May Is Arthritis Awareness Month: Here’s What to Know

Arthritis is an umbrella term that encompasses over one hundred different diseases and medical conditions that impair a person’s physical movement. While each is a little different from the others, they all cause damage to joints, bones, muscles, cartilage and connective tissues. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 21.2% of […]
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 […]
What to Know About the Risk Factors for Heart Disease

Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in this country. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in five Americans lose their life due to a cardiac-related condition each year. While some heart issues are the result of genetic risk factors, others are related to lifestyle choices. In […]
National Stroke Awareness Month

According to the American Stroke Association (ASA), 80 percent of strokes are preventable. And, when proper treatment is started within 90 minutes of the onset of symptoms, the chance for a full recovery greatly increases. However, each year, the number of Americans who suffer a stroke is almost equal to the number of those who […]
Happy National Nurses Week!

Every year, National Nurses Week is celebrated from May 6 through May 12. This special week is a time to honor nurses for all that they do in the healthcare industry. Why do we show appreciation for nurses during those specific dates? This is because May 12 is Florence Nightingale’s birthday, a British nurse and […]
Valentine’s Day Love Stories From Our Residents

Today is Valentine’s Day! This is a wonderful time to let our friends, family, co-workers, and other special people in our lives know we care about them. By letting someone who you love and cherish know that you care and appreciate them, you are creating room for more love and compassion. At ASC, it is […]
Black History Month

February is Black History Month which began as a way of remembering important people and events in the history of the African American diaspora. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month, calling upon public officials, educators, and all people to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, […]
A Holiday Activity Guide for You and Your Senior Loved Ones

With the holidays around the corner, there are so many different activities and events going on and it can often be difficult to find the right ones to do with your senior. American Senior Communities has complied a Holiday Guide filled with seasonal activities to do both in-person and virtually with your senior loved ones! […]
National Assisted Living Week 2021

This year we celebrate National Assisted Living Week on September 12-18, 2021. Established by the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) in 1995, National Assisted Living Week® provides a unique opportunity for residents, their loved ones, staff, volunteers, and the surrounding communities to recognize the role of assisted living in caring for America’s seniors. The annual observance encourages assisted living communities […]
Men’s Health Awareness Month 2021

The month of June is Men’s Health Month, according to the Men’s Health Network, a non-profit educational organization made up of physicians, researchers, public health workers, health professionals and individuals. The organization was formed in 1992 by a group of health professionals and key thought leaders, all interested in improving the health and well-being of men and […]