National Senior Independence Month
Is living an independent lifestyle important to you? No matter what changes you encounter as you age, for most people it’s crucial to maintain one’s independence. February is National Senior Independence Month, so American Senior Communities is taking the opportunity to give you a few tips on how you can stay independent as you age […]
Rightsizing: Where to Start
When you’ve made the decision to transition to a senior living community, it may feel like you’re downsizing your life. At American Senior Communities, we feel that our residents aren’t giving up anything when they move into one of our communities; rather, we prefer to say they’re “rightsizing” their lives. While moving into a senior […]
Senior Lifestyle Specialist: Your Partner in Planning
At American Senior Communities, we want our residents to feel at home and we want their families to know they’re being well taken care of. That’s why each of our senior living communities has its own Senior Lifestyle Specialist who has the great responsibility of ensuring each resident is comfortable and that their living arrangements […]
Individualized Approach in Assisted Living
At American Senior Communities, Assisted Living is a way of life that ensures you every opportunity to make the most of everyday. We focus on your physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual well-being through person centered care. Through our years of growth and change to become leaders in Senior Living, we have stayed true to […]
Independent Living vs. Assisted Living: How Are They Different?
For anyone who’s ready to make the transition to a senior living community, there are plenty of options. At American Senior Communities, we offer a whole range of care options, including Independent Living and Wellness, Assisted Living, Rehabilitation, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing. Today, we’d like to discuss two of those options: Independent Living and […]
When to Consider Moving to an Assisted Living Community
Signs it’s Time to Consider an Assisted Living Community The decision to move an aging family member out of their home and into an assisted living situation is a tough one. Everybody’s situation is different and complex, but there is some telltale, similar circumstances that should prove a move into an assisted living facility will […]
The First Day in a New Assisted Living Community
Change is difficult regardless of your age. For seniors moving to an assisted living community from a long-time home, even when they know they’ll be getting the daily help they need to thrive, it’s important to remember that they will still face an adjustment period. They may have very mixed emotions about this move and […]
The Role Location Plays When Choosing an Assisted Living Community
When starting the conversation with aging loved ones about their future health needs and the type of senior living community they would be most comfortable in, many factors come into play. Of course, the reputation of the community, the professionalism and compassion of the staff and the level of care provided are always top of […]
5 Common Misconceptions about Assisted Living
There’s no denying that moving from a home one has lived in for many years to an assisted living community is a big change. Often, our aging loved ones can come up with a variety of reasons why they should stay exactly where they are, despite the fact that they are starting to experience a […]
The Top Symptoms of Caregiver Burnout
According to the Caregiver Action Network, more than 65 million people provide care to an aging, disabled or chronically ill loved one in the United States. This number represents 29 percent of the entire population who spend upwards of 20 hours per week on caregiving duties. While caring for a loved one can be rewarding […]