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7 Surprising Health Issues That Require Long Term Care

WEBAccording to the CDC, every 40 seconds someone has a stroke. Every year almost 800,000 Americans have a stroke, coming at a costs of roughly $46 billion …

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CareOptions® – A Free Family Healthcare Advisory Program

WEBAvailable FREE to All LTC Members CareOptions® A Family Healthcare Advisory Program More than 70 apps and resources Interactive/web based – Family …

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3 Long Term Health Benefits Of Hitting The Pool

WEBSwimming and other water activities as a form of exercise is especially useful as an alternate method to land-based programs to stay in shape as people age. Jumping into …

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The 5 Major Health Events That Require Long Term Care

WEBPrevention is key when it comes to decreasing the need for future long term care for the elderly. However, the truth is that the elderly population are at high risk for …

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Advanced Care Planning: What Is It And Why Do I Need It

WEBAdvance Directive. One aspect of advance care planning is a legal document called an advance directive. This document contains your wishes pertaining to your care on the …

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Level Up: 7 Ways for Men to Boost Their Health

WEBIf you’re a man thinking about taking his health to the next level, the timing couldn’t be better. Men’s Health Week is June 12-18. Health is one of those things where …

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The Link Between Obesity And Long Term Care

WEBWhile many do not think of it as a disease, according to the American Medical Association (AMA) it is. In 2013, after decades of compiling and analyzing data across all …

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Diabetes and Long Term Care: 3 Things to Consider

WEB2. Increased Incidence of dementia and Alzheimer’s. People diagnosed with diabetes will usually be screened for brain health, due to the higher prevalence of dementia and …

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7 Common Firefighter Injuries (and a Hot Tip)

WEB5. Heat-related injuries: Prolonged exposure to high temperatures can lead to various problems, including dehydration, which is especially common in wildland firefighting, …

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3 Reasons to Chase F.I.R.E. (Financial Independence, Retire Early

WEBF.I.R.E. As The Goal. The F.I.R.E. concept is mainly driven by millennials, who some would say are bound and determined to do things differently than their …

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4 Ways A 10 Minute Walk Could Transform Your Day And Your Life

WEB4. Walking helps you create better boundaries between your problems. When you walk for 20 minutes, away from the incoming barrage of work-related stimuli and tasks, you are …

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Unwrap Joy: Encouraging Self-Care for First Responders During …

WEBThis holiday season, let us not only celebrate the festivities but also prioritize the mental well-being of our first responders. In addition to acknowledging their …

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Reasons to Choose Long Term Care

WEBNPFBA covers Long Term Care benefits for as long as you need them. Other plans will only cover benefits for a specified number of years, usually between 2 and 5 years, unlike …

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Fire Spouse -NPFBA- LTC plans for Firefighter Spouses

WEBFire Spouse -NPFBA- LTC plans for Firefighter Spouses. Decoding LTC: Breaking down what LTC covers and its pivotal role in safeguarding your family’s financial health. …

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The Haunting Truth About Alzheimer’s: It’s Not What You Think

WEBThe haunting reality is that eventually most people living with Alzheimer’s Disease will need some or multiple types of outside care. Some resources to help those with Alzheimer’s …

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