Safe Ways to Get More Exercise This Summer
Getting enough exercise is important for everyone, but especially for seniors. Getting regular exercise can reduce your risk of cardiovascular problems like heart attack and stroke, and exercise is also known to improve muscle tone, bone density and the strength of connective tissues. While the benefits of getting more physical activity are widely known, seniors […]
Staying Active – UPDATED
Getting plenty of physical activity is important no matter what time of year it is. Unfortunately, it can be tough to stick to a fitness routine when the weather or COVID-19 prevents you from doing some of your usual activities, like going to the gym. If you’re a senior who tends to fall into a […]
American Heart Month: Helpful Facts About Heart Disease – UPDATED
Because of Valentine’s Day, we often associate the month of February with red and pink hearts. However, there’s another reason we should think about hearts in February. Did you know it’s also American Heart Month? What better gift to give your loved ones for Valentine’s Day than a strong, healthy heart? Since 1963, American Heart […]
Tips to Manage the Stress You May be Feeling These Days
This unusual time in both healthcare and the world certainly can create feelings of anxiety and stress. Uncertainties about your personal situation, seeing concerning news stories every day and managing your family’s wellbeing all contribute to stress and anxiety. Now more than ever, self-care is important and mindfulness of how stress may manifest can help […]
Back Home Again in Assisted Living
The late Dick Clark reminded us that “Music is the soundtrack of your life.” There’s just something about a song that brings people together. Bridging generation gaps and uniting folks from all different walks of life, music creates a special bond and provides a very unique kind of therapy of its own. The residents at […]
American Heart Month: Helpful Facts About Heart Disease
Because of Valentine’s Day, we often associate the month of February with red and pink hearts. However, there’s another reason we should think about hearts in February. Did you know it’s also American Heart Month? What better gift to give your loved ones for Valentine’s Day than a strong, healthy heart? Since 1963, American Heart […]
Honor Takes Flight in Indy
As a family of communities serving a large population of veterans, we are always excited to honor and show respect to America’s treasured heroes. That’s why we love helping our residents have a once in a lifetime experience through our friends at Indy Honor Flight. As of last month, Indy Honor Flight had flown over […]
Fighting Parkinson’s with Rock Steady Boxing
Rocky Balboa said that “Our greatest glory is not in falling but rising every time we fall.” At American Senior Communities, we are rising tall and fighting back against Parkinson’s disease with the help of Rock Steady Boxing classes. In Rock Steady, our opponent is Parkinson’s disease. This popular program is similar to a joining […]
Cycling Without Age – Taking a Ride Down Memory Lane
From making new friends and enjoying nature again, to rekindling memories of days gone by, residents at American Senior Communities have quickly grown to love their new three-wheeled companions. Introduced in June 2019, and already offered at multiple locations throughout Indianapolis, Cycling Without Age has become a much anticipated activity for residents of American Senior […]
Delay the Disease™
Wouldn’t you love to control your Parkinson’s disease so that you could move better, speak better and enjoy life? Now a nationally-recognized, medically-proven wellness and exercise program is designed to help you do just that! Delay the Disease™ targets your daily challenges with activities specifically designed to address each of your symptoms. Those who have […]