June loves to tell the romantic story of how her mother met her father during a trans-Atlantic voyage from Europe to America. June’s mother hailed from Edinburgh, Scotland, and her father from England. June always wished to have traveled to Edinburgh but never had the opportunity. Knowing this, Heather dedicated a morning to “traveling” to Edinburgh, Scotland.  They explored Edinburgh’s rich history through photographs, video, poems, interesting facts, and discussions.  With her mother’s Scottish accent in her mind and sweet memories in her heart, Heather’s hope was for June to feel closer to her mother by “traveling” to Edinburgh without ever leaving her chair.

Dylan went on vacation to the beach and while he was there, collected the seashells he found. He knew that Nancy had moved to Bickford from her home in North Carolina and missed being by the beach. When he returned from his vacation, Dylan took the shells to Nancy's beach themed apartment and gave them to her. He explained how the shells had made him think of her and he wanted to bring them to her because he knew how much he missed her home on the beach.

Bird doesn't like to interact with other residents very often or get involved in many activities. Most of the time she sits alone near the window that overlooks the courtyard. Shawana remembered that Bird loved to read and used to write poetry so she decided to purchase some books she thought Bird would be interested in. Shawana took the books to Bird and asked to sit with her. They started reading the books together. Shawana asked her about the things they were reading and reminiscing with Bird about her life. Every time Shawana works she takes time to sit and read with Bird. Bird loves their special reading time.

Prior to living at Bickford, Charles had an exciting life traveling and entertaining in a jazz band. Music had always been a priority in his life and he is incredibly talented. But as Charles has gotten older he doesn’t initiate playing music. The BFMs will get excited and say, “Today is the day you’re going to play for us!” Charles will then get himself dressed and comb his hair then the BFMs will walk him to the piano and quickly a group of residents and BFMs will gather to listen to him play. He smiles and gets so happy when people are enjoying his talents.

After Thelma moved in, she struggled adjusting to our community. On her second day with us she spoke about wanting a home-cooked meal of fried chicken, black eyed peas, corn bread, collard greens, yams and apple pie. This was not on the menu but our Kitchen Manager ran to the store to buy supplies to prepare her a special meal. A table was set for her in the living room and she enjoyed her special home-cooked feast. After she was done, she thanked everyone who helped make her second day at Bickford so special. It had meant the world to her.

Sue moved to Bickford the day before her birthday and her entire family helped her get settled. Before leaving, they gave her a new track suit (her favorite thing to wear) as a gift for her birthday. Sue’s daughter called the next day and asked if she had tried it on. Sue had forgotten about it so the BFMs presented the track suit to her again. They asked if she would try it on and show it off so they could send a photo to her daughter. At first she was hesitant but the BFMs made it sound exciting so Sue put on a fashion show. She loved the new outfit and the BFMs had a great time getting to know Sue. Her daughter loved the picture and she shared it with her whole family.