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Here for you...
Thank you for clicking “stay tuned” on CareAvailability.com and choosing to receive a monthly update with announcements, news, education, and much more. Please let me know if there are specific topics of interest to you, so we can best meet your needs. For your information, we keep an archive of past newsletters if you feel you have missed something. We have added 10 new states to the site this month, including Massachusetts, Iowa, Alabama, Indiana, Alaska, New Hampshire, West Virginia, Idaho, Montana, and New Mexico!
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This Month...
December is International Human Rights Awareness Month. 2022 will be the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, an international document stating the fundamental rights and freedoms to which all human beings are entitled. This month we are encouraged to come together and stand up for equality, justice, and the dignity of all humans. Spread the word about the importance of treating everyone around us with respect and kindness no matter their age, gender, race, political views, or social status. #HumanRights
Other notable celebrations in the month of December include…- Christmas, December 25th
- Hanukkah, begins December 18th
- Kwanzaa, begins December 26th
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December got its name from the Latin word “decem” meaning “ten” because it was originally the tenth month of the year in the Roman calendar.
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"Thinking about Senior Living?"
Sometimes people confuse moving to a retirement community with a loss of independence. But for many it is the exact opposite, they actually gain more freedom.
Today’s retirement communities are far different than you might think. They’re for people who want to maintain their independence, expand their horizons, and make their own decisions. Those who want to enjoy being more of their true self. Imagine everything you need to flourish and everything you need to flourish for years to come. A wealth of activities. A stylish setting. Fabulous cuisine. Attentive service. And supportive healthcare services should the need arise.
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What's new...Visit our Resources Page to view over a hundred new educational articles discussing different levels of care on a national level, as well as locally for individual states. The articles specifically address care and regulations for topics
such as Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, Home Care, and Hospice. We are steadily covering more and more states as we grow, so please reach out Here to send us a request for a certain topic for your state if we do not yet have it.
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Hello Massachusetts!
We have just added new provider information for the state of Massachusetts to CareAvailability.com. This means an additional 1,090 providers are now listed in our database of resources. This includes more than: 120 assisted living communities, 300 skilled nursing facilities, and over 670 home health, home care, and hospice agencies.
Massachusetts is known as "The Bay State", referring to Cape Cod Bay where the Pilgrims first settled. Massachusetts is home to a countless number of tourist attractions, including the Boston Tea Party Museum, Martha's Vineyard, Fenway Park, and Boston Common Park, pictured above.
Massachusetts was the 6th state to join the new independent union in 1788. It was the first state to write and adopt a constitution, which then served as a model for the new U.S. Constitution. The state motto is "Ense Petit Placidam Sub Libertate Quietem" meaning "By the Sword We Seek Peace, But Peace Only Under Liberty."
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Hello Iowa!
We have just added new provider information for the state of Iowa to CareAvailability.com. This means an additional 900 providers are now listed in our database of resources. This includes more than: 260 assisted living communities, 200 skilled nursing facilities, 160 memory care communities, and over 180 home health, home care, and hospice agencies.
Iowa is known as "The Hawkeye State" as a tribute to chief Black Hawk, leader of the native American Sauk tribe. The name "Iowa" comes from the American Indian tribe of the same name. Iowa is the only state bordered by two navigable rivers; the Missouri River to the west and the Mississippi River to the east.
Iowa was the 29th state to join the union on December 28, 1846. The state motto is "Our Liberties We Prize and Our Rights We Will Maintain."
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Hello Alabama!
We have just added new provider information for the state of Alabama to CareAvailability.com. This means an additional 750 providers are now listed in our database of resources. This includes more than: 190 assisted living communities, 100 memory care communities, 230 skilled nursing facilities, and over 300 home health and hospice agencies.
Alabama has been called the "Yellowhammer State" since the Civil War, when a troop of Alabama soldiers wore uniforms trimmed with yellow cloth and were nicknamed "Yellowhammers." Other familiar nicknames for Alabama include "The Cotton State" and "The Heart of Dixie." Famed country singer Hank Williams was born in Mount Olive, AL, and a life-size bronze statue of him, pictured below, was erected in Montgomery, AL.
Alabama was the 22nd state to be admitted to the Union on December 14, 1819. Their state motto is "Audemus Jura Nostra Defendere," meaning "We Dare Defend our Rights."
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Hello Indiana!
We have just added new provider information for the state of Indiana to CareAvailability.com. This means an additional 1,115 providers are now listed in our database of resources. This includes more than: 360 assisted living communities, 560 skilled nursing facilities, and over 380 home health, home care, and hospice agencies.
Indiana is known as the Hoosier State. The origin of this nickname is not known for certain, but one of the more popular explanations is that there was once a contractor named Hoosier employed on the Louisville and Portland Canal who preferred to hire laborers from Indiana. They were called "Hoosier's men" and eventually all Indianans were called Hoosiers. One of the most iconic attractions in Indiana is the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, pictured above. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the World’s largest auto racetrack and is host to the annual Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, more commonly known as the Indy 500.
Indiana was admitted to the Union on December 11, 1816. Their state motto is
“The Crossroads of America,” as Indianapolis is a hub for several major criss-crossing interstate highways.
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Hello Alaska!
We have just added new provider information for the state of Alaska to CareAvailability.com. This means an additional 310 providers are now listed in our database of resources. This includes more than: 200 assisted living communities, 20 skilled nursing facilities, and over 20 home health and hospice agencies.
Alaska’s nickname is “The Last Frontier.” This is because of its distance from the lower 48 states and its rugged landscape and climate. On March 30, 1867, the U.S. agreed to purchase Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million dollars, roughly $67 million in today’s dollars, and Alaska became the 49th state in the Union on January 3, 1959.
The name "Alaska" is taken from the Aleutian word "aláxsxaq" that refers to an object to which the sea is directed, in this case the Alaska peninsula and mainland. This is sometimes loosely translated as "great land." That state motto of Alaska is “North to the Future.”
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Hello New Hampshire!
We have just added new provider information for the state of New Hampshire to CareAvailability.com. This means an additional 420 providers are now listed in our database of resources. This includes more than: 130 assisted living communities, 70 skilled nursing facilities, and over 230 home care, home health, and hospice agencies.
New Hampshire is nicknamed “The Granite State” because of its numerous granite quarries. Much of New Hampshire’s bedrock is granite, and at one time small quarries were common in the southern part of the state, but today only larger sites produce enough stone to be worth the cost of operation.
New Hampshire was one of the original 13 colonies, and became the 9th state to join the Union on June 21, 1788. Their state motto is “Live Free or Die.”
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Hello West Virginia!
We have just added new provider information for the state of West Virginia to CareAvailability.com. This means an additional 410 providers are now listed in our database of resources. This includes more than: 90 assisted living communities, 100 skilled nursing facilities, 60 adult care homes and over 160 home care, home health, and hospice agencies.
West Virginia is nicknamed “The Mountain State”, as West Virginia is home to a section of the Allegheny Mountains, pictured above. The Allegheny Mountains comprise a little more than 10 percent of the land area in the state. West Virginia is also known for the “Blue Ridge Mountains” that run through the state.
President Lincoln proclaimed that West Virginia would officially be recognized as a state on June 20, 1863. Their state motto is “Montani Semper Liberi”, meaning “Mountaineers Are Always Free”.
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Hello Idaho!
We have just added new provider information for the state of Idaho to CareAvailability.com. This means an additional 440 providers are now listed in our database of resources. This includes more than: 250 assisted living communities, 80 skilled nursing facilities, 110 memory care communities, and over 100 home health and hospice agencies.
Idaho is nicknamed “The Gem State”, because the name Idaho was derived from the Native American word “E-Dah-Hoe” meaning “Gem of the Mountains.” Over 240 different minerals have been identified in Idaho, many of them being unusual and rare specimens.
Idaho became the 43rd state to join the Union on July 3, 1890. Their state motto is “Esto Perpetua,” meaning “Let It Be Perpetual.”
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Hello Montana!
We have just added new provider information for the state of Montana to CareAvailability.com. This means an additional 410 providers are now listed in our database of resources. This includes more than: 230 assisted living communities, 70 skilled nursing facilities, 40 adult care homes, and over 70 home health and hospice agencies.
Montana is nicknamed “The Big Sky State”, made popular in the 1960s, because Montana is sparsely populated and free of tall buildings, making it seem that the sky goes on forever. Montana is known for its natural beauty and is home to many nature landmarks, including Glacier National Park, pictured above.
Montana was the 41st state to join the Union on November 8, 1889. The state motto is “Oro y Plata,” meaning “Gold and Silver.”
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Hello New Mexico!
We have just added new provider information for the state of New Mexico to CareAvailability.com. This means an additional 390 providers are now listed in our database of resources. This includes more than: 230 assisted living communities, 60 skilled nursing facilities, and over 120 home health and hospice agencies.
New Mexico is nicknamed “The Land of Enchantment”. In 1935 New Mexico magazine first advertised using “ The Land of Enchantment” to encourage tourism in the state. The nickname then appeared on New Mexico license plates in 1941.
New Mexico became the 47th state to join the union on January 6, 1912. The state motto is “Crescit Eundo,” meaning “It Grows As It Goes.”
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