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Long Term Care News Mar 2009

Witherell approves long-term plan
Residents at The Nathaniel Witherell can expect the facility to feel more like home. In the future, residents may live in one of 12 "households" of about 16 beds, where they will be offered more individualized care and more choices. (Sun, 01 Mar 2009 13:05:42 GMT)

Long-term use of beta carotene 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. (Sun, 01 Mar 2009 19:51:33 GMT)

Long-term care: the ins and outs
You may never need it, but long-term care insurance can be a godsend when you or a loved one becomes physically impaired to the point that day-to-day living requires some help. (Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:17:41 GMT)

Renal Professor In Call To Broaden Research Into Long-term Kidney Transplant Failures
Around half the number of patients who receive kidney transplants reject the organ after 10 to 15 years and need to go back to dialysis treatment, as the chances of accepting a kidney from a second transplant are reduced. (Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:17:07 GMT)

Too many neglect long term care insurance
Remaining healthy in the later years is something we’d like to take for granted. However, one of two people eventually needs some kind of long-term health care, whether at home, in an assisted living facility or in a nursing home, according to Karen L. Mauro, a certified financial planner with ARS Financial Services, Inc. in [...] (Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:37:46 GMT)

How insurance differs from investments and why you should care!
Local insurance consultant offers advice on long-term care. (Mon, 02 Mar 2009 23:01:55 GMT)

Lawmakers look to up cigarettes tax to cure health care financial ailments
How Florida’s stimulus money for health care gets divvied and convincing state lawmakers to look long term for new revenue sources are top priorities for health-care lobbyists during this year’s Legislative session which begins Tuesday. A tax hike of $1-per-pack on cigarettes has widespread support among health-care groups and AARP says lawmakers need to review exemptions to the state sales tax ... (Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:16:39 GMT)

Long-term care unit at GCH closing
GALION -- Galion Community Hospital will close its long-term nursing care unit June 1. (Tue, 03 Mar 2009 12:45:12 GMT)

Prudential Long-Term Care Product Simplifies Decisions
NEWARK, N.J.----If all the complexities involved in selecting long-term care insurance are scaring you off, Prudential has a way out the maze. Prudential today introduced a simpler long-term care insurance product with few options to confuse the decision-making process. (Tue, 03 Mar 2009 14:27:00 GMT)

Caring connections
ESCANABA - Trying to find the best and most affordable long-term care for a loved one can be a frustrating and complicated search. That's why the Escanaba-based Upper Peninsula Commission on Area Progress (UPCAP) began its U.P. (Tue, 03 Mar 2009 15:41:27 GMT)

Prudential Long-Term Care Product Simplifies Decisions
- Consumers' now faced with a single benefit decision when selecting long-term care insurance. (Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:00:00 GMT)

Obama Touts Investing With 'Long-Term Perspective'
President Obama, seeking to boost public confidence in his economic recovery plan and U.S. markets, suggested today that now is a good time for investors with "a long-term perspective" to buy stocks, and he vowed that the nation's financial mess "is going to get cleaned up." (Tue, 03 Mar 2009 21:57:57 GMT)

Gov. Rendell wants more unified approach to long-term care
The state Department of Aging could assume new responsibility for $4.4 billion of state spending, a move the Rendell administration says is needed to revamp a long-term care system suffering from fragmentation and inconsistencies. (Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:51:34 GMT)

Consumers Purchasing More Affordable Long-term Care Insurance
A national study finds that 86% of buyers of long-term care insurance are younger than age 65. (Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:55:04 GMT)

LTC Global and SDMS Announce Long Term Care Insurance Marketing Initiative
MEDFORD, Ore.----LTC Global, Inc. and the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography announced today that they have agreed to a joint program to market discounted Long Term Care insurance coverage to the Society's 20,000+ members and their extended families. (Wed, 04 Mar 2009 13:00:00 GMT)

Free Q&A "Long Term Care" workshop in Mooresville March 10
The Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with First Command Financial Services and David Alley, will sponsor a free question and answer "Long Term Care" workshop on March 10. (Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:21:23 GMT)

Health Reform Must Include Long-term Care
Today U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Herb Kohl (D-WI) held a hearing to call for the inclusion of improvements to long-term care services and supports as part of emerging blueprints for national health reform. (Wed, 04 Mar 2009 21:57:31 GMT)

Almost 30% of Long-Term Care is Financed Out-of-Pocket, Report Finds
A new analysis by Avalere Health found that nearly 30% of long-term care costs are paid out-of-pocket -- a full 10% higher than amounts reported in widely used previous estimates. (Thu, 05 Mar 2009 14:38:00 GMT)

More funds sought for long-term care
A stack of postcards signed by patients' family members await MPPs Madeleine Meilleur and Phil McNeely at Madonna Long Term Care Residence, part of a campaign to increase services for long-term care residents. (Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:55:35 GMT)

Long-term care facilities call for more funding
A stack of postcards signed by family members of patients await MPPs Madeleine Meilleur and Phil McNeely at Madonna Long Term Care Residence as part of a campaign to increase services to long-term care residents. (Fri, 06 Mar 2009 02:22:41 GMT)

Arbitration, Community-Based Spending Are Key Issues For Long-Term Care
Summaries of recent developments related to long-term care issues in Congress appear below.Arbitration: Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.) has introduced the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (HR 1237), which would make arbitration prior to court disputes between long-term care facilities and residents invalid and unenforceable, CQ HealthBeat reports. (Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:18:43 GMT)

Long-term care insurance: tips to consider
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 Dear Louie, There’s no doubt that long-term care (LTC) insurance is expensive and risky, but depending on your assets and health history, it’s definitely something you need to consider. Who should buy? ... (Sat, 07 Mar 2009 01:51:42 GMT)

Summit: Short-, Long-Term Solutions For Long Island Sound
In the long term, protecting Long Island Sound will take lots of money, more low-impact housing, mass transit systems, effective sewage treatment facilities and individual efforts, such as installing rain barrels to collect runoff from home roofs. (Sat, 07 Mar 2009 10:55:42 GMT)

Bills would impove efficiency of state's long-term care system
By Alex Rose State Sen. Judith Zaffirini of Laredo and Rep. Ryan Guillen of San Diego filed legislation last month that would make Texas' long-term care system more user-friendly and efficient by developing a pilot program to provide information and access to long-term care services under one roof in up to three areas of our state. These bills are SB 943 and HB 1398. (Sun, 08 Mar 2009 06:36:54 GMT)

Silver Lake Care Center to close
Silver Lake Care Center in Bartlesville will close its doors soon, Oklahoma Department of Health officials confirmed today. According to Jim Buck, ODH assistant chief of Long Term Care, Silver Lake Care Center submitted notice of the closing on Wednesday. (Sun, 08 Mar 2009 12:37:33 GMT)

Silver Lake Care Center to close
Silver Lake Care Center in Bartlesville will close its doors soon, Oklahoma Department of Health officials confirmed today. According to Jim Buck, ODH assistant chief of Long Term Care, Silver Lake Care Center submitted notice of the closing on Wednesday. (Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:52:35 GMT)

Bills would impove efficiency of state's long-term care system
By Alex Rose State Sen. Judith Zaffirini of Laredo and Rep. Ryan Guillen of San Diego filed legislation last month that would make Texas' long-term care system more user-friendly and efficient by developing a pilot program to provide information and access to long-term care services under one roof in up to three areas of our state. These bills are SB 943 and HB 1398. (Mon, 09 Mar 2009 06:36:54 GMT)

Community College Eyes Health Care Training
Community colleges are training workers for jobs with better long-term prospects. At Ivy Tech in Indiana, laid-off RV workers are learning how to make orthopedics. Educators are betting that this mix of manufacturing and health care will help the area's hard-hit economy recover. (Mon, 09 Mar 2009 20:27:58 GMT)

Silver Lake Care Center to close
Silver Lake Care Center in Bartlesville will close its doors soon, Oklahoma Department of Health officials confirmed today. According to Jim Buck, ODH assistant chief of Long Term Care, Silver Lake Care Center submitted notice of the closing on Wednesday. (Tue, 10 Mar 2009 05:22:33 GMT)

Briefs: Long-term care seminar on Wednesday
MONTEREY Long-term care seminar on Wednesday Tod Houston, Western regional field marketing director for Genworth Financial Services, will discuss long-term care planning during a free workshop entitled "What You Don't Know Can Really Hurt Your Wallet," from noon to 1:30 p.m. (Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:50:01 GMT)

Long-Term Recovery Options Increase Long Term Abstinence From Drugs
Addicted women's abstinence from drugs and alcohol is directly proportional to the length of time they stay in a structured, long-term recovery program, according to new research. In a 2009 New Jersey CASA study, long-term recovery doubled rates of abstinence (47% vs. 24%) and full-time employment (22% vs. 9%) for women patients by their 24th month of treatment. (Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:18:34 GMT)

Retire Smart: Take long view during tax season
While retirement investors have had a miserable time lately, tax season is always a good time to do some long-term planning. (Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:10:51 GMT)

Planning for potential long-term care need
Through family, friends or our own personal experiences, many of us are becoming all too aware of the high and rising cost of long-term care, whether it’s for home care, an assisted living facility or a nursing home (Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:10:58 GMT)

DSM successfully issues long-term EUR 500 mln bond
DSM successfully issues long-term EUR 500 mln bond (Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:24:00 GMT)

Queen's Medical Center to provide care for Humana members
The Queen's Medical Center will provide in-network medical care to members of Humana's ChoicePPO Medicare Advantage Plan under a long-term participating hospital agreement announced today. (Tue, 10 Mar 2009 21:36:00 GMT)

Silver Lake Care Center to close
Silver Lake Care Center in Bartlesville will close its doors soon, Oklahoma Department of Health officials confirmed today. According to Jim Buck, ODH assistant chief of Long Term Care, Silver Lake Care Center submitted notice of the closing on Wednesday. (Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:37:53 GMT)

Long-term homes send postcards
More than 800 postcards were delivered to Peterborough MPP Jeff Leal this week looking for his support to create a “win-win” for long-term care residents in the March 26 provincial budget.[...] (Wed, 11 Mar 2009 11:41:53 GMT)

Assisted-living helps families with care
Long-term-care options are expanding in the Rock River Valley, with a new assisted-living facility set to open this spring in Rockford and another in the planning stages in Boone County. (Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:13:30 GMT)

4 Ways to Cover the Cost of Long-Term Care
Out of your pocket. Medicaid. Other options are long-term care insurance and a reverse mortgage. (Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:08:53 GMT)

7 Tips for Buying Long-Term Care Insurance
The policies are complicated, and timing is tricky. But they may be a sound purchase for some people. (Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:09:24 GMT)

Study finds long-term ozone exposure raises the risk of dying from lung disease
( NYU Langone Medical Center / New York University School of Medicine ) Long-term exposure to elevated levels of ground ozone -- a major constituent of smog -- significantly raises the risk of dying from lung disease, according to a new nationwide study of cities that evaluated the impact of ozone on respiratory health over an 18-year period. (Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:10:10 GMT)

Long Term Ozone Pollution Linked To Respiratory Deaths
A new 18-year nationwide study of US cities found that long term exposure to high levels of ground ozone, a main component of smog, was linked to significantly higher risk of dying from respiratory diseases. (Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:26:06 GMT)

Long-Term Ozone Exposure Raises the Risk of Dying from Lung Disease
Long-term exposure to elevated levels of ground ozone--a major constituent of smog--significantly raises the risk of dying from lung disease, according to a new nationwide study of cities that evaluated the impact of ozone on respiratory health over an 18-year period. (Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:31:02 GMT)

Nationwide Study Finds Long-Term Ozone Exposure Linked To Higher Risk Of Death
Long-term exposure to ground-level ozone, a major component of smog, is associated with an increased risk of death from respiratory ailments, according to a new nationwide study led by a researcher at the University of California, Berkeley. (Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:09:56 GMT)

Obama says long-term investments cannot wait
Facing misgivings within his own party, President Barack Obama mounted a stout defense of the administration's economic blueprint Thursday, arguing that delay on health care, energy and education would make "recovery more fragile and our future less secure." (Thu, 12 Mar 2009 20:09:36 GMT)

Obama says long-term investments cannot wait
President Barack Obama is telling business executives that the current economic crisis is no excuse to postpone costly federal investments in health care, energy and other areas. Obama says the problems with financial markets are only a part of what threatens the economy. He says the country cannot keep ignoring long-term threats to the nation's prosperity, which he listed as ... (Thu, 12 Mar 2009 20:14:52 GMT)

Witmer pressures province on seniors care
Ontario seniors languish in long-term care homes without enough support to bathe, dress or go to the washroom, say advocates who are pressing the government to make sure each resident gets three hours of personal care a day. (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:36:20 GMT)

Long Term Ozone Exposure Raises The Risk Of Dying From Lung Disease
Long-term exposure to elevated levels of ground ozone a major constituent of smog significantly raises the risk of dying from lung disease, according to a new nationwide study of cities that evaluated the impact of ozone on respiratory health over an 18-year period. (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:09:16 GMT)

Hospitals developing plans for the long term
Because of the faltering economy and the growing number of residents losing their jobs and health insurance, 2009 is expected to be a difficult year for area hospitals. Top hospital administrators from the region recently shared their plans for the year and how they are handling health care and economic issues. (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:15:51 GMT)

John Hancock Introduces New Needs-Based Tools for Long-Term Care (LTC) Insurance Marketing
BOSTON -- John Hancock today is launching a set of needs-based marketing and prospecting tools to help financial representatives reach out to consumers and grow their long-term care insurance business. (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 21:01:50 GMT)

Long-term care workers go on strike
MEDICINE HAT -- About 60 staff members at a long-term care facility in Medicine Hat went on strike yesterday after failing to reach an agreement with Calgary-based employer AgeCare Communities of Care and Wellness. (Sat, 14 Mar 2009 10:36:12 GMT)

Kansas late-term abortion provider faces trial
For abortion opponents, the trial of one of the nation's few late-term abortion providers has been a long time coming, a chance for a little bit of justice after years of seeing their efforts thwarted. (Sat, 14 Mar 2009 23:24:07 GMT)

Doctor's late-term case set for trial
For pro-lifers, the trial of one of the nation's few late-term abortionists has been a long time coming, a chance for a little bit of justice after years of seeing their efforts thwarted. (Sun, 15 Mar 2009 01:07:26 GMT)

Kansas late-term abortion provider faces trial
Long-targeted doctor allegedly failed to get the required second opinion on late-term abortions. (Sun, 15 Mar 2009 09:20:59 GMT)

Nun has a touching mission
There was once the “Flying Nun.” Now meet the massaging nun. For Sister Sue O'Neill, a former long-term care and hospice nurse, laying on of hands has special meaning. (Sun, 15 Mar 2009 11:27:31 GMT)

Patient Placement Systems Announces Free 30-Day Trial Program for Referral Management System
Long-term care providers have the opportunity to admit more patients faster by automating the admissions process with Web-based referral management software at no cost for 30 days (Mon, 16 Mar 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

Personal care plan scheme starts
The NHS is to give people with long term health conditions power to set up their own care plans. (Mon, 16 Mar 2009 08:09:27 GMT)

Volunteers can learn about long-term adult care
Volunteers are sought for an Oregon office that oversees long-term care of adults. (Mon, 16 Mar 2009 10:23:36 GMT)

Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council to hold meeting March 19
Maps, Menus, Store hours, Coupons, and more... (Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:45:43 GMT)

Carver County News - Obituaries:
Delbert E. Schuette, age 79, of Glencoe, passed away on Friday, March 6, at the Glencoe Regional Health Services Long Term Care. A funeral service was held on Monday, March 9, at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Mayer with the Rev. James Gomez and the Rev. Lucas Woodford officiating. (Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:58:52 GMT)

Poyner Spruill Health Care Attorneys Contribute to New Publication
Raleigh, NC – Ken Burgess and Bill Shenton, partners in Poyner Spruill LLP’s Health Care practice group, are part of a team of writers who contributed to a new compendium of long term care regulatory laws that has just been published by the American Health Lawyers Association. (Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:14:59 GMT)

No long-term lease, no Mercy for Scott County hospital
Mercy Health Partners has issued an ultimatum to Scott County: either finalize a long-term lease or find someone else to run the county hospital in Oneida. (Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:15:06 GMT)

‘Long-term care done right’
The Independent Living for Seniors day center and health care facility on Hudson Avenue strives to “do whatever is necessary” to keep clients on their own. (Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:57:42 GMT)

2002 Toyota Tundra SR5 from North America - Off Topic Comments
There is a BIG difference between INITIAL and LONG TERM reliability. All of you guys jumping all over that MSNBC/JD power article are getting a little too excited over the fact that they are indicating INITIAL quality. I could really care less about initial quality, which is a moot point anyway. (Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:52:26 GMT)

John Hancock #1 in Long-Term Care Insurance Industry Sales in 2008
John Hancock Life Insurance Company led the industry in long-term care insurance sales in 2008, according to recent industry year-end surveys of LTC insurers.* In total, John Hancock earned $177.8 million in new premium across all of its LTC insurance businesses, giving the company 23.2 percent of LTC insurance market share. (Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:00:00 GMT)

Obama Says He Won’t Give Up Health-Care, Education Budget Plans
March 17 (Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama said he won’t scale back his plans to revamp the health-care and education systems in his proposed $3.6 trillion budget, saying they represent investments to assure long-term economic growth. (Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:26:58 GMT)

Obama Says Budget Aims for Long-Term Prosperity
President Obama said his budget is geared toward creating long-term economic prosperity. (Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:04:52 GMT)

MONEYWISE: Taxes and long-term care plans
The weak economy is prompting many to look at their financial-stability buffers. Several readers have inquired about how to make informed purchases of long-term care (LTC) insurance. (Wed, 18 Mar 2009 07:58:21 GMT)

Coalition to Protect Senior Care Urges House Ways and Means Panel to Reject MedPAC Recommendations on SNF Medicare ...
National Shortage of Long Term Care Workforce, Economic Recession and Weakened States Budgets Underscore Need for Medicare Update in FY 2010 Budget (Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:49:00 GMT)

MHA to Release Results of Second Annual Independent Long Term Care Member Study
Managed Health Care Associates, Inc. announces the completion of its second annual Independent Long Term Care Member Study, the results of which will be revealed at the 2009 MHA Business Summit, March 19-20, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:36:00 GMT)

Fed to buy up to $300 billion in long-term Treasury bonds
  WASHINGTON (AP) - The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday it will spend up to $300 billion over the next six months to buy long-term government bonds, a new step aimed at lifting the country out of recession by lowering rates on mortgages and other consumer debt.   Need Affordable Chiropractic Care? Core Health Chiro - Ends Mar 24, 2009 (Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:03:55 GMT)

LTCA Senior Advisors Receive Prestigious 2009 Long Term Care Sales Achievement Award
Senior Advisors at Long Term Care Associates have been recognized by their industry and their peers by being 2009 Long Term Care Sales Achievement Award winners. The seven award recipients represent carriers such as Genworth, John Hancock, MetLife, and Prudential. (Thu, 19 Mar 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

Romance Can Last In Long-Term Relationships Contrary To Widely Held Beliefs
Romance does not have to fizzle out in long-term relationships and progress into a companionship/friendship-type love, a new study has found. Romantic love can last a lifetime and lead to happier, healthier relationships. "Many believe that romantic love is the same as passionate love," said lead researcher Bianca P. (Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:15:40 GMT)

Lords briefing: Social care debate
ePolitix.com reports on Thursday's House of Lords debate on the care of older adults and long term disabled people. (Thu, 19 Mar 2009 17:03:23 GMT)

Younger Boomers Buying Group Long-Term Care Insurance
Although older baby boomers account for the majority of individual long-term care insurance sales, it is largely younger boomers and those under 45 who buy group coverage through their employer according to a new study from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. (Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:48:19 GMT)

Ohio's demographics a hurdle to home care
Ohio could save millions in Medicaid spending through greater use of home- and community-based care for those needing long-term care, but it won't be an easy transition. (Fri, 20 Mar 2009 07:39:44 GMT)

Harms honored during Long Term Care Administrator's week
Nevada, Mo. -- David Harms, Administrator for the Barone Alzheimer's Care Center, has been involved in the health care field since 1989 and in the long-term care field since 1997. (Sat, 21 Mar 2009 05:02:36 GMT)

Wellness event to focus on long-term changes in healthy living
When it comes to being healthy, most people know what they should be doing. The problem is actually changing long-term behaviors and habits and adopting a healthy lifestyle, said a health expert who will be in Oklahoma City at the end of the month for a wellness event. (Sat, 21 Mar 2009 05:15:16 GMT)

Social Services Offering Long-Term Care Sessions
Two in three South Dakotans need long-term care in their lifetimes. However, most don’t even consider the possibility, let alone plan for it, a state official says. (Sat, 21 Mar 2009 05:32:48 GMT)

CARE assigns 'CARE AAA' [Triple A] / 'PR1+' [PR One Plus] rating to Tech Mahindra Limited
Mumbai, Mar 21: Tech Mahindra Limited today announced that Credit Analysis and Research Limited (CARE) has assigned the highest rating of 'CARE AAA' [Triple A] / 'PR1+' [PR One Plus] for its short term / long-term borrowing program. (Sat, 21 Mar 2009 16:20:11 GMT)

Gumenick Properties takes long-term view
Long-term view A patient Gumenick Properties weathers economic downturn Malvern Manor, a Richmond landmark since the 1940s, is rumbling with earth-moving equipment to prepare for three new apartment buildings and a clubhouse. The expansion is one of three major projects under construction by Gumenick Properties, giving a boost to the hard-hit building industry. (Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:24:38 GMT)

Younger Boomers Buying Group Long-term Care Insurance
Although older baby boomers account for the majority of individual long-term care insurance sales, it is largely younger boomers and those under 45 who buy group coverage through their employer according to a new study from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. (Sun, 22 Mar 2009 14:15:01 GMT)

Social Services Offering Long-Term Care Sessions
Two in three South Dakotans need long-term care in their lifetimes. However, most don’t even consider the possibility, let alone plan for it, a state official says. (Sun, 22 Mar 2009 14:32:47 GMT)

Social Services Offering Long-Term Care Sessions
Two in three South Dakotans need long-term care in their lifetimes. However, most don’t even consider the possibility, let alone plan for it, a state official says. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:33:50 GMT)

Carbon monoxide victims may need longer-term care
Shortly after Cynthia Smith moved into a new apartment in Silicon Valley in the late 1990s, she felt like she was getting the flu. She eventually started stumbling, enduring intense headaches and napping, spending nearly 14 hours a day in bed. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 06:01:21 GMT)

New Study Reconfirms Long-Term Strength Of Surgisis(R) Biodesign™ Hernia Graft
A five-year study confirms the long-term strength and durability of the Biodesign Hernia Graft, Cook Medical, a world leader in advanced tissue repair, announced today. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:12:49 GMT)

Family of patient in long-term care facility says their relative was raped by other patient
(WHAS11) - A long-term care facility in southern Indiana is under investigation this evening after allegations of rape. The family of a patient says their loved one was left to spend the night in terror. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:40:42 GMT)

Long-Term Care Residents Go for the Gold at Capital Area Games for Life
The Games for Life are a series of athletic competitions tailored for long-term care residents. Over 400 residents from 19 nursing homes and assisted living facilities around Central Texas are expected to participate in this year’s games. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 01:17:08 GMT)

Long-term health study targets Utah
Coming soon to a neighborhood near you: researchers seeking families who are willing to share the details of their lives for the largest-ever long-term study of environmental and genetic influences on children's health in America. (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:33:44 GMT)

Tata Chemicals bank facilities get CARE ‘AA+’, ‘PR1+
CARE has assigned 'CARE AA+' rating to the long-term bank facilities of Tata Chemicals Ltd, indicating they are offer high safety for timely servicing of debt and carry very low credit risk. (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:52:29 GMT)

Employers urged to take on long-term jobless as hundreds face redundancy
EMPLOYERS have been urged to consider taking on long-term unemployed people as thousands of vacancies go unfilled – despite rising unemployment in Wales. (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 07:47:18 GMT)

Chevrolet Drums Into Its Spirit of Long Term Commitment in Thailand at the 30th Bangkok International Motor Show
Chevrolet is living up to its spirit of long term commitment in Thailand by launching the Chevrolet Captiva LTZ. The top-of-the-range Captiva LTZ 2009 comes with seven-inch navigator screen and 18-inc (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:11:01 GMT)

Bill to require alerting care facility residents who live near sex offenders
Associated PressCourtney CombsWhen Ray and Janis McDaniel moved their 18-year-old mentally retarded daughter into a long-term care facility in Cincinnati, no one told them a sex offender lived in the building. Ohio law says people who live within 1,000 feet... (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:20:34 GMT)

North Oaks Medical Center to acquire long-term acute care facility
Hospital did not disclose the amount it will pay (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:53:58 GMT)

Coalition to Protect Senior Care Applauds Senate Finance Health Subcommittee Hearing on Long Term Care Improvement as ...
The Coalition to Protect Senior Care -- a national coalition of frontline clinicians and caregiver groups providing quality skilled nursing care -- commended the Senate Finance Health Subcommittee for raising visibility on the need to include long term care in any comprehensive health care reform plan through yesterday's Subcommittee hearing, "The Role of Long Term Care in Health Reform." (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:32:00 GMT)

Independent Living Systems Offers Solutions to the Challenges of the Long-Term Care Industry at UBS Global Health Care ...
MIAMI----Independent Living Systems , a cutting-edge long-term care management company at the forefront of the growing home and community based health care industry, shared a powerful presentation on the shifting needs and demographics of the U.S. health care system. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:51:00 GMT)

Researcher questions long-term effectiveness of ADHD drugs
WASHINGTON — New data from a large federal study have reignited a debate over the effectiveness of long-term drug treatment of children with hyperactivity or attention-deficit disorder, and have drawn accusations that some research team members have sought to play down evidence that medications do little good beyond 24 months. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:03:10 GMT)

Legislators hope to help elderly with long-term care bills
After some shocking revelations of mistreatment at long-term care homes in recent years, lawmakers are eyeing bills aimed at protecting seniors and helping their families obtain information about homes. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 06:08:12 GMT)

New NICE Guidance On Helping People Return To Work Following Long Term Sickness Absence
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued guidance on managing long-term sickness absence and incapacity for work. It is estimated that in Britain the annual costs of sickness absence and worklessness* associated with ill health is over £100 billion. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 11:17:38 GMT)

Hammond hospital acquires long-term care facility
HAMMOND, La. -- North Oaks Medical Center has agreed to acquire a long-term acute care facility in Hammond. Terms were not disclosed. The purchase of Gulf States LTAC, a 40-bed,... (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:11:41 GMT)

Hammond hospital acquires long-term care facility
Associated Press - March 27, 2009 10:04 AM ET HAMMOND, La. (AP) - North Oaks Medical Center has agreed to acquire a long-term acute care facility in Hammond. Terms were not disclosed. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:11:51 GMT)

Bills take aim at long-term-care homes
HARRISBURG — After a series of shocking revelations of mistreatment at long-term-care homes in recent years, lawmakers including Lebanon County’s Rep. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:56:22 GMT)

Bills take aim at long-term-care homes
HARRISBURG — After a series of shocking revelations of mistreatment at long-term-care homes in recent years, lawmakers including Lebanon County’s Rep. Mauree Gingrich are backing bills aimed at protecting seniors and helping their families obtain information about the facilities. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 03:10:26 GMT)

North Oaks acquires long-term care facility
The $700,000 purchase of a long-term acute-care facility in Hammond will add a missing piece to North Oaks Health System’s range of services and temporarily solves the hospital’s need for more patient beds, North Oaks officials said. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:20:09 GMT)

Be wary of employer-based coverage for long-term care
For many generations, employer-provided group insurance has been a godsend, especially group medical insurance. To get similar coverage outside an employment setting, one has to pay far more out of pocket. But, though long-term-care insurance is considered a health-insurance product, its group version is normally inferior to its individual counterpart. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 09:31:31 GMT)

Almost 7 In 10 Senior Households Lack Sufficient Resources For Long-Term Economic Security
A new report, LIVING LONGER ON LESS IN MASSACHUSETTS: The New Economic (In)Security of Seniors, issued by the Institute on Assets and Social Policy (IASP) at Brandeis University finds that Massachusetts seniors face widespread financial insecurity. Almost 7 in 10 senior households in Massachusetts lack sufficient resources for long-term economic security, according to the study. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 11:04:39 GMT)

Butler Pleased With Long-Term Care Facility Announcement for CBN
The MHA for Port de Grave says the persistence of residents of Conception Bay North has paid off. Roland Butler says it took 19 petitions in the House of Assembly and strong lobbying from the people, but the region will finally have a long-term care facility. (Sun, 29 Mar 2009 09:06:35 GMT)

Statement On New NICE Guidance On Helping People Return To Work Following Long Term Sickness Absence, England
The Society of Occupational Medicine welcomed this new guidance from NICE on the management of long-term sickness absence. This is important Guidance that for the first time sets a nationally agreed standard for support for people absent from work. (Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:02:38 GMT)

Obama refuses further long-term bailouts for GM, Chrysler
President Barack Obama refused further long-term federal bailouts for General Motors and Chrysler, saying more concessions were needed from unions, creditors and others before they could be approved. He raised the possibility today of controlled bankruptcy for one or both of the beleaguered auto giants. (Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:57:48 GMT)

VA Offers Long-Term Care At Foster Homes
Some veterans are being placed in foster homes where they can receive medical care while maintaining their independence. (Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:30:06 GMT)

Bills take aim at long-term-care homes
HARRISBURG — After a series of shocking revelations of mistreatment at long-term-care homes in recent years, lawmakers including Lebanon County’s Rep. Mauree Gingrich are backing bills aimed at protecting seniors and helping their families obtain information about the facilities. (Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:45:18 GMT)

Long-Term Care Process a Distraction-Unions Pull Out
Unions vow to escalate fight for minimum care & staffing standards (Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:15:58 GMT)

Get your long term care policy reviewed
ASHEVILLE – Betty Doll, principal of Doll & Associates Long Term Care Insurance Services and a member of the Buncombe County Council on Aging, is offering a comprehensive review of 15 individuals or couples long term care policies in exchange for a $100 direct contribution to the Buncombe County Council on Aging. (Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:21:00 GMT)

Long-Term Care Costs Cause Increase in National Retirement Risk Index
COLUMBUS, Ohio----The Center for Retirement Research at Boston College today released its biannual National Retirement Risk Index report. Today's report adds long-term care expenses to the Index calculation. (Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT)

Universal Health Services, Inc. Enters Into Long-Term Agreement With Opus Healthcare Solutions for OpusMobility(R) and ...
Universal Health Services, Inc. announced today that the corporation will enter into a long-term agreement with Opus Healthcare Solutions, Inc. for rolling out OpusMobility®, the truly Web-based smart phone application for delivering access of patient clinical data in a secure fashion to physicians, across their entire enterprise of acute care hospitals. (Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:45:00 GMT)

Retirees ill prepared for the long-term costs
The high cost of long-term health care will drag down the quality of life for nearly two-thirds of today's retirees. It can cost $77,000 a year for a nursing home room and $20,000 for in-home care, expenses that many people are ill prepared to absorb, said the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College. (Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:19:01 GMT)

7 tips for buying long-term care insurance
One option for addressing the high costs of long-term care is to buy an insurance policy. (Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:21:00 GMT)

7 tips for buying long-term care insurance
One option for addressing the high costs of long-term care is to buy an insurance policy. Policies can cover the cost of hiring someone to help the recipient with in-home cleaning, cooking, bathing and dressing. (Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:21:33 GMT)

7 tips for buying long-term care insurance
One option for addressing the high costs of long-term care is to buy an insurance policy. Policies can cover the cost of hiring someone to help the recipient with in-home cleaning, cooking, bathing and dressing. Coverage may also include assisted living in a... (Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:53:10 GMT)


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