How Support Groups Can Benefit Family Caregivers
Are you a family caregiver? More and more people are taking on this role, typically for a spouse or an aging parent. Newer research on caregiving in the United States shows just how prevalent this situation is. A 2025 study revealed that 59 million people in the United States provide ongoing, complex care to a family member. And 29% also […]
Normal Aging vs. Alzheimer’s Disease – Recognizing the Difference
When it comes to aging, most of us have a variety of concerns. One of the most prevalent relates to protecting our cognition and memory—we may worry when we forget things, especially if we’ve always had a good memory for details. We may find ourselves asking: Is this just normal aging or a red flag for something more serious? As media coverage about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia has increased in […]
The Stages of Caregiving
A family caregiver’s days are typically full of emotional ups and downs. Sometimes, caregiving is a meaningful bonding experience that creates lifelong memories to cherish. At other times, it is demanding and stressful. And it’s a role more and more people find themselves taking on. Research shows an estimated 17.7 million Americans provide care to […]
The Importance of Respite Care – For Your Loved One, and For You!
Caring for a senior loved one at home can be a demanding role. Whether your family member has Alzheimer’s disease or another illness, the challenges of taking care of an older adult can feel overwhelming and could lead to a health crisis for the caregiver. That’s why it’s important for family caregivers to learn how […]
Tips on Becoming a More Empathetic Caregiver (Updated)
Family caregivers are called on to navigate a variety of roles. Sometimes they prepare meals and oversee medications. Other times they might assist with more clinically related tasks or even tend to personal needs, such as wound care, bathing or dressing. The demands of caregiving can add a lot of stress to a family member’s […]
Culinary Experiences For All the Senses
Skilled Culinary Experts At American Senior Communities, we feel each meal should be a dining experience. Your meals are prepared each day by a highly-skilled team of culinary experts. They are well-versed not only in special dietary needs, but also in delivering well-balanced, wholesome meals that taste great. Our Culinary Managers take pride in making […]
How is Assisted Living Different from Home Care?
When an older adult or a person with a disability needs help with daily activities and personal care, two senior care options that are available are assisted living and home care. Each of these offers unique benefits tailored to individual preferences and needs. While the types of support they provide are similar, there are also […]
First Annual ASC Has Talent Competition – A Memorable Event
The first-ever ASC Has Talent competition kicked off on Tuesday, August 27th, in French Lick during the opening day of the ASC company retreat. This live event was the grand finale of a series of auditions that revealed an astonishing array of hidden talents within our company. We are skilled at caring for seniors, but […]
Time-Saving Tips for Family Caregivers
Are you a family caregiver who is struggling to juggle all your responsibilities? These time-saving tips might be of interest. Being a family caregiver for a senior loved one can be both rewarding and exhausting. It isn’t easy juggling the health and wellness of an older adult with all the responsibilities in your own life. […]
ASC Honors Graduates of Unique Educational Program
American Senior Communities (ASC) and Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County (HHC) recognized 16 graduates of the Opportunities to Nursing Excellence (O2NE) Program at a luncheon on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at The Bridgewater Club in Carmel. The O2NE program is a unique educational opportunity presented by ASC and HHC, which together comprise the […]