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Long Term Care News Feb 2009

Golden - London House awarded 'Best' long-term care team honor
GOLDEN LIVING CENTER – LONDON HOUSE earns national honors for best long-term care team. Sonoma Valley's Golden Living Center - London House, recently earned the "Best Long-Term Care Team" for 2008 in a nationwide competition sponsored by Advance for Long-Term Care Management Magazine. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 03:28:53 GMT)

Senior Citizen Becomes a Guerilla Organizer to Protect Long-Term Care Insurance Benefits
Bill Silverman, a 74-year-old resident in assisted living in Massachusetts, finds himself representing the interests of 171,000 seniors in the U.S. who are holding long-term care insurance policies (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

Cardinal House to host a seminar on long-term care insurance
Cardinal House to host a seminar on long-term care insurance Cardinal House, a licensed assisted living facility, will host a speaker from Western-Southern Life Insurance Company at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12. The public is invited to attend this educati (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 18:20:06 GMT)

Long-term-care calamity?
Sun Media ESPANOLA — Securing senior housing is a growing challenge for several regional hospitals and nursing homes, including Espanola General Hospital, says CEO Ray [...] (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 22:19:03 GMT)

Next Steps: Long-term care spurs family fighting
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Golden - London House awarded 'Best' long-term care team honor
GOLDEN LIVING CENTER – LONDON HOUSE earns national honors for best long-term care team. Sonoma Valley's Golden Living Center - London House, recently earned the "Best Long-Term Care Team" for 2008 in a nationwide competition sponsored by Advance for Long-Term Care Management Magazine. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:42:59 GMT)

Long-term-care calamity? — Securing sound seniors digs a dilemma: Espanola General Hospital CEO
Securing senior housing is a growing challenge for several regional hospitals and nursing homes, including Espanola General Hospital, says CEO Ray Hunt. "The Espanola General [...] (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 12:37:21 GMT)

Pipe bursts at Care Centre
A water sprinkler pipe broke in the Chronic Care Unit of the Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre in Stephenville Crossing during the evening of Jan. 27. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:29:37 GMT)

Ensign Group buys 4 Denver-area care facilities
The Ensign Group Inc., an assisted-living and nursing-services provider, said Tuesday it is entering the Colorado market with the acquisition of four long-term care facilities in the Denver area. (ENSG) (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:27:59 GMT)

Province invests 153M to replace aging long-term care homes
The Sask atchewan government is spending $153 million over the next two years to replace outdated long-term care centres. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:47:26 GMT)

Golden - London House awarded 'Best' long-term care team honor
GOLDEN LIVING CENTER – LONDON HOUSE earns national honors for best long-term care team. Sonoma Valley's Golden Living Center - London House, recently earned the "Best Long-Term Care Team" for 2008 in a nationwide competition sponsored by Advance for Long-Term Care Management Magazine. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:56:34 GMT)

New long-term care facilities to be built in Sask.
The provincial government is investing $152.8 million in provincial infrastructure money to replace 13 crumbling, outdated long-term care facilities throughout Saskatchewan. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:10:53 GMT)

Riley wants to sell Bryce before end of term
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Bob Riley wants to sell Bryce Hospital during his remaining time in office, but only if the hospital’s mentally ill long-term care patients can be cared for properly, former Mental Health Commissioner Kathy Sawyer said Tuesday. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 03:13:30 GMT)

Four metro long-term-care facilities purchased.
The Ensign Group Inc. of Mission Viejo, Calif., has acquired four long-term-care facilities in the metro area. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 07:40:19 GMT)

Grant goes to sprinkler upgrades at care home
Gov. Linda Lingle has released a $750,000 capital improvement project grant to Hale Makua Health Services to equip its long-term-care facility in Wailuku with an updated water sprinkler system. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 12:56:58 GMT)

Golden - London House awarded 'Best' long-term care team honor
GOLDEN LIVING CENTER – LONDON HOUSE earns national honors for best long-term care team. Sonoma Valley's Golden Living Center - London House, recently earned the "Best Long-Term Care Team" for 2008 in a nationwide competition sponsored by Advance for Long-Term Care Management Magazine. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 19:41:34 GMT)

Cancer survivors often forgo care due to cost
Even with health insurance, more than one million cancer survivors living in the United States report that they forgo needed medical care because of concerns about cost, according to research presented Wednesday at the American Association for Cancer Research conference on the Science of Health Care Disparities. (Thu, 05 Feb 2009 14:56:42 GMT)

Golden - London House awarded 'Best' long-term care team honor
GOLDEN LIVING CENTER – LONDON HOUSE earns national honors for best long-term care team. Sonoma Valley's Golden Living Center - London House, recently earned the "Best Long-Term Care Team" for 2008 in a nationwide competition sponsored by Advance for Long-Term Care Management Magazine. (Thu, 05 Feb 2009 21:56:49 GMT)

Study reveals barriers in health care for senior women of colour
BRAMPTON - Long wait times, language barriers and transportation issues are among a list of barriers identified in the local health care system by nearly 300 senior women of colour in Peel Region. (Thu, 05 Feb 2009 23:05:05 GMT)

Failed project gets new life
The province is working with some local companies and some not-for-profits agencies to complete a long-term care facility whose fate seemed dead in the water [...] (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:46:05 GMT)

How Much Does Long-Term-Care Cost?
Medicare generally doesn’t cover it. Here’s a look at your options (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:28:21 GMT)

How Much Does Long-Term-Care Cost?
Medicare generally doesn’t cover it. Here’s a look at your options (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 17:08:14 GMT)

California prison czar scales back plan for medical care
Federal Prisons Receiver J. Clark Kelso talks during a news conference at the Receiver's office on Aug. 13, 2008. California Attorney General Jerry Brown has filed a motion in federal district court in San Francisco today to replace the federally-appointed receiver. The prison medical czar today offered downsized versions of his plan to build long-term care beds for physically and ... (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 20:38:39 GMT)

California prison czar scales back plan for medical care
Federal Prisons Receiver J. Clark Kelso talks during a news conference at the Receiver's office on Aug. 13, 2008. California Attorney General Jerry Brown has filed a motion in federal district court in San Francisco today to replace the federally-appointed receiver. The prison medical czar today offered downsized versions of his plan to build long-term care beds for physically and ... (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 20:40:29 GMT)

drugstore.com Strong, Long-Term
Despite its cautious guidance, we think investors should look past the company's near-term results and focus on the company strategy to achieve profitable sales growth over the long term. (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 21:15:04 GMT)

Golden - London House awarded 'Best' long-term care team honor
GOLDEN LIVING CENTER – LONDON HOUSE earns national honors for best long-term care team. Sonoma Valley's Golden Living Center - London House, recently earned the "Best Long-Term Care Team" for 2008 in a nationwide competition sponsored by Advance for Long-Term Care Management Magazine. (Sat, 07 Feb 2009 01:11:42 GMT)

Long-Term Care Disparities Conference on the Web
Don't have a Washington Bureau? For even smaller news outlets, the miracle of the Internet can make national experts at major conferences or press briefings available. Starting Wednesday, AcademyHealth will do just that. The organization's conference, "Disparities in Long-Term Care: Building Equity Into Market-Based Reforms," used the social media wonder Twitter for real-time bulletins and ... (Sat, 07 Feb 2009 02:40:50 GMT)

Providers debate need for Geneva care facility
Testimony was mixed Friday at a state hearing about the need for a long-term-care facility on the city's west side. The Illinois Department of Public Health hearing was called as part of the approval process for the proposed $25.3-million, 150-bed skilled, long-term facility called Meadowbrook Manor on Keslinger Road, near the Delnor Hospital campus. (Sat, 07 Feb 2009 10:09:03 GMT)

Golden - London House awarded 'Best' long-term care team honor
GOLDEN LIVING CENTER – LONDON HOUSE earns national honors for best long-term care team. Sonoma Valley's Golden Living Center - London House, recently earned the "Best Long-Term Care Team" for 2008 in a nationwide competition sponsored by Advance for Long-Term Care Management Magazine. (Sun, 08 Feb 2009 02:26:34 GMT)

Reports of norovirus outbreaks spiked in 2008
DENVER (AP) - Outbreaks of norovirus across the state have doubled in 2008 when compared with 2007. Last year the state health department received 145 reports of outbreaks. In 2007, state health officials received reports of 72 outbreaks. Most happened in long-term care centers for senior citizens. (Sun, 08 Feb 2009 15:52:55 GMT)

Medicaid not best option for long-term care
There is much confusion about the eligibility rules for Medicaid long-term care benefits. Medicaid is the federal and state government program that provides medical assistance to financially and medically needy people. It is a separate program from Medicare, which is the federal program providing certain kinds of health care (regardless of financial ability) for people 65 and older or those of ... (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 06:00:20 GMT)

Long-term care comes at a price
Hanna Lewandowski neglected to think about her own future. (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 06:27:58 GMT)

Satyam to announce long-term plan next week-chmn
NEW DELHI, Feb 9 (Reuters) - The board of fraud-hit Satyam Computer Services Ltd will decide on a long-term action plan, including a possible sale, in the next 7 to 10 days, its chairman said on Monday. (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:23:59 GMT)

Satyam to announce long-term plan next week-chmn
NEW DELHI, Feb 9 (Reuters) - The board of fraud-hit Satyam Computer Services Ltd will decide on a long-term action plan, including a possible sale, in the next 7 to 10 days, its chairman said on Monday. (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:23:59 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2009-02-09 08:39 Satyam to announce long-term plan next week-chmn
NEW DELHI, Feb 9 (Reuters) - The board of fraud-hit Satyam Computer Services Ltd will decide on a long-term action plan, including a possible sale, in the next 7 to 10 days, its chairman said on Monday. Kiran Karnik, who was last week appointed by the government as the chairman of the Satyam board, told Reuters a clear picture would be available by the middle of next week. Satyam has been ... (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 09:15:36 GMT)

Booklet helps cancer patients navigate costly care
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) has released a guide to help cancer patients and their doctors communicate more effectively about the costs associated with their treatment and care. (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 16:13:54 GMT)

Golden - London House awarded 'Best' long-term care team honor
GOLDEN LIVING CENTER – LONDON HOUSE earns national honors for best long-term care team. Sonoma Valley's Golden Living Center - London House, recently earned the "Best Long-Term Care Team" for 2008 in a nationwide competition sponsored by Advance for Long-Term Care Management Magazine. (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 22:41:44 GMT)

Long-term care reform group hosts meeting tonight
A Perfect Cause, a grassroots organization dedicated to long-term care and nursing home reform, is hosting a meeting, "Concerns About Long-Term Care -- Town Hall Meeting" from 6 to 8 pm. today at the Holiday Inn, 1000 N. (Tue, 10 Feb 2009 06:18:32 GMT)

Lawmakers plan forum on aging, care
State Reps. John Kefalas and Randy Fischer, both Fort Collins Democrats, will host a forum on aging and long-term care Feb. 28 in Fort Collins. (Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:24:23 GMT)

Financial Planners: Specialize In Seniors
The senior market in America represents a prime target for financial planners and insurance agents for many reasons. Long-term care , estate planning and asset management are just some of the lucrative services needed by the elderly, and a growing number of financial planning professionals and firms are able to specialize exclusively in this segment of the population. (Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:10:57 GMT)

Falling revenues force gov't to review building new health-care facilities
Alberta Health's $4-billion capital plan to build hospitals and long-term care facilities is under review because of ballooning costs and dwindling revenues, says Health Minister Ron Liepert. (Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:04:57 GMT)

Genworth to Focus on Life, Long-Term Care Coverage (Update2)
Feb. 10 (Bloomberg) -- Genworth Financial Inc. , the insurer spun off by General Electric Co. in 2004, plans to direct resources to life insurance and long-term care after losses on retirement products and mortgage guarantees. (Wed, 11 Feb 2009 01:42:30 GMT)

Genworth to Focus on Life, Long-Term Care Coverage (Update2)
Feb. 10 (Bloomberg) -- Genworth Financial Inc. , the insurer spun off by General Electric Co. in 2004, plans to direct resources to life insurance and long-term care after losses on retirement products and mortgage guarantees. (Wed, 11 Feb 2009 01:42:50 GMT)

Genworth to Focus on Life, Long-Term Care Coverage (Update2)
Feb. 10 (Bloomberg) -- Genworth Financial Inc. , the insurer spun off by General Electric Co. in 2004, plans to direct resources to life insurance and long-term care after losses on retirement products and mortgage guarantees. (Wed, 11 Feb 2009 01:43:50 GMT)

Bangkok Bank invites people to provide long-term love and care to loved ones on Valentine’s Day
Bangkok Bank is inviting customers to show a different kind of care for their loved ones on Valentine’s Day, by purchasing a Bangkok Bank Cancer Protection 1st insurance policy on their behalf. (Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:47:04 GMT)

Long-term bond prices climb
Prices for long-term Treasury bonds rose Wednesday as investors remained wary about the prospects for an economic recovery despite a breakthrough in the debate over the government's $789 billion stimulus plan. (Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:11:26 GMT)

Providers debate need for long-term care facility
GENEVA -- Testimony was mixed Friday at a state hearing about the need for a long-term-care facility on the city's west side. (Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:12:42 GMT)

Golden - London House awarded 'Best' long-term care team honor
GOLDEN LIVING CENTER – LONDON HOUSE earns national honors for best long-term care team. Sonoma Valley's Golden Living Center - London House, recently earned the "Best Long-Term Care Team" for 2008 in a nationwide competition sponsored by Advance for Long-Term Care Management Magazine. (Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:57:20 GMT)

Generation-X Feels Unprepared for Long-Term Care Costs and the Future, Survey Finds
Many members of Generation-X say they feel unprepared for long-term care and do not feel they are taking the necessary steps to prepare for their futures, according to a survey released today by America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP). The survey, conducted by StrategyOne on behalf of AHIP, found that over half (52 percent) of respondents born between 1960 and 1980 feel somewhat or entirely ... (Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:00 GMT)

Bally Technologies Announces Long-Term Partnership with Nevada Cancer Institute
Bally Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BYI), a leader in slots, video machines, and casino-management systems for the global gaming industry, announced today that it has committed to a long-term partnership with Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI), the official cancer center for the State of Nevada and a leader in providing research, education, early detection, prevention, and high-quality patient care ... (Wed, 11 Feb 2009 23:31:48 GMT)

Belleville long-term care administrator expands to Kingston
Two veteran long-term care administrators — one from Belleville — will combine to build a new $25-million nursing home in Kingston’s west end, salvaging a [...] (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 11:23:11 GMT)

Information on Tax-Deductible Long Term Care Insurance Now Available Through Your Tax Advisor, Thanks to LTC Financial ...
Tax time is a good time to ask your accountant about long term care insurance. Why? "Because this special form of insurance can make a big difference in your tax liability and overall financial security," says Jonas Roeser, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Operations for LTC Financial Partners LLC , one of America's most experienced long term care insurance agencies. (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:15:00 GMT)

Golden - London House awarded 'Best' long-term care team honor
GOLDEN LIVING CENTER – LONDON HOUSE earns national honors for best long-term care team. Sonoma Valley's Golden Living Center - London House, recently earned the "Best Long-Term Care Team" for 2008 in a nationwide competition sponsored by Advance for Long-Term Care Management Magazine. (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:26:48 GMT)

Protecting Your Assets & Long Term Care
WILKES-BARRE -- About 750-thousand Pennsylvanians need long term care. Nursing home care costs can run as high a $7,000 a month. (Sat, 14 Feb 2009 01:19:06 GMT)

Golden - London House awarded 'Best' long-term care team honor
GOLDEN LIVING CENTER – LONDON HOUSE earns national honors for best long-term care team. Sonoma Valley's Golden Living Center - London House, recently earned the "Best Long-Term Care Team" for 2008 in a nationwide competition sponsored by Advance for Long-Term Care Management Magazine. (Sat, 14 Feb 2009 01:26:34 GMT)

Attorneys to speak on elder care issues
Transitioning a mom, dad, grandma or grandpa into long-term care can be a confusing, frustrating and new experience for children and grandchildren, but they can receive advice from two attorneys at a seminar next week. (Sat, 14 Feb 2009 18:07:33 GMT)

Golden - London House awarded 'Best' long-term care team honor
GOLDEN LIVING CENTER – LONDON HOUSE earns national honors for best long-term care team. Sonoma Valley's Golden Living Center - London House, recently earned the "Best Long-Term Care Team" for 2008 in a nationwide competition sponsored by Advance for Long-Term Care Management Magazine. (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 02:42:20 GMT)

Venezuelans Vote on Chavez’s Bid to Scrap Term Limits (Update1)
Feb. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Venezuelans go to the polls today to vote on whether to scrap term limits and give President Hugo Chavez a chance to extend his decade-long rule indefinitely. (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:27:53 GMT)

Golden - London House awarded 'Best' long-term care team honor
GOLDEN LIVING CENTER – LONDON HOUSE earns national honors for best long-term care team. Sonoma Valley's Golden Living Center - London House, recently earned the "Best Long-Term Care Team" for 2008 in a nationwide competition sponsored by Advance for Long-Term Care Management Magazine. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 01:27:41 GMT)

Patient Placement Systems Announces New Pricing Plans for its Referral Management System for Automating Long-Term Care ...
New pricing plans for the Web-based software solution enable all types and sizes of continuing care providers to realize the benefits of automated admissions (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

Patient Placement Systems Announces New Pricing Plans for its Referral Management System for Automating Long-Term Care ...
New pricing plans for the Web-based software solution enable all types and sizes of continuing care providers to realize the benefits of automated admissions (PRWeb Feb 16, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:11:02 GMT)

Malta needs 150 long-term care beds a year
The number of long-term care beds in Malta has to increase by at least 150 a year to cope with an aging population, according to the Parliamentary Secretary for the Elderly Mario Galea. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 12:52:31 GMT)

Web-based program improves diabetics' self care
Giving people with type 2 diabetes the opportunity to help manage their care online can substantially improve their long-term blood sugar control, new research suggests. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:43:32 GMT)

Golden - London House awarded 'Best' long-term care team honor
GOLDEN LIVING CENTER – LONDON HOUSE earns national honors for best long-term care team. Sonoma Valley's Golden Living Center - London House, recently earned the "Best Long-Term Care Team" for 2008 in a nationwide competition sponsored by Advance for Long-Term Care Management Magazine. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:41:34 GMT)

Health care employment: Short-term pain, long-term gain
On one hand: a biannual federal study that shows the health care industry will be the national leader in job growth through 2016. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 22:13:42 GMT)

Fewer care facilities use restraints for elderly residents
A nationwide push is on to reduce the practice of restraining elderly residents in nursing home to keep them in their chairs or from wandering the halls. At a long-term care facility in Carlisle, Pa., restraints are not an option. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 03:52:52 GMT)

Update of Long-Term Data on Brain Cancer Patients Receiving DCVax(R)-Brain Continues to Show Striking Improvements in ...
Northwest Biotherapeutics, Inc. today announced further long-term follow-up data, for the second half of 2008, from its prior Phase I and Phase I/II clinical trials with DCVax®-Brain in patients with Glioblastoma multiforme, the most rapid and lethal type of brain cancer. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:00:00 GMT)

Study Exposes Multiple Failings In Long-Term Support For Sight Loss, UK
In a new investigation, the sight loss charity, Thomas Pocklington Trust (1), exposes multiple failings in the current provision of support for people with sight loss. The system is structured to offer short-term help, but can marginalise the very people it aims to support in the long term. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 11:12:20 GMT)

PointRight and Golden Living Announce New Long-Term Relationship Aimed at Improving Lives of Seniors
LEXINGTON, Mass.----PointRight Inc., formerly LTCQ, and Golden Living today jointly announced the formation of a new long-term affiliation directly targeted at improving clinical quality and the lives of seniors in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:43:00 GMT)

Golden - London House awarded 'Best' long-term care team honor
GOLDEN LIVING CENTER – LONDON HOUSE earns national honors for best long-term care team. Sonoma Valley's Golden Living Center - London House, recently earned the "Best Long-Term Care Team" for 2008 in a nationwide competition sponsored by Advance for Long-Term Care Management Magazine. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:27:47 GMT)

MRSA infections drop dramatically in intensive-care units
A government report says the rate of dangerous staph infections has dropped dramatically in hospital intensive-care units, a rare encouraging sign about a hard-to-treat "superbug." The report involving nearly 600 hospitals is the largest to document a long-term decline in... (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:23:00 GMT)

Long-term beds receive new hope
GUELPH (Feb 18, 2009) -- Lower construction costs brought on by the recession is spurring the creation of new long-term care beds like those needed in Guelph. (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:42:06 GMT)

Innovative Care Systems and Crawford & Company Join Forces
TORRANCE, Calif. & ATLANTA----Innovative Care Systems , a third-party administrator of leave of absence and group disability claims, today announced that it has engaged Crawford & Company to round out its offering of claims and medical management services for workers' compensation, short-term disability, long-term disability and leave of absence programs. (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT)

Quidel Corporation Webinar Addresses Management of Influenza in Long-Term Care Facilities
SAN DIEGO----Quidel Corporation , a leading provider of rapid point-of-care diagnostic tests, announced today the sponsorship of a live webinar: Rapid Recognition and Management of Influenza Outbreaks in Long-term Care Facilities . (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:00:00 GMT)

Update Of Long-Term Data On Brain Cancer Patients Receiving DCVax(R)-Brain Continues To Show Striking Improvements In ...
Northwest Biotherapeutics, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: NWBO; AIM: NWBT and NWBS) ("NWBT" or the "Company") announced further long-term follow-up data, for the second half of 2008, from its prior Phase I and Phase I/II clinical trials with DCVax(R)-Brain in patients with Glioblastoma multiforme, the most rapid and lethal type of brain cancer. (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:11:26 GMT)

Capital network funds long-term care startup
Angel investors affiliated with the Nashville Capital Network and the network's newest venture fund have invested an undisclosed amount in Silvercare Solutions LLC, a Nashville-based startup that provides on-site continence care services to long-term care facilities. (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:57:53 GMT)

Survey: Cost of long-term care varies widely
Some Americans are spending nearly seven times more for certain long-term care services than others, according to research commissioned by Northwestern Mutual of Milwaukee. (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:26:54 GMT)

Golden - London House awarded 'Best' long-term care team honor
GOLDEN LIVING CENTER – LONDON HOUSE earns national honors for best long-term care team. Sonoma Valley's Golden Living Center - London House, recently earned the "Best Long-Term Care Team" for 2008 in a nationwide competition sponsored by Advance for Long-Term Care Management Magazine. (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 23:57:39 GMT)

Experts say do homework on care homes
A recent case of alleged elder abuse has prompted discussion about picking an appropriate long-term care facility for aging loved ones. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 09:50:07 GMT)

A Child Gets Lost In The Health Care Shuffle
Neglected and abused children can get lost in the maze of our health care and social systems. Commentator Janette Kurie tells the story of a boy who suffered severe and long-term health problems as a consequence of parental neglect — and getting lost in the system. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:42:12 GMT)

Senior care cost in Isles among highest
Another study has found that Hawai'i's long-term-care costs are among the highest in the nation, with monthly rates for private units in assisted-living facilities at almost $1,000 more a month than the national average. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:45:30 GMT)

Golden - London House awarded 'Best' long-term care team honor
GOLDEN LIVING CENTER – LONDON HOUSE earns national honors for best long-term care team. Sonoma Valley's Golden Living Center - London House, recently earned the "Best Long-Term Care Team" for 2008 in a nationwide competition sponsored by Advance for Long-Term Care Management Magazine. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:27:30 GMT)

Infection prevention falls short in Canadian long-term care facilities
( Queen's University ) Infection prevention and control resources and programming in Canadian long-term care facilities fall short of recommended standards, a new Queen's University study shows. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 22:03:49 GMT)

New director for long-term care
When Superior Court Judge Susan C. Del Pesco retired nine months ago after 20 years on the bench, she really did intend to take it easy. (Fri, 20 Feb 2009 08:49:37 GMT)

Experts say do homework on care homes
A recent case of alleged elder abuse has prompted discussion about picking an appropriate long-term care facility for aging loved ones. (Fri, 20 Feb 2009 09:35:07 GMT)

Report: NY leads nation in long-term care spending
Associated Press - February 20, 2009 11:25 AM ET ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - A new report says New York's Medicaid program spends more on long-term health care than other states, but it delivers only... (Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:24:18 GMT)

Report: NY Leads Nation in Long-Term Care Spending
A new report says New York's Medicaid program spends more on long-term health care than other states, but it delivers only average or slightly above average quality. (Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:29:09 GMT)

Senator Patricia Jehlen is named to Long Term Care Financing Advisory Committee
The committee will identify ways to finance care for elders and individuals with disabilities in Massachusetts. An assessment of the profile of long-term care populations here in Massachusetts will provide the backdrop for considering both the current patchwork of support, predominantly family caregivers and public financing, and the future opportunities for innovation in both public and ... (Fri, 20 Feb 2009 18:25:05 GMT)

NY leads nation in long-term care spending
New York's Medicaid program spends more on long-term health care than other states, but does not achieve better than average results, according to a report. (Fri, 20 Feb 2009 18:52:23 GMT)

Golden - London House awarded 'Best' long-term care team honor
GOLDEN LIVING CENTER – LONDON HOUSE earns national honors for best long-term care team. Sonoma Valley's Golden Living Center - London House, recently earned the "Best Long-Term Care Team" for 2008 in a nationwide competition sponsored by Advance for Long-Term Care Management Magazine. (Sat, 21 Feb 2009 01:42:56 GMT)

Obama Plans Summit Next Week On Long-Term Budget Difficulties
Less than a week after signing the largest economic stimulus package in U.S. history, President Obama is turning his attention to the nation's long-term financial condition with an unprecedented effort to rein in government spending. (Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT)

Report: NY leads nation in long-term care spending
ALBANY -- A new report says New York's Medicaid program spends more on long-term health care than other states, but it delivers only average or slightly above average quality. (Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:18:38 GMT)

Report: N.Y. leads nation in long-term care spending
ALBANY - New York's Medicaid program spends more on long-term health care than other states, but it delivers only average or slightly above average quality, according to a report released Friday. (Sat, 21 Feb 2009 11:33:58 GMT)

Golden - London House awarded 'Best' long-term care team honor
GOLDEN LIVING CENTER – LONDON HOUSE earns national honors for best long-term care team. Sonoma Valley's Golden Living Center - London House, recently earned the "Best Long-Term Care Team" for 2008 in a nationwide competition sponsored by Advance for Long-Term Care Management Magazine. (Sun, 22 Feb 2009 05:12:05 GMT)

Tips To Consider About Long-term Care Insurance
Dear Savvy Senior: Is long-term care insurance worth the cost? My wife and I have some assets we’d like to protect, but we don’t want to go broke doing it. What can you tell me? — Long Term Louie (Sun, 22 Feb 2009 21:11:29 GMT)

Golden - London House awarded 'Best' long-term care team honor
GOLDEN LIVING CENTER – LONDON HOUSE earns national honors for best long-term care team. Sonoma Valley's Golden Living Center - London House, recently earned the "Best Long-Term Care Team" for 2008 in a nationwide competition sponsored by Advance for Long-Term Care Management Magazine. (Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:57:04 GMT)

Gov't plans long-term care insurance program
TAIPEI, Taiwan --The government is inclined to adopt a long-term care insurance program requiring all citizens pay the insurance premium to augment the existing national health insurance (NHI) system. (Mon, 23 Feb 2009 01:42:01 GMT)

State spends most money on long-term care
ALBANY - New York's Medicaid program spends more on long-term health care than other states, but it delivers only average or slightly above average quality, according to a report released Friday. (Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:40:29 GMT)

Baby boomer makeover Rendell proposes new agency for long-term care
HARRISBURG — The needs of aging baby boomers are driving the biggest state agency reorganization in years. Gov. Ed Rendell wants to give a revamped agency authority over $4 billion of annual spending on long-term care programs. (Mon, 23 Feb 2009 10:54:06 GMT)

Jehlen named to Long Term Care Financing Advisory Committee
On Jan. 30, the Executive Office of Health and Human Services launched its Long Term Care Financing Advisory Committee. (Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:12:42 GMT)

On Your Side: Long-term care can be pricey
Some folks buy insurance for long-term care that might be needed later in life. But you may need to take a look at your policies and make sure you've got enough coverage. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:01:55 GMT)

Tips to consider when purchasing long-term care insurance
Is long-term care insurance worth the cost? My wife and I have some assets we’d like to protect but we don’t want to go broke doing it. What can you tell me? — Long Term Louie (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:13:35 GMT)

Baby boomer makeover Rendell proposes new agency for long-term care
HARRISBURG — The needs of aging baby boomers are driving the biggest state agency reorganization in years. Gov. Ed Rendell wants to give a revamped agency authority over $4 billion of annual spending on long-term care programs. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 10:25:12 GMT)

State Holding Sessions On Long-Term Care
South Dakotans can learn more about long-term care options during several education sessions planned around the state. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:09:39 GMT)

State Holding Education Sessions On Long-Term Care
South Dakotans can learn more about long-term care options during several education sessions planned around the state in the coming weeks. The Department of Social Services said it did a survey that found one out of five people in the state thought they're likely to need such care, but two out of three will ultimately need it at some point. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:57:49 GMT)

State Holding Education Sessions on Long-term Care
South Dakotans can learn more about long-term care options during several education sessions planned around the state in the coming weeks. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:42:59 GMT)

Genworth Financial introduces long term care insurance platform
Genworth Financial has introduced Long Term Care Business Solutions, a new worksite-based long term care insurance platform, which is claimed to help employers in providing affordable, comprehensive long term care coverage to employees and their families. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:51:43 GMT)

New York Medicaid Program Spends More On Long-Term Care Than Programs In Other Northeastern States, Study Finds
The New York Medicaid program spends more on long-term care than programs in other states but delivers only average or slightly above average quality of care, according to a study released on Friday by the Rockefeller Institute of Government, the AP/USA Today reports. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:15:55 GMT)

Long Term Use Of Nutrient Supplements May Increase Cancer Risk
Long-term use of beta carotene and some other carotenoid-containing dietary supplements may increase the risk of lung cancer, especially among smokers, according to a study by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers. The study, which also examined use of retinol, vitamin A, lycopene and lutein, appears in the February issue of the American Journal of Epidemiology. (Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:15:12 GMT)

Long-Term Use Of Nutrient Supplements May Increase Cancer Risk
Long-term use of beta carotene and some other carotenoid-containing dietary supplements may increase the risk of lung cancer, especially among smokers, according to a new study. (Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:11:06 GMT)

National, State Long Term Care Leaders Express Concern That FY 2010 Medicare Cuts Undermine, Contradict Intent of ...
Seniors' Care Needs, Stability of Long Term Care Workforce Put at Risk by FY 2010 Federal Medicare Cuts; New Lewin Data Validates Importance of LTC Sector to U.S. Economy, Jobs Base, Tax Revenue (Fri, 27 Feb 2009 17:38:00 GMT)

Obama pledges no long-term Afghan designs
President Barack Obama has promised that the United States has no long-term designs on Afghanistan as his administration switches focus to the war-torn country with its pullout from Iraq. (Sat, 28 Feb 2009 01:52:08 GMT)

No plans for long-term Afghan presence: Obama
US President Barack Obama promised that the United States has no long-term designs on Afghanistan as his administration switches focus to the war-torn country with its pullout from Iraq. (Sat, 28 Feb 2009 07:17:48 GMT)

Long-term Care Insurance and Auto Insurance Costs
A Guide to Long-term Care Insurance and Nine Ways to Lower Your Auto Insurance Costs (Sat, 28 Feb 2009 10:55:10 GMT)


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