How Can I Make the Most of a Visit? Every circumstance and relationship is unique but what follows are some basic suggestions that can help you prepare for your visit and offer guidance on how to help you and your loved one have the most meaningful time together possible.  Set realistic expectations. Prepare yourself for your visit by acknowledging that your loved one’s cognitive skills may have declined since you saw them last. It’s possible they may display challenging behavior, or they may not remember you as you might hope that they would. Sharing your plans with staff in advance ..read more

On a typical day inside ASC’s specialized memory care neighborhoods, you’ll find an active and welcoming environment where our residents are encouraged and supported throughout their day. These specially dedicated neighborhoods within our communities serve residents with Alzheimer’s and like forms of dementia, not only by providing support for their daily needs but also by enhancing our residents’ daily lives and promoting their independence. Our specialized support staff is trained to provide person-centered care, emphasizing the whole person, physical, mental, and emotional, and by fosterin ..read more

Perhaps you’ve noticed concerning changes in a loved one’s behavior and you’ve begun considering the need for memory care. Talking with a loved one about potential memory care needs may seem uncomfortable at first but a little advance planning can help to ease your worry. Beginning the memory care conversation early on may lead to an earlier diagnosis and provide a more gradual transition while adjusting to the changes involved with a memory care journey. Below are some tips to help prepare you to discuss memory care options with your loved one. Begin your conversation as early as possible&nb ..read more

If this blog has your attention, it is likely someone you love has been waging a difficult physical and emotional battle against Alzheimer’s disease. Many patients and families currently suffering under the devastating effects of end-stage Alzheimer’s disease can find relief with hospice care. By helping to relieve pain and control symptoms, the professionals on a hospice team can reduce anxiety and worry, as well as create space for comfort and connection for patients and their families. The Hospice Conversation The hospice conversation is important and doesn’t have to be difficult. Knowing ..read more

As our loved one’s age, we may notice their physical abilities begin to decline somewhat and it can be concerning to see a loved one’s cognitive ability diminish. Learning about the options and resources that are available is important when considering your loved one’s needs, now and in the future. We often think of Alzheimer’s disease in relation to declining cognitive ability and while it’s a prevalent reason for cognitive decline, there are many like forms of dementia that can affect a person’s ability to function independently. Whatever the potential diagnosis related to the need for memo ..read more

As our loved one’s age, we may notice their physical abilities begin to decline somewhat and it can be concerning to see a loved one’s cognitive ability diminish. Learning about the options and resources that are available is important when considering your loved one’s needs, now and in the future. We often think of Alzheimer’s disease in relation to declining cognitive ability and while it’s a prevalent reason for cognitive decline, there are many like forms of dementia that can affect a person’s ability to function independently. Whatever the potential diagnosis related to the need for memo ..read more

Perhaps you’ve noticed concerning changes in a loved one’s behavior and you’ve begun considering the need for memory care. Talking with a loved one about potential memory care needs may seem uncomfortable at first but a little advance planning can help to ease your worry. Beginning the memory care conversation early on may lead to an earlier diagnosis and provide a more gradual transition while adjusting to the changes involved with a memory care journey. Below are some tips to help prepare you to discuss memory care options with your loved one. Begin your conversation as early as possible&nb ..read more

If this blog has your attention, it is likely someone you love has been waging a difficult physical and emotional battle against Alzheimer’s disease. Many patients and families currently suffering under the devastating effects of end-stage Alzheimer’s disease can find relief with hospice care. By helping to relieve pain and control symptoms, the professionals on a hospice team can reduce anxiety and worry, as well as create space for comfort and connection for patients and their families. The Hospice Conversation The hospice conversation is important and doesn’t have to be difficult. Knowing ..read more

American Senior Communities has designated twenty-three of its memory care centers as Purple Butterfly Memory Care Centers of Distinction, designating those centers as top providers of memory care. Memory care centers provide 24-hour care to those with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.  All memory care communities must meet state and federal standards, but these communities far surpass standards in providing care and programming. Award Winners: American Village Arbor Grove Village Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre Brownsburg Meadows Clinton Gardens Coventry Meadows Cypre ..read more

We know what it is like to hear the words “you have Alzheimer’s disease and there is no cure,” and to see the impact the illness has on the individual diagnosed and their families. Every day, our communities across Indiana and Louisville take care of thousands of people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. American Senior Communities provides person-centered care to people suffering from the illness while also helping their families by giving them the comfort of knowing their loved ones are receiving quality care. This allows family to spend more of this precious time being f ..read more