We decided to show our birds some love made these pine cones with bird seed to put outside in their feeder. Crafting was on our agenda; we made spring tulips to brighten our day. Creative activities, such as arts and crafts, can boost mental health by stimulating different parts of the brain. They also improve their quality of life and wellbeing. Better cognitive function and social interaction reduced their loneliness also.

There are many benefits to providing assisted physical therapy in an assisted living community. One of the most important is that it helps keep residents mobile and healthy. This, in turn, can help keep them comfortable and reduce the risk of infections or other health problems. Additionally, it can help residents feel more independent and improve their overall quality of life. Top benefits include: Wellness Wednesday with Marc is an activity that is both physically enriching for our residents but also fun! #higherpath

Why choose Bickford? Bickford assisted living and memory care is more than just a place to live. It is a community designed to enhance the quality of life for our residents. Our mission is to provide compassionate specialized care that meets the physical emotional and social needs of each resident. Whether you’re looking for assisted-living or memory care services, our team is committed to offering a safe, welcoming and enriching environment. Call us today at 641-354-5996 to schedule a tour and see firsthand how we make senior living exceptional.

Mr David Gray came to play his guitar and sing for us. Today they had lots of special request songs. We decided to create some cute fuzzy worms for bookmarks. We are currently reading a book of poems for Book Club.

We got the pleasure of Ron entertaining us with his wonderful music . Using music in dementia care can help people better connect with emotions , memories, and other people.

Today on this chilly day we decided to make some warm treats. We made cranberry muffins. There are many ways that baking can benefit seniors such as keeping the mind active, We also had our Bible study and sang hymns. Visitors are always welcome here at Bickford. Ruth, one of our resident’s , had a nice surprise from her daughter in-law.

We celebrated Valentine’s Day yesterday at our branch. We crowned our lovely king, Carlton and Jean, our queen . Decorated heart-shaped cookies, enjoying socializing with family and friends. Deb created this delicious meal for our residents and their families.

Happy Anniversary Denny and Vicki Underhill! 37 years of dedication, commitment and love!

Here at Bickford, we see something about your situation that other well meaning senior care providers don’t. What we’ve all accepted as normal aging isn’t the only option. We’ve come to find that there’s a higher path available. If you’re at a critical moment in your journey, which path will you choose? For more information about our higher path, check out our website at bickfordseniorliving.com.

Being proactive, in the search for loved one’s assisted living journey, is imperative. Unfortunately, waiting limits are common, especially in the best communities. At Bickford this is the key reason to start your search when symptoms are first observed. You can get on our waiting list and then pass if you’re not ready. Did you know that our waiting list can be applied to your first months rent and if you do decide to pass, it’s fully refundable? Call us today for a tour of our Bickford community. 641-354-5996