B & D Services, Inc

02/18/2026

Wellness Wednesdays!

February is Healthy Heart Month, a reminder that caring for your heart goes beyond diet and exercise. Two powerful (and often overlooked) ways to support heart health are managing stress and getting quality sleep.

When we experience ongoing stress, our bodies release hormones that can raise blood pressure and increase strain on the heart over time. Finding small, consistent ways to reduce stress, like deep breathing, short walks, stretching, or quiet moments of mindfulness, can make a meaningful difference.

Sleep is just as important. During sleep, your heart rate and blood pressure lower, giving your heart a chance to rest and recover. Adults who consistently get 7–9 hours of quality sleep tend to have better overall heart health.

At B&D Services, we believe wellness is about the whole person — and that includes caring for our physical health so we can continue showing up for the individuals and communities we support.

What’s one thing you do to unwind at the end of a long day?

02/16/2026

Mindfulness Monday ✨

When our thoughts are racing, emotions are high, or stress takes over, it can feel impossible to think clearly. Like choppy water, everything looks distorted. But mindfulness gives us tools to gently settle that turbulence.

Today, we’re connecting this idea to the 6 Rs of Mindfulness:

1️⃣Recognize – Notice when your thoughts feel stormy.
2️⃣Resist (the urge to react) – Pause before responding automatically.
3️⃣Relax – Take a breath. Unclench your jaw. Drop your shoulders.
4️⃣Re-center – Bring your focus back to the present moment.
5️⃣Respond – Choose your next action intentionally.
6️⃣Reflect – Afterward, consider what you learned about yourself.

Calm doesn’t mean there are no waves — it means we’ve learned how to steady ourselves in them.

At B&D Services, mindfulness helps us show up with patience, clarity, and compassion — both for the individuals we support and for one another.

What helps you calm the water when your mind feels turbulent?

02/16/2026

02/16/2026

Happy February Birthdays!

This month, we’re celebrating the wonderful individuals in our community who are marking another trip around the sun! Each person we serve brings something special to B&D Services, and we’re honored to be part of your journey.

We hope your birthday is full of smiles, sweet moments, and everything that makes you feel celebrated.

Join us in spreading the cheer! Leave a kind message or a virtual high-five in the comments to help make their day extra special!

02/14/2026

❤️ Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️

Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love in all its forms — kindness, connection, patience, and care for one another.

At B&D Services, our work is built on these values every day. From supporting independence to building trusting relationships, the care our team provides is rooted in respect and compassion for the individuals we serve and for one another.

What’s one small way you show care or kindness, at work or in your everyday life?

Wishing everyone a Valentine’s Day filled with connection and appreciation.

02/13/2026

It's time to recognize this month's You Make the Difference award!

This month's recipient is Sam Baker, and we are proud to recognize the commitment, care, and teamwork that this award represents.

Sam was nominated by her peers for the You Make the Difference for always picking up extra shifts, always having a smile on her face, and for her recent promotion to Program Coordinator!

Please join us in celebrating Sam for making a difference in the lives of others within our organization!

02/12/2026

💜 International Epilepsy Day 💜

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures, which are caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. It affects people of all ages and backgrounds, and many individuals living with epilepsy lead full, active lives with the right support and understanding.

Knowing how to respond if you witness someone having a seizure can make a real difference.

If you see someone having a seizure:

Call emergency services if the seizure lasts longer than 3 minutes

Cushion their head

Protect them from nearby objects

Time the length of the seizure

Stay with the person until they are fully alert and recovered

Do NOT:

Put anything in the person’s mouth

Move the person unless they are in immediate danger

Restrain the person in any way

At B&D Services, we support individuals with a wide range of disabilities, including epilepsy. Days like today remind us how important education, preparedness, and compassion are in helping people live safely and independently within their communities.

Trivia Question:
True or False: Most people with epilepsy experience the same type of seizure every time.

(Answer coming soon!)

02/11/2026

Wellness Wednesdays!

Welcome to Wellness Wednesdays, B&D's new weekly series focused on supporting your physical wellness — because caring for yourself is just as important as caring for others. Every Wednesday, we’ll share practical tips, ideas, and inspiration to help staff, clients, and families stay healthy and energized.

February is American Heart Month, which is the perfect time to focus on heart health. Looking after your heart isn’t just about avoiding illness — it’s about increasing energy, improving sleep, boosting focus, and feeling your best every day. Small habits, like movement, balanced meals, and stress reduction, make a big difference over time.

💡 Wellness Tip #1 — Move Your Heart!
Even a short walk, a few minutes of light cardio, or simple stretches can help improve circulation, reduce stress, and strengthen your heart. Try fitting just 5–10 minutes of movement into your day — maybe a morning stretch, a quick walk during lunch, or a short activity with the people you support or your coworkers.

What’s one way you can move your heart today? Share your ideas or your favorite quick heart-healthy activity below!

02/09/2026

Mindfulness Monday ✨

“In a world full of doing, doing, doing, it’s important to take a moment to just breathe, to just be.”

Mindfulness isn’t about stopping your thoughts or “doing it perfectly.” It’s about noticing what’s happening — in your body, your mind, and around you — and responding with a little more intention.

Research shows that practicing mindfulness can:

Lower stress and stress-related health issues like high blood pressure

Improve sleep and help people feel more rested

Reduce impulsive reactions and support clearer problem-solving

Ease depressive symptoms and improve focus

To help make mindfulness feel approachable, we’ll be using a simple framework called the 6 Rs on Mondays:

1️⃣ Recognize what’s happening
2️⃣ Refrain from reacting automatically
3️⃣ Relax into the experience
4️⃣ Recenter your attention
5️⃣ Respond minimally
6️⃣ Reflect (optional — especially on Mondays)

Each Monday, we’ll share a short quote like this one and invite you to reflect on how it connects to the 6 Rs — or simply take a quiet breath and move on with your day.

No pressure. No perfection. Just a pause.

If you feel like sharing: which of the 6 Rs do you think you need most today?