Because eating healthy is a top priority for our diabetic friends, we are committed to providing you with tasty and healthy meal recipes for you to try. Today we have compiled for you a list of diabetic friendly and crowd pleasing meals to enjoy this Fourth of July! Please note: None of these recipes belong to EasyDiabetesLife

 BBQ Chicken

Ingredients

It is important to plan for your future care. Most people in their fifties and early sixties don’t want to think about the possibility of needing help bathing, dressing or eating, but 70% of people over the age of 65 require assistance in two or more daily activities or need some type of long-term care. Here are some of the most common options for paying for long term care.

Out Of Pocket 

Out of pocket or self-insurance means that you pay for all of your medical bills on your own.[…]

Discussing long-term care

When it comes to long term care, there are many who wish to avoid the subject. Many do not like to imagine themselves in need of this care. Others feel they have countless more years before they have to consider these matters. Because of this, many individuals will find themselves unprepared when the need for long term care arises.

1 in 3 aged 65 and over will need long term care at some point. This number is quite high and rising with a rapidly increasing aging population. The truth is, the[…]

What is long-term care?

Long-term care is often be referred to as LTC and refers to help with activities of daily living. These activities include bathing, dressing, grooming, transfering, and other activities performed to take care of oneself. When individuals are no longer able to complete two or more of these activities without assistance their exists the need for long-term care. Long-term care differs from other forms of care by nature. Long-term care focuses on services provided to promote independence for individuals who can longer care for themselves.

Who needs long-term care?

Long-term care is designed[…]

Taking action

When it comes to living healthy there are many small steps we can take action with. Being proactive versus reactive with our health can make all the difference. This entails helping your body stay healthy versus trying to heal your body after the fact. However, both are worthy causes and can help you stay healthy longer.

Eating well

Here at LTC TREE we want you to stay healthy as long as possible. We help you prepare for your long-term care planning while also hoping you never need it. Just like with any other[…]

Long-term care

For some it is a rather confusing topic. Others wish to avoid the topic all together as it is not necessarily a fun thought. However, when you consider the fact that close to 70% of those over the age of 65 will need it, you have to.

The need for long-term care is constantly rising. These medical and personal services offered through long-term care are vital to those who can no longer care for themselves. Research supports this notion when you take a look at the countless studies as conducted by the American Society on Aging. We can only expect[…]