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 […]
Can You Dance Your Way to Better Brain Health?
As we get older, it becomes more important than ever to maintain a healthy lifestyle. You may think that just means eating right and getting regular exercise but if that’s your fitness philosophy, you may be neglecting one important area: your brain health. While proper diet and exercise are both crucial components of a healthy […]
How our Tastes Can Change as We Age
Our taste buds and our sense of smell are inextricably linked when it comes to our interpretation of the way food tastes. And in addition to giving us a sense of the vibrant flavors of our food, they’re two of our senses that are most closely linked with memories. A certain smell or a bite […]
The Importance of Yearly Eye Exams for Seniors
Our eyes are our windows to the world, so it’s important to take care of them at every age. This need becomes even more crucial after age 55. This is the age when you should consider getting a yearly eye exam even if you don’t have vision problems. Eye exams are about more than just […]
Staying Active in Winter
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 cold winter weather prevents you from doing some of your usual activities, like going for a walk in the park. If you’re a senior who tends to fall […]
New Year, New You!
Now that a new year is here, many people are taking the opportunity to make positive changes in their lives, and that includes our residents at American Senior Communities. Luckily, we’ve put a program in place to help them improve themselves every day, whether they’re trying to grow socially or work on their physical fitness. […]