102 Years Young! Wishing Louise a very Happy Birthday today!

Nothing says 'Fall' more than a pumpkin craft! Yesterday our Lakeate inspired just that, by painting pumpkins with Charlotte, Carol and Mary Jo.

Its those small special moments our residents enjoy being with us. Katherine stops by to say hello to Ralph with a hug and hello.

Christine who is 104 years old is quite the puzzler. Seeing the end goal of completion was the best part. Christine's smile says it all.

We love greeting new residents when they move in with us at Bickford. And we love meeting their family members! It’s fun when those family members get to know each other, too. When family members of Bickford residents get to know each other, several benefits arise: 1. Emotional Support: Families can share experiences, reduce isolation, and offer empathy during difficult times. 2. Stronger Community: Social connections create a lively, inclusive atmosphere, fostering engagement at events and shared celebrations. 3. Resource Sharing: Families can exchange caregiving tips, health information, and recommendations for external services. 4. Resident Well-Being: Meaningful visits and cross-family friendships boost residents’ happiness and social lives. These relationships build a supportive, connected environment that benefits both families and residents. Please call us to schedule a tour and see what we’re all about!

Occupational therapy at its finest! Thank you to Fox Therapy for continuing to have success with our residents. Your willingness helps them do thier best to succeed with their therapy.

Another reason to love Bickford of Tinley Park: on-site primary care! As part of our Higher Path approach to resident happiness and wellness, nurse practitioner Shashanna Heard, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, FPA, visits weekly from the Hansa Medical Groupe. Shashanna sees residents who aren’t feeling well and can also order labs or other tests. That means our residents rarely need to leave their home – which certainly makes health care more comfortable and less scary! Shashanna’s regular presence also advances her frequent communication with our clinical staff and resident families. Communication is key to the Higher Path and our ability to help residents live happier, healthier — longer.

Our multi talented Wellness Director also loves a good game of darts with our residents!

As we age, our risk for falls increases, and our ability to recover decreases. That’s why reducing fall risk is so critical, and the prevalence of falls among older adults is so concerning. In fact, 1 in 4 falls in senior living results in a higher level of care. But at Bickford of Tinley Park, we manage falls with SafelyYou’s extraordinary combination of world-leading AI and remote clinical support, which is proven to reduce falls and fall-related ER visits. So, our residents stay safer, are more likely to stay out of the ER, and stay in the community they trust to care for them. #WeAgeWell #FallsPreventionAwarenessMonth

Our residents enjoyed beautiful piano playing and singing of the classics by musician Mike Horvath. We love to sing along!