How Is Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosed?
If it seems to you like the number of people who are being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease is increasing, you might be right. But that’s partly because the U.S. population is aging. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average age in this country has climbed by 3.4 years since 2000. As the population grows […]
CICOA Announces 2023 Annual Award Winners
CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions presented six awards during its annual meeting on June 27 to honor the contributions of volunteers and partner organizations over the past year. “With heartfelt gratitude, we thank each of these individuals and organizations for their creativity, innovation and advocacy in serving vulnerable older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers,” […]
Monticello Healthcare & Springs Valley Meadows Receive Silver Quality Award
American Senior Communities is delighted to announce that two of our communities have been awarded the prestigious 2023 Silver – Achievement in Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). These two exceptional communities, Monticello Healthcare in Monticello, IN, and Springs Valley Meadows in French Lick, IN, join […]
Communities Receive New Helpers in the Dining Room
American Senior Communities has enlisted the help of some unusual new team members at two of their assisted living communities. You’ll find them roaming the dining room delivering food – and they’re robots! Called Servi from Bear Robotics, the robots can be found at Allisonville Meadows Assisted Living in Fishers, and at Aster Place Assisted […]
Summer Reading List for Seniors
Reading is a popular pastime for many people, but few realize the health benefits it offers, especially for seniors. Protecting cognitive health and promoting better sleep are just two of the many reasons why curling up with a good book is great for your well-being. And what better way to enjoy your summer reading than […]
How to Celebrate the End of the School Year With Your Grandkids
The end of another school year has arrived, and parents across the country are likely celebrating! They no longer have to get sleepy kids up and out the door early every day, and there’s more time to enjoy leisure activities. And there may be another generation in the family that’s equally excited about summer break—the […]
Ten More ASC Communities Earn AHCA/NCAL Bronze National Quality Award Distinction
The national award signifies a formal commitment to continuous improvement in quality care. American Senior Communities (ASC) is proud to announce that ten more ASC communities have been recognized as recipients of the Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) for its commitment […]
The Cost of Family Caregiving
As our population continues to gray, the number of family caregivers is soaring. According to the Family Caregiver Alliance, an estimated 34.2 million Americans provided unpaid care to an adult aged 50 or older in the last 12 months. When a loved one’s health begins to decline, families may assume that providing care themselves is […]
How to Make the Most of a Trip to the Local Farmers’ Market
For many of us, one of the best parts of summer in Indiana is being able to spend time outdoors. After a long winter that kept many people, especially seniors, stuck indoors much of the time, warmer temperatures are a welcome change. If you are looking for new ways to enjoy the great outdoors this […]
ASC Communities Receives Award from Newsweek.com
The Best Nursing Homes 2021 by Newsweek.com ranking has identified the top nursing homes in the 25 most populous states, as determined by The United States Census Bureau. This comprehensive evaluation was conducted by Newsweek and Statista, an esteemed market and consumer advisor. The methodology employed was meticulous, encompassing three essential indicators: performance, reputation, and […]