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Trick-or-Treating Fun at Bickford of Suffolk! Our Trick-or-Treat event was a SPOOKTACULAR success! We had an amazing time welcoming students from Nansemond Suffolk Academy and the Harborview Montessori School for an afternoon filled with costumes, candy, laughter, and lots of smiles! Our residents loved seeing all the little ghosts, goblins, princesses, and superheroes parade through our halls! Nothing brings generations together quite like the magic of Halloween! A HUGE thank you to the students, teachers, and families who helped make this event so special. You brought so much joy to our Bickford family, and we can’t wait to do it again next year! #BickfordOfSuffolk #TrickOrTreat #IntergenerationalConnections #HalloweenFun #SeniorLiving #CreatingHappiness

Wayne’s HigherPath Success Story Restoring Independence, Finding Purpose, and Building Meaningful Connections Wayne is a proud Vietnam veteran who enjoys reading his Bible, listening to music, and socializing. Following the loss of his wife, Wayne moved to Bickford of Suffolk, where he found comfort in the familiar routines of his apartment. When Wayne suffered a fall resulting in a fractured clavicle, his independence was suddenly challenged. Unable to walk, transfer safely with his walker, use his dominant arm, or complete daily activities without assistance, Wayne faced significant obstacles. Financial limitations prevented him from transitioning to a higher level of care, making his recovery and return to independence especially important. Through Bickford’s HigherPath model and its partnership with FOX Rehabilitation, the team came together to address Wayne’s physical, emotional, and social needs. FOX Physical and Occupational Therapy began immediately upon his return from the hospital. During weekly HigherPath meetings, the team collaborated on strategies to promote recovery and prevent future falls. Kendra, Health and Wellness Director, monitored his pain, communicated with family, and initiated talk therapy (counseling) to support his emotional well-being. Amber, Montessori Happiness Coordinator, helped Wayne rediscover a sense of purpose and belonging by connecting him with fellow veterans and encouraging participation in community life. Wayne began attending Bible study and movie nights, helping gather residents for activities, distributing materials, and assisting others during programs. His faith also became a source of comfort for fellow residents, as he offered prayers with those nearing the end of life. Meanwhile, FOX Rehab focused on restoring Wayne's independence. OT addressed bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting while accommodating his injury. PT worked on strength, balance, and walking with a walker. Today, Wayne has transitioned from a wheelchair to a rollator, (although sometimes he can still be seen breaking the speed limit in his wheelchair), independently completes all his daily activities, and is back to driving short distances in his favorite truck! But Wayne’s HigherPath success goes far beyond physical recovery. Through coordinated care, meaningful activities, and new friendships, he has become more connected to his Bickford community. While he still enjoys quiet time reading his Bible and listening to music, he now participates in happy hour, Bible study, and other activities, finding opportunities not only to socialize but also to help others. Perhaps the greatest testament to his journey is that Wayne no longer needs therapy, but he still stops by the therapy gym just to visit his therapists, whom he calls his new friends. Wayne’s story demonstrates the shared commitment of Bickford of Suffolk and FOX Rehabilitation to person-centered care that addresses the whole person—physical independence, emotional well-being, social connection, and a renewed sense of purpose. For Wayne, HigherPath wasn’t just about getting back on his feet. It was about getting back to the life he loves, finding purpose in helping others, and discovering that he still has so much to give. #Higherpath #FoxTherapy #BickfordSeniorLiving #PurposefulLiving #Veterans

Happy Halloween from the Addams (Bickford) Family! #AddamsFamily #TeamWork #Halloween

Sometimes things don’t go according to plan… but that’s okay when you have residents like Ms. Rosemary! Yesterday, we baked brownies with plans to decorate and enjoy them at today’s Halloween party. Wellllll… things took a turn! When I went to grab the brownies from the kitchen today, they were HARD and completely stuck to the pans! And the funny part? The pans our residents sprayed were perfectly fine… only the ones I sprayed were a disaster! As I was practically chiseling brownies out of the pans, our resident baker, Ms. Rosemary, stopped by to see what on earth I was doing. After explaining our little baking catastrophe, she pulled up a chair and said, “Bring me a knife!” And just like that, we had ourselves a brownie rescue mission! We managed to salvage 24 out of 60 brownies! While I got the frosting ready, Ms. Rosemary continued chiseling away at the rest. Sometimes things don’t turn out how we hoped or planned, but one thing is for sure… our residents always have our backs! And if there’s one thing we learned today, it’s that I should probably leave the pan spraying to the professionals! #BickfordOfSuffolk #ResidentEngagement #MontessoriMoments #PurposefulLiving #Teamwork #HalloweenFun

The cooking club was busy whipping up some brownies! #Montessori #CookingClub #Brownies

Just a reminder that we have trick or treaters coming tomorrow morning at 10:30am! Please make sure your loved ones have plenty of candy to pass out as we are expecting around 60 kids!

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