee for all the beautiful roses! So much fun making arrangements that we all will enjoy

Stan worked very hard on this puzzle. 550 pieces! Great work Stan!

Older adults have a higher chance of being affected by cold weather. Changes that come with aging can make it harder for older adults to be aware of their body becoming too cold, which can turn into a dangerous health issue quickly. Hazards of cold weather include falls on wintry surfaces; injury caused by freezing (frostbite); and hypothermia, a medical emergency that occurs when your body temperature gets too low. Being informed and taking certain actions can help lessen risks during the colder months. Medical conditions and cold weather Older adults are more likely to have certain chronic medical conditions that make it harder to stay warm: Diabetes can prevent blood from flowing normally to provide warmth. Thyroid problems can affect the body’s ability to maintain a normal body temperature. Parkinson’s disease and arthritis can make it challenging to put on more clothes, use a blanket, or get out of the cold. Memory problems can cause a person to forget to take precautions for staying weather-safe, such as wearing appropriate attire. Some medications can affect body heat, too. These include prescription medications and those bought over the counter, such as some cold medicines. Ask your doctor if medications you take may affect body heat and what you can do. Preventing unsafe exposure to cold outdoors Here are some tips for keeping warm when the temperature drops outside: Check the weather forecast for windy and cold days. A heavy wind can quickly lower your body temperature — try to stay inside or in a warm place. If you must go out on windy, cold, or damp days, don’t stay outside for long. Let others know when you’re planning to spend time outdoors and carry a fully charged mobile phone. Keep warm blankets and extra cold-weather clothing in your car. Wear a hat, scarf, and gloves or mittens to prevent loss of body heat through your head and hands. Also consider using disposable or rechargeable hand- and foot-warming products. Wear warm and loose layers of clothing. The air between the layers helps to keep you warm. Wear a waterproof coat or jacket if it’s snowy or rainy. Change out of damp or wet clothes as soon as you can.

Happy Valentine's Day. We had Clinton High Choir to sing a couple of lovely songs. We then had an afternoon treat, Pink squirrel's ....yum

We sure had fun and got to spread some Valentines love today by decorating these cookies. Thank you BFM Karlee for providing these kits!

Wow what a week! We had the privilege of going to Kansas to attend our Bickford Family Reunion! We were nominated in the top three in our company (approx 65) for Branch of the Year! We are honored to receive this nomination but this is a huge shoutout to the staff for their hard work and dedication to our residents! They are truly the hero’s and I thank God that I have the privilege of calling them my “work family”! Then on top of it all was our Karlee who was nominated for caregiver of the year! We are so incredibly proud of this young lady! We truly are family there and we are proud to say thank you from our family to yours as it’s an incredible privilege to take care of your loved ones - they are the heart of our Bickford Family!

Hannah from Clinton County Conservation talked about bird's of prey and even brought a couple along.

Wishing Helen a very Happy Birthday

Faith and Buzz celebrate their 69th anniversary today. 69 years of amazing memories and adventures.