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Do You Need Long Term Care Insurance?

What is Long Term Care Insurance? Long term care insurance, also known as LTC insurance, LTCI or long term health insurance, was created to cover the costs associated with the support and services you may need as you age. Unlike your traditional health care policy, long term care insurance reimburses policyholders for such services as in-home health care, the cost of assisted living accommodations and more. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports that 70% of people age …

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Challenges Facing Family Caregivers

Supporting the Family Caregiver According to the National Center on Caregiving, over 34 million Americans have provided unpaid care to a loved one age 50 or older in the last 12 months. These family caregivers generally assist their loved one with activities of daily living, like dressing, eating and bathing, and many also go above and beyond by performing various healthcare tasks, such as administering medications or injections. On average, a caregiver will spend upwards of 24 hours each week …

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10 Healthy Aging Tips

Debunking the Myths of Aging and Health The stereotypes surrounding seniors are fairly easy to identify. For one, there’s the “cranky old man”, constantly yelling at kids to stay off his lawn. Or, maybe you picture a white-haired elderly woman, surrounded by cats and baskets of knitting yarn. However, today’s older generation tends to be a far cry from those stereotypes. Seniors are living longer, healthier and more vibrant, active lives through the age of 65 and beyond in independent …

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Tips for Touring a Senior Living Community

Ready to Consider Downsizing to a Senior Living Community? After you or a loved one has made the important decision to downsize and move to a senior living community, it’s time to start researching all your options. Whether you’re looking for a community that offers independent living for seniors in a private home or apartment, or need an option that offers help with daily living activities in a comfortable assisted living apartment, knowing what questions to ask and what to …

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Knowing the Signs of Stroke

The Causes of Stroke A stroke can be caused by a blocked artery, known as ischemic stroke, or the leaking or bursting of a blood vessel, which is hemorrhagic stroke. Also called a “brain attack,” a stroke occurs when blood flow to an area of the brain is suddenly cut off. This can happen to anyone, at any time. When it does, the brain cells are deprived of the oxygen that keeps them functioning. Without early intervention, these situations will …

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How to Reduce Caregiver Stress

The Importance of Avoiding Caregiver Burnout Recent research shows that over 44 million Americans provide unpaid care to senior family members, friends or a disabled adult. Of these caregivers, an overwhelming majority (one out of three) reports their stress levels as high, and that their caregiving duties often force them to miss out on doing some of the things they most enjoy. Providing care for a senior family member or friend can be a rewarding experience with benefits for both …

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The Importance of Physical Therapy for Seniors

What Does Senior Physical Therapy Involve? The definition of physical therapy is “the treatment of disease, injury or deformity by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment and exercises rather than by drugs or surgery.” Physical therapists are trained to evaluate and teach individuals how to prevent or manage their condition and achieve the long-term goals they set for themselves, as well as reduce their pain, restore function and independence and prevent further injury. After a senior has been impaired …

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Choosing the Right Senior Living Community

What is a Senior Living Community? With so many different senior housing options available today, it’s easy to become confused about what type of retirement home will be best for your individual needs. The term “senior living community” has a few different meanings. It can mean a retirement community with independent living apartments or patio homes, where seniors can come and go as they please. Or, it might be thought of as an assisted living community, a place for those …

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The Benefits of Music Therapy for Alzheimer’s

Music: A Treatment for Alzheimer’s Music has a way of bringing us back to a certain moment in time, evoking memories, emotions and feelings from our past. Listening to certain songs can bring comfort in times of sadness, boost your mood, and just make you feel more positive and happy overall. For those with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, thanks to many recent studies, the power of music is more evident than ever. This is due to the …

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The Benefits of a Life Plan Community

When aging adults begin exploring senior living options, it’s important that they find a place that feels like home. However, it’s even more important that they identify a long-term care community that will meet their healthcare needs now and in the future. At Concordia Life Plan Community, a life plan community as a true way to age in place. Compared to seniors who live alone, our residents stay more active and achieve better health outcomes. They’re also afforded greater peace …

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