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Long Term Guru Dividend Stocks: CLX, EMR, PEP, PG, WMT
By gurujk. These companies are long term dividend payers and are owned by Investment Gurus: Read more » » (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:27:43 GMT)

New Zealand Treasury's Long-Term Fiscal Statement Points To Harsh Tax Choices,
New Zealand’s Treasury has released its second Long-term Fiscal Statement, which looks at the issues of government spending, taxation, public debt and an ageing population, covering the next 40 years to 2050. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:23:52 GMT)

Mark Green: Beyond Tuesday's Results, Republicans Facing Long-Term decline
Mark Green As commentators seem ready to over-interpret tomorrow's election results in three jurisdictions, they should instead consider how four long-term trends show the GOP... (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:53:21 GMT)

ID Care announces opening of ID Infusion suites
HILLSBOROUGH — ID Care, New Jersey’s largest medical practice specializing in infectious diseases, has announced the opening of ID Infusions, state-of-the-art intravenous therapy suites in the medical offices in Hillsborough and Randolph. The Infusion Suites, located in the offices of ID Care, offer an alternative to intravenous therapy available in hospitals or long-term care facilities. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:03:47 GMT)

Wisconsins new Family Care program stirs debate about how adults with disabilities will fare
As counties including the Fox Cities start shifting to Family Care, the states managed long-term support system replacing county-led programs, not everyone welcomes the change. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:16:14 GMT)

Wisconsins new Family Care program stirs debate about how adults with disabilities will fare
As counties start shifting to Family Care, the states managed long-term support system replacing county-led programs, not everyone welcomes the change. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:07:25 GMT)

Lebanon: Napolitano backs long-term Italian peacekeeping force
Lebanon: Napolitano backs long-term Italian peacekeeping force (AKI) - The Italian troops who are serving in Lebanon with the United nations UNIFIL peacekeeping force "are and will remain a cornerstone of Italian diplomacy and its armed forces on the international stage for some time to come," said president Giorgio Napolitano on Tuesday. He was speaking during a visit to the Lebanese city of ... (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:10:49 GMT)

North Bay group to tackle level of care crisis
NORTH BAY — North Bay City Council threw its support Monday behind a new partnership of area hospitals and long-term care facilities working to solve the alternate level of care problem. Council unanimously adopted a motion tabled by Coun.[...] (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:18:10 GMT)

Americans Don't Understand Long-Term Care Insurance
NEWARK, N.J.----An aging American workforce is increasingly concerned about long-term care needs and the benefits available through employers, according to a report released by Prudential Financial, Inc. . (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:56:00 GMT)

OMB Orszag: Congress Attention Shifting To Long-Term Deficits
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Attention is shifting in Congress toward bringing down the U.S. government's potentially massive long-run fiscal deficits, an issue that will become a priority once a sweeping health-care reform bill is passed, the White House's chief budget management official said Tuesday. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:47:13 GMT)

Group to tackle level of care crisis
North Bay City Council threw its support Monday behind a new partnership of area hospitals and long-term care facilities working to solve the alternate level of care problem. Council unanimously adopted a motion tabled by Coun.[...] (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:38:57 GMT)

Aerocrine, PSEC enters into a long-term development agreement
Aerocrine AB today announced that Aerocrine and Panasonic Shikoku Electronics, CO., LTD (PSEC) have entered into a long-term agreement to develop, manufacture and market new generation products for airway inflammation monitoring using exhaled nitric oxide. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:44:07 GMT)

iNO therapy for respiratory failure in premature babies does not improve long-term outcomes
Inhaled nitric oxide (iNO), a therapy used in the treatment of premature newborns with respiratory failure that had shown promising results in short-term studies, does not significantly improve long-term outcomes, according to a national study led by critical care researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:43:44 GMT)

Wisconsins new Family Care program stirs debate about how adults with disabilities will fare
As counties start shifting to Family Care, the states managed long-term support system replacing county-led programs, not everyone welcomes the change. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:23:12 GMT)

County dips into reserves for inmate medical care
By Christopher Curry Staff Writer The cost of medical care for jail inmates remains a growing drain on the county budget and county officials continue to dip into reserves to cover the expenses while looking for a plan to reduce the financial burden."We're hemorrhaging now, to put it in a medical term," County Manager Randall Reid told county commissioners Tuesday. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:05:49 GMT)

Howard Gleckman: Get Medicaid Out of the Long-Term Care Business
For the poor and frail elderly--among the most vulnerable in the nation--the headlines are terrifying: "Seniors May Lose In-Home Care Aid," "Budget Cuts Threaten Elderly,"... (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:53:56 GMT)

ER openings a long-term project: premier
A campaign promise to keep every emergency room in Nova Scotia open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, is a long-term project, and Nova Scotians understand that, Premier Darrell Dexter said Wednesday. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:31:00 GMT)

Long-term care unit at Toms River rehab hospital slated to close
TOMS RIVER — In an effort to put more focus on people returning home after treatment, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Toms River is closing its long-term care unit, hospital officials confirmed Wednesday. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:21:55 GMT)

Health Care Reform's Missing Piece: Elder Care
Aging boomers are on the way to doubling the 65-plus population, yet U.S. health care reform has only touched lightly on the nations fragmented excuse for a long-term care system. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:08:04 GMT)

Long-Term Follow-Up Shows Mexico's Conditional Cash Transfer Programme Confers Health Benefits On Children
Long-term follow-up of children enrolled in Mexico's conditional cash transfer (CCT) programme 'Oportunidades' has shown a range of benefits for child health and development. Furthermore, an additional 18 months of inclusion in the Oportunidades programme in very early childhood reduced the number of socioemotional problems reported in children aged 8-10 years. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:33:41 GMT)

Long-Term Follow-Up Of Children Enrolled In Mexico's Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) Program 'Oportunidades'
An article published Online First and in a future edition of The Lancet reports that long-term follow-up of children enrolled in Mexico's conditional cash transfer (CCT) program 'Oportunidades' has shown a range of benefits for child health and development. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:34:24 GMT)

Health Care Reform's Missing Piece: Elder Care
by Paul Kleyman With America's elders on their way to doubling by 2030, thanks to 78 million aging boomers, one might think health care reform would address the fragmented excuse for a long-term care (LTC) system needed to assist seniors as they become frail. But, said former Secretary of Health and Human Services Donna Shalala, "We're not there, yet." read more (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:21:18 GMT)

Long-term health care help urged
Thursday, July 30, Medicare and Medicaid turned 44 years old. Many people and medical professionals doubted Medicare would work for older Americans. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:29:39 GMT)

Long-Term Facilities Prepare for H1N1
(ABC 6 NEWS) -- While it had been considered a young persons illness, the H1N1 virus is now appearing in the elderly population. Minnesota Department of Health Officials say that two long-term care facilities in the state have reported H1N1 outbreaks in the last couple weeks. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:09:49 GMT)

Antelope Valley Estate Planning Law Firm Offers Seminar on Pending Changes to Medi-Cal and How they Affect Long-Term ...
Antelope Valley estate planning law firm Thompson Von Tungeln is offering a November 12 seminar on the upcoming changes to Medi-Cal and how those changes will affect your long-term care planning. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:20:00 GMT)

Long-Term Care Costs Rise Across the Board from 2008 to 2009
WESTPORT, Conn.--Price rollbacks throughout the U.S. economy during the past year did not apply to long-term care service providers, according to the 2009 MetLife Market Survey of Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Adult Day Services, and Home Care Costs . Private room nursing home rates rose 3.3% to $219 per day or $79,935 per year, while assisted living also rose 3.3% on average to $3,131 per month. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:32:23 GMT)

Media Advisory: Better Care for Our Seniors-Theme of Sydney Forum
SYDNEY, NOVA SCOTIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 6, 2009) - The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) is spearheading a national campaign to raise awareness about the state of residential long-term care across Canada, with stops across the country. As part of the campaign, CUPE is hosting a public event in Sydney on Tuesday, November 10th. Guest speaker Toby Edelman is a senior policy attorney with ... (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:39:26 GMT)

Adler plans ‘no' vote on health care legislation
Count U.S. Rep. John Adler among the Democrats opposing the health care-reform bill up for a vote today. Adler, D-3rd, released a statement Friday that criticizes the costs and casts doubt on the long-term success of the $1.2 trillion measure that he plans to vote against. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:19:49 GMT)

Long-term health care forum is Monday
Area legislators and representatives from local health care facilities will attend a long-term care legislative forum at Scottish Rite Park at 9:30 a.m. Monday. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:09:15 GMT)

Health care providers prepare for change
Whether it’s the controversial public option, long-term costs to taxpayers or so-called “death panels,” health care reform has taken its place as the most divisive topic in politics. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:19:41 GMT)

House passes health care bill on close vote
ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — In a victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark health care legislation Saturday night to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions on the insurance industry. Republican opposition was nearly unanimous. The 220-215 vote cleared the way for the Senate to begin a long-delayed ... (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:00:45 GMT)

Personal Finance: Premium increases too stiff, say holders of long-term care policies
Charles and Carolyn Hunt were proud of themselves when they bought long-term care insurance policies in 2000. The Dallas couple, who are in their 70s, thought they had found an affordable way to cover the high cost of nursing care if they someday needed (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:18:52 GMT)

Health care providers prepare for change
Whether it’s the controversial public option, long-term costs to taxpayers or so-called “death panels,” health care reform has taken its place as the most divisive topic in politics. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:42:00 GMT)

Tough road ahead in Senate for health care bill
The Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed far-reaching health care legislation, handing President Barack Obama a hard-won victory on his chief domestic priority though the road ahead in the Senate promises to be rocky. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:39:09 GMT)

Letters: On health care: Grow up Congress
On health care: Grow up Congress Betty Burns - Chicago USA TODAY's editorial "Long-term care gets short shrift in health debate" not only underscores the fundamental problem with the whole health care reform debate, but it also highlights the fact... (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:08:00 GMT)

At The Capitol / Long-term homelessness grows
Barely a year into his first term, Gov. Tim Pawlenty set out to end long-term homelessness in Minnesota by 2010, an audacious-sounding goal that he insisted was "very real and attainable." (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:09:59 GMT)

On long-term homelessness, Pawlenty misses goal
No descr On long-term homelessness, Pawlenty misses goal, 1st Ld-Writethru,  MN read more (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:04:56 GMT)

Health care providers prepare for change
Whether it’s the controversial public option, long-term costs to taxpayers or so-called “death panels,” health care reform has taken its place as the most divisive topic in politics. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:10:38 GMT)

On Long-Term Homelessness, Pawlenty Misses Goal
Barely a year into his first term, Gov. Tim Pawlenty set out to end long-term homelessness in Minnesota by 2010, an audacious-sounding goal that he insisted was "very real and attainable." Almost six years later, the problem remains. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:34:10 GMT)

LG Electronics' New Line of HDTVs for Long-Term Care Facilities Signal Transition From Resident-Owned to Facility ...
Highlighting a commitment to providing long-term healthcare institutions with advanced entertainment and digital display technology options, LG Electronics is showcasing its latest Long-Term Care and Hospital Grade LCD HDTVs this week at the Association of Homes and Services for the Aging 2009 annual meeting and exposition . (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT)

LG Electronics' New Line of HDTVs for Long-Term Care Facilities Signal Transition From Resident-Owned to Facility ...
CHICAGO, Nov. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:10:21 GMT)

4-Hour Long-Term Care Partnership Training Available from Sandi Kruise Insurance Training!
Sandi Kruise Insurance Training is proud to announce the release of the 4-Hour Long-Term Care Partnership Training Course in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, and Virginia. This course is required by many agents in the competitive field of insurance, and can be taken online for a price as low as $19.50. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

Environmental factors, obesity and diabetes: Long-term study launched
Three Singapore biomedical institutions have launched a major, long-term study of pregnant mothers and their fetuses as well as infant children to determine just how profoundly environmental factors early in life influence the onset of diseases such as obesity and diabetes in later years. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:20:08 GMT)

Media Advisory: Better Care For Our Seniors-Theme of St. John's Forum
ST. JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR--(Marketwire - Nov. 10, 2009) - The Canadian Union of Public Employees is spearheading a national campaign to raise awareness about the state of residential, long-term care across Canada. They'll be stopping in St. John's on Thursday, November 12 at 7:00 pm at the Ramada Hotel on Kenmount Road. The featured speaker is Toby Edelman, a leading expert on long ... (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:33:21 GMT)

New Study Challenges Established Ideas About Long And Short Term Memory
Researchers in the UK are challenging the long-established idea that our brains use different mechanisms for making long and short term memories: they suggest that while some mechanisms are separate, other mechanisms are shared. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:14:25 GMT)

Get long-term care -- tax-free
A new law that kicks in Jan. 1 will offer tax breaks on annuity proceeds you spend for long-term-care coverage. But there are limitations you should know about. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:17:45 GMT)

Injured soldiers 'need long-term care'
MPs and ministers have praised the work of military and NHS staff at the Royal Centre for Defence Medicine (RCDM) in Selly Oak in Birmingham, and called for more co-ordinated long-term care. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:59:18 GMT)

Health care providers prepare for change
Whether it’s the controversial public option, long-term costs to taxpayers or so-called “death panels,” health care reform has taken its place as the most divisive topic in politics. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:55:52 GMT)

TODAY'S DATA UPDATES: Case decisions from the board of medicine, nursing, dentistry and long-term care administrators
Check out today's updates to DataLeader and search for information from your neighborhood. Staunton arrests and police logs and Augusta County police reports and land transfers will be coming later today. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:39:49 GMT)

Florida's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Needs Volunteers
Florida's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program needs volunteers to join its corps of dedicated advocates who protect the rights of elders residing in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and adult family care homes. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:20:29 GMT)

Federal Diary: Connolly seeks answers on long-term-care premiums, is skeptical about cuts in mail delivery
Gerald Connolly is an amateur thespian and a professional politician. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT)

Long-Term Care Clinical Insights Blog Launched by Ecumen
New blog provides insights on long-term care clinical consulting. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:00:00 GMT)

Supporters of long-term job assistance may prevent change to Family Care
A proposed state funding policy change that would force workers served by organizations that offer long-term vocational assistance to look for jobs elsewhere is expected to be dropped. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:49:54 GMT)

Forum to Focus on State of Residential Long-term Care
The state of residential long-term care across Canada will be the theme tonight as CUPE brings a national campaign to St. John's. The union says the theme of the event will be "Better Care for Our Seniors". A leading expert on long term care, Toby Edelman, will be the featured speaker. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:04:08 GMT)

No plans for long-term care?
Even as the average annual cost of a home health aide now tops more than $40,000 and private nursing home care is approaching an average cost of $75,000 a year, a new survey by the nonprofit LIFE Foundation finds nine out of 10 Americans do not have a realistic plan to pay for these expenses. Nearly one in four say they will rely on family and friends, while others mistakenly believe their ... (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:44:14 GMT)

Survey Finds Majority Of Americans Do Not Have A Plan To Pay For Long-Term Care
Even as the average annual cost of a home health aide now tops more than $40,000 and private nursing home care is approaching an average cost of $75,000 a year(1), a new survey by the nonprofit LIFE Foundation finds nine out of 10 Americans do not have a realistic plan to pay for these expenses. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:26:01 GMT)

New initiative helps Iowans make decisions about Long-term Care
As Iowa Baby Boomers become retirement boomers over the next 20 years, one issue they’ll need to address is their own long-term care. Needing long-term care is a normal part of aging for many people — yet they often don’t properly plan for the possibility that as they age they may need assistance with daily activities. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:14:14 GMT)

LTC Awareness Month Finds Americans Still in Dark about Long-Term Care
Americans may realize that they have a significant chance of needing long-term care , but they greatly underestimate the cost of care, believe government programs cover more than they actually do, and haven't developed a plan to deal with their own potential care. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:01:00 GMT)

New initiative helps Iowans make decisions about Long-term Care
As Iowa Baby Boomers become retirement boomers over the next 20 years, one issue they’ll need to address is their own long-term care. Needing long-term care is a normal part of aging for many people — yet they often don’t properly plan for the possibility that as they age they may need assistance with daily activities. (Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:43:07 GMT)

Colleges not equipped to provide long-term care
In most cases, mental health treatment provided on college campuses is a short-term proposition. Students who need extended therapy likely will be referred to a provider off campus. (Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:13:15 GMT)

New initiative helps Iowans make decisions about Long-term Care
As Iowa Baby Boomers become retirement boomers over the next 20 years, one issue they’ll need to address is their own long-term care. Needing long-term care is a normal part of aging for many people — yet they often don’t properly plan for the possibility that as they age they may need assistance with daily activities. (Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:53:43 GMT)

Long-term care can be a burden on family
About 20 years ago, I read Ken Dychtwald's book, "Age Wave." It changed my life focus. Since then, I have reported almost exclusively on the awesome changes longevity offers us today. As Dychtwald pointed out, there are opportunities as well as... (Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:17:37 GMT)

Long-term care home on north shore progressing
The long-term care home being built in Irishtown-Summerside has a target opening date of May, according to the town’s mayor. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:37:28 GMT)

Already under fire, long-term-care insurer sends bad data to workers
The already beleaguered long-term-care program for federal employees has mailed out more than 70,000 forms with mistakes about potential premiums, and as a result, it is pushing back the selection deadline for those workers to March 15, 2010. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT)

Senior Activities in Whittier: `Medi-Cal for Long Term Care' presentation at the Whittier Senior Center
The Whittier Senior Center is hosting a presentation on how Medi-Cal pays for long-term nursing home care and financial eligibility from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday at the senior center, 13225 Walnut St. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:08:08 GMT)

Elderly care funding report due
Proposals from the Welsh Assembly Government on the long-term funding of elderly social care are to be revealed. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:49:00 GMT)

'Wide debate' on care cost needed
Options for the long-term funding of elderly social care are laid out by the assembly government. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:33:49 GMT)

Genworth Financial Selected by Virginia Retirement System to Provide Voluntary Long Term Care Insurance
Genworth Financial, Inc today announced a new relationship with the Virginia Retirement System to provide long term care insurance under the Commonwealth of Virginia Voluntary Group Long Term Care Insurance Program. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:15:00 GMT)

Foodborne illness: An acute and long-term health challenge for the 21st century
( Pew Health Group ) The Center for Foodborne Illness Research & Prevention released a report on Nov. 12, 2009, that documents what is currently known about the long-term health outcomes associated with several foodborne illnesses. The report also discusses how under-reporting, inadequate follow-up and a lack of research make it difficult to assess the impact that foodborne illness is having on ... (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:43:22 GMT)

New initiative helps Iowans make decisions about Long-term Care
As Iowa Baby Boomers become retirement boomers over the next 20 years, one issue they’ll need to address is their own long-term care. Needing long-term care is a normal part of aging for many people — yet they often don’t properly plan for the possibility that as they age they may need assistance with daily activities. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:53:43 GMT)

What to do about health care? Help people in long-term care
Home Voices In the News What to do about health care? Help people in long-term care What to do about health care? Help people in long-term care (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:29:13 GMT)

Long Term Care Insurance for the Gay & Lesbian Community: Different Needs Require Special Help
Like other longer-living Americans, gay males and lesbians face the prospect of eventual incapacity and the need for long term care. But they have special problems getting that care when needed, according to LTC Financial Partners, LLC , one of the nation's largest and most experienced long-term care insurance agencies. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:18:00 GMT)

Now's time to invest in long-term care
When should I be thinking about getting a long-term care policy? This is a great month to begin looking into long-term care. In fact, November is National Long-Term Care... (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:20:49 GMT)

Omega Announces Agreement to Purchase $565 Million of Long Term Care Facilities and Conference Call
HUNT VALLEY, Md.----Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. today announced that it has entered into a securities purchase agreement with CapitalSource Inc. and several of its affiliates to purchase entities owning 80 long term care facilities for approximately $565 million. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMT)

Free Guide Outlines Long-Term Care Insurance Savings
A free guide describes ways to reduce the cost of long-term care insurance by 20 to 50 percent annually. The guide is offered by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, the industry trade group. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:30:00 GMT)

New initiative helps Iowans make decisions about Long-term Care
As Iowa Baby Boomers become retirement boomers over the next 20 years, one issue they’ll need to address is their own long-term care. Needing long-term care is a normal part of aging for many people — yet they often don’t properly plan for the possibility that as they age they may need assistance with daily activities. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:38:43 GMT)

KHN Column: Will There Be A Market For Gov't Long-Term Care Insurance?
In his latest Kaiser Health News column, Howard Gleckman writes about long-term care: "The CLASS Act - the far-reaching proposal to create a national long-term care insurance program - is in the House health reform bill, and is still in the mix as Senate leaders struggle to design their own version of reform. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:23:19 GMT)

Free Guide Outlines Long-Term Care Insurance Savings
A free guide describes ways to reduce the cost of long-term care insurance by 20 to 50 percent annually. The guide is offered by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, the industry trade group. (PRWeb Nov 17, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:24:37 GMT)

AP sources: Long-term care in Senate health bill
Democratic officials say the Senate health care bill is likely to include a new long-term care insurance program to help disabled people and the elderly stay in their homes. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:32:22 GMT)

AP Sources: Senate Weighs Long-Term Care Program
AP sources: Senate health care bill likely to include new insurance program for long-term care Health care - Insurance - Associated Press - Business - Financial Services (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:11:39 GMT)

Senate weighs long-term care program
Senate health care legislation expected this week is likely to include a new long-term care insurance program to help the elderly and the disabled avoid nursing homes, officials say. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:50:37 GMT)

Senate Weighs Long-Term Care Program
Known as the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act, or CLASS Act, the long-term care insurance program was a top priority for the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass.  (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:29:14 GMT)

VRS names Genworth to provide long-term-care insurance
The Virginia Retirement System has selected Genworth Financial Inc. as its choice to offer long-term-care insurance as a fringe benefit to its more than 600,000 members, retirees and beneficiaries. The coverage will be offered through a group insurance policy, under the Commonwealth of Virginia Voluntary Group Long Term Care Insurance Program. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:20:02 GMT)

AP sources: Senate weighs long-term care program
Senate health care legislation expected this week is likely to include a new long-term care insurance program to help the elderly and the disabled avoid going into nursing homes, Democratic officials say. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:11:32 GMT)

AP Sources: Senate Weighs Long-Term Care Program
AP sources: Senate health care bill likely to include new insurance program for long-term care Health care - Associated Press - Insurance - Business - Health (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:26:19 GMT)

Virginia Retirement System names Genworth to provide long-term-care insurance
The Virginia Retirement System has selected Genworth Financial Inc. as its choice to offer long-term-care insurance as a fringe benefit to its more than 600,000 members, retirees and beneficiaries. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:41:36 GMT)

New initiative helps Iowans make decisions about Long-term Care
As Iowa Baby Boomers become retirement boomers over the next 20 years, one issue they’ll need to address is their own long-term care. Needing long-term care is a normal part of aging for many people — yet they often don’t properly plan for the possibility that as they age they may need assistance with daily activities. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:08:43 GMT)

Senate weighs long-term care program
Senate weighs long-term care program By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate health care legislation expected this week is likely to include a new long-term care insurance program to help the elderly and the disabled avoid going into nursing homes, Democratic officials say. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., is expected to incorporate the voluntary ... (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:45:34 GMT)

Senate weighs long-term care program
Senate weighs long-term care program By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate health care legislation expected this week is likely to include a new long-term care insurance program to help the elderly and the disabled avoid going into nursing homes, Democratic officials say. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., is expected to incorporate the voluntary ... (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:45:19 GMT)

State budget cut impact on long-term care topic of forum
MASON CITY — A Legislative Forum to discuss cuts in state funding and the impact on long-term care will be presented at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23, at Good Shepherd Health Center, 302 Second St. N.E., Mason City. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:34:35 GMT)

New Web Site Rates the Performance of California Long Term Care Services
OAKLAND, Calif.----The California HealthCare Foundation today unveiled a new Web site rating thousands of the state’s long term care providers on a wide range of quality of care measures – information that will help consumers make better choices and focus providers on improving quality. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT)

New initiative helps Iowans make decisions about Long-term Care
As Iowa Baby Boomers become retirement boomers over the next 20 years, one issue they’ll need to address is their own long-term care. Needing long-term care is a normal part of aging for many people — yet they often don’t properly plan for the possibility that as they age they may need assistance with daily activities. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:53:44 GMT)

Site rates providers of long-term care
Consumers shopping for a long-term care provider can find help from a new Web site launched Thursday (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:37:12 GMT)

New initiative helps Iowans make decisions about Long-term Care
As Iowa Baby Boomers become retirement boomers over the next 20 years, one issue they’ll need to address is their own long-term care. Needing long-term care is a normal part of aging for many people — yet they often don’t properly plan for the possibility that as they age they may need assistance with daily activities. (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:23:43 GMT)

Study: Elders happier with long-term in-home care from families rather than professionals
CHARLOTTESVILLE — Most families, at some point, will struggle with a decision about how best to provide long-term care for an elderly parent. (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:40:24 GMT)

New initiative helps Iowans make decisions about Long-term Care
As Iowa Baby Boomers become retirement boomers over the next 20 years, one issue they’ll need to address is their own long-term care. Needing long-term care is a normal part of aging for many people — yet they often don’t properly plan for the possibility that as they age they may need assistance with daily activities. (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:23:51 GMT)

Long Term Care Insurance Expert Tells Air Travelers, '3 in 4 Need More Than Regular Health Care'
Long term care insurance may not seem like headline news or talk-show fare, but Denise Gott pursues the topic with passion and flair. "I'm on a mission to wake up America," she says. (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:31:00 GMT)

Three in four Americans need long term health care, says health insurance expert
Long term care insurance may not seem like headline news or talk-show fare, but Denise Gott pursues the topic with passion and flair. "I'm on a mission to wake up America," she says. Her message is now appearing on CNN newscasts in the nation's airports and broadcasts on Delta Air Line flights. Gott is Chairman of the Board of LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP) -- http://www.ltcfp ... (Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:27:28 GMT)

VIHA selling pair of long-term care facilities
The Vancouver Island Health Authority has put up a "for sale" sign on Oak Bay Lodge and Mount Tolmie Hospital, both long-term care facilities. (Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:06:06 GMT)

VIHA selling pair of long-term care facilities
The Vancouver Island Health Authority has put up a "for sale" sign on Oak Bay Lodge and Mount Tolmie Hospital, both long-term care facilities. The health authority has issued a request for proposals to build and operate a replacement facility. The deadline for proposals is Jan. 13. (Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:19:08 GMT)

Locations for New Long Term Care Homes to be Announced
The provincial government is set to announce the site selection for two long-term care homes to be built in the metro region. This year's budget included $3 million to continue planning for two new long-term care homes to replace the Hoyles-Escasoni Complex. (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:05:02 GMT)

Increasing Long-Term Survival In Patients With Severe Liver Cancer
In patients with unresectable (unable to be removed by surgery) liver cancer, an interventional radiology procedure called triple-drug transcatheter arterial chemoemobolization (TACE) followed by a liver transplant may significantly increase a patient's chance of long-term survival, according to a study published in the December issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology. (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:37:32 GMT)

St. John's long-term-care home site chosen
A site has been selected for two new long-term-care homes in St. John's. The provincial government says the four-storey complex will be built on the site of the former Janeway Hospital in east-end Pleasantville. (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:58:41 GMT)

Old Janeway site to be location of new long-term care facility
A new provincial long-term care facility, scheduled to open in 2013, will be built in the Pleasantville area of St. (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:42:25 GMT)

St. John's long-term-care home site chosen
A site has been selected for two new long-term-care homes in St. John's. The provincial government says the four-storey complex will be built on the site of the former Janeway properties in east-end Pleasantville. (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:48:24 GMT)

HBM rezones land to accommodate long-term care facility
Havelock-Belmont-Methuen – Council has rezoned a municipally owned property south of Highway 7 to pave the way for the construction of a 128-bed long-term care facility.[...] (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:42:32 GMT)

Iowa health official: Future of long-term facilities cloudy
MASON CITY — State budget cuts could result in the closing of a significant number of long-term care facilities, a state health care official said Monday. (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:47:01 GMT)

New Guide Addresses Increased Tax Deductions for Long-Term Care Insurance
A new guide from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance address new 2010 rules and tax deductible items for individuals and business owners purchasing long-term care insurance. (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT)

AMA Backs Long Term Disability Care And Support Feasibility Study, Australia
The AMA fully supports the Productivity Commission feasibility study into new approaches for funding and delivering long term disability care and support, which was announced last night by the Prime Minister. AMA President, Dr Andrew Pesce, said today that the AMA has for many years been calling for a long term care scheme for people with a severe or profound disability. (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:36:55 GMT)

New Guide Addresses Increased Tax Deductions for Long-Term Care Insurance
A new guide from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance address new 2010 rules and tax deductible items for individuals and business owners purchasing long-term care insurance. (PRWeb Nov 25, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:34:39 GMT)

HBM rezones land to accommodate long-term care facility
Havelock-Belmont-Methuen – Council has rezoned a municipally owned property south of Highway 7 to pave the way for the construction of a 128-bed long-term care facility.[...] (Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:13:48 GMT)

Study Finds Americans Purchasing More Affordable Long-Term Care Insurance
The majority (84%) of long-term care insurance policies are now purchased prior to retirement age. More than half (52%) select options that significanlty reduce the cost according to a study just published by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. (Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT)

Study Finds Americans Purchasing More Affordable Long-Term Care Insurance
The majority (84%) of long-term care insurance policies are now purchased prior to retirement age. More than half (52%) select options that significanlty reduce the cost according to a study just published by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. (PRWeb Nov 25, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:34:39 GMT)

Bramlett offers free long-term care seminar
The Bramlett Agency is conducting its quarterly Bramlett Lunch & Learn on planning for long term care at noon on Dec. 3 at the Ardmore Convention Center. (Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:06:06 GMT)

New Guides Address Increased Tax Deductions For Long-Term Care Insurance
Two new guides explain 2010 tax deductibility rules and limits for individuals and business owners purchasing long-term care insurance. The "Guide To Tax Deductible Long-Term Care Insurance" was published by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, the industry trade group. (Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:00:28 GMT)

Long-term care center Christmas wish lists
Area long-term care centers recently submitted Christmas wishlists from their residents to the Times-News. (Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:11:53 GMT)

Comparable indicators on long-term care
Even before the current financial crisis, there was a growing concern over the fiscal and social sustainability of long-term care for dependent older people. Yet despite these concerns, little is known about basic indicators on this subject. The present publication, "Facts and Figures on Long-term Care - Europe and North America" seeks to bridge that gap of information by bringing together ... (Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:39:57 GMT)

Growing need is seen for long-term care insurance
The pitch usually lasts about three hours. But it still takes some convincing, to talk people into thinking about a kind of insurance coverage—long-term care—that few like to contemplate, insurers and aging experts say. The needs can be more extensive than many people think—paying for nursing homes accounts for a quarter of the bills that long-term care insurance covers—and the misconceptions ... (Sat, 28 Nov 2009 05:14:29 GMT)

Begin planning for long-term care before you need it
About 75 percent of those over 65 will need some type of extended care in their later years. Plan for that expense now. (Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:18:52 GMT)

Fred Goldenberg: Tax-free, long-term care
Over the past couple of years I've written several columns regarding my aversion to standalone long-term care policies. I've seen countless premium increases assessed by insurance carriers to offset increasing medical costs and higher-than-expected lapse ratios. (Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:44:41 GMT)

Health-care bill's ability to reduce deficits debated
As the long battle over health care is rejoined in the Senate this week, experts remain deeply divided over whether the legislation would rein in soaring health-care costs or simply add millions of people to a system that is already driving the nation toward bankruptcy. (Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT)

Lincoln Financial Group Announces Record-Breaking Sales For Hybrid Universal Life/Long Term Care Product
Lincoln Financial Group today announced record-breaking sales of Lincoln MoneyGuard® Reserve, a hybrid universal life insurance policy with a long term care insurance rider. (Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:23:00 GMT)

NCOA, Bedlin Brief Leading Aging Organizations on Health Care Reform, Needed Long-Term Care Provisions
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- At a briefing of the Leadership Council of Aging Organizations (LCAO) and the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) today, Howard Bedlin, Vice President of Public Policy and Advocacy for NCOA, called on Congress to ensure that health care reform legislation responds to the growing crisis in long-term care for older Americans and their ... (Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:47:00 GMT)


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