Senior Living Dictionary for Families: Understanding Key Terms
When seniors and their families first begin to explore retirement living options, they often say the search feels a little overwhelming. They cite one challenge in particular: understanding the terminology. Like other complex industries, senior care is rife with clinical terms, acronyms and unfamiliar language. For those new to senior living, it can be tough […]
Transitioning Home After Short-Term Rehab: 6 Practical Tips for Success
If you or a senior loved one is recovering at a short-term rehabilitation center after a hospital stay, heading home is likely the goal. Whether you’re rehabbing from an accident, an illness, or a planned surgery, the desire to be back in your own house can motivate you to stick with your therapy schedule. But […]
U.S. News Recognizes ASC in ‘Best Nursing Homes’ Evaluation for 2025
U.S. News recently conducted their annual assessment of nursing homes across the United States and recognized eight ASC locations in their rankings. In the USA, approximately 1.2 million individuals (eight percent aged 85+) will reside in a nursing home. Nursing home stays can range from days to years. To address both possibilities, two areas were […]
Understanding the Medicare Short-Term Rehab Benefit
Do you find Medicare coverage more than a little confusing? If you answered yes, know that you aren’t alone. The various parts of Medicare and their associated benefits can be tough to understand. One area that recipients often struggle to figure out—and for good reason—is the short-term rehabilitation benefit. This is the part of Medicare […]
What to Pack for a Short-Term Rehab
If you or a loved one is preparing to transition from the hospital to a short-term rehabilitation center, knowing what to bring is important to make your stay go smoothly. Unlike at the hospital, where you are stuck wearing those unflattering (and sometimes revealing!) gowns, you’ll be able to wear your own clothing during your […]
What is Restorative Care, and How Does it Differ from Rehabilitation?
The term “restorative care” is frequently mistaken for rehabilitation. Despite their complementary nature, restorative care and rehabilitation are actually two distinctly different approaches with their own unique objectives and benefits. Rehabilitation, such as physical, occupational and speech therapy, is more commonly known and is provided by trained professional therapists whose objective is to evaluate a […]
What Are the Benefits of Outpatient Therapy?
If you or a senior loved one has experienced a planned surgery, injury, accident or serious illness, recovery might be a long road. Sometimes a person begins the rehabilitation process while they are still hospitalized. Many times, however, patients are discharged from the hospital before they are fully back on their feet. As part of […]
Reducing the Risk of Falls Among Seniors
Falls, especially among our senior population, can be a significant health issue leading to serious injury, a decline in overall health and even death. The CDC reports that one in four adults over age 65 report a fall each year, and so much of the time these falls can be prevented. In this article, we’ll […]
ASC Communities Named Best Nursing Homes by U.S. News & World Report
Twelve American Senior Communities (ASC) communities have been named “Best Nursing Homes” by U.S. News & World Report, for 2024. U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in health care rankings and consumer advice, provides trusted and unbiased annual rankings of nursing homes that help consumers and families decide where to go to receive […]
4 Types of Physical Therapy and Health Promotion Programs for Seniors
When seniors are recovering from an illness, injury or surgery, taking part in a senior rehabilitation program is vital to restoring functionality, reducing pain and improving quality of life. Rehabilitation for seniors often includes a mix of physical, occupational and speech therapies all designed with the individual’s specific needs and abilities in mind. “The goal of […]