Long Term Care News Dec 2009

The CLASS Act: A Flawed But Powerful Game-Changer for Long-Term Care
Nov 30, 2009 - Congress may be about to make major changes in the way 10 million frail elderly and adults with disabilities pay for long-term care services. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:26:26 GMT)

Long-term health insurance a priority for gay community
FARMINGTON — Like other longer-living Americans, gay males and lesbians (as well as bisexuals and transsexuals) face the prospect of eventual incapacity and the need for long term care. But, getting that care hasn’t been easy. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:49:55 GMT)

NCOA, Bedlin Brief Leading Aging Organizations on Health Care Reform, Needed Long-Term Care Provisions
WASHINGTON, Nov. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:08:20 GMT)

Hospitals, long-term care centres open for visitors
Patients are once again allowed to have visitors at Western Memorial Regional Hospital. The change comes after more than a month of being cut off from the community. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:11:26 GMT)

Long-term care issues must be addressed
It is that time of year again, when the mailbox will be stuffed with greeting cards. Many will contain holiday letters, but most will have a short handwritten note. I can tell you almost verbatim what the notes from our elderly friends and relatives will say. “I am still in my own place and I get along pretty well. I just pray that I don’t end up in a nursing home.” (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:53:57 GMT)

H1N1 concerns ease at St. John's care facility
A long-term care facility in St. John's that was dealing with one confirmed case of H1N1 has lifted restrictions on visitors. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:38:34 GMT)

Study Examines Long Term Home Health Care Utilization
Los Angeles - Some 7.5 million Americans currently receive long-term care at home because of an acute illness, long-term health condition, a permanent disability, or terminal illness according to a new report. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:57:47 GMT)

Long-term health insurance a priority for gay community
FARMINGTON — Like other longer-living Americans, gay males and lesbians (as well as bisexuals and transsexuals) face the prospect of eventual incapacity and the need for long term care. But, getting that care hasn’t been easy. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:07:16 GMT)

Study Examines Long Term Home Health Care Utilization
Some 7.5 million Americans require care at long-term health care at home because of an acute illness, disability or aging. A national study examines how the availability of long-term care insurance benefits those needing home care. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:55:42 GMT)

Kittitas County's ALTC provides long-term, end-of-life care
(Editor’s note: This is the fourth installment in a seven-part Daily Record series looking at charitable efforts in Kittitas County during the holiday season.) (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:41:56 GMT)

CareTracker Clinical Intelligence Tool to Assist Extendicare Long-Term Care Centers in Improving Quality of Care for ...
NEW CONCORD, OH--(Marketwire - 12/02/09) - Resource Systems, developer of long-term care electronic documentation system CareTracker, and Extendicare Health Services, Inc., a leading provider of senior care with over 260 health centers across U.S. and Canada, announce Extendicare's commitment to introduce the new CareTracker Clinical Intelligence technology to 187 health centers. The Clinical ... (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:12:00 GMT)

CareTracker Clinical Intelligence Tool to Assist Extendicare Long-Term Care Centers in Improving Quality of Care for ...
Extendicare Health Services, Inc. Chooses CareTracker's Clinical Intelligence to Proactively Predict Care Issues Before They Become a Problem (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:19:28 GMT)

Long-term health insurance a priority for gay community
FARMINGTON — Like other longer-living Americans, gay males and lesbians (as well as bisexuals and transsexuals) face the prospect of eventual incapacity and the need for long term care. But, getting that care hasn’t been easy. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:37:08 GMT)

Budget cuts affect veterans in long-term care
TOPEKA — A hall that houses long-term care patients at the Kansas Veterans' Home will close at least temporarily as part of state budget cuts. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:06:15 GMT)

Kindred to shutter Modesto long-term care center
Kindred Hospital Modesto will close its doors early next year after efforts to sell the skilled-nursing facility were unsuccessful, its parent company announced Wednesday. Staff members will meet with patients and their families in the next few days to discuss the process of choosing and relocating to new care facilities, according to a statement released by Kindred Healthcare of Louisville, Ky. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 07:20:42 GMT)

Florida's Ombudsman Program Encourages Floridians to Visit Long-Term Care Facilities
TALLAHASSEE - |Florida's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program encourages Floridians to spend one hour visiting a long-term care facility resident this holiday season. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:19:22 GMT)

Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. Executes Agreement to Acquire a Long-Term Acute Care Hospital Located in Dallas, Texas
Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. , a self-managed, non-traded, real estate investment trust, announced the execution of a purchase and sale agreement to acquire a long-term acute care hospital , located in Dallas, Texas, for approximately $27,350,000. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:28:00 GMT)

Forum tackles scams, reverse mortgages and long-term health care
Beware of investment schemes, make sure your heirs know where to find your important papers, and get a second opinion before making important financial decisions. Those were three of the dozens of tips offered senior citizens in a forum Wednesday on funding options for non-medical care sponsored by the Tuolumne County Commission on Aging. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:17:22 GMT)

Long-term health insurance a priority for gay community
FARMINGTON — Like other longer-living Americans, gay males and lesbians (as well as bisexuals and transsexuals) face the prospect of eventual incapacity and the need for long term care. But, getting that care hasn’t been easy. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:50:35 GMT)

Long-term care insurance is a must
A perfect storm is brewing in long-term care. And, apparently, most of those at risk are oblivious to it. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:38:14 GMT)

Study examines trends in long-term health care and utilization of associated support services
American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance and Homewatch CareGivers, the largest, most experienced international provider of home care for people of all ages, teamed up to conduct a study examining trends in long-term health care and the utilization of associated support services. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:30:34 GMT)

Senate votes to keep long-term care program
The Senate has voted to keep a new long-term care insurance plan in its health overhaul bill. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:15:28 GMT)

Senate roll vote on long-term health care
The 51-47 roll call Friday by which the Senate rejected a Republican-led effort to eliminate a long-term care program from the health care bill. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:09:27 GMT)

Senate Roll Call: Long-term care in health bill
The 51-47 roll call Friday by which the Senate rejected a Republican-led effort to eliminate a long-term care program from the health care bill. The measure required 60 votes. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:12:23 GMT)

Dallas Long Term Care Hospital sells for $27 million
An Arizona-based real estate firm said Friday it agreed to buy a failing Dallas long-term care hospital for $27 million, with hopes that health care overhaul legislation will lead to profits. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 04:17:02 GMT)

Senate preserves long-term care program
The Senate on Friday turned back a Republican effort to eliminate a long-term care insurance program to help seniors and the disabled, saving the plan once championed by the late Sen. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 04:25:53 GMT)

Senate pushes ahead on long-term care program
Republican senators continued their assault Friday on key funding sources for a health-care overhaul, targeting Democratic plans to cut payments to private insurers who serve Medicare patients and to create a new government insurance program for long-term care that would raise more than $70 billion... (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT)

Senate keeps long-term care plan in health bill
Washington -- Senate Democrats on Friday beat back Republican efforts to strip out two major provisions of their health care bill, which would make deep cuts in payments to private Medicare Advantage plans and create a new long-term-care insurance program. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 06:01:10 GMT)

Senate keeps long-term care plan in health bill
Washington -- Senate Democrats on Friday beat back Republican efforts to strip out two major provisions of their health care bill, which would make deep cuts in payments to private Medicare Advantage plans and create a new long-term-care insurance program. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 06:22:34 GMT)

Senate preserves long-term care program
The Senate on Friday turned back a Republican effort to eliminate a long-term care insurance program to help seniors and the disabled, saving the plan once championed by the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy in its health overhaul bill. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 06:53:13 GMT)

Senate preserves long-term care program
The Senate on Friday turned back a Republican effort to eliminate a long-term care insurance program to help seniors and the disabled, saving the plan once championed by the late Sen. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 06:53:13 GMT)

Senate preserves long-term care program
Senate keeps long-term care in health overhaul; Dem leaders scramble to line up moderates (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 11:14:42 GMT)

Senate approves long-term care for seniors, disabled
Keeping faith with the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, the Senate voted Friday to preserve a new long-term- care insurance program to help seniors and the disabled in its health care overhaul bill. But the vote exposed the difficulties Democratic leaders face in persuading their own moderates to stay united behind the sweeping legislation they hope to deliver to President Obama. Eleven Democrats ... (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 11:29:27 GMT)

Senate preserves long-term care program
WASHINGTON (AP) — Keeping faith with the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, the Senate voted Friday to preserve within its health overhaul bill a long-term care insurance program to help seniors and the disabled avoid nursing homes. (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:23:47 GMT)

Senate preserves long-term care program
WASHINGTON (AP) — Keeping faith with the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, the Senate voted Friday to preserve within its health overhaul bill a long-term care insurance program to help seniors and the disabled avoid nursing homes. (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 15:08:42 GMT)

Senate preserves long-term care program
WASHINGTON — The Senate on Friday turned back a Republican effort to eliminate a long-term care insurance program to help seniors and the disabled, saving the plan once championed by the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy in its health overhaul bill. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 06:36:46 GMT)

Senate preserves long-term care program
WASHINGTON (AP) — Keeping faith with the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, the Senate voted Friday to preserve within its health overhaul bill a long-term care insurance program to help seniors and the disabled avoid nursing homes. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 07:00:48 GMT)

Health history just as important as age in determining long-term care premium
Q. My age is 52 and my husband is 59. What is the best age to start long-term care insurance? I heard that at a later age the premiums go much higher, and in some cases they can refuse to... (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:07:58 GMT)

Long-term health insurance a priority for gay community
FARMINGTON — Like other longer-living Americans, gay males and lesbians (as well as bisexuals and transsexuals) face the prospect of eventual incapacity and the need for long-term care. But, getting that care hasn’t been easy. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:19:57 GMT)

Senate preserves long-term care program
WASHINGTON (AP) — Keeping faith with the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, the Senate voted Friday to preserve within its health overhaul bill a long-term care insurance program to help seniors and the disabled avoid nursing homes. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:23:24 GMT)

Thomson Centre to get more renovations to house more long-term care patients
The Yukon government will renovate the Thomson Centre beside Whitehorse General Hospital to meet the territory’s growing continuing care needs, Health Minister Glenn Hart said Monday. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:56:37 GMT)

Lamson & Cutner's Special Elder Law Website Takes a New Direction Presenting Long-Term Care Information and How to Pay ...
Top Elder Law attorneys, Lamson & Cutner, P.C., have launched a special website that takes a new direction in presenting information of interest to people who are concerned about long-term care, and how to pay for it. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

Lamson & Cutner's Special Elder Law Website Takes a New Direction Presenting Long-Term Care Information and How to Pay ...
Top Elder Law attorneys, Lamson & Cutner, P.C., have launched a special website that takes a new direction in presenting information of interest to people who are concerned about long-term care, and how to pay for it. (PRWeb Dec 9, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/ny (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:20:18 GMT)

New InSiteRx™ Remote Dispensing Technology Automates Pharmacy Functions in Long-Term Care Market
First-of-its-kind technology from Talyst helps pharmacies and long-term care facilities improve care quality and safety while also strengthening process efficiencies. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT)

New InSiteRx™ Remote Dispensing Technology Automates Pharmacy Functions in Long-Term Care Market
First-of-its-kind technology from Talyst helps pharmacies and long-term care facilities improve care quality and safety while also strengthening process efficiencies. (PRWeb Dec 9, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:14:46 GMT)

How to Fund Long-Term Care? The Holleman Companies Says There's Just One Real Answer
CHEVY CHASE, MD--(Marketwire - 12/09/09) - With the annual cost for a private nursing home now averaging $74,208, or $203 per day, even well-off people can be brought to their financial knees by the cost of long-term care. And continuous care at home can cost as much, insurance expert Connie Golleher, chief operating officer of The Holleman Companies in Chevy Chase, Md., writes in Physician's ... (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:28:00 GMT)

How to Fund Long-Term Care? The Holleman Companies Says There's Just One Real Answer
CHEVY CHASE, MD--(Marketwire - December 9, 2009) - With the annual cost for a private nursing home now averaging $74,208, or $203 per day, even well-off people can be brought to their financial knees by the cost of long-term care. And continuous care at home can cost as much, insurance expert Connie Golleher, chief operating officer of The Holleman Companies in Chevy Chase, Md., writes in ... (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:42:11 GMT)

NDP, union demand more long-term care beds
EDMONTON — One of Alberta’s largest unions is joining forces with the NDP to demand that the government of Premier Ed Stelmach honour its promise of January 2008 to add new long-term care beds for seniors. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 07:15:01 GMT)

Senate preserves long-term care program
WASHINGTON (AP) — Keeping faith with the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, the Senate voted Friday to preserve within its health overhaul bill a long-term care insurance program to help seniors and the disabled avoid nursing homes. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:02:59 GMT)

Long-term health insurance a priority for gay community
FARMINGTON — Like other longer-living Americans, gay males and lesbians (as well as bisexuals and transsexuals) face the prospect of eventual incapacity and the need for long-term care. But, getting that care hasn’t been easy. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:34:13 GMT)

Planning for long-term care
Most people think of nursing homes when they hear the phrase long-term care. However, 10 million people receive LTC provided mostly by family members, while just 1.5 million live in nursing homes. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:14:57 GMT)

Long term care director looks forward to new challenges
FLORENCE — Donna Beedle, the new long term care director for Pinal County, likes a challenge. So it’s not surprising that the former director of Maricopa County’s tobacco use prevention program jumped at the opportunity to oversee one of Pinal County’s largest programs. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 06:54:38 GMT)

Senate preserves long-term care program
WASHINGTON (AP) — Keeping faith with the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, the Senate voted Friday to preserve within its health overhaul bill a long-term care insurance program to help seniors and the disabled avoid nursing homes. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:40:31 GMT)

Long term care director looks forward to new challenges
FLORENCE — Donna Beedle, the new long term care director for Pinal County, likes a challenge. So it’s not surprising that the former director of Maricopa County’s tobacco use prevention program jumped at the opportunity to oversee one of Pinal County’s largest programs. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 06:39:33 GMT)

Senate preserves long-term care program
WASHINGTON (AP) — Keeping faith with the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, the Senate voted Friday to preserve within its health overhaul bill a long-term care insurance program to help seniors and the disabled avoid nursing homes. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 12:25:28 GMT)

Long term care director looks forward to new challenges
FLORENCE — Donna Beedle, the new long term care director for Pinal County, likes a challenge. So it’s not surprising that the former director of Maricopa County’s tobacco use prevention program jumped at the opportunity to oversee one of Pinal County’s largest programs. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 06:53:07 GMT)

Senate preserves long-term care program
WASHINGTON (AP) — Keeping faith with the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, the Senate voted Friday to preserve within its health overhaul bill a long-term care insurance program to help seniors and the disabled avoid nursing homes. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:08:43 GMT)

Patients With High CRP And Normal LDL Have Long-Term Risk For Heart Disease, Stroke And Death
New research shows a long-term benefit in screening people for CRP, a marker for inflammation, even if they have normal levels of bad cholesterol, because of increased long-term risk for heart attack, stroke and death. These findings, which will be published online today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC), demonstrate that a very simple screening, age plus CRP, can ... (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:40:30 GMT)

Long-Term Care Is Latest Issue in Health Care Debate
A new insurance program would help people with severe disabilities, though the benefits could also be used to help pay for nursing homes or assisted living. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:28:10 GMT)

Long-term care plan is issue in health bill
By ROBERT PEAR The New York Times Embedded in the health legislation passed by the House and being debated on the Senate floor is a major new federal insurance program for long-term care meant intended to help people like Anne Rader. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 06:13:56 GMT)

Insurance for long-term care is latest issue in health debate
Embedded in the health legislation passed by the House and being debated on the Senate floor is a major new federal insurance program for long-term care meant intended to help people like Anne M. Rader. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:37:12 GMT)

Hospital re-admission high for dialysis patients treated in long-term care hospitals
( University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center ) A new study by University of Cincinnati nephrologists shows that most dialysis patients admitted to long-term care hospitals face readmission to acute care facilities, and those with acute kidney failure don't often recover full kidney function. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:27:42 GMT)

Watson Announces New Program to Help Promote Good Bone Health in Advanced Prostate Cancer Patients on Long-Term ...
Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced a new program encouraging health professionals to help maintain the bone health of prostate cancer patients who are on long-term androgen deprivation therapy . Â Nearly two million men are receiving ADT, a palliative treatment for prostate cancer that, while highly effective and considered the "gold therapy," can cause bone loss and increase a man's ... (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:50:00 GMT)

Watson Announces New Program to Help Promote Good Bone Health in Advanced Prostate Cancer Patients on Long-Term ...
MORRISTOWN, N.J., Dec. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE: WPI) today announced a new program encouraging health professionals to help maintain the bone health of prostate cancer patients who are on long-term androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:10:24 GMT)

Hospital re-admission high for dialysis patients treated in long-term care hospitals
Most dialysis patients admitted to long-term care hospitals face readmission to acute care facilities, and those with acute kidney failure don't often recover full kidney function, according to a new study. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:08:45 GMT)

Hospital re-admission high for dialysis patients treated in long-term care hospitals
A new study by University of Cincinnati (UC) nephrologists shows that most dialysis patients admitted to long-term care hospitals face readmission to acute care facilities, and those with acute kidney failure don't often recover full kidney function. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:32:32 GMT)

Senate preserves long-term care program
WASHINGTON (AP) — Keeping faith with the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, the Senate voted Friday to preserve within its health overhaul bill a long-term care insurance program to help seniors and the disabled avoid nursing homes. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:54:55 GMT)

Hospital Re-Admission High For Dialysis Patients Treated In Long-Term Care Hospitals
A new study by University of Cincinnati (UC) nephrologists shows that most dialysis patients admitted to long-term care hospitals face readmission to acute care facilities, and those with acute kidney failure don't often recover full kidney function.This study is being published in the advanced online edition of the American Journal of Kidney Diseases, the official journal of the National Kidney ... (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:08:11 GMT)

St. Vincent's Day Care starts early for long term
Research shows the first five years of a child's life are critical to his success in school later on. St. Vincent's Day Care in Evansville is trying to help families get every possible benefit out of those first years to help their children thrive in school and eventually break the cycle of poverty."We provide a quality education and curriculum-based education for all our students," even the ... (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 06:14:00 GMT)

Long-Term Care Proposal Triggers Cost, Sustainability Concerns
"Embedded in sweeping health legislation passed by the House and being debated on the Senate floor is a major new federal insurance program," called the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act, or Class Act, The New York Times reports. The program, which is to be financed with premiums paid through voluntary payroll deductions, would provide cash benefits to people with cognitive ... (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:22:17 GMT)

Authoritative Guide to Long Term Care Insurance Now Available on Amazon.com's Kindle and Apple's iPhone
Almost for sure, you or a family member will need expensive long term care someday. How will you pay for it? What public or private insurance options are available to you? Now you can get those answers on Amazon.com's Kindle Wireless Reading Device and the Apple iPhone, through "Dignity for Life: Five Things You should Know Before Considering Long Term Care Insurance." (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:22:00 GMT)

CalPERS may boost long-term care premiums by 22%
The CalPERS board will vote today on whether to raise premiums by as much as 22 percent for enrollees in its long-term care insurance plan. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 04:05:14 GMT)

Senate preserves long-term care program
WASHINGTON (AP) — Keeping faith with the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, the Senate voted Friday to preserve within its health overhaul bill a long-term care insurance program to help seniors and the disabled avoid nursing homes. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:22:11 GMT)

DOL recovers more than $1.7 million in fringe benefits for 483 employees of VMT Long Term Care Management Inc. [12/15 ...
VMT Long Term Care Management Inc. has been cited by the U.S. Department of Labor for underpaying employees’ health and welfare fringe benefits, violating the fringe benefits provisions of the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA). (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:54:27 GMT)

RehabCare Finalizes Deal for Philadelphia Long-Term Acute Care Hospital
ST. LOUIS & HOUSTON----RehabCare Group, Inc. announced today it has received regulatory approval for the acquisition of St. Agnes Long-Term Care Hospital from Mercy Health System. The 58-bed long-term acute care hospital , located at 1930 South Broad Street in the former St. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:17:00 GMT)

Alberta bonds could be used to build group homes, long-term care centres
The Alberta government says money raised from a new issue of capital bonds could be used to build group homes for the disabled and long-term care facilities. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:05:35 GMT)

Singapore gives patients more subsidy for long-term care
Singapore will subsidize more patients in long-term residential care services to be conducted from January next year, Singapore's Ministry of Health (MOH) announced on Wednesday. It will revise its grants to nursing homes, chronic sick units and psychiatric rehabilitation homes, for which 6,000 patients are expected to benefit from it. Currently, there are 35 nursing homes, 4 chronic sick units ... (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:52:00 GMT)

CalPERS ups premiums for long-term care
The CalPERS board Wednesday approved a 15 percent to 22 percent increase in long-term care insurance (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:43:48 GMT)

RehabCare Group receives approval to acquire St. Agnes Long-Term Care Hospital
RehabCare Group, Inc. announced today it has received regulatory approval for the acquisition of St. Agnes Long-Term Care Hospital from Mercy Health System. (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:41:27 GMT)

Clark Howard: Financial short-term pain for long-term gain?
When is it best to take short-term pain for long-term gain? (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:26:38 GMT)

Senate preserves long-term care program
WASHINGTON (AP) — Keeping faith with the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, the Senate voted Friday to preserve within its health overhaul bill a long-term care insurance program to help seniors and the disabled avoid nursing homes. (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:10:18 GMT)

Long-term Care Insurance Industry Launches Campaign to Add 2,000 New Professionals
Trade association announces industry campaign targeting establishing 2,000 new jobs educating Americans about long-term care planning. (Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:37:33 GMT)

Senate preserves long-term care program
WASHINGTON (AP) — Keeping faith with the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, the Senate voted Friday to preserve within its health overhaul bill a long-term care insurance program to help seniors and the disabled avoid nursing homes. (Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:53:23 GMT)

Senate preserves long-term care program
WASHINGTON (AP) — Keeping faith with the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, the Senate voted Friday to preserve within its health overhaul bill a long-term care insurance program to help seniors and the disabled avoid nursing homes. (Sun, 20 Dec 2009 11:45:22 GMT)

Long-Term Care Market: Nursing Homes, Home Care, Hospice Care, And Assisted Living - New Report Published
There is no decrease in demand or activity for everything from nursing homes, to home care, to hospices. (Sun, 20 Dec 2009 19:59:44 GMT)

Senate preserves long-term care program
WASHINGTON (AP) — Keeping faith with the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, the Senate voted Friday to preserve within its health overhaul bill a long-term care insurance program to help seniors and the disabled avoid nursing homes. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:55:12 GMT)

Hospital Re-Admission High For Dialysis Patients Treated In Long-Term Care Hospitals
A new study by University of Cincinnati (UC) nephrologists shows that most dialysis patients admitted to long-term care hospitals face readmission to acute care facilities, and those with acute kidney failure don't often recover full kidney function. This study is being published in the advanced online edition of the American Journal of Kidney Diseases, the official journal of the National ... (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:19:47 GMT)

Pros and Cons of Long-Term-Care Insurance
Extended care in a nursing home can drain your savings. LTC policies can be a cushion—if you’re careful (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:44:46 GMT)

Six Tips for Long-Term-Care Shoppers
To keep from paying too much or being covered too little, you'll want to keep these hints in mind. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:29:46 GMT)

Do you know your long-term care options?
The Independent Living Center of the North Shore and Cape Ann Inc. informs the public that the Long Term Care Options Program supports people of any age with any disability and elders to make informed choices on long-term supports and services. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:12:21 GMT)

Long-term care has become top priority
I have provided financial and estate planning services on the west coast of Florida since 1975. Until the past seven years, long-term care planning was not on my clients’ priority list. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:00:40 GMT)

Veolia Energy North America signs long-term agreement to operate MATEP assets in Boston
Veolia Energy North America, a leading provider of sustainable energy services, management solutions, and facility operations is pleased to announce that it has entered into a long-term agreement to operate and maintain the Medical Area Total Energy Plant (MATEP) assets in the Longwood Medical Area of Boston. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:59:31 GMT)

Senate preserves long-term care program
WASHINGTON (AP) — Keeping faith with the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, the Senate voted Friday to preserve within its health overhaul bill a long-term care insurance program to help seniors and the disabled avoid nursing homes. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:49:08 GMT)

Humana Inks Long-term Agreement
Humana recently entered into a long-term agreement with New West Physicians. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:12:53 GMT)

Volunteer program provides quality low-risk operative care to patients in need
A new study published in the December issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons shows that a volunteer program providing low-risk outpatient surgical procedures can deliver safe and effective health care to patients in need. However, the study authors do caution that the program is not a long-term solution for dealing with the medically uninsured. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:43:32 GMT)

Omega Closes First Step of CapitalSource Long Term Care Facility Acquisition and Announces $100 Million Term Loan
HUNT VALLEY, Md.----Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. today announced that it has purchased subsidiaries of CapitalSource Inc. owning 40 long term care facilities and an option to purchase other CapitalSource subsidiaries owning 63 additional facilities for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $294.1 million. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 22:30:00 GMT)

CapitalSource Closes First Step of Long-Term Care Facility Sale to Omega Healthcare Investors
CHEVY CHASE, Md., Dec. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CapitalSource Inc. (NYSE: CSE) today announced that it has completed the sale of 40 long-term care facilities to Omega Health Care Investors Inc. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:07:50 GMT)

CapitalSource completes the sale of 40 long-term care facilities to Omega Health Care Investors
CapitalSource Inc. today announced that it has completed the sale of 40 long-term care facilities to Omega Health Care Investors Inc., as per the terms of the previously announced Securities Purchase Agreement between the parties. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 07:29:11 GMT)

Development Of ADX10059 Ended For Long-Term Use
Addex Pharmaceuticals (SWISS: ADXN) announced that based on preliminary review of the unblinded data from study 206, it has terminated development of ADX10059 for chronic indications, including long term treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease and migraine prophylaxis. In study 206 the incidence of alanine transaminase (ALT) levels greater than five times the upper limit of normal ( 5xULN ... (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:20:38 GMT)

Can you afford long-term care?
James Vermeiren estimated that Social Security, retirement savings and an assortment of investments weren't enough to pay for a stay in a nursing home. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:20:18 GMT)

Senate preserves long-term care program
WASHINGTON (AP) — Keeping faith with the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, the Senate voted Friday to preserve within its health overhaul bill a long-term care insurance program to help seniors and the disabled avoid nursing homes. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:29:17 GMT)

Costs For Long-Term Care Insurance Rise Slightly Study Finds
Costs for long-term care insurance policies rose slightly according to a just-released study by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. A 55-year-old individual can expect to pay $723 annually for a base plan of protection. (Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:30:00 GMT)

Costs For Long-Term Care Insurance Rise Slightly Study Finds
Costs for long-term care insurance policies rose slightly according to a just-released study by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. A 55-year-old individual can expect to pay $723 annually for a base plan of protection. (PRWeb Dec 24, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:33:57 GMT)

Tax consequences of long-term care coverage
It has become increasingly clear that long-term-care (LTC) insurance is too expensive for many who wait until later in life to acquire it. With retirement income and long-term savings taking a hit with the current market downturn, many planning options, including LTC insurance, have become more challenging. (Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:35:58 GMT)

Senate preserves long-term care program
WASHINGTON (AP) — Keeping faith with the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, the Senate voted Friday to preserve within its health overhaul bill a long-term care insurance program to help seniors and the disabled avoid nursing homes. (Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:28:20 GMT)

Examining Costs Of Long-Term Care
Health insurance and Medicare help cover the costs of medicine, physicians and hospitals for the elderly who are ill or recovering from an ailment. But what about nonmedical needs? (Thu, 24 Dec 2009 23:01:28 GMT)

Examining Costs Of Long-Term Care
Health insurance and Medicare help cover the costs of medicine, physicians and hospitals for the elderly who are ill or recovering from an... (Thu, 24 Dec 2009 23:01:28 GMT)

Senate preserves long-term care program
WASHINGTON (AP) — Keeping faith with the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, the Senate voted Friday to preserve within its health overhaul bill a long-term care insurance program to help seniors and the disabled avoid nursing homes. (Fri, 25 Dec 2009 10:42:02 GMT)

Senate preserves long-term care program
WASHINGTON (AP) — Keeping faith with the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, the Senate voted Friday to preserve within its health overhaul bill a long-term care insurance program to help seniors and the disabled avoid nursing homes. (Sat, 26 Dec 2009 08:05:48 GMT)

Senate preserves long-term care program
WASHINGTON (AP) — Keeping faith with the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, the Senate voted Friday to preserve within its health overhaul bill a long-term care insurance program to help seniors and the disabled avoid nursing homes. (Sun, 27 Dec 2009 10:52:53 GMT)

Senate preserves long-term care program
WASHINGTON (AP) — Keeping faith with the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, the Senate voted Friday to preserve within its health overhaul bill a long-term care insurance program to help seniors and the disabled avoid nursing homes. (Sun, 27 Dec 2009 13:39:40 GMT)

New face of health care
The face of health care in Niagara is changing, and a big part of it might soon be seen in your own home. The region's hospitals are transforming toward being largely focused on acute care, shifting long-term care to other institutions.[...] (Sun, 27 Dec 2009 23:20:36 GMT)

Long Term Review Update: 2009 BMW 7-The Gift That Keeps On Giving?
Back in February, the Spies got handed the keys to the all new BMW 7-Series to go into the long term review fleet. I was especially excited to get this car and BMW couldn't have chosen a better candidate to test it because I was an actual owner of an 02, 03 AND 04 745li. (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 05:42:02 GMT)

Obama’s health care quest become a parody of leadership
Barack Obama’s quest for historic health care legislation has turned into a parody of leadership. We usually associate presidential leadership with the pursuit of goals that, though initially unpopular, serve America’s long-term interests. Obama has reversed this. (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:11:30 GMT)

SNM Calls Congress' Passage Of Fix For Sustainable Growth Rate A Short-Term Solution
SNM is pleased that the U.S. Congress has passed a fix to freeze the conversion factor at the 2009 rate for physicians, which will ensure that millions of patients continue to receive medical coverage for critical diagnostic imaging tests and therapeutics. However, SNM cautions that a long-term solution is necessary to address this ongoing problem. "We urge Congress to take action now to ... (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:47:40 GMT)

Health bills nudge US on long-term care insurance
By CARLA K. JOHNSON AP Medical Writer CHICAGO (AP)- Most people don't buy long-term care insurance. They simply don't want to think about moving into an assisted living center or hiring a stranger to bathe them. (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:37:37 GMT)

Health bills nudge US on long-term care insurance
Most people don't buy long-term care insurance. (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:21:00 GMT)

Health bills nudge U.S. on long-term care insurance
The program would create a voluntary long-term care insurance program to be run by the government. (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 23:02:20 GMT)

Health bills nudge US on long-term care insurance
CHICAGO (AP) — Most people don't buy long-term care insurance. They simply don't want to think about moving into an assisted living center or hiring a stranger to bathe them. Seven years ago, Ro... (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:12:23 GMT)

Health bills nudge US on long-term care insurance
Most people don't buy long-term care insurance. They simply don't want to think about moving into an assisted living center or hiring a stranger to bathe them. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:34:15 GMT)

Health bills nudge US on long-term care insurance
In this photo taken Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, Rev. Robert Myers, poses with a photo of he and his wife, Bonnie, at the Church of the Holy Comforter in Kenilworth, Ill. Seven years ago, Myers bought long-term care insurance _ and he's grateful. Myers' wife, who died in December 2008, needed care as she fought cancer. Most people aren't like Myers. People may want to plan for the future, but they ... (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 03:22:28 GMT)

Proposal would nudge people into buying long-term care insurance
CHICAGO - Most people don't buy long-term care insurance. They simply don't want to think about moving into an assisted living center or hiring a stranger to bathe them. Seven years ago, Robert Myer... (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 03:47:00 GMT)

Reform pushing long-term care idea
CHICAGO — A program tucked into the health care overhaul legislation emerging from Congress encourages people to buy long-term care insurance. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 06:45:41 GMT)

Long-term care policy part of proposed bills
A provision tucked into health care overhaul legislation in Congress would create a voluntary long-term care insurance program to be run by the government. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:13:08 GMT)

Health bills push for long-term care money
CHICAGO - Most people dont buy long-term care insurance. They simply dont want to think about moving into an assisted living center or hiring a stranger to bathe them.Seven years ago, Robert Myers of suburban Chicago did buy long-term care insurance. Myers... (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:47:04 GMT)

Senate preserves long-term care program
WASHINGTON (AP) — Keeping faith with the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, the Senate voted Friday to preserve within its health overhaul bill a long-term care insurance program to help seniors and the disabled avoid nursing homes. (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:02:35 GMT)

Bills nudge U.S. on long-term care insurance
Most people don't buy long-term care insurance. They simply don't want to think about moving into an assisted living center or hiring a stranger to bathe them. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:13:26 GMT)

Senate preserves long-term care program
WASHINGTON (AP) — Keeping faith with the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, the Senate voted Friday to preserve within its health overhaul bill a long-term care insurance program to help seniors and the disabled avoid nursing homes. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:44:49 GMT)

Long-term care for couples hard to come by
William and Shirley Parson met this May and married in October. Getting hitched after a whirlwind romance wasn't a problem; at age 85 and 83, respectively, the St. Catharines couple wasn't interested in a long engagement.[...] (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:15:29 GMT)