Virtual Reality Making a Difference in the Lives of Seniors
American Senior Communities became the first senior living company in Indiana to offer immersive, virtual reality experiences custom-made for seniors by partnering with Mynd Immersive. The technology is not only fun, it promotes resident engagement and wellness. The technology uses VR (virtual reality) to recreate environments through a combination of software and lightweight, comfortable headsets […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Getting a Side Gig in Your Golden Years: Benefits, Ideas and Tips
Article by guest author June Duncan from riseupforcaregivers.org Being a caregiver is a full-time job. But what happens when you need a little extra money to make ends meet, or you want to save up for a special project? Having a side gig can be useful in many different scenarios. There are plenty of reasons […]
Why Should a Senior Move to an Independent Living Community?
Are you living the retirement of your dreams? Do you have the time and leisure to pursue the pastimes you thought would fill your days after you left the working world behind? People often find the reality of retirement doesn’t quite live up to their vision of flexible, carefree days. When freedom is what you […]
Let Us Help with Your Move
SMART Solutions is American Senior Communities’ concierge-style moving consulting service that makes settling into your new community easy. An experienced Transition Specialist will support you throughout the entire process – from envisioning your new space and helping to decide what to move, to what you will actually need in your new space regarding the “small […]
The Top Symptoms of Caregiver Burnout
Does it seem to you like more people in your life have become caregivers for a senior loved one in recent years? You’d be right. According to the Caregiver Action Network, more than 65 million adults provide care to an aging, disabled or chronically ill loved one in the United States. That translates to 29% […]
Tips for Touring an Assisted Living Community
Making an in-person visit is essential when it comes to selecting an assisted living community. Not only is it fun to take a tour and see what each campus has to offer, it also gives you the opportunity to assess the environment and gather information that will help determine if this is a good fit. […]
Should You Talk About and Visit Assisted Living During the Holidays?
The holidays are typically a season when loved ones gather to celebrate. Because it’s fairly common for family members to be scattered across the country, these gatherings might be the first time everyone is face to face in many months. While the family is together in person, it may be a good time to talk […]