Long Term Care in the Sunshine State
Florida is well known for its sunny beaches, tourist towns, and theme parks. After tourism, the retirement industry is Florida’s 2nd largest economic sector, which makes sense considering Florida has the largest senior population of any state in the US. Nearly 18% of the state population is over the age of 65 and locations like West Palm Beach and Boca Raton have been catering to retired seniors for years. With numerous golf courses, country clubs, and senior communities coupled with no state income tax, Florida is an ideal mecca for retirees. The only problem is choosing which city to live[…]
Avoid These 3 Diseases Through Exercise
Exercise is good for you. There is no doubt about that. Exercising regularly is even better for you. According to the CDC, only 30.7% of American adults engage in physical activity frequent enough to be considered a “regular” activity.
Some other important numbers in terms of health in the United States include the 10% of American adults who are depressed and 35% of American adults who are obese. Adding more exercise to your daily routine can help you avoid joining those statistics and keep your body strong and healthy!
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Delaware and Long Term Care
Delaware is the second smallest state in the United States and is located on the Atlantic Coast. It has the lowest average elevation of any state in the nation, but still manages to have a varied climate across different areas. The per capita income ranks 9th in the nation, indicating that Delaware is a relatively wealthy state. Lacking in national parks and other tourist attractions, Delaware is home to many historical locations, including the second longest twin span suspension bridge in the world, the Delaware Memorial Bridge. The state beaches are some of the most popular places that people spend their time.
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Connecticut Long Term Care
Connecticut lies in the New England region of the United States, with hot and humid summers followed by cool winters. The coastal location of the state moderates the extreme temperatures and provides residents with a long maritime history of trade, despite the lack of any actual state land on the coast. Connecticut doesn’t have a sports team in any of the four major professional sports leagues, but is home to hundreds of museums and theaters around the state. Nearly 15% of the state population is over the age of 65, making long term care a priority for the state legislature.
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Colorado is considered part of the Midwest and lives up to the area’s reputation for beautiful scenery and outdoor living. The state contains the Rocky Mountains and is one of the most popular ski destinations in the United States, with numerous ski resorts like Vail, Aspen, Breckenridge, Steamboat Springs, Winter Park, and many more. The state has varying climates that produce high amounts of snowfall during the winter and mainly sunny, mild summers, with little rain. Colorado is also known for some of its vineyards and breweries, including the highest elevation vineyards in the country.
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Golden Years in the Golden State
California is the most populous state in the US, with over 38 million residents. Known for its long beaches and sunny weather, California is an ideal retirement spot. The state has many towns with plenty of leisure activities, like the boardwalk and pier in Santa Monica, the vineyards in Napa Valley, and the stores and artist merchants in Carmel. Although many areas in California have significantly higher costs of living than the national average, there are still some areas in the Golden State that aren’t nearly as expensive and can provide seniors with the ideal retirement environment.
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