Tips for Connecting With Your Younger Loved Ones on Social Media
Social media can be a great way for families to keep in touch, no matter where they live or what their ages. Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat allow people to easily share photos and updates with followers. Don’t believe the myth that seniors aren’t tech savvy. Older adults are finding social media sites, especially Facebook, to […]
Tips for Seniors Considering Pet Adoption
Having friends and family to spend time with is increasingly important as we grow older. The connection is good for mental, physical and spiritual well-being. For many people, the definition of family extends to pets. They are a source of companionship, affection and unconditional love. Having a pet can give a senior a sense of […]
How Assisted Living Can Improve Quality of Life
For many families, pitching in to help a senior loved one starts small. It might be dropping off a few groceries, picking up prescriptions or shoveling the snow off the front porch. As those tasks add up or when an older loved one begins to require assistance of a more personal nature, families often begin […]
Did you know Long Term Care Insurance may help pay for Assisted Living?
If you are a senior or the adult child of one, you might be wondering how your long-term care insurance (LTCI) can be utilized. Some older adults purchased a policy many years ago but aren’t sure what it actually covers. One popular myth is that LTCI can only be used if and when someone needs […]
SMART Solutions: Making Your Next Steps Count
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 […]
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 […]