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Chris Kelley, VP of Senior Living Transitioning from one’s home to a senior care community can be an exciting experience once you decide which company to choose. While senior couples may require different levels of support due to varying health conditions or personal needs, the sense of community in a new setting can alleviate loneliness and significantly enhance their mental and physical well-being.
Indiana-owned and operated American Senior Communities (ASC) has been serving seniors since 2000 with a history of excellent outcomes.
“Community is at the heart of everything we do at ASC. It is in our name and it is the essence of what we strive to foster within our independent living communities,” says Chris Kelley, VP of Senior Living. “Recognizing the profound importance of connection and companionship for seniors’ health and well-being, we prioritize this at each location.”
Providing SMART Solutions
ASC offers amenities, programs and services that foster a sense of community and provide maintenance-free living with peace of mind surrounded by caring people who make a difference.
At its core, ASC’s proprietary, concierge-style moving consulting service, SMART Solutions makes settling into a new community easy and worry-free. The organization’s experienced Transition Specialist, Jennifer Kirstein, supports residents and families throughout the process, starting at the potential resident’s home with a complimentary in-home consultation. Kirstein collaborates with clients to design a customized floorplan and provide recommendations on downsizing, choosing moving companies and realtors as well as various options for liquidation and donation.
Jim and Joy Mitchell had this to say about Kirstein and SMART Solutions upon moving into their garden home at Aster Place, “Working with Kirstein was a true blessing. She was a tremendous help we didn’t know we needed. We could have moved without her. However, we quickly realized that we didn’t want to move without her support and guidance. She is tremendous.”
The THRIVE Program
ASC offers each resident the opportunity to be as active and involved as they desire. This philosophy is at the center of everything the organization does, and it’s embodied in a directed program called ‘THRIVE,’ which is a wholehearted commitment to whole-person engagement and enriched living.
Community is at the heart of everything we do at asc. it is in our name and it is the essence of what we strive to foster within our independent living communities
• Thought: Activities that preserve and promote memory and cognitive function, as well as opportunities for intellectual stimulation and learning.
• Health: Care for the body through exercise, nutrition, therapy and wellness education.
• Recreation: Opportunities for joy, discovery, laughter, camaraderie and entertainment.
• Interaction: Social pursuits that foster stronger connections to others and active pursuits that yield a sense of achievement through hands-on opportunities to ‘make’ or ‘do.’
• Vocation: Fulfilling needs for a sense of purpose, productivity, achievement, contribution and service formerly met through work, including philanthropic and volunteer opportunities.
• Expression: Nurturing spiritual and emotional well-being through activities that express values, beliefs and faith, including creative or artistic self-expression. Understanding that mealtimes should be nourishing and an opportunity to connect and discuss the day’s events with closest friends, many of ASC’s communities feature restaurant-style dining, offering great culinary experiences and opportunities for conversations.
Incorporating Hoosier Hospitality
The organization has countless examples of how it has helped residents to overcome challenges and attain desired outcomes.
ASC is proud of its excellent customer feedback and a long list of awards, accolades, and distinctions. This inspires it to continue to improve and live out the mission of compassionately serving each customer with quality care and excellence.
It takes great pride in its heritage, incorporating Hoosier hospitality. The organization extends its reach to the surrounding towns and neighborhoods where residents have roots and connections. To maintain these ties, ASC maintains relationships and partnerships with local churches and schools, organizes outings to beloved community events, and prepares dishes that reflect the residents’ cultures. Its Midwestern sensibilities of warmth, friendliness and hospitality shine through the philosophy that caring people make a difference.
