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  • Retiring in Michigan

Retiring in Michigan

By |June 14, 2013|Categories: States|Tags: , |

Michigan, lying just opposite of Canada across Lake St. Clair, also borders 4 of the 5 Great Lakes, leading to the nickname “The Great Lakes State”. This northern state’s boundaries provide it with the longest freshwater coastline of any political subdivision in the world and attracting boaters from across the country to join in the recreation happening on Michigan’s 64,980 inland lakes and ponds. The Metro Detroit area is the largest metropolitan area in the state, where the auto industry was born from Henry Ford’s assembly line in Highland Park. Michigan’s rich history and outdoor leisure opportunities make it a popular destination.[…]

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  • Long Term Care in Massachusetts

Long Term Care in Massachusetts

By |June 13, 2013|Categories: States|Tags: , |

Massachusetts is the 3rd most densely populated state in the United States, with 2/3 of its residents living in the Greater Boston area. Massachusetts is ingrained into our nation’s history, from the Boston Tea Party to the Salem Witch Trials. Now, though, the state is better known for its reputable universities, including Harvard, MIT, Boston College, Boston University, and Tufts. Massachusetts has extensive cultural influences and provides all activities imaginable for vacationers and state natives. Museums and historical sites densely fill the land of the Bay State, and the arts and entertainment are also very popular, including the Boston Ballet.[…]

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  • Long Term Care in Pennsylvania

Your Golden Years in Maryland

By |June 13, 2013|Categories: States|Tags: , |

Maryland, often referred to “America in Miniature” because of its diverse topography, is a small state on the Atlantic Coast, sharing a border with our nation’s capital. Although there is a wide range of biodiversity and climate across Maryland, most of the state’s residents live in the urban areas surrounding Washington D.C. and Baltimore. A number of major league sports teams play in Maryland and the state is the hometown of many famous athletes, including Babe Ruth and Michael Phelps. Most of these athletes, though, will need long term care at some point and it’s time for Marylanders to start[…]

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  • Long Term Care in Maine

Long Term Care in Maine

By |June 11, 2013|Categories: States|Tags: , |

The northernmost in New England, Maine is unlike any other state in the country. The coastline is characterized  by jagged rocks and un-walkable terrain. Maine is also the number one exporters on blueberries in the country, a little known fact about the state usually associated with crab and lobster. The dense forests, mountains, and rivers throughout Maine make it a perfect place for outdoor adventures like hiking, camping, and fishing. The summers are warm and humid across the state, but winters are severely cold and snowy. More than 16% of this rugged state’s population is over the age of 65.[…]

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  • Living in Louisiana

Long Term Care and Living in Louisiana

By |June 11, 2013|Categories: States|Tags: , |

Deep in the South lies Louisiana, a swampy state full of marshland famous for its gumbo. The annual Mardis Gras parade in New Orleans draws an international crowd and the town is well known for its parties and festivals. Louisiana has a humid subtropical climate and is prone to occasional extreme weather like hurricanes. The extensive biodiversity makes Louisiana quite different from the rest of the South, and national parks and conservation areas have been set up to protect the natural lands and species. The per capita income in Louisiana ranks 41st in the state and the local residents are[…]

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  • Long Term Care in Kentucky

Paying for Your Long Term Care in Kentucky

By |June 10, 2013|Categories: States|Tags: , |

Kentucky, better known as “The Bluegrass State”, has a lot of culture packed into a relatively small state. Famous for its horse racing and bourbon, Kentucky provides an exhilarating Southern experience to residents and visitors alike. Kentucky has more miles of navigable water than any other state in the contiguous US, with a complex stream system and a large number of manmade lakes that serve as a water source for the state’s copious wildlife and a recreation source for its people. The 2 week long Kentucky Derby provides entertainment for every one, along with a number of other traditional annual festivals and outdoor[…]

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