Long Term Care in Oregon
Located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, Oregon is well known for its diverse landscape and friendly locale. The state is the 9th most expansive in the country, with a large variety in geography, including the Cascade Mountain Range, the West Coast, beautiful Mount Hood, and a large desert area. Portland, the state’s capital, makes up the largest metropolitan area in the state, with a population of almost 2.3 million. Oregon has a statewide healthcare plan that doesn’t require private insurance, and the health systems are some of the largest employers in the state. When it comes[…]
Long Term Care in Oklahoma
Located in the Great Plains region of the central US, Oklahoma was the home to many Native American tribes after they moved West into Indian Territory. Now, the Sooner State has one of the fastest growing economies in the country, with a heavy focus on agriculture and natural energy resources. Oklahoma experiences severe weather, namely large thunderstorms and a disproportionate number of tornadoes. Oklahomans need to worry about something else besides the weather, though, as long term care makes its way to the forefront of issues across the nation.
[youtube height=”300″ width=”450″]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51lYrrOqsYY[/youtube]Oklahoma’s Long Term Care Insurance Partnership Program is a joint[…]
The High Risk of High Stress
The recent death of James Gandolfini brought with it some debate about heart health. Considering the American Heart Association acknowledges that 60% of heart attacks are caused by simple lifestyle choices, the debate is well deserved.
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The actor, best known for his role as Tony Soprano in HBO hit series The Sopranos, suffered a heart attack and died while on vacation in Italy last month. A beloved man onscreen and off, Gandolfini’s sudden death drew concern, spurring people to speculate about the cause of his heart failure.[…]
Preparing for Long Term Care in Ohio
Ohio, situated in the Midwestern United States, is well known as “The Buckeye State”, referring to the buckeye tree, which can be found growing across the state’s natural landscape. Ohio’s capital Columbus is home to a number of different universities and is the largest metropolitan area in the state. The state is known for being very business friendly, consistently being named the recipient of a number of top business rankings and awards. Although Ohio’s long term care costs are about on par with the national average, Ohioans still need to plan ahead to ensure they are able to pay for[…]
Planning for Long Term Care in North Dakota
North Dakota, in the Upper Midwest, shares its northern border with Canada and is the 3rd least populous state and the 4th least densely populated state in the country, with a meager 700,000 people. The state is fairly flat, with some hilly regions and a strong economy that relies on the abundant natural resources like wheat and oil. North Dakota is still an important cultural center of Native American history and a number of the state’s museums and art galleries feature native art and performances. The state’s isolation leads to higher hospital costs for North Dakotans, and the median annual[…]
Long Term Care in North Carolina
North Carolina lies in the Southeastern US, full of beaches spanning its Atlantic coastline. The Tar Heel state is home to 2 of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the nation, as more people begin to recognize the benefits of living in the southern, coastal state. The Appalachian mountains that span across the state attract hikers and others tourists throughout the year, with some being brave enough to travel the entire trail at once. The beaches also draw a number of tourists year round, although certain parts of the coast are extremely vulnerable to hurricanes. North Carolina residents need to[…]