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Hearing Loss Can Be Costlier Than You Think

By |November 17, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , |

Hearing Loss

Hearing loss should be taken seriously and always investigated further. It is important to not write off  your hearing loss as a regular sign of aging. In fact, not treating your hearing loss can lead to costly outcomes. Even so, it is approximated that over 75,000 patients in the United States do not address their hearing loss related issues.

The impacts of hearing loss left untreated, can result in costly outcomes for many families. According to a recent study, approx. 45% of patients that suffer from hearing loss but did not address[…]

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  • Risk of Stroke

Flu Shot Could Lower Your Risk of Stroke

By |November 16, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , |

Did you know that your recommended yearly flu shot could also reduce your chances of a stroke? According, to research conducted in the United Kingdom findings revealed that, the flu shot could reduce your risks of stroke by up to 24% during flu season.

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Research was conducted at both the University of Lincoln and University of Nottingham. The study involved more than 47,000 patients along with their patient records dating back from 2001 to 2009. Control groups of[…]

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  • Healthy Side Dish

Healthy Side Dish Options

By |November 13, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , |

Try This

In an effort to help our clients stay healthy and avoid from using their long term care insurance policy as long as possible, we are committed to featuring health tips and tricks found on the health tab of our website. Here you can find news, videos, and “Feature Friday’s Healthy Recipes”, available to you every Friday.

This Friday’s Featured recipe includes healthy side options you can easily combine with your meals for a complete and wholesome meal. Perhaps you’ve been here before with an excellent protein option in mind but no idea on which[…]

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  • Much Veggies

Is There Such Thing As Too Much Veggies?

By |November 12, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , |

Aging can cause many bodily functions to slow down including your digestive tract. This can cause issues such as gas, bloating, stomach cramps, diarrhea and constipation. While avoiding the aging process is inevitable, there are certain foods you can eliminate to help reduce additional issues related to your digestion. FODMAPs or (fermentable oligo-, di-, mono-saccharides and polyols) are a short chain of carbohydrates which are poorly absorbed by the body and can thus produce a surge of Gastrointestinal issues within many individuals.

It is important to note that some foods high in FODMAPs[…]

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  • Long-Term Care Insurance

Your Option For Long-Term Care Insurance

By |November 10, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , |

Talking about insurance

When it comes to long-term care, many feel they may need it but are also skeptical about their options and the whole process itself. Many end up stuck between wanting to ensure themselves and their family is protected should that time come and simply hoping that time never comes. Some have briefly looked into some long-term care benefits and see a slight need but also aren’t sure all the stipulations best suit them. Essentially, they are worried they will invest all this money into a plan that could save their[…]

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  • Holiday Gathering

Long Term Care Facilities & This Year’s Holiday Gathering

By |November 9, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , |

Holiday visits

Many long-term care facilities are deciding upon appropriate ways to navigate safety protocols related to Covid-19 and visitations as the holidays quickly approach. When the virus first hit, many cities along with most long-term care facilities within the U.S, reacted swiftly with strict visitation guidelines in an effort to minimize contagion. Seeing as how the elderly as well as those with pre-existing conditions were quickly identified as high risk individuals, long term care facilities felt the response was necessary. Many banned all outside visits from friends and family and some even went as far as to have all residents[…]

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