Retiring in Arkansas
Arkansas, officially dubbed the “Natural State”, but more widely known as the “Razorback State”, offers up an idyllic setting for retirement in the United States. With an extremely diverse topography, retirees in Arkansas can choose between mountain life, more isolation in the forests, or lowlands along the river, with national parks sprinkled all over the state.
The state also has a reputation for being unhealthy, however, and long term care is an ever present issue for people across Arkansas. Fortunately, the long term care costs are lower than the national average, giving retirees yet another reason to move to this beautiful[…]
Living a Long Life in Arizona
Arizona is known for its dry, hot summers and beautiful, seemingly infinite desert landscape. Home to one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Arizona attracts a hoard of tourists, full of people from all walks of life. Many retirees began to move to Arizona in the 1960s to get away from the harsher climates in the East and Midwest and enjoy milder winters. The high number of retirees in the state of Arizona necessitates a focus on the issue of long term care.
On the University of Arizona campus is the Arizona Health and Sciences Center, a department of[…]
High Cost of Long Term Care in Alaska
Alaska boasts the highest long term care costs in the nation. One of the main reasons costs of long term care in Alaska are so astronomical is due to the lack of urban development. In the large cities of Alaska, long term care costs are more on par with the rest of the country. When you get into the rural areas, however, the costs skyrocket due to sparse resources. These high costs present a problem to Alaskan residents who cannot afford to pay out of pocket.
Long Term Care Insurance is a reliable way to protect your assets from Alaska’s[…]
Long Term Care in Alabama
In the Heart of Dixie, the cost of long term care has continued to remain on the low end of the spectrum. That isn’t to say, however, that long term care isn’t a common issue across the state. Long term care in Alabama is beginning to take the front seat. Nearly 15% of Alabama’s population is over the age of 65 and this aging population is beginning to face the question of how to pay for long term care.
Alabama is one of the states that has created a Long Term Care Insurance Partnership to help residents cover their long[…]
Link Between Obesity and Long Term Care
More than 1/3 of adults in the United States are considered obese. This staggering number has led to a number of studies regarding obesity and the effects it has on society. The studies found that in middle aged individuals, obesity is a risk factor for predicting future nursing home admission.
In order to understand the huge threat that obesity poses to our nation, we must understand who in the United States is obese and what effects obesity has on our health.
Obesity in Children 
According to the CDC, childhood obesity[…]
Minnesota Nursing Home Workers Get Pay Raise in Budget Bill
A budget bill passed in the Minnesota House of Representatives proposes a 3% raise for employees at Minnesota nursing homes.
Budget Disagreements in the House 
The bill addresses the $11.2 billion budget of general funds being appropriated for Health and Human Services programs. The omnibus bill, which passed in the House with a vote of 70 to 64, would reduce the overall HHS budget by $150 million over the next two years.
Heavy debate was placed on this topic, with members of both parties fighting over whether[…]
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