Why You Won’t Regret That Run
Worried you don’t have time for a run? Stop worrying, go exercise! A recent study found that exercise holds the ability to reduce anxiety by calming certain nerve cells in the brain.
Exercise Creates Brain Cells 
Researchers at Princeton University recently dug deeper into a phenomenon that many scientists have been struggling to explain for years. Until now, scientists have been unable to develop an explanation for a natural paradox that occurs within our brain. Exercise creates young neurons that are considered “excitable”, meaning they are fired off in the brain, causing[…]
Paying for Long Term Care in New York
New York state, located in the Northeastern US, is the 3rd most populous state in the nation, with more than 19.5 million residents. Of those New Yorkers, more than 8.3 million live in New York City, one of the most highly visited cities in the country, famous for its extreme diversity in residents, food, and shopping. The state is home to a number of famous state parks and monuments like the Statue of Liberty. New York also has one of the most extensive transportation systems in the country, making it easy to travel across the state quickly. New Yorkers face[…]
Long Term Care in New Mexico
New Mexico is located in the heart of the Southwestern United States, and consists of a varied climate, with dry desert regions and snowy areas part of the year. Also known as the Land of Enchantment, New Mexico is home to many Native American reservations and the Native culture is still very influential amongst its population. The state has a large artist population and its cities of Santa Fe and Albuquerque are well known for their galleries and cultural centers. The warm climate makes the state’s residents especially prone to bad allergies, however, like many states nearby. New Mexicans pay the upper[…]
Golden Years in New Jersey
New Jersey, in the Northeastern part of the United States, lies on the Atlantic Ocean and has long been famous for its gambling spot Atlantic City, with its long stretching boardwalk and coastal beaches. The state is the 2nd wealthiest in the nation and has sprawling suburbs that exploded from the cities in the 1950s. Residents of the Garden State enjoy a number of attractions like museums, theme parks, large venues, and an extensive list of professional sports teams. In addition, they are faced with some of the highest long term care costs in the country, with nursing homes at[…]
Long Term Care in New Hampshire
The Granite State is well known across the world for its role in the American Revolution. New Hampshire was the first state to declare independence from Great Britain and one of the first to become part of the US Colonies. The state is popular for its large mountains that are perfect for snow sports like skiiing and snowmobiling. The state of New Hampshire is divided into a number of distinct geographical regions, but all residents, regardless of their region, face the task of planning for their retirement and potential long term care.
[youtube height=”300″ width=”450″]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15fVw39KzUk&list=PL2F28E589EFD13945[/youtube]National Alzheimer’s Plan Updated to Include Assisted Living in Long Term Care
The Department of Health and Human Services recently made adjustments to the National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease. These adjustments are part of an effort to understand the importance of caregiving for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients within assisted living facilities and similar care settings.
Patients in Assisted Living Facilities 
In the initial text of the plan, assisted living facilities were not included in the list of care settings. The recent update addresses this type of facility as a separate long term care setting and details a new[…]