National Physician Assistant Week is a time set aside to recognize the hard work and devotion to this important profession. Now more than ever, we would like to give a special thanks to all of our Physician Assistants that dedicate their time and expertise to our residents.
Enhancing the culture one bite at a time, American Senior Communities takes pride in creating a pleasurable dining experience. As we celebrate Healthcare Food Service Workers Week, we honor healthcare food and nutrition professionals. We are so proud of the improvements we have made to enhance the dining experience for our customers and excited about our plans for continued progress. We recognize and celebrate all of our team members who dedicate their time to the food and nutrition at American Senior Communities.
Happy National Physical Therapy Month! We take this time to recognize and thank all of the Physical Therapists at American Senior Communities as they play an essential role in helping people continue their mobility and independence. Thank you for your dedication and commitment.
American Senior Communities has won a national Customer Approved Award from the healthcare-intelligence firm, NRC Health. ASC has earned the 2020 Customer Approved Award which recognizes senior-care providers across the country for creating an outstanding care experience for their customers. Learn More: http://ow.ly/u93R50Bl7VZ
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Director of Memory Care Support Services, Melanie Perry, praised ASC's Memory Care #HealthcareHeroes on Great Day TV with Patty Spitler.
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Passing along this unique leadership development opportunity.
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Congratulations to the Valparaiso Care and Rehabilitation team! We are proud to announce that American Senior Communities has designated Valparaiso Care and Rehabilitation as a Purple Butterfly Memory Care Center of Distinction. This honor was awarded to the American Senior Communities top memory care providers in the state. While all centers meet state and federal guidelines, this distinction indicates that Valparaiso Care and Rehabilitation has surpassed those standards as well as ASC’s company standards. The distinction also indicates a broader range of services and enhanced support for families and other caregivers. As a leader in memory care, we understand the impact of these cognitive challenges and the effect they have on families and are pleased to offer the very best in memory care to the Valparaiso and surrounding communities.
Today marks the start of International Infection Prevention Week. Now more than ever we would like to honor and recognize our Infection Preventionists at American Senior Communities who have dedicated their time to ensure our communities remain safe under State and Federal guidelines. Thank you for your commitment and dedication to our residents and team members at ASC.
Great Day TV host, Patty Spitler, and ASC COO, David Stordy, discuss the significance of ASC’s most coveted employee award, the Quest for Excellence, which recognizes ASC’s most outstanding team members from our communities each year.
In the month of November, we celebrate National Family Caregivers Month. This dedicated time allows us to recognize and honor family caregivers. If you or someone you know is a caregiver, you know the holidays can bring a higher level of stress than normal. This year it is even more important to understand how to balance and manage that stress. Check out our blog for tips and tricks to help manage that stress throughout the holiday season. http://ow.ly/p0vM50CmQ5W
Proud to have served families for over 20 years! Happy Anniversary!
The holidays are just around the corner and this is a perfect time to earn a little extra money. American Senior Communities is currently hiring Temporary Hospitality Aides. This is a fantastic opportunity for students home from school or anyone looking for an extra paycheck. If you have a passion for making a difference and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, apply today! http://ow.ly/OJR650ClO4C
February is National Senior Independence Month, and we invite you to join us in celebrating all the seniors who are living independently. At American Senior Communities we can help you navigate and explore the myriad ways life can be richer by living in one of our Senior Living communities. For more information, check out our blog: http://ow.ly/MKCT50Dqx7L
Following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval of COVID-19 vaccines for emergency use, Valparaiso Care and Rehabilitation Center, a proud member of American Senior Communities (ASC), has begun administration of the COVID-19 vaccine and is partnering with CVS and their long-term care pharmacy, Omnicare, who bring their expertise in serving seniors.
We are thankful for all who worked to bring the vaccine safely to us. The vaccine is being offered free of charge to all residents and staff in two doses, given 28 days apart. Our goal is to have 100% of our residents and staff vaccinated. We have aggressively provided education and counseling to ensure compliance.
As part of ASC’s awareness campaign to achieve victory over COVID through vaccination, named “Gimme a V!,” ASC has launched a new series of commercials aiming to educate the public by combatting the most common fears surrounding the vaccine. The commercials are fronted by Quinn Buckner, NCAA & NBA Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist, Civic leader, Sportscaster, the voice of the Indiana Pacers and American Senior Communities team member. This link previews just one of the commercials in the series. https://youtu.be/cvtu2gHjCmA
Valparaiso Care and Rehabilitation Center continues to be in close contact with local, state and federal health authorities, following their guidance, mandates and reporting requirements. The residents and families we serve are our highest priority, and while this vaccine brings new hope and heightened optimism in the fight against COVID-19, we will continue to provide high quality care with compassion to those entrusted to us with an overabundance of public health and infection control precautions.
We had so much fun celebrating our Auguste's Cottage team members who went above and beyond to receive the Purple Butterfly Center of Distinction Award!
The Purple Butterfly Center of Distinction is awarded to our Auguste’s Cottage neighborhoods that meet and exceed ASC standards of care in quality services, resident care and program implementation.
To learn more about memory care and the services we provide, please visit ASCCare.com/VCRC.
Even if you have had COVID-19, it is safe to get the vaccine and this can add additional protection without causing any harm.
If you have had a test that shows you have COVID-19 antibodies, you should still get the vaccine. It is safe and can increase your protection from future COVID-19 infections.
But we are still awaiting guidance as to when you should get them. The first vaccines will most likely be prioritized to those who have not had COVID-19 yet and have no immunity. After we finish vaccinating those residents, you will mostly likely come next.
At American Senior Communities, we were very happy to learn of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval of a COVID-19 vaccine and are making plans to offer the vaccine to all residents and staff as soon as possible. We understand there are questions about the vaccine and invite you to learn more by visiting http://ow.ly/3p6250CM8ch. We hope you will join us in this fight against COVID-19. #GimmieaV
