Happy Earth Day! Our Garden Club was hard at work today! From replanting hanging baskets to planting blueberry bushes and giving the garden a good drink, these green thumbs brought beauty and care to our outdoor spaces. Upon coming back inside to wash up, one resident smiled and said, “It’s been years since I’ve done some yard work! Thank you for inviting me!” Moments like these are at the heart of our Montessori-based dementia programming—offering purposeful, familiar activities that spark joy, independence, and connection. We can’t wait to see what grows next! #MontessoriDementia #Montessori #GardenClub #GreenThumb #CantWaitForBlueberryPie #GoodHelpers

Our amazing BFMs are hopping into the Easter spirit! From bunny ears to bright pastels, we’re spreading smiles and springtime cheer throughout our community #Easter #BestStaffAround #BunnyEars #Peeps

We had a blast learning about Egypt from our Happiness Coordinator who just came back from a week in Egypt! Of course, it would be complete without souvenirs for all of the residents at Bickford! #ArmChairTravel #Egypt #HistoryisFun #Slideshow #BickfordSeniorLiving #HigherPath

Moms’ Home Cooking Potluck There’s nothing like a taste of home! Join us for a potluck celebrating the love and comfort of Mom’s cooking. Bring a dish that reminds you of mom’s kitchen—whether it’s her famous meatloaf, secret-recipe cookies, or that casserole she made like no one else. PLUS—we’ll be unveiling our latest project! Let’s gather, share stories, and enjoy a delicious meal made with memories. Everyone’s welcome—just bring your appetite and a favorite family. #MothersDay2025 #Potluck #HomeCooking #Flutist #BickfordSeniorLiving #HigherPath

Congratulations Bickford of Suffolk for earning a U.S. News “Best” for Memory Care! In 2025, U.S. News analyzed data from nearly 450,000 resident & family survey responses at more than 3,800 senior living communities nationwide. The survey asked residents and family members about their satisfaction with community safety, caregiving, activities, management, staff, food, value and other aspects of community life. The Best Senior Living ratings recognize communities that received the highest overall scores in the care level or levels they offer. Learn more at: https://health.usnews.com/best-senior-living/bickford-of-suffolk-26286

Elder Law: Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities Join Us for an Informative Speaker Event on Guardianship and Estate Planning! What to Expect: Expert speaker sharing vital insights and information Interactive Q&A session to address your questions Featured Topics: Guardian: Understanding the role and responsibilities of a personal guardian. Conservator: Insights into managing an estate and the duties of a conservator Trustee: Exploring the responsibilities of a trustee in estate management. Health Care Representative: The importance of having a health care representative. Agent under POA (Power of Attorney): Navigating the powers and responsibilities of a POA agent. We look forward to seeing you there! #BickfordSeniorLiving #CommunityLiving #AssistedLiving #MemoryCare #LifelongLearning #LifeSkills #WelcomeHome #

Catch Bickford of Suffolk at Harbor Park today! We’re thankful for NO rain and the BEST company around! Let’s go Tides! Pictures courtesy of our BFM Brandi who helped make this outing possible! Her motto is “Pics or it didn’t happen!” Huge shout out to the best bus driver Jackie! We couldn’t have made it without him! And thank you Jess our OT extraordinaire for joining us on our fun outing! #OpenSeason #BaseballFans #NorfolkTides #HereBatterBatterBatter #BickfordSeniorLiving #HigherPath

Bickford of Suffolk 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 Suffolk 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.

A huge shoutout to everyone who joined us for our St. Patrick's Day celebration! From the laughter and smiles to the festive green outfits and delicious treats, we had a shamrockin' good time. Your energy and spirit made the day extra special! Until next time-may the luck of the Irish be with you! #StPatricksDay #LuckyToHaveYou #ThankYou #SeniorLivingCelebration #BickfordSeniorLiving #HigherPath

Our residents went on the best kind of adventure today—a Pub Crawl, Bickford-style! Our Bickford Leadership Team set up festive “pubs” with games, goodies, and plenty of Irish cheer, and our residents “crawled” from table to table, collecting treats and having fun along the way! From lucky prizes to lively conversations, it was a celebration filled with fun, friendship, and a touch of Irish magic. Sláinte to another great day at Bickford! “Sláinte” (pronounced slahn-cha) is an Irish Gaelic word meaning “health” and is commonly used as a toast, similar to saying “cheers!” in English. It’s a way to wish good health and happiness when raising a glass. #BickfordPubCrawl #LuckOfTheIrish #ShamrocksAndShenanigans #MakingMemories #BickfordSeniorLiving #HigherPath