Tips for Connecting With Your Younger Loved Ones on Social Media
Social media can be a great way for families to keep in touch, no matter where they live or what their ages. Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat allow people to easily share photos and updates with followers. Don’t believe the myth that seniors aren’t tech savvy. Older adults are finding social media sites, especially Facebook, to […]
ASC Honors 2023 Quest for Excellence Winners
Every year, American Senior Communities looks forward to celebrating outstanding employees from their communities across Indiana during the annual Quest for Excellence Awards Celebration. In its 23rd year, the event took place on November 9, 2023 at the Marriott Downtown Indianapolis. With over 10,000 employees across the state, a Quest for Excellence award of the […]
Tips for Seniors Considering Pet Adoption
Having friends and family to spend time with is increasingly important as we grow older. The connection is good for mental, physical and spiritual well-being. For many people, the definition of family extends to pets. They are a source of companionship, affection and unconditional love. Having a pet can give a senior a sense of […]
How to Use the ASC Assisted Living Decision Toolkit
Searching for an assisted living community for an aging parent isn’t easy, especially if you aren’t familiar with the industry. That’s why we created the Assisted Living Toolkit. It’s designed to help families better understand what assisted living is and isn’t, along with what matters most when it comes time to make a decision. We’ll […]
Top Family Caregiving Challenges
Caregiving for a senior loved one can be a rewarding role. It gives family members a chance to bond and build memories. But it can also be stressful and exhausting. It isn’t always easy juggling the needs of an older person with those of your own family. It’s a juggling act that’s familiar to about […]
How to Evaluate a Company’s Benefit Package
When you are in the market for a new job, salary is often an important consideration. But as you narrow down your choices, there’s another factor to keep in mind: the benefit package. It can have a direct impact on your life and budget. That’s why it’s a good idea to understand and evaluate what […]
How Assisted Living Can Improve Quality of Life
For many families, pitching in to help a senior loved one starts small. It might be dropping off a few groceries, picking up prescriptions or shoveling the snow off the front porch. As those tasks add up or when an older loved one begins to require assistance of a more personal nature, families often begin […]
Newsweek Magazine Names Eight ASC Communities as America’s Best Nursing Homes
Newsweek Magazine recently recognized eight American Senior Communities (ASC) nursing homes as “America’s Best Nursing Homes,” with one community, Greenwood Meadows, ranking ninth in the country. The annual ranking identified 750 top nursing homes across 25 states, analyzing data from over 12,000 nursing homes in the U.S. In the 100-149 bed category, Spring Mill Meadows […]
Did you know Long Term Care Insurance may help pay for Assisted Living?
If you are a senior or the adult child of one, you might be wondering how your long-term care insurance (LTCI) can be utilized. Some older adults purchased a policy many years ago but aren’t sure what it actually covers. One popular myth is that LTCI can only be used if and when someone needs […]
Why ASC Proudly Walks & Joins The Fight to End Alzheimer’s
According to the Alzheimer’s Association’s document 2023 Facts and Figures, an estimated 6.7 million Americans over age 65 are living with Alzheimer’s dementia in 2023 and about 1 in 9 people (10.8%) over age 65 have Alzheimer’s dementia. This disease slowly attacks nerve cells in the cortex of the brain, reducing a person’s ability to […]