But for others, the change in seasons can bring something very different. As the days become shorter and sunlight becomes less abundant, some people notice changes in their energy, sleep, motivation and mood. They may feel more tired than usual, have difficulty getting going in the morning, want to sleep more, withdraw socially or simply feel a little “off.” And there may be more going on than just a dislike of shorter days.

Naomi Whitehead, an African-American woman from Greenville, Pennsylvania, has turned 116, and is now the oldest known living person in the United States. She's also the world's second oldest living person since the death of Marie-Rose Tessier on February 10, 2026.

American Senior Communities (ASC) is proud to announce that seven of its communities have been recognized among America’s Best Nursing Homes 2027 by Newsweek and global data and research firm Statista.

Marie Rosa celebrated her incredible 111th birthday surrounded by family and friends at The Village of Humber Heights in Etobicoke, Ontario.

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.