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  • Preparing for Coronavirus

Preparing for Coronavirus

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

The elderly are at greater risk flu shot

Covid-19 or Coronavirus emerged from China and since then has already presented itself in multiple countries outside of the United States. Federal health official are also predicting its arrival within U.S communities soon.  Although this virus can affect anyone, it is especially clear that those with weakened immune system such as the children, the elderly, and the chronically ill are at greater risk. This respiratory illness can produce pneumonia and fevers which can be fatal to those with underlying conditions. So what can you do to[…]

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  • Long-Term Care

When to Start Planning for your Long-Term Care

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

 

 

Unfortunately, some of us will begin to plan for the financials associated with long-term care, only once care is actually needed. What you may find in these instances is extreme sticker shock. What can you do to avoid this future occurrence? Plan for those costs now before care is actually needed! For some of you this may mean looking into and deciding to purchase a long-term care insurance plan to help cover these future costs.

Long-term care insurance will not work best for everyone however, it is a worthy option to consider[…]

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  • Weight Gain

Why Eating Less is Causing your Weight Gain

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

Caloric Deficit & Weight Loss

Countless individuals take on many different approaches to losing weight and many are taught that a caloric deficit is king. A caloric deficit refers to eating fewer calories than you are burning per day and this method has been proven to produce great weight loss results for many however, it is important to note that under-eating can inversely result in weight gains and plateaus. Perhaps, you have even experienced this firsthand? You set out a goal to lose weight so, you significantly decreased your caloric intake and increased[…]

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  • Voter Registration Deadlines by State

Voter Registration Deadlines by State

By |February 24, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , |

When is your last day to register?

 

The number of  U.S election voters aged 45 and over, significantly outweighs that of younger individual voters. In 2012 alone, 71% of the American population aged 71 and over exercised their voting rights as opposed to the mere 49% of those aged between 18-29.  In addition to this, the 65 and over population is expected to continue to steadily rise over time, this suggests that candidates should pay extra attention to winning the “older” vote.  Seniors tend to be more connected to their communities thus, feeling an increased responsibility to[…]

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  • Healthy Dinner Ideas

Four Healthy Dinner Ideas for You

By |February 21, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , |

fruits and vegetablesIn 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 four delicious and healthy dinner recipes for you and the whole family! (Please note none of these recipes belong to LTC TREE)

 

 

Zucchini Noodle Bowls ( Full Recipe Here)

Ingredients:

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  • Long-Term Care Policy

Lymphatic Health & Wellness

By |February 20, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , |

national senior health

Your Cells Leak Too

Your lymphatic system is responsible for collecting and expelling excess liquids as well as fluid seepage from cells which can otherwise build up and result in swelling. The lymphatic system works hard to expel nasty liquids as well as filter through your bacteria and pathogens before returning them into your bloodstream. All together this system helps reduce inflammation, fight off infections, as well as promote healthy digestion. One thing to note is that your lymphatic system does not have a central system managing it the way[…]

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