You’re never too old to learn a new skill! Our resident Jane is teaching one of our other residents, Duane, how to knit! What a sweet moment!

Gabe and Luci are serving up some snacks while some of our residents are joined by family to enjoy the game. Popcorn, family and Hawkeyes Basketball?! Perfect combination for our Sunday afternoon.

Started our Sunday with a jaunt around the branch for our walking club! After we were finished getting our exercise in, we sat down for a few rounds of Bingo to stimulate our minds before lunch.

BFM WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT Meet Nick! He is one of our nurses you will see around our branch caring for your loved one! If you haven't seen him, make sure to check by our sewing station! We have been lucky enough to have Nick on our team for almost 2 years! When asked what he loves about working at Bickford of Burlington, he states " The thing I love about working at Bickford is the way that I not only have the ability to bring smiles and laughter to the residents, but I also get to learn about their past and care for them as my own family. I love the great bond I have made with all of my coworkers." When Nick isn't at work or studying for nursing classes, you can find him on the back 9, enjoying a few rounds of golf, or playing his play station. Nick has made such an impression on our residents and BFMs alike. His sense of humor always keeps our resident laughing, and his strong work ethic, and caring heart is such a light to those he comes across. Thank you Nick for your passion for caring for others, you are appreciated! #WhateverItTakes

Ladies Tea Time! What a great way to enjoy each other, divulge into some good conversation, and learn something about one another! Haley hosted tea time with some of the ladies in our branch! The laughs didn’t stop! Our gals sure love getting together and enjoying some good company! #WhateverItTakes

B-14! Our new Activities Director, Haley, jumped into a competitive game of Bingo on this dreary Tuesday with our residents! Lots of goodies for each round went to the winners! Our residents love some friendly competition! #WhateverItTakes

A game of Jenga is perfect for a cold and rainy afternoon.

BFM WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT Meet Annika! You may not recognize her, but rest assured she is one of the BFMs caring for your loved ones on our night shift team! Annika is one of our medication managers, and caregiver alike! Annika has been with Bickford of Burlington for just shy of 6 months, and she has showed us just how passionate she is when it comes to caring for others! When we asked what she loves about working for Bickford of Burlington she states “I absolutely love hearing the residents life stories, it’s a bit of history you’ll never find in the books!” When she is not working and caring for your loved ones you can find her spending time with her family and visiting aquariums and camping! Thank you Annika for being so caring, and treating our residents like your own family. Your hard work is appreciated and doesn’t go unnoticed. #WhateverItTakes

Spring is in the air! The Easter Bunny made a special visit to Bickford of Burlington this morning, and left some treats! Our residents joined in on a friendly competition of Easter egg hunting in our branch! Bickford of Burlington would like to extend a very HOPPY and safe Easter to friends and family near and far!

What better way than to start your day with a competitive few rounds of Bingo? The residents are delighted to have guest caller, Brady with us today. He is our Director, Katie’s son. Brady loves being able to interact with everyone at Bickford!