Tom and Jack playing a friendly game of chess at Bickford Senior Living & Memory Care of Spotsylvania.

Ms.C and Ms. N were out in the courtyard this afternoon soaking up the sunshine and enjoying the fresh spring breeze. With smile on their faces, they pulled out weeds and old roots, making space for new flowers at Bickford Senior Living & Memory Care of Spotsylvania.

We had a blast this week when Robert from Affinity Care Hospice stopped by to call bingo for our residents. Not only did he bring his signature energy and charm, but also boxes full of delicious donuts that made the day even sweeter at Bickford Senior Living & Memory Care of Spotsylvania.

Today was a special treat for our residents as we took a fun trip out for lunch at Chili’s. It’s always great to break out of the routine and enjoy a little outing, and Chili’s hit the spot with its warm atmosphere, friendly staff, and of course delicious food. Bickford Senior Living & Memory Care of Spotsylvania.

At Bickford, we prioritize the spiritual well-being of our residents, and one of the most impactful ways we do this is through Bible study sessions led by Chaplain Dave. These gatherings provide a space for reflection, discussion, and growth, helping residents deepen their faith while connecting with others in a meaningful way at Bickford Senior Living & Memory Care of Spotsylvania.

Mr. E enjoys his exercise sessions with Denise, our Happiness Assistant, appreciating her guidance and motivation. Their workouts have become a key part of his daily routine at Bickford Senior Living & Memory Care of Spotsylvania.

Ms. C and Ms. P serve as our dedicated community aides, providing valuable support to our administrative assist, Lisa. There responsibilities include assisting with mail distribution, greeting visitors, and helping with the hydration cart to ensure our residents stay well hydrated at Bickford Senior Living & Memory Care of Spotsylvania.

This month, we had the privilege of celebrating some incredible birthdays, including a very special milestone! A heartfelt congratulations to all our wonderful residents who marked another year of life with us in March. A special shoutout to Ms. Charlotte, who turned 101 years young! What an inspiring milestone and a testament to a life well lived. We're so grateful to celebrate this amazing moment with her and all our residents. Here's to many more happy birthdays and cherished memories at Bickford Senior Living & Memory Care of Spotsylvania.

Our Mary B residents had a fantastic time bowling! With plenty of strikes, spares and laughter, it was a fun filled afternoon of friendly competition at Bickford Senior Living & Memory Care of Spotsylvania.

Bickford of Spotsylvania joins an exclusive group of credentialed senior living communities that have implemented a revolutionary Montessori-based approach to memory care. The team at Bickford of Spotsylvania is devoted to building a Montessori Inspired Lifestyle® (MIL) for their branch, earning them a Bronze Level credential. The MIL program was created by the Center for Applied Research in Dementia (CARD) after one of its founders, Dr. Cameron Camp, adapted Dr. Maria Montessori’s principles for older adults with dementia. Guided by CARD, BFMs learned how to implement the Montessori principles of equality, dignity, and respect into their community. BFMs were trained to empower residents with memory impairment to be as independent as possible. This is achieved through tapping into each resident’s remaining strengths, designing environments they can thrive in, and helping them find purposeful activities and meaningful roles within their community. Communities effectively using Montessori principles benefit from healthier and happier residents, fewer drugs, fewer responsive behaviors, more satisfied families, and better staffing and census (Witt-Hoblit, Miller, & Camp, 2016). Bronze Level organizations have resident-led committees, multidisciplinary Learning Circles, effective signage and environmental cues, and a system for residents to volunteer for purposeful community services activities, among many other milestones.