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Disqualifiers for Long-Term Care Insurance

By |September 1, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , |

Long-term Care 

Long term care is used to refer to non medical or custodial care and this care can occur within a multitude of settings. Some of the most common settings for long-term care may include a home, community, or facility. Since medicare typically does not pay for long-term care some of your options include out of pocket funding or long-term care. Since the cost of long-term care is quite high, out of pocket funding may only be best suited for those with an abundance of extra cash to help foot the bill.[…]

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  • Daily Vitamin

Daily Vitamin + Minerals Can Reduce Sick Days For Elderly

By |August 31, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , |

Daily Vitamins + Minerals

New study from Oregon State University finds that taking a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement does in fact have plenty of benefits specifically in older adults. This study revealed that older individuals who take both a vitamin and mineral supplement report feeling healthier. It is important to note that the study focussed more on self reported answers and their is still opportunity for further investigation due to variance in answers. In this study a group of 42 participants aged between  were divided into two groups and later observed. One group received a daily vitamin and mineral supplement combination[…]

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  • Air Fryer Recipes

Five Healthy Air Fryer Recipes

By |August 28, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , |

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 five delicious “healthy-ish” air fryer recipes for you to try! We value the importance of healthy eating but we also recognize the need to indulge every once in a while. Some foods are better[…]

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  • Yogurt

Yogurt Has Multiple Benefits For Seniors

By |August 27, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , |

Yogurt & health

Yogurt is loaded with Calcium, probiotics, B Vitamins, and Zinc, making it a healthy snack choice for all! This tasty treat can also be supplemented with vitamin D and is overall nutrient dense, making it an ideal snack for aging seniors. Aging seniors are often lacking in nutritional profiles and as a result will often suffer from deficiencies and other health complications. Different yogurts can help deliver these nutrients in a convenient and easy to consume way for seniors.  Yogurt has a fairly long shelf life and is easy to swallow as it eliminated the need for chewing[…]

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  • Senior Runner Tips

Senior Runner Tips

By |August 26, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , |

Running through the ages

Running is a passion or hobby enjoyed by many Americans and it can also reap many health benefits as well. Running can instill good habits, as well as enhance athletic ability, and improve your cardiovascular health. Many runners enjoy setting personal records and pushing their limits to reach their goals. Running can however, be heard on your bones and may even begin to cause you joint pain overtime. This is why many runners ask themselves should i stop or decrease my running as I age? Many experts suggests that it perfectly safe for senior to continue or[…]

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  • Eat Every 3-5 Hours

Experts Say You Should Eat Every 3-5 Hours

By |August 25, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , |

 manEating schedules vary

As we age our appetites can drastically change making it hard to know how often or how much to eat. These changes can also impact our metabolism and thus our overall health. Some older adults may run into weight gain issues due to a slower metabolism whereas, others may run into a loss of appetite or undereating. On top of this there are many recommended diets and eating schedules which can make it all the more confusing. Some professionals recommend eating “every two hours” others recommend “fasting” and some say it doesn’t matter when you eat as long[…]

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