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Every week, “Great Day TV” shares information, entertainment, and news you can use. On the most recent edition of “Great Day TV,” host Patty Spitler sat down with News 8’s Gina Glaros and Dennis Raney, the director of culinary services at American Senior Communities, to talk about their Chef Showdown. Chef Showdown is a competition between nine chefs each representing a different region, according to Raney. He says that each representative has already won a competition in

Todd-Dickey Nursing and Rehabilitation of Leavenworth, Indiana, a member of American Senior Communities, has been recognized as a 2026 recipient of the Gold – Excellence in Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). The Gold award is the final step in three progressive levels through the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program, which recognizes providers achieving the highest standards of performance excell

If you’ve ever read a text from your teenage grandchild and wondered if you opened a message written in another language, or perhaps by a cat walking across a keyboard, you’re not alone. Today’s teens have developed a fast-moving, ever-evolving way of communicating that blends slang, emojis, abbreviations, and cultural references into something that can feel, well, foreign. But before you throw your phone across the room take heart: this communication gap isn’t new, it’s j

Active aging is a goal for older adults in the Indianapolis area. There are many exciting and interesting places to explore within the downtown hub. The places and activities I’m going to tell you about will provide countywide social engagement, cultural enrichment, and physical wellness for aging adults. Most seniors will find something to engage their interest for little or no expense.

EIGHTY. Eight zero. A number that sounds . . . elderly. OK, I need to own that because, as we all know, the alternative is worse. Reflecting on life at this milestone can take a lot of different paths. I can think of things I regret, and things I’m grateful for. Looking back, I am very grateful that I grew up when I did, in the 1950s and ’60s, when childhood was innocent and worries were few.

Lincoln Lodge at American Village is going to the dogs… in the best way! 🐾 We’re thrilled to host the Indy Dog and Disc club dog every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. on our lakeside lawn — and you’re invited to join the fun! Bring your own chairs, your friends and family, and get ready to cheer on some talented pups as they compete in high‑flying frisbee games.

American Senior Communities (ASC), Indiana’s largest senior living and healthcare provider, has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report for exceptional performance across multiple categories in its 2026 Best Senior Living ratings.

American Senior Communities (ASC), the largest senior healthcare provider in Indiana, has been recognized as one of the top-performing nursing home chains in the nation. With 102 senior living communities across Indiana, including 91 skilled nursing care communities, ASC continues to demonstrate excellence in quality care while maintaining its focus as an Indiana-only based provider.

Most seniors know that keeping their bodies fit should be a priority, but sometimes the flesh is weak. However, those of us who like to stay fit know that fifteen minutes of activity only three times a week is not a huge commitment to make, nor is it too time-consuming even to those of us who are still in the workforce.