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Long Term Care News Feb 2010

Alberta New Democrats release health-care report
The Alberta NDP released a health care report over the weekend that highlighted a shortage of long-term care beds in the province, and the effect that shortage is having on wait times. The report also includes 37 recommendations for improvements. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:32:37 GMT)

Area long-term care facility undergoes a name change
Williston's long-term care facility is in the process of completing a name change to better reflect what it does and what it hopes to do. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:56:11 GMT)

John Hancock Launches Single-Premium Whole Life Policy With Long-Term Care Benefits
John Hancock Life Insurance today announced the launch of LifeCare, a single-premium whole life insurance product that provides protection for both life and long-term care insurance needs -- in a single policy. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:43:00 GMT)

Area long-term care facility undergoes a name change
Williston's long-term care facility is in the process of completing a name change to better reflect what it does and what it hopes to do. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:40:51 GMT)

City's long-term projects top talks
Next year's budget is yet to be finalized, but already Mayor Christopher Louras is asking the aldermen to delve back into financial planning mode. This time it's for the city's long-term needs. ... - By STEPHANIE M. PETERS STAFF WRITER (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:09:22 GMT)

With long-term care, free advice is expensive
When I first began working in elder law about 14 years ago, information on Medicaid for seniors facing nursing home and long-term care costs was difficult to obtain. Gifting rules left a wide margin. The rules were fairly complicated but consistent. Much of this has changed. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:36:46 GMT)

KHN Column: Obama's Respite Care Plan - Part Of The Problem, Not A Solution
In his latest Kaiser Health News column, Howard Gleckman writes: "President Barack Obama wants to increase funding for a government program intended to make it easier for family caregivers to get respite care. These hard-pressed families desperately need the helping hand. But the White House initiative is a symptom of all that is wrong with long-term-care policy in the U.S." (Kaiser Health News ... (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:18:28 GMT)

Genesis to sell long-term care facilities
Genesis HealthCare System hopes to sell Genesis Extended Care & Rehab, 2991 Maple Ave. in Zanesville, and Genesis Health & Rehab in McConnelsville by the end of the year. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:26:08 GMT)

Long Term Care Crisis Puts Patients, Staff at Risk, CUPE Tour Hears
PETERBOROUGH, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 2, 2010) - Funding shortages and the absence of meaningful standards of care are putting residents and staff at long-term care facilities across Canada at risk, a panel of experts warned at a public forum in Peterborough yesterday hosted by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). More than 100 people attended last night's forum at the Holiday Inn ... (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:05:16 GMT)

Rep. Steny Hoyer: Keeping the Long-Term Fiscal Picture in Mind
Progressives understand that growing debt and interest payments, unless curtailed now, will eat up money that should go to the long-term investments that matter most, like clean energy, education and health care. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:40:09 GMT)

Amendment would require motorcyclists to buy long-term health insurance
Motorcyclists would be required to buy long-term healthinsurance to ensure the public doesn't have to pay if they'reinjured in accidents, under one amendment added Tuesday to thehelmet repeal bill. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:22:07 GMT)

Area long-term care facility undergoes a name change
Williston's long-term care facility is in the process of completing a name change to better reflect what it does and what it hopes to do. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:10:21 GMT)

Nursing School to collaborate on improving long-term care
Penn, in collaboration with Long-Term Quality Alliance, will now play a role in improving care for and increasing awareness of people in need of long-term care. The Alliance is comprised of a board with 29 leading specialists, policy-makers and service providers. Mary Naylor, the director of the NewCourtland Center for Transitions and Health at Penn’s School of Nursing, will serve as chair of ... (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 06:15:46 GMT)

Genesis to sell long-term care facilities
ZANESVILLE --Genesis HealthCare System hopes to have both of its long-term care facilities sold by the end of the year. (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:57:18 GMT)

Two Studies Find Artefill(R) To Be A Long-Term Treatment Option For Facial Lipoatrophy
Suneva Medical, a privately-held aesthetic medical device company, announced that two clinical studies suggest Artefill may be a safe, effective, long-term treatment option for age-related and HIV lipoatrophy patients. The studies were presented at the Advances in Cosmetic and Medical Dermatology's "Maui Derm 2010" Meeting in Maui, Hawaii January 23-27th and the American Academy of Cosmetic ... (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:31:40 GMT)

NORTH TONAWANDA: DeGraff among nation’s elite for long-term care
North Tonawanda’s DeGraff Memorial Hospital has learned a thing or two from the city’s thousands of elderly residents over the years — that is, how best to care for them. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 06:08:15 GMT)

How to pay for long-term care
Dementia costs the British economy twice as much as cancer at £23bn. But both diseases require care. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:00:34 GMT)

Two Long-Term Care Organizations Select Remedi SeniorCare for Pharmacy Services
Remedi SeniorCare ,a provider of pharmacy services, has expanded its presence in the Michigan and Ohio long-term care marketplace. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT)

Understanding and Planning for the Cost of Long-term Care
Paying for Home Care - Resources available to help with the cost of home care (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:52:22 GMT)

Area long-term care facility undergoes a name change
Williston's long-term care facility is in the process of completing a name change to better reflect what it does and what it hopes to do. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:51:37 GMT)

128 long-term beds approved for Tabor Manor
Long-term care residents at Tabor Manor will receive more modern and comfortable living as the provincial government announced Thursday it is investing in the redevelopment of 128 beds at the St. Catharines long-term care facility, St.[...] (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:05:37 GMT)

128 long-term beds approved for Tabor Manor
Long-term care residents at Tabor Manor will receive more modern and comfortable living as the provincial government announced Thursday it is investing in the redevelopment of 128 beds at the St. Catharines long-term care facility, St.[...] (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 02:21:26 GMT)

Area long-term care facility undergoes a name change
Williston's long-term care facility is in the process of completing a name change to better reflect what it does and what it hopes to do. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:24:16 GMT)

For Haiti's Long-Term Growth, Look to Business
What will it take for conditions to improve? Many argue that a robust private sector will be a key part of the country's long-term recovery and ascent out of poverty. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:03:51 GMT)

Scollard site could be long-term care solution — Mendicino
The North Bay and District Hospital's Scollard site could be the key to solving the city's health-care bed crisis, says the board chairman of Cassellholme Home for Aged.[...] (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:48:22 GMT)

It may be time to shop for long-term care coverage
This is the seventh installment of a column that began Dec. 27 on the challenges of financing elder care. You can read previous installments at www.juliejason.com. (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 14:30:03 GMT)

Area long-term care facility undergoes a name change
Williston's long-term care facility is in the process of completing a name change to better reflect what it does and what it hopes to do. (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:04:38 GMT)

Area long-term care facility undergoes a name change
Williston's long-term care facility is in the process of completing a name change to better reflect what it does and what it hopes to do. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:53:00 GMT)

It may be time to shop for long-term care coverage
This is the seventh installment of a column that began Dec. 27 on the challenges of financing elder care. You can read previous installments at www.juliejason.com. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 03:03:17 GMT)

Scollard site could be long-term care solution — Mendicino
The North Bay and District Hospital's Scollard site could be the key to solving the city's health-care bed crisis, says the board chairman of Cassellholme Home for Aged.[...] (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 07:45:41 GMT)

DSHS strives for continued improvement in Washington's long-term care system
State officials are concerned about issues raised in The Seattle Times series, "Seniors for Sale", about the adult family home industry, writes Susan N. Dreyfus, secretary of Washington's Department of Social and Health Services. Many improvements have been made and more are coming. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:09:00 GMT)

A long-term rebuilding effort needed in Haiti
The Washington Post carried a story out of Port-au-Prince this week that was both flattering and alarming.“I want the Americans to take over the country,” a laborer told reporter Peter Slevin. “The Haitian government can’t do anything for us.”A medical student chimed in, “The American government should take care of us.” And at a food center where U.S. troops and U.N. peacekeepers distributed ... (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:01:00 GMT)

Tax Reminder: A Big Portion of Your Long Term Care Insurance Premiums May Be Deductible
Want to keep more of your money in these challenging times? Then check with your tax advisor if you have long term care insurance. You may be able to deduct a big chunk of your 2009 premiums. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:30:00 GMT)

Boomers - Discuss long-term care and finances with your kids
Every generation has its challenges. As boomers, one of our biggest is caring for our long-lived parents, providing both physical and sometimes monetary assistance, even as we're putting our children through college and grad school. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:50:00 GMT)

Area long-term care facility undergoes a name change
Williston's long-term care facility is in the process of completing a name change to better reflect what it does and what it hopes to do. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:04:09 GMT)

The Walmart Foundation and CARE Launch Women's Empowerment Initiative in Bangladesh Factories
The Walmart Foundation and CARE launched today a women's empowerment program that will provide 2,500 female factory workers in Bangladesh's apparel sector with long-term, sustainable means of improving their standard of living and working environments through workplace skills and literacy training. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:10:00 GMT)

Purchasing Affordable Long Term Care Insurance for Kansas AARP Members Simplified by Genworth Financial
Long term care costs in Kansas continue to rise at a rate outpacing inflation, putting significant financial pressure on those in or near retirement. As a leader in the long term care insurance industry, Genworth offers a suite of insurance products to help people proactively plan for their future. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:00:00 GMT)

Purchasing Affordable Long Term Care Insurance for Rhode Island AARP Members Simplified by Genworth Financial
Long term care costs in Rhode Island continue to rise at a rate outpacing inflation, putting significant financial pressure on those in or near retirement. As a leader in the long term care insurance industry, Genworth offers a suite of insurance products to help people proactively plan for their future. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:00:00 GMT)

Area long-term care facility undergoes a name change
Williston's long-term care facility is in the process of completing a name change to better reflect what it does and what it hopes to do. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:33:18 GMT)

Purchasing Affordable Long Term Care Insurance for Delaware AARP Members Simplified by Genworth Financial
RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Long term care costs in Delaware continue to rise at a rate outpacing inflation, putting significant financial pressure on those in or near retirement. (Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:08:41 GMT)

Purchasing Affordable Long Term Care Insurance for Massachusetts AARP Members Simplified by Genworth Financial
RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Long term care costs in Massachusetts continue to rise at a rate outpacing inflation, putting significant financial pressure on those in or near retirement. (Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:08:51 GMT)

Purchasing Affordable Long Term Care Insurance for Vermont AARP Members Simplified by Genworth Financial
RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Long term care costs in Vermont continue to rise at a rate outpacing inflation, putting significant financial pressure on those in or near retirement. (Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:09:01 GMT)

Genworth Financial Simplifies the Process of Purchasing Affordable Long Term Care Insurance for Washington AARP Members
RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Long term care costs in Washington continue to rise at a rate outpacing inflation in much of the state, putting significant financial pressure on those in or near retirement. (Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:09:11 GMT)

Senior Care Podcast by LivHOME Releases Episode 18 -- Understanding Long Term Care Insurance
In the latest episode of The Senior Care Podcast by LivHOME, attorney Rob Pohls explains the ins and outs of purchasing long term care insurance. (Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:01:00 GMT)

City looking at long-term care options
BARRIE - Barrie wants a better bang for its long-term care buck. City council has directed staff to look at ways to meet its Ontario Homes for the Aged and Rest Homes Act obligations rather than paying Simcoe County to provide the mandatory service. (Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:04:17 GMT)

Genworth Financial launches suite of long term care insurance plans for AARP members
Long term care costs in Washington continue to rise at a rate outpacing inflation in much of the state, putting significant financial pressure on those in or near retirement. As a leader in the long term care insurance industry, Genworth offers a suite of insurance products to help people proactively plan for their future. Now, AARP® members that reside in Washington can take advantage of a new ... (Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:01:44 GMT)

Timmins gets new long-term care beds
Extendicare Timmins is growing. The North East Local Health Intigration Network (LHIN) has approved the development of 61 new long-term care beds at the Schumacher-based facility. The new beds will bring Extendicare Timmins' total up to 180 long-term care beds.[...] (Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:39:42 GMT)

Long-Term Care Hospitals See Little Scrutiny
Lawsuits, state inspection reports and statistics deep in federal reports paint a troubling picture of the care offered at some long-term care hospitals. (Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:20:31 GMT)

Region to rebuild Grimsby long-term care home
GRIMSBY — Niagara Region's most cramped long-term care home can finally expand, after a $3.2-million boost from the province Tuesday. Regional council approved a $7.[...] (Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:45:48 GMT)

Timmins gets new long-term care beds
Extendicare Timmins is growing. The North East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) has approved the development of 61 new long-term care beds at the Schumacher-based facility. The new beds will bring Extendicare Timmins' total up to 180 long-term care beds.[...] (Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:54:53 GMT)

Long-term care hospitals face little scrutiny
(From The New York Times ) More than 400 long-term acute care hospitals, have opened nationally in the last 25 years. Few of them have doctors on staff, and most are owned by for-profit companies. (Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:20:04 GMT)

Long-term care event is Feb. 18
PRINCETON – The ‘Impacts of Long-Term Care” will be presented with a PowerPoint presentation followed by a round table discussion with a local panel of experts. The event is presented by Liberty Village of Princeton, ING Strategic Distribution, John Isaacson, Perry Memorial Hospital and the Bureau County Senior Center. (Thu, 11 Feb 2010 02:26:18 GMT)

Outbreak hits long-term care homes
Niagara Region's public health department is urging the use of infection control measures, similar to those used during the recent H1N1 outbreak, to help limit the spread of norovirus in local long-term care homes.[...] (Thu, 11 Feb 2010 04:07:37 GMT)

'A troubling picture' of long-term care hospitals
"Lawsuits, state inspections and federal statistics paint a troubling picture of the care offered at some hospitals," writes The New York Times in an investigation of long-term care hospitals that dominates the front page. (Thu, 11 Feb 2010 04:25:40 GMT)

SAH seeks relief from long-term care patients
Sault Area Hospital says one of its existing hospital sites could be pressed into service as a temporary home for long-term care patients, should the hospital's dream of a new long-term care facility come true.[...] (Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:23:48 GMT)

'A Troubling Picture' Of Long-Term Care Hospitals
"Lawsuits, state inspections and federal statistics paint a troubling picture of the care offered at some hospitals," writes The New York Times in an investigation of long-term care hospitals that dominates the front page. The Times focuses on the Select Medical Corporation, "a publicly traded Pennsylvania company that runs 89 long-term hospitals, more than any other company," but also points ... (Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:29:01 GMT)

Province approves long term care home renovations
A major redevelopment of the Region’s long-term care home in Grimsby will go ahead as soon as possible, with word that the province has agreed to contribute about $3.2 million toward the $7.9-million project. (Fri, 12 Feb 2010 03:53:02 GMT)

Norwalk virus on rise in area long-term care homes
Niagara Region's public health department is urging the use of infection control measures, similar to those used during the recent H1N1 outbreak, to help limit the spread of norovirus in local long-term care homes.[...] (Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:27:02 GMT)

Norwalk virus not spread beyond five Niagara long-term care homes
ST. CATHARINES —No new long-term-care homes in Niagara have had to implement outbreak control measures in the last week because of the norovirus that can seriously harm elderly people.[...] (Sat, 13 Feb 2010 09:34:24 GMT)

Long-term care of the elderly and infirm splits the house
Political heavyweights know cross-party consensus is needed to address looming problem of health and welfare for older people This week's prime minister's question time produced more broken glass than usual as Gordon Brown and David Cameron failed to resist the temptation to embarrass each other over an issue too serious for one-a-side political football: long-term care of the elderly and infirm ... (Mon, 15 Feb 2010 03:42:50 GMT)

Learn about financial options for long-term care
You probably know someone who has needed long-term care. Maybe you have witnessed a family member, friend or colleague struggle with the emotional and financial issues that can come with a long-term care experience. The truth is, no matter when the need arises, because of age, disability, or because of an unexpected illness or accident, long-term care can affect any age group, any social strata ... (Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:51:37 GMT)

Govt clash over long-term care issue
Attempts to reach an agreement on how to fund care for the elderly in England has reached boiling point after the three leading parties clashed on the on BBC One’s Politics Show. (Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:21:20 GMT)

Political clash over long-term care
The Government is angry that the Tories are running a poster campaign suggesting the Government is looking to introduce a 10 per cent levy on death to fund long-term care. (Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:21:22 GMT)

New Long-Term Acute Care Facility in Bellaire Will Pump Millions Into Economy
This will keep patients close to home and close their physicians, according to news release. (Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:42:15 GMT)

New Medical Facility Provides Long-Term Care, Creates Jobs
BELLAIRE, Ohio -- A new facility in Belmont Community Hospital is designed to provide long-term care for patients with complex medical problems and create new jobs. (Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:33:54 GMT)

Long-Term Care Center Opens at Bellaire Hospital
WHEELING - A long-term acute care facility has opened at Belmont Community Hospital, resulting in a $1.2 million investment and about 60 new jobs there, according to hospital officials. (Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:13:47 GMT)

European care management market to reach $694.4M in 2015
Europe's patient population is moving towards long-term care and homecare from hospitals and other clinical settings. Consequently, the significance of nursing and residential care services is on the rise. Unlike the past decade, therefore, the number of care homes in Europe has shown an increase. At the same time, care managers have been becoming technology savvy. As the adoption rates of care ... (Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:19:48 GMT)

How to Trim Long-Term-Care Premiums
Consider these three strategies to lower your costs. (Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:19:32 GMT)

On Lok Looks to Expand PACE Model of Long-Term Care to Rural California Through Grant
SAN FRANCISCO----On Lok, the nonprofit organization that founded the nationally acclaimed Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly and oversees 10 PACE centers in the San Francisco Bay Area, is evaluating the viability of PACE programs in rural California. (Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:38:00 GMT)

High-Fat Ketogenic Diet To Control Seizures Is Safe Over Long Term
Current and former patients treated with the high-fat ketogenic diet to control multiple, daily and severe seizures can be reassured by the news that not only is the diet effective, but it also appears to have no long-lasting side effects, say scientists at Johns Hopkins Children's Center. A study report supporting their conclusion, and believed to be one of the first analyses of the long-term ... (Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:24:50 GMT)

Wellstar International commences Beta Test in Long Term Care Facility
Wellstar International, Inc. has announced they have started the Beta Test in a Long Term Care Facility. (Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:34:58 GMT)

Home Health Care Forecasted To See 15% Volume Growth Long Term: Average Top-Line Growth Is 10%
67 WALL STREET, New York - February 17, 2010 - The Wall Street Transcript has recently published its Medical Research, Diagnostic Substances, Life Science Tools Report offering a timely review of the sector to serious investors and industry executives. This 38 page feature contains expert industry commentary through in-depth interviews with public company CEOs, Equity Analysts and Money Managers ... (Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:37:00 GMT)

Christian Relief Organization Commits to Long-term Care in Haiti
Greene and Taylor will accompany a team of disaster relief personnel February 22-27 to asses the current needs in Haiti and help develop a long-term plan of response, including how to get prosthesis to amputees from the earthquake. Another one of their priorities will be to solidify a program to care for nearly 500 orphan refugees entrusted to the care of Double Harvest, an ISOH/IMPACT ministry ... (Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:00:00 GMT)

Long-term care you can afford
If you're thinking about buying long-term-care insurance, here's one more reason to do it: Long-term-care costs continue to escalate. (Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:44:47 GMT)

HIV Prevention Strategies Often Overlook Long-Term Couples In Africa, Researchers Say
Insufficient attention to HIV prevention among couples in long-term relationships contributes to the spread of the virus in sub-Saharan Africa, according to scientists presenting research at a recent conference, the Washington Post reports. Researchers at the 17th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections said that African health authorities have focused primarily on HIV-prevention ... (Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:24:34 GMT)

Loss of pediatric lung specialist hurts care of kids, parents say
Parents whose children were left without a local doctor after the province's only pediatric lung specialist resigned last year say they support the doctor's decision but worry about their children's long-term care. (Sat, 20 Feb 2010 09:50:00 GMT)

Oklahoma director advocates more long-term care
Becky Moore is passionate about the issue of long-term care. That’s not surprising since she’s worked 36 years in the field and comes at it from four sides.For the past nine years, Moore has served as executive director of the Oklahoma Association of Health Care Providers (OAHCP), a nonprofit trade association for long-term care providers. She’s also worked in a nursing home, surveyed nursing ... (Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:36:23 GMT)

Federer sees long-term gain in Dubai
Roger Federer is likely to see a long-term gain in his bid to win back the title in his second home city at the two-million-dollar ATP Dubai Open next week. (Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:43:57 GMT)

Long-term care not a good future investment
Q: Dear Rick: I am in my mid-40s and I've been approached about buying long-term care. I think I am too young for it, however, the agent told me that if I buy it now, it's much cheaper. What do you think? Should I consider buying it now or just walk away? (Sun, 21 Feb 2010 12:13:28 GMT)

Are you in the market for long-term care insurance?
If you’re in retirement or approaching retirement, you might have considered the issue of long term care coverage, sometimes referred to as nursing home insurance. Here’s the scenario as to why you should consider it. You’ve saved all your life to accumulate a nest egg. (Sun, 21 Feb 2010 14:00:15 GMT)

Personalizing long-term care
Jefferson and Wakulla, with its office based in Tallahassee. (Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:12:23 GMT)

Truth & Reconciliation: Last Best Chance for Movement on Health Care
Today the White House reveals its plan, for the first real time in this long debate. White House - Health care - Health - United States - Health Policy (Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:07:59 GMT)

Long-term ill 'should look after themselves'
OXFORDSHIRE health bosses are encouraging patients with long term conditions such as diabetes to ‘look after themselves’ in a bid to cut costs. (Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:37:09 GMT)

Alzheimer's Society Comment On The Care And Support Conference
The Health Secretary, Andy Burnham, held a conference discussing long-term care and support for older people on Friday. Ruth Sutherland, Acting Chief Executive, Alzheimer's Society attended the conference. 'Transforming the crumbling system of who pays for care into one which is transparent, sustainable and fair is a challenge. It cannot be achieved without widespread consensus and today was an ... (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:43:02 GMT)

Ohio Aims To Wipe Out Waits For In-Home Care
Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland plans to redirect millions of dollars set aside for Ohio nursing homes to eliminate waits for seniors who want long-term care in their own home. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:00:18 GMT)

Medicare, long-term care workshops are Thursday
Two free educational workshops about Medicare supplement health insurance and long-term care insurance will be offered Thursday in Gulf Breeze. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:35:26 GMT)

Ohio Aims To Wipe Out Waits For In-Home Care
Gov. Ted Strickland plans to redirect millions of dollars set aside for Ohio nursing homes to eliminate waits for seniors who want long-term care in their own home. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:17:27 GMT)

Ohio Aims To Wipe Out Waits For In-Home Care
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland said he plans to redirect millions of dollars set aside for Ohio nursing homes to eliminate waits for seniors who want long-term care in their own home. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:41:11 GMT)

Ohio aims to wipe out waits for in-home care
Gov. Ted Strickland plans to redirect millions of dollars set aside for Ohio nursing homes to eliminate waits for seniors who want long-term care in their own home. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:00:42 GMT)

Congress drags health-care reform into the mire
The White House, to its credit, has tried to think about the long term in crafting health-care reform, writes columnist David Brooks. But it has been dragged into the mire by congressional special interests and has become a fiscal time bomb. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:15:02 GMT)

Association Between Acute Care and Critical Illness Hospitalization and Cognitive Function in Older Adults [Original ...
Context  Studies suggest that many survivors of critical illness experience long-term cognitive impairment but have not included premorbid measures of cognitive functioning and have not evaluated risk for dementia associated with critical illness. Objectives  To determine whether decline in cognitive function was greater among older individuals who experienced acute care or critical illness ... (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:41:22 GMT)

Specialist nurses ‘ too stretched to care for all who need it’
Nurses who provide specialist services for the long-term sick are overstretched and unable to deliver care to all who need it, health unions and charities say today. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:57:44 GMT)

Long-term benefit of Williams's type of heart surgery is cosmetic: expert
An international expert on heart repair says he would rarely recommend the type of heart surgery Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Danny Williams received earlier this month at a Miami hospital because its only long-term benefit is cosmetic. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:42:00 GMT)

Medicare, long-term care workshops are Thursday
Two free educational workshops about Medicare supplement health insurance and long-term care insurance will be offered Thursday in Gulf Breeze. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:13:22 GMT)

Ten steps to help caregivers take care of themselves
Faced with the need to provide daily care, often to family members with special needs or disabilities, caregivers tend to overlook their own short- and long-term personal and financial needs, putting at risk their own health and security. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:55:38 GMT)

Tax Reminder: Double Incentives for Long-Term Care Insurance in Many States
Many Americans with long-term care insurance are learning Uncle Sam may give them a hefty deduction for their premiums; but many fail to realize their state may grant an additional deduction or credit. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:30:00 GMT)

Live from Washington: Obama's health care summit
President Barack Obama and his Democratic allies are pleading their case for health care overhaul in an extraordinary summit with Republicans, broadcast live to a divided public on daytime TV. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:57:10 GMT)

Obama launches high-stakes health care summit
President Barack Obama has opened the high-stakes health-care summit he hopes will break the political gridlock stalling a medical system overhaul. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:07:50 GMT)

Clinton Bush Haiti Fund Awards International Medical Corps $500,000 for Emergency Medical Care and Long-Term Rebuilding
International Medical Corps (IMC) - USA February 25, 2010, Los Angeles, Calif. - International Medical Corps has been awarded $500,000 from the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund for operation of mobile medical units throughout the earthquake-ravaged ... (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:53:49 GMT)

Forum to focus on long-term care
LE MARS, Iowa -- The new Iowa Long-Term Care Partnership Programwill be explained at a program at noon Friday at Floyd ValleyHospital, Conference Room 1. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:06:07 GMT)

Eye Care Associates Honored with Human Resource Award
(Raleigh)— Eye Care Associates, a leading multi-site practice offering comprehensive eye health care throughout the Triangle, Sandhills, Burlington and Wilmington, is proud to announce that it has been honored with the “Ovation Award for HR Excellence” given by CAI, an HR consulting firm that emphasizes long-term relationships with North Carolina employees. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:29:23 GMT)

Clinton Bush Haiti Fund Awards International Medical Corps $500,000 for Emergency Medical Care and Long-Term Rebuilding
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- International Medical Corps has been awarded $500,000 from the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund for operation of mobile medical units throughout the earthquake-ravaged country. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:51:00 GMT)

Obama says health care overhaul can't wait for long GOP debate, Dems may push ahead alone
WASHINGTON - After a day of debate and disagreement, President Barack Obama concluded Thursday's unprecedented live talkfest on U.S. health care with the bleak assessment that accord between Democrats and Republicans may not be possible. (Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:11:00 GMT)

Tennesseeans Will Have More Long Term Care Options
More seniors will soon have more health care choices instead of going to a nursing home. The choices in long term care program will expand on March 1. (Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:12:35 GMT)

Clinton Bush Haiti Fund Awards International Medical Corps $500,000 for Emergency Medical Care and Long-Term Rebuilding
LOS ANGELES, Feb. (Fri, 26 Feb 2010 02:53:15 GMT)

PASSPORT program ends waiting lists - More elderly to receive in-home care
POMEROY — The expansion of Ohio’s Passport services geared to providing long-term care to Medicare eligible residents over 60, means that some Meigs Countians currently on a waiting list can now re... (Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:27:28 GMT)

Long-Term Care You Can Afford
By taking more risk, you can snag a lower premium. (Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:31:00 GMT)

White House: Announcement next week on health care
The White House says President Barack Obama will announce his plans next week for a "way forward" on long-stalled health care legislation. (Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:40:27 GMT)

House Dems, White House push ahead on health care
Democratic leaders from Congress to the White House vowed Friday to resurrect their long-stalled health care legislation, with or without Republican suggestions or votes. "We know what happens if we do nothing: more and more people pay more," White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said. "The president believes we still have to act." (Fri, 26 Feb 2010 22:34:20 GMT)

Health care of Canadians: New long term strategic approach needed
A new poll conducted for the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) shows that while Canadians recognize the urgency of the federal government tackling the deficit in next week's budget, they do not want it to come at the expense of health care. (Sat, 27 Feb 2010 08:50:35 GMT)

Being active important when managing long-term illnesses
People with chronic and long-term illness and disease are among those most challenged to stay physically active and eat well. (Sat, 27 Feb 2010 10:15:52 GMT)

Tax Reminder: Double Incentives For Long-Term Care Insurance In Many States
Many Americans with long-term care insurance are learning Uncle Sam may give them a hefty deduction for their premiums; but many fail to realize their state may grant an additional deduction or credit. "If you can double your money, so to speak, why not do it," says Gene Cutler, Manhasset, New York-based agent for LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP), one of the nation's most experienced long-term ... (Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:34:25 GMT)

Study Reveals What Americans Pay For Long-Term Care Insurance
"People are misled by reports that reflect averages and have the belief that this important protection is expensive," explains Jesse Slome, Executive Director of the industry trade group. (Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:28:34 GMT)

Word next week on health care, White House says
WASHINGTON — The White House says President Barack Obama will announce his plans next week for a “way forward” on long-stalled health care legislation. (Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:04:05 GMT)


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