Assisted Living Today Blog

What’s the Best Age to Start Thinking about Retirement?

February 21, 2013 by RKT

Retirement is an important topic, especially as people get older. It may seem like worrying about retirement is only for older people; however, this is a common misconception. While most people can’t retire until they are in their sixties or seventies, thinking about retiring should start as soon as you start working. The government benefits [...]

Announcing the 2013 ALTY Blog Awards

February 15, 2013 by RKT

Welcome to the second annual Assisted Living Today Blog Awards, aka The ALTY Awards! The ALTY Awards is our annual blog awards event that honors the best articles and blog posts from across the assisted living and senior care industry from the past year. The way the ALTYs work is our panel of writers from [...]

Announcing the “How Long Will We Live” Infographic

February 5, 2013 by RKT

We’ve just released our latest infographic, “How Long Will We Live?” The infographic takes a look at human life expectancy and why we’re living longer and longer ever year, all due to advances in medicine, progressive technologies and leading healthier lifestyles. Imagine living until you’re 150 or even 1000 years old? Scientists say it’s not [...]

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Virginia

January 29, 2013 by RKT

From mountains to beaches to quiet countryside and bustling cities, Virginia offers a wide range of living environments. Within those choices are a host of assisted living and senior care facilities, offering independent, assisted living and specialized nursing care for residents with Alzheimer’s, dementia and other advanced health issues. Some of the facilities on this [...]

Assisted Living Today Weekly Roundup

January 11, 2013 by RKT

We’re two weeks into the New Year–have you been sticking with your resolutions? According to StatisticBrain, nearly half of all Americans (45%) make resolutions and only about 8% successfully live those resolutions. But just two weeks in, about 71% are still working at them! You can do it! Here at Assisted Living Today, we resolve [...]

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Alabama

January 10, 2013 by RKT

Alabama is a great state for seniors, thanks to its warm climate, laid-back residents and welcoming communities. With mild winters, plenty of access to recreational activities (including miles of beachfront) and a host of inviting assisted living facilities to choose from, seniors who choose Alabama for their golden years can maintain active, healthy lifestyles for [...]

Seniors: Don’t Settle for Less Sleep!

January 8, 2013 by RKT

It doesn’t take a room full of researchers to tell you that if you don’t sleep well, you don’t feel well. And yet, many people drag on day after day with insufficient sleep, thinking, “I’m getting older, I guess this is part of it.” A lack of sleep is not something you should just accept [...]

Getting Organized: Important Documents for Caregivers and Families

January 7, 2013 by RKT

If you’ve ever had your wallet stolen, you know how convenient it is to have a photocopy of the important contents: your credit cards, driver’s license, insurance cards. You might know how inconvenient it is to NOT have those items copied. You’re suddenly sifting through old bills, files and paperwork to make the calls and [...]

Indus-Tool TT Toasty Toes Ergonomic Heated Footrest Review

by RKT

Cold feet often equals a cold body. And as we age, circulation problems, wounds, complications from diabetes and other issues bring on eternally cold feet. The Indus-Tool TT Toasty Toes Ergonomic Heated Footrest can bring warmth back to your feet, your ankles, slowly warming up your body. The footrest delivers radiant heat through a 90-watt [...]

Assisted Living Today’s Weekly Roundup

January 4, 2013 by RKT

Only nine states in the continental U.S. are without snow and for many in the northern states, white is the predominant color outside our windows. Do you tend to pick up your books, tablet or remote control more often in the winter and snuggle into the couch? Here at Assisted Living Today, (perhaps from the [...]

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