Understanding the Medicare Short-Term Rehab Benefit
Do you find Medicare coverage more than a little confusing? If you answered yes, know that you aren’t alone. The various parts of Medicare and their associated benefits can be tough to understand. One area that recipients often struggle to figure out—and for good reason—is the short-term rehabilitation benefit. This is the part of Medicare […]
ASC Wins Culinary Competition
The team at ASC shows they’re the cream of the crop when it comes to culinary expertise! The Indiana Healthcare Association (IHCA) hosted their inaugural Culinary Caregiver Competition to showcase and recognize culinary contributions in senior living communities. Chefs from throughout the state showed up to compete. Watch the video by clicking here. Culinary teams […]
Women Helping Women: The Importance of Female Mentors
The senior living industry is one that is dominated by women. According to a study conducted by Argentum, a national association of senior communities, four out of five people in the senior living workforce are female. While many businesses offer career paths for employees to follow, few encourage mentorships that specifically help women grow and […]
The Benefits of Choosing an Employer with Emotional Support Programs
When considering a new career, it’s important to look for employers who not only offer good wages and benefits packages, but also prioritize their employees’ overall health and well-being. Employers that offer emotional support programs provide a more positive work environment for their staff as well as offering resources that help employees even when they […]
Tips for Connecting With the Neighbors at Your New Senior Living Community
If you are planning a move to a senior living community, one reason you may have chosen to do so is to feel more connected. Older adults often find these communities appealing because of the lifestyle and friendships they offer. But you might be a little anxious about making such a big change. Most people […]
4 Important Tips for Hosting a Dementia-Friendly Fourth of July Celebration
Independence Day is often celebrated with festive foods, fireworks and noisy crowds. While it can make for a fun evening for many people, families who have a loved one with dementia living with them might feel otherwise. Crowds, noise and especially the unpredictability of fireworks can all be triggers for adults with a memory impairment. […]
American Senior Communities Recognized as #1 Top Independent Living Provider Nationwide
American Senior Communities (ASC) has been recognized by national senior industry knowledge leader, ElderCare Review as the #1 Top Independent Living provider in the nation. ASC graces the front cover of their nationally distributed publication as well as a featured article in their July 2024 issue. ElderCare Review cites the reasons they acknowledged ASC with […]
ASC Communities Climb to Next Level in National Achievement Silver Quality Awards
Fourteen American Senior Communities locations have been recognized as 2024 Silver – Achievement in Quality Award recipients by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). The award is the second of three distinctions possible through the program which recognizes organizations that meet progressively rigorous standards of performance in improving the […]
How to Talk to Kids About Dementia
Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia can give rise to unpredictable days for both the older adult living with the disease and those who love and care for them. These ups and downs are linked to the damage the disease causes to the brain. In the early part of the day, a person with dementia […]
ASC Earns Nation’s 2nd Highest Number of 2024 AHCA/NCAL Bronze National Quality Awards
American Senior Communities (ASC) has been recognized for receiving the nation’s second-highest number of 2024 Bronze – Commitment to Quality Awards by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) for dedication to enhancing the lives of residents through quality care. Twenty-six additional ASC communities have joined the existing thirty-six ASC […]