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As a caregiver or a senior who is looking for an assisted living community, there is a seemingly endless number of factors to consider. Choosing an assisted living facility is a huge decision that can impact you and your family for years to come, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all of the options.
At Assisted Living Today, we are here to help you navigate this difficult journey by guiding your search for the very best assisted living options – whether you’re looking in your local community, or are planning on moving to a new location.
Assisted Living Today is dedicated to connecting seniors and their families with up-to-date news and helpful resources that allow seniors to live healthy and full lives. Our team is passionate about providing seniors and their loved ones with the best information possible to help them make one of the most important decisions of their latter years – where to call home. We utilize our decades of combined industry expertise to help families make the choice that is right for their personal needs and budget.
Our team of industry experts takes a data-driven approach to compile a list of the best assisted living facilities by location, considering factors such as available services, staff certifications, resident approval ratings, and more. We look at real resident reviews to hand pick the final list, resulting in a carefully curated list of top-quality facilities in communities across the nation.
Most seniors depend on a myriad of products and services that enable them to maintain a high quality of life and age gracefully. Assisted Living Today is committed to carefully reviewing these products to ensure seniors can make informed decisions about which company and products will best meet their needs and budget. Our product reviews and best-of lists are the result of hundreds of hours spent combing through thousands of reviews to find the best products and services available for you and your family.
In keeping up with the times, more and more seniors are looking to purchase tablet devices. Why? Simply put, they have technological needs and uses as well. These needs range from searching for local senior events and activities, shopping or reading, to connecting with loved ones via email or video chat. Introduction to Tablets Tablets …
COVID-19 Update: Many caregivers and seniors are searching for ways to support and connect with their loved ones while maintaining isolation and social distancing guidelines. We’ve compiled a list of 10 essential products to help older adults stay happy, healthy and connected, whether they are aging in place at home or in an assisted living …
COVID-19 Update: Many caregivers and seniors are searching for ways to support and connect with their loved ones while maintaining isolation and social distancing guidelines. We’ve compiled a list of 10 essential products to help older adults stay happy, healthy and connected, whether they are aging in place at home or in an assisted living …
COVID-19 Update: Many caregivers and seniors are searching for ways to support and connect with their loved ones while maintaining isolation and social distancing guidelines. We’ve compiled a list of 10 essential products to help older adults stay happy, healthy and connected, whether they are aging in place at home or in an assisted living …
COVID-19 Update: Many caregivers and seniors are searching for ways to support and connect with their loved ones while maintaining isolation and social distancing guidelines. We’ve compiled a list of 10 essential products to help older adults stay happy, healthy and connected, whether they are aging in place at home or in an assisted living …
COVID-19 Update: Medical Alerts are considered essential devices during the COVID crisis, so monitoring and customer service centers are still open and ready to help. To learn more about how these and other essential products can keep older adults safe and connected during this crisis, take a look at our list of 10 essential products. …
COVID-19 Update: Many caregivers and seniors are searching for ways to support and connect with their loved ones while maintaining isolation and social distancing guidelines. We’ve compiled a list of 10 essential products to help older adults stay happy, healthy and connected, whether they are aging in place at home or in an assisted living …
COVID-19 Update: Many caregivers and seniors are searching for ways to support and connect with their loved ones while maintaining isolation and social distancing guidelines. We’ve compiled a list of 10 essential products to help older adults stay happy, healthy and connected, whether they are aging in place at home or in an assisted living …
COVID-19 Update: Many caregivers and seniors are searching for ways to support and connect with their loved ones while maintaining isolation and social distancing guidelines. We’ve compiled a list of 10 essential products to help older adults stay happy, healthy and connected, whether they are aging in place at home or in an assisted living …
COVID-19 Update: Many caregivers and seniors are searching for ways to support and connect with their loved ones while maintaining isolation and social distancing guidelines. We’ve compiled a list of 10 essential products to help older adults stay happy, healthy and connected, whether they are aging in place at home or in an assisted living …
Yesterday we posted three disadvantages to in-home senior care, but as we noted in the post: there are many instances when in-home care is indeed the best choice. Everyone wants to do what’s best for their aging parents, but it can be hard to know when it is time to hire some extra help. Home …
Elderly depression can often be difficult to treat due to the variety of factors that can contribute to depression in the elderly. Options for treatment of elderly depression seem more limited than those for younger individuals due to the higher likelihood of medical factors contributing to the disorder in senior citizens, dementia being particularly difficult …
When life presents stressful situations, drastic changes, or unusual circumstances, it is normal to experience a sense of nervousness and anxiety. Feelings of anxiousness can help us avoid danger and serves a fundamental role in survival. But when these feelings begin to dominate the way a person thinks and feels in everyday situations, it can …
Does your loved one experience marked changes in attitude, energy, and mental stimulation that seems to correlate with the sun setting and nighttime falling? They could be experiencing sundowner’s syndrome – a common condition in people as they continue to age. Problems with circadian rhythm and sleep patterns often affect older people, and if your …
We’ve just released our latest infographic: “Baby Boomers Blues: What Pills are You Popping?” The infographic takes a look at some of the most common health issues senior citizens and Baby Boomers deal with on a daily basis (from Hypertension to Erectile Disfunction) and the specific medications they use to help deal with and ease …
Hip fractures in the elderly are more than a painful nuisance; they can lead to life threatening conditions. Below are 8 tips to help you avoid injury. Take Simple Steps to Prevent Falls at Home One of the easiest ways to prevent hip fractures in the elderly is to closely evaluate the safety of your …
Our skin gets thinner as we grow older, and this causes the elderly to bruise easily. It may take only minor bumps or brushes against something to cause bruises. It can be months before the marks heal. Some medications contribute to bruising in the elderly. Prescription blood thinners and over-the-counter medicines can cause the blood …
When it comes time for seniors to move out of their home and into an assisted living facility, the new unit is typically a lot smaller than their house. This means that family members are often left helping their loved one downsize and make the transition into their new living space. Whether you’re moving your …
“I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” was a catchphrase popularized in the late 80s and early 90s based on a series of commercials aimed at getting elderly television viewers to purchase medical alarms. It would later go on to be used as a source of comedic relief by such iconic television characters like Steve …
As people continue to live longer through advances in medicine and increased adoption of healthy lifestyles, many middle-aged adults are finding themselves concerned with the well-being of their elderly parents and relatives. This often comes after they have finished raising their children and are looking forward to having more time to travel or devote to …