St. Patty’s Day Fun Shenanigans: Our home was full of energy and excitement as our residents gathered for a festive St. Patrick’s Day with crafts and celebration. Laughter, friendly competition, and plenty of cheer filled the air as everyone enjoyed trivia, treats, and great company during our party. A special thank you to the dynamic duo, Diane (Wings Over Virginia) and Helen (BrightStar Care), for hosting such a lively and engaging event. It was a wonderful time that brought smiles to so many faces! There were new connections during the snack portion of our party. #CARD #BickfordSeniorLiving Bickford of Chesapeake Assisted Living & Memory Care

We had a spectacular St. Patrick’s Day concert with Keller musical services. Ken, our entertainer stirred up some memories of familiar Irish tunes. There were toes tapping and hands clapping to Irish dance tunes. There were so many different residents who joined the fun! We love how music connects us! Bickford of Chesapeake Assisted Living & Memory Care

We love celebrating birthdays! There were some birthdays in February and we have more opportunities to celebrate life as we honor our residents who were born in March. We find ways to honor residents by having birthday door decorations, singing birthday melodies and hosting a monthly birthday party. #BirthdayFun #BickfordOfChesapeake Bickford of Chesapeake Assisted Living & Memory Care

Our “Sew With Me” GOLD project is progressing wonderfully. We are seeing smiles and sewing projects coming together thanks to the Needle & Thread Sewing Ministry. Six women bring their sewing machines and equipment each week to assist our sewing class participants. We have just completed class #2, with four more weeks to go before our showcase to celebrate everyone’s work. We are grateful for the creativity, encouragement, and connection this project is bringing to our community. There are more “With Me” projects to come. Bickford of Chesapeake Assisted Living and Memory Care

March is here! We are so happy that Suzanne from FirstLight Home Care brought fun leprechaun vibes to our community. Residents circled around the building enjoying a scavenger hunt looking for gold coins that were hidden throughout our home. After such a great scavenger hunt, our shamrock shakes were waiting for us. Thanks to Suzanne for hosting such a wonderful treat and experience. #march_vibes Bickford of Chesapeake Assisted Living & Memory Care

It is a privilege to have the KEYS acapella ensemble come to our home! Their lovely harmonies echoed beautifully through the building. Their songs resonated joy, gratefulness, and hope! Our residents were overjoyed with these lovely young scholars! Bickford of Chesapeake Assisted Living & Memory Care

Sherlisa led a wonderful exercise class today, helping our residents work through full body range of motion and gentle stretching. Activities like this support flexibility, mobility, and overall wellness while keeping everyone active and engaged. We love seeing our residents moving, stretching, and enjoying time together during these classes. Bickford of Chesapeake Assisted Living and Memory Care

At Bickford of Chesapeake, caring for our residents means paying attention to the details that support their health each day. Our team regularly checks important vitals like blood pressure, pulse, weight, and temperature to help monitor overall wellbeing. These vitals are charted in real time using August Health, our secure online care system. This allows our nurses and care team to quickly track trends, communicate with healthcare providers, and respond early if something changes. Using August Health helps us provide more accurate, coordinated care—giving families peace of mind and helping our residents stay healthier, happier, longer. Bickford of Chesapeake Assisted Living and Memory Care

Friendship often begins with a simple conversation. At Bickford of Chesapeake, our residents have daily opportunities to connect, share stories, and build meaningful friendships. Resident Barbara recently shared that if she were still living at home, she would never have these wonderful opportunities for conversation and connection, like her conversation captured with Fred. Moments like these show how community living can positively impact the lives of our residents every day. Bickford of Chesapeake Assisted Living and Memory Care

Tuesdays are always exciting because sweet aromas fill our community! Our cookie bakers exhibited excellent teamwork as they made snickerdoodles and oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. We look forward to our next group of bakers to join the team for next Tuesday. Bickford of Chesapeake Assisted Living and Memory Care