We love playing our own version of Family Feud! It’s so nostalgic and gets our brains working to come up with best answers. Bickford of Virginia Beach Assisted Living and Memory Care

A Taste of Italy, the Montessori Way! Our residents teamed up with Montessori Engagement Coordinator Sueanna and BFM LaToya to create our Taste of Italy Bingo cards! They helped choose the Italian foods and cultural themes featured on the cards, adding their own ideas and creativity along the way. This is Montessori in action—residents actively involved in creating something fun for everyone to enjoy! Bickford of Virginia Beach Assisted Living and Memory Care

Our recent trip to the Virginia Aquarium was filled with fascinating marine life, great conversation, and wonderful moments together. Our residents enjoyed exploring the exhibits and sharing this special outing with friends. It was a memorable day for Bickford of Virginia Beach! Bickford of Virginia Beach Assisted Living and Memory Care

Bingo is always a hit at Bickford of Virginia Beach! Our residents enjoy the friendly competition, plenty of laughter, and—most importantly—quality time together. It’s a simple game that always brings big smiles! Bickford of Virginia Beach Assisted Living and Memory Care

We are so appreciative of Oceana Baptist Church and the weekly Bible studies they provide for our residents. They not only offer a vibrant and uplifting service, but also spend wonderful quality time visiting and connecting with our residents afterward. Their faithful presence brings joy, fellowship, and meaningful connection to our community each week. Bickford of Virginia Beach Assisted Living and Memory Care

Our Bickford of Virginia Beach residents are headed out on HOWIE, our van, for a fun-filled visit to the Virginia Aquarium! We can’t wait to hear all about the sea life they discover, the sights they see, and the memories they make together. Have a wonderful trip! Bickford of Virginia Beach Assisted Living and Memory Care

Sometimes the simplest moments of care can be some of the most meaningful. Nail care and manicures for our Mary B’s Symphony residents are about so much more than pretty polish. They provide important personal grooming while creating opportunities for one-on-one attention, conversation, gentle physical touch, and personal choice. Choosing a nail color may seem like a small decision, but maintaining opportunities for choice is important at every age. Selecting a favorite color allows our residents to express their individual preferences, personality, and sense of self. Appropriate, comforting touch can also provide reassurance, promote feelings of safety and connection, and help reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation. Holding a hand, applying lotion, or gently caring for someone’s nails can communicate warmth and kindness even when words may be more difficult. And, of course, there’s something special about looking down and seeing freshly polished nails in a color you chose yourself! It’s another way we can turn personal care into a meaningful moment of choice, connection, and pampering. Bickford of Virginia Beach Assisted Living and Memory Care

We are so grateful for the church groups who faithfully spend time with our residents throughout the month. From our Wednesday Bible studies to worship, prayer, music, and fellowship on other days, these visits provide meaningful opportunities for our residents to connect with their faith and with others. We truly appreciate each church and every volunteer who shares their time, talents, and hearts with our Bickford family. The relationships you build and the joy and encouragement you bring are a wonderful reminder of the importance of faith, fellowship, and community. Thank you for continuing to be such a special part of our residents’ lives! Bickford of Virginia Beach Assisted Living and Memory Care

Pearl’s Passion Days are about creating a whole experience! In addition to special activities and programming, our Bread Basket team gets in on the fun by creating food that reflects each Passion Day theme. Our most recent celebration was County Fair Day, and the menu was just as much fun as the activities! Residents enjoyed watermelon, country “oven-fried” chicken, corn dogs, “oven-fried” pickles, waffle fry “nachos,” bacon-wrapped corn, sautéed asparagus, and waffle cone sundaes for the perfect fair-inspired finish. At Bickford, engagement goes beyond what’s on the activity calendar. From the experiences we create to the meals we share, Pearl’s Passion Days give us another opportunity to bring fun, variety, and a little something special to our residents’ day. Bickford of Virginia Beach Assisted Living and Memory Care

County Fair Day called for a sweet treat! We put our own spin on waffle cone sundaes, and they were a big hit. Yum! Bickford of Virginia Beach Assisted Living and Memory Care