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A Team Victory for our BFM's Team We are happy to announce that Bickford of Tinley Park & Montessori Memory Care has been recognized as the Best Producing Building for the Quarter and has received the Highest Bickford Family Member Happiness scores in our Division! Pictured here are:Tim, Redd, Dontrell and Jalessa, four team members of our staff representing our entire team of dedicated employees. While only a few could be in this photo, this "Happiness Heart" belongs to every single person in our building who works so well together. From our caregivers and nurses to our kitchen, life enrichment, housekeeping and maintenance teams, it takes all of us to keep Mary Bickford’s legacy growing. Why this matters: Success at Bickford isn't just about numbers - it's about the people. When we work together as a family, our residents are happier, our community thrives and we honor the legacy started by Mary Bickford (who's family tree stands tall in the background). Thank you to our full BFM team for your hard work—this win is for ALL of us! #BickfordSeniorLiving #HigherPath

A Legacy Of Craftsmanship: Rylan Bottom's Workbench in Action Last February, Boy Scout Troop 442 assisted Rylan Bottom with his Eagle Scout project, which was designed specifically to give back to our community. Rylan hand-built a custom, heavy-duty workbench and handcrafted the specialized sensory boards. These boards are high-quality stations equipped with real-world hardware—locks, latches, and switches—designed to help seniors stay engaged and maintain their fine motor skills. Today, that station is exactly where the action happens. John Gawel, our Speech-Language Pathologist with Fox Rehabilitation, has teamed up with George to turn routine maintenance into high-level cognitive training. George doesn’t just "tinker"; he treats every project like a mission. Whether he is using his power driver to fix a stubborn cabinet lock or hunting for the perfect screw in his blue toolbox, he stays completely "locked in" and focused, regardless of the building's busy energy around him. When a challenge arises, John steps back and lets George lead. Together, they evaluate every hardware choice like a puzzle, with George determining the most efficient way to get the job done right. To wrap up his shift, George takes full accountability for his work by officially signing off in the Maintenance Log. By documenting his finished repairs, he ensures there is one less task for Matt, our maintenance coordinator, to worry about. It is a wonderful full-circle moment: a workbench built by Rylan Bottom to give back to others is now the exact place where George and our residents will keep their skills sharp. Thank you to John for his partnership in collaborating our ideas together to help George reach new milestones and walk the 'Higher Path' towards purpose and independence. #Bickford of Tinley Park & Montessori Memory Care #BickfordSeniorLiving #Fox Rehabilitation

A Championship Day at Bickford of Tinley Park & Montessori Memory Care!

A Blessed and Reflective Ash Wednesday at Bickford of Tinley Park & Montessori Memory Care ✝️ We began our Lenten journey today with a beautiful morning of prayer and tradition. We are so grateful to the Ministry of Care, Melissa and Brian from St. Stephen Deacon and Martyr Catholic Church, for their kindness and dedication to our residents. Melissa and Brian went throughout the house, offering holy water, ashes, and communion to all who wished to receive them in their rooms. This thoughtful gesture ensured that everyone in our Bickford family had the opportunity to participate in this holy day. Having our local parish partners visit is a meaningful tradition that brings peace and connection to our home. Wishing you all a purposeful and blessed start to Lent.

When Family & Friends Unite, Our Hearts Grow Full! ❤️

Happy Birthday to a truly a one of a kind treasure. Happy Birthday, Sandra! Your grace and wisdom makes our community shine a little brighter every day. Wishing you the very best today and always.