Long Term Care News May 2010

Long-Term Care Facility in Aurora Gets Help with Back Taxes
The Hamilton County Board of Supervisors has agreed to chip in up to $50,000 to help an Aurora long-term care facility pay $325,000 in back taxes. (Sat, 01 May 2010 14:20:22 -0700)

Long-term care is a vital family issue
Have you and your spouse or partner talked about how you'll handle it if you ever need help getting in and out of bed, taking a bath and getting dressed, preparing and eating your meals, or other ordinary activities of daily living? What options would you prefer for your care? (Sat, 01 May 2010 21:58:40 -0700)

On Investing: The long and short of long-term care insurance
Are we going to talk about insurance? Yep, so stay with me. Theres a new kid in town, when it comes to Long Term Care Insurance, and I think you might enjoy striking up an acquaintance. (Sun, 02 May 2010 01:25:30 -0700)

2010 Long Term Care Guide Announced; Includes Healthcare Reform Update
Many Americans seem confused and immobilized by a key part of the recent Health Reform legislation, the CLASS Act, which will offer a form of long term care insurance for working people and others who may become disabled. (Mon, 03 May 2010 04:05:00 -0700)

No long-term impact on German holiday demand
The European flight ban caused by the Icelandic ash cloud cost the German tourism industry an estimated 110 million but no long-term impact is expected on holiday demand on the German market as a result. (Mon, 03 May 2010 05:58:59 -0700)

Long term care alternative considered in Humboldt County
While our long-term care system leaves much to be desired, a program known as the P.A.C.E. program has received high marks with the elderly. P.A.C. (Mon, 03 May 2010 10:36:34 -0700)

Ombudsman volunteers sought for long-term care facilities
Volunteers must be at least 21, complete 36 hours of training, possess good listening and problem solving skills and show sensitivity toward long-term care residents. (Mon, 03 May 2010 12:13:33 -0700)

Parsing the New Law on Long-Term Care
Experts answer questions about the new Class Act, including who will be eligible and how it will be financed. (Mon, 03 May 2010 13:54:46 -0700)

Wellstar International commences second Beta Test in Long Term Care Facility
Wellstar International Inc. has announced they have started their second Beta Test in a Long Term Care Facility. (Tue, 04 May 2010 03:18:58 -0700)

Long-term insurers may have missed an opportunity
With all of the debate over health care reform, one provision that passed regarding seniors and payment for long-term care at home failed to attract much attention. That will likely change and the Community Living Assistance Service and Supports Act, referred to in short as the CLASS Act, presents some interesting questions. (Tue, 04 May 2010 03:49:52 -0700)

Prepare for the Rising Cost of Long-Term Care
The price tag of a nursing-home room will continue to grow at a fast pace, but there are ways to offset the cost. (Tue, 04 May 2010 05:02:38 -0700)

On Investing: The long and short of long-term care insurance
Are we going to talk about insurance? Yep, so stay with me. Theres a new kid in town, when it comes to Long Term Care Insurance, and I think you might enjoy striking up an acquaintance. (Tue, 04 May 2010 07:11:50 -0700)

SPORT Study Analyzes Whether Complication of Most Common Back Surgery Impacts Long-Term Patient Outcome
Lumbar discectomy is the most common surgical procedure performed in the U.S. for patients experiencing back and leg pain. An incidental durotomy is one of the most frequent complications during lumbar discectomy. Research analyzes whether this complication affects long-term patient outcome. (Tue, 04 May 2010 07:41:27 -0700)

Ericsson Sees Long-term Growth Opportunities
Ericsson Sees Long-term Growth Opportunities (Wed, 05 May 2010 03:46:43 -0700)

SPORT Study Analyzes Whether Complication Of Most Common Back Surgery Impacts Long-Term Patient Outcome
Lumbar discectomy is the most common surgical procedure performed in the U.S. for patients experiencing back and leg pain. An incidental durotomy (unintentional breach of the dural covering of the spinal cord and nerve roots) is one of the most frequent complications during lumbar discectomy and is the subject of a significant number of malpractice lawsuits. "The effect of durotomy on long-term ... (Wed, 05 May 2010 05:58:59 -0700)

Obama signs extension of benefits for the long-term unemployed
WASHINGTON (MCT) President Barack Obama signed an extension of jobless benefits for the long-term unemployed Thursday night that will allow those whose benefits expired to apply retroactively. (Wed, 05 May 2010 08:07:39 -0700)

On Investing: The long and short of long-term care insurance
Are we going to talk about insurance? Yep, so stay with me. Theres a new kid in town, when it comes to Long Term Care Insurance, and I think you might enjoy striking up an acquaintance. (Wed, 05 May 2010 08:11:53 -0700)

Media Advisory: Peel Long-Term Care Workers Take Pay Equity Case to Regional Council
MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO-- (Marketwire - May 5, 2010) - A delegation from CUPE 966, representing workers at Region of Peel long-term care centres, will take their case for pay equity to the region's general committee meeting tomorrow, May 6. The meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. at Region of Peel Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton. (Wed, 05 May 2010 09:58:11 -0700)

Long term care alternative considered in Humboldt County
While our long-term care system leaves much to be desired, a program known as the P.A.C.E. program has received high marks with the elderly. P.A.C. (Wed, 05 May 2010 11:20:50 -0700)

State, National Long Term Care Leaders to Warn of Growing Threat to Washington Seniors' Care in Wake of Legislative ...
Facilities Throughout Washington Face Worsening Cost-Squeeze as $15 Million in Medicaid Cuts Loom in Conjunction With Federal Health Care Reform's $14.6 Billion Federal Funding Reduction (Wed, 05 May 2010 11:40:00 -0700)

Long-Term Care Insurance: Coming to an Employer Near You?
What we know--and don't know--about the CLASS Act. (Thu, 06 May 2010 04:00:00 -0700)

On Investing: The long and short of long-term care insurance
Are we going to talk about insurance? Yep, so stay with me. Theres a new kid in town, when it comes to Long Term Care Insurance, and I think you might enjoy striking up an acquaintance. (Thu, 06 May 2010 07:39:59 -0700)

State, National Long Term Care Leaders to Warn of Growing Threat to Washington Seniors' Care in Wake of Legislative ...
Facilities Throughout Washington Face Worsening Cost-Squeeze as $15 Million in Medicaid Cuts Loom in Conjunction With Federal Health Care Reform's $14.6 Billion Federal Funding Reduction (Thu, 06 May 2010 11:04:00 -0700)

Fees slapped on short-term care patients
Health Minister Kevin Falcon is defending the decision to impose fees for short-term patient stays at convalescent care units. Fraser Health is now charging convalescent care fees to patients who need short-term stays in residential care homes after being discharged from hospital. (Thu, 06 May 2010 15:20:21 -0700)

Lose weight quickly, not gradually, for long-term success
Washington, May 6 : The key to long-term weight loss and maintenance is to lose weight quickly, not gradually, in the initial stages of obesity treatment, suggests a new study. (Fri, 07 May 2010 00:10:23 -0700)

Global eco downturn to impact life sciences space in long term
The life sciences industry is likely to bear the impact of the global economic downturn in the long term, with one-third of the executives covered under a new survey by consultancy firm Deloitte forecasting a reduction in research & development spending in the future. (Fri, 07 May 2010 03:38:30 -0700)

Bridgepoint Education's Ashford University Announces New Online Long-Term Care Specializations
Bridgepoint Education, Inc. , a provider of post-secondary education services focusing on higher access to higher education, announced today that Ashford University has a new online long-term care specialization in its Health and Human Services bachelor's degree program and a long-term care management specialization in its Health Care Administration and Health Care Studies bachelor's degree ... (Fri, 07 May 2010 09:17:00 -0700)

Bridgepoint Education's Ashford University Announces New Online Long-Term Care Specializations
SAN DIEGO, May 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bridgepoint Education, Inc. (Fri, 07 May 2010 11:48:40 -0700)

State, National Long Term Care Leaders: Washington Seniors' Care Quality, Facility Staffing Stability Jeopardized by ...
New $15 Million Medicaid Cuts From Olympia, Nearly $27 Billion Medicare Cut From DC Imperils Care Quality, Staffing Stability in Facilities Throughout State; Federal Delegation Urged to Oppose Additional Medicare Cuts, Help Extend Federal Medicaid Assistance (FMAP) Assistance (Fri, 07 May 2010 12:23:00 -0700)

State, National Long Term Care Leaders: Washington Seniors' Care Quality, Facility Staffing Stability Jeopardized by ...
New $15 Million Medicaid Cuts From Olympia, Nearly $27 Billion Medicare Cut From DC Imperils Care Quality, Staffing Stability in Facilities Throughout State; Federal Delegation Urged to Oppose Additional Medicare Cuts, Help Extend Federal Medicaid Assistance (FMAP) Assistance SEATTLE, May 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Even as they thanked Governor Christine Gregoire for helping reduce the level ... (Fri, 07 May 2010 17:17:49 -0700)

Wayne Jessen: Family Care Program falls short of its goals and needs audit
Dear Editor: I feel very strongly that legislators should support an audit of the Department of Human Services Family Care Program by the Joint Legislative Audit Committee. Family Care is a comprehensive and flexible long-term care service system, which strives to foster peoples independence and quality of life while recognizing the need for interdependence and support. (Sat, 08 May 2010 02:46:17 -0700)

Budget 2010: It's Time To Deliver For Aged Care, Australia
Ged Kearney, Federal Secretary of the Australian Nursing Federation has called on the Federal Government to begin addressing the chronic workforce issues facing the aged care sector in the Federal Budget to be released tomorrow (May 11). Ms Kearney said the missing piece in the Government's massive health reform program was a long term strategy to fix the falling numbers of nurses and care staff ... (Mon, 10 May 2010 06:19:07 -0700)

Ohio Health Care Association Elects Dayton Woman as President
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A Dayton long-term care provider and businesswoman has been elected President of the state's largest long-term care association. (Mon, 10 May 2010 06:27:00 -0700)

State, National Long Term Care Leaders to Warn of Growing Threat to Washington Seniors' Care in Wake of Legislative ...
Facilities Throughout Florida Face Worsening Cost-Squeeze as $199.5 Million in Medicaid Cuts Loom without extended FMAP Funding from Congress in Conjunction With Federal Health Care Reform's $14.6 Billion Federal Funding Reduction: (Mon, 10 May 2010 09:52:00 -0700)

Volunteers Sought For State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
FRANKFORT, Ky. The State Long-Term Care Ombudsman (SLTCO) program is reminding Kentuckians that it only takes a few hours each month to make a major impact in improving the quality of life for nursing home residents. (Mon, 10 May 2010 12:24:16 -0700)

Wisconsin Family Care managed-care program rate change means some disabled adults cope with higher costs
APPLETON Niels Larsen Jr. says his disabled son is paying a price for the states transition to Family Care, the managed-care model for long-term support services traditionally provided through county human services departments. (Tue, 11 May 2010 02:21:48 -0700)

New Long Term Care Insurance Service Focuses on Women & Those They Love
Women live longer than men and are America's primary caregivers. Yet too often they sacrifice their time, jobs, savings and serenity looking after a debilitated spouse or parent. Furthermore, while attending to those significant others, they often neglect planning for their own care. (Tue, 11 May 2010 04:05:00 -0700)

With Long-Term Exercise, Being 80 Is Just a Number
TUESDAY, May 11 (HealthDay News) -- In 1977, Jimmy Carter was president, Close Encounters of the Third Kind was in theaters and smoking was still permitted in most public buildings. That was the year Lawrence Golding, now 81, a professor of kinesiology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, started a no-frills, boot-camp-style exercise class for men, held weekdays at lunchtime in a building on ... (Tue, 11 May 2010 06:02:58 -0700)

NorthernBridges brings family care to Ashland
Since last fall, the newly-renovated second floor of the Depot has been the Ashland home of NorthernBridges, a new managed care organization. NorthernBridges and the State of Wisconsin are working on some major renovations, as well, to the delivery of long-term care. (Tue, 11 May 2010 06:47:47 -0700)

With Long-Term Exercise, Being 80 Is Just a Number
Title: With Long-Term Exercise, Being 80 Is Just a Number Category: Health News Created: 5/11/2010 8:10:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 5/11/2010 (Tue, 11 May 2010 13:25:39 -0700)

Mint to give its users long-term goals
Mint.com is adding long-term goals to its personal finance site. The feature won't be live until next month, but it promises to bring planning tools that previously required proper financial software. (Tue, 11 May 2010 14:09:13 -0700)

MPTF consolidates long-term patients
The Motion Picture and Television Fund tentatively will move residents of two long-term care facilities on its Woodland Hills retirement campus into a single medical unit. (Tue, 11 May 2010 17:27:13 -0700)

How Socialized Health Care Will Radically Change America - New Book Explains Long-Term Political Impact of Universal ...
How Socialized Health Care Will Radically Change America reveals several structural differences between Europe and United States that are obstacles for universal health care: illegal immigration, lack of proper population registries, and the differences in taxation. (Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700)

Reportlinker Adds Technologies for Long-Term Care and Home Healthcare: Global Markets
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: (Wed, 12 May 2010 03:21:00 -0700)

Long-acting insulin analogues in type 1 diabetes: No proof of additional benefit
( Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care ) It has so far not been proven that the long-acting insulin analogues insulin detemir (trade name: Levemir) and insulin glargine (trade name: Lantus), which are approved for the treatment of type 1 diabetes, offer patients an additional benefit versus long-acting human insulin. This is the conclusion of a report by the German Institute for ... (Wed, 12 May 2010 06:50:01 -0700)

Payment Systems Fail to Recognize Long-Term Effects of Primary Care, Says Graham Center Director
Physician payment systems need to do a better job of recognizing and rewarding the long-term value of primary care services, especially as the newly enacted health care reform legislation begins to transform the U.S. health care system. That was one of the messages delivered by Robert Phillips, M.D., M.S.P.H., executive director of the AAFP's Robert Graham Center, who spoke on reinventing ... (Wed, 12 May 2010 09:04:55 -0700)

State, National Long Term Care Leaders: Florida Seniors' Care Quality, Facility Staffing Stability Jeopardized by ...
$199.5 Million Medicaid Cuts From Tallahassee, Nearly $27 Billion Medicare Cut From Washington Imperils Care Quality, Staffing Stability in Facilities Throughout State; Florida Congressional Delegation Urged to Oppose Additional Medicare Cuts, Help Extend Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) Funding (Wed, 12 May 2010 09:59:00 -0700)

State, National Long Term Care Leaders: Florida Seniors' Care Quality, Facility Staffing Stability Jeopardized by ...
$199.5 Million Medicaid Cuts From Tallahassee, Nearly $27 Billion Medicare Cut From Washington Imperils Care Quality, Staffing Stability in Facilities Throughout State; Florida Congressional Delegation Urged to Oppose Additional Medicare Cuts, Help Extend Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) Funding ROCKLEDGE, Fla., May 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Leaders from the Florida Health Care ... (Wed, 12 May 2010 11:18:29 -0700)

Robot-Assisted Therapy for Long-Term Upper-Limb Impairment after Stroke
In this randomized study evaluating rehabilitative therapies in patients with long-term upper-limb impairment after stroke, outcomes at 12 weeks were similar with robot-assisted therapy, intensive comparison therapy, and usual care. In secondary analyses, modest improvements were observed over 36 weeks in both intensive-therapy groups, as compared with the usual-care group. (Wed, 12 May 2010 14:57:56 -0700)

New fees slapped on short-term care
B.C. health authorities will now charge convalescent care fees to patients who need short-term stays in residential care homes after being discharged from hospital. (Wed, 12 May 2010 16:03:46 -0700)

Abbott: Long-term focus needed
Steve Abbott said Maine's government has suffered for too long looking at "short-term solutions" to its problems. (Wed, 12 May 2010 23:18:25 -0700)

How long should term life insurance be?
When deciding the time frame for your term life insurance, you should consider these cost factors. (Thu, 13 May 2010 03:00:00 -0700)

Looking at long-term health care insurance
Many of us neglect to look into our long-term health plans, but unless you're really rich or really poor, the options are usually pretty limited. (Thu, 13 May 2010 12:39:21 -0700)

2010 Long Term Care Guide Announced; Includes Healthcare Reform Update
You may need to be logged in to see stories listed here that are in our archives. (Thu, 13 May 2010 18:02:55 -0700)

Poor child care appears to have long-term effects
Low-quality care in the first few years of life can have a small but long-lasting impact on a child's learning and behavior, according to new results from the largest, most authoritative assessment of child rearing in the United States. (Thu, 13 May 2010 22:52:00 -0700)

Insurance: Watch terms on long-term care
When it comes to marketing, every company tries to differentiate itself from the competition. Insurance products are not exempt from these pressures. So, it is important to understand the meaning of policy terms and policy provisions rather than just assuming that all policies say the same thing. (Fri, 14 May 2010 03:06:31 -0700)

Healthy Retirees Pay More For Health Care Over The Long Term
A new study from the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College found that people "who enter retirement in good health are likely to pay more for medical expenses throughout the rest of their life than those who retire after developing a chronic condition," writes U.S. News & World Report. "While couples who retire without any chronic conditions have lower initial health care costs, they ... (Fri, 14 May 2010 06:35:33 -0700)

State's Largest Voice on In-Home Care Reacts to Governor's Revised Budget Proposal
LOS ANGELES, May 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- SEIU ULTCW, the United Long Term Care Workers, will host a brief tele-press conference later today, reacting to Governor Schwarzeneggar's Revised Budget Proposal related to the funding of In-Home Care for some 400,000 low-income elderly and disabled Californians. (Fri, 14 May 2010 17:17:29 -0700)

Long-Term Economic Losses Stem From Childhood Psychological Problems
A first-of-its-kind study examining the long-term economic consequences of childhood psychological disorders finds the conditions diminish people's ability to work and earn as adults, costing $2.1 trillion over the lifetimes of all affected Americans. People who suffer from childhood conditions such as depression and substance abuse are less likely to be married, attain less education and see ... (Sat, 15 May 2010 03:30:54 -0700)

Financially Speaking: Explore long-term care insurance options
Population projections estimate more than 20 percent of U.S. citizens will be over the age of 65 by 2030. (Sun, 16 May 2010 03:57:45 -0700)

Do your homework on long-term care policy
Q: Dear Rick: I'm buying a long-term care policy and I've done what you have suggested by checking out the company. How long of an elimination period do you recommend? My options are 30, 90 or 180 days. (Sun, 16 May 2010 04:16:34 -0700)

Disability care and support
There is a widespread view that the current system to support people with disability and their families is deeply flawed and will increasingly be unable to meet people's needs. This issues paper invites submissions to a public inquiry into long-term disability care and support. Social Policy (Mon, 17 May 2010 03:35:27 -0700)

Long-term Medical-care Costs Related To Prostate Cancer: Estimates From Linked SEER-Medicare Data
UroToday.com - In the online edition of Prostate Cancer Prostatic Diseases, a group of investigators including Dr. Peter Albertsen reports on costs associated with care for prostate cancer (CaP). The goal of the study was to use the SEER database to calculate the long-term costs by cancer stage. SEER is a cancer registry linked to Medicare claims and represents 26% of the US population between ... (Mon, 17 May 2010 04:28:43 -0700)

The Effects Of Early Child Care Seen At Age 15
If you thought that the quality of the child care your toddler got wouldn't matter when he or she was a teenager, think again. A new longitudinal study of more than 1,300 children has found that it does matter, more than a decade after the children have transitioned from child care to elementary school. The study, the first to document long-term effects of routine, nonrelative care in a large ... (Mon, 17 May 2010 04:29:23 -0700)

Long-Term Use Of Vitamin E May Decrease COPD Risk
Long-term, regular use of vitamin E in women 45 years of age and older may help decrease the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by about 10 percent in both smokers and non-smokers, according to a study conducted by researchers at Cornell University and Brigham and Women's Hospital. "As lung disease develops, damage occurs to sensitive tissues through several proposed processes ... (Mon, 17 May 2010 06:45:34 -0700)

Time for Washington to settle on a long-term plan to fund education
Though the Washington Legislature has been active on education issues, the state is still without a long-term education plan, writes David Iseminger. Time to establish a plan that serves students and the state into the future. (Mon, 17 May 2010 16:07:32 -0700)

Summerside council airs concerns about long-term beds
SUMMERSIDE A presentation on the need for long-term care beds in the city of Summerside didnt happen but that didnt stop Summerside city council from bringing up its own concerns of the lack of this type of facility for the communitys senior citizens. (Mon, 17 May 2010 20:45:07 -0700)

Chelsea Therapeutics Reports Data From Study 303 Confirming Safety and Robust Therapeutic Benefit of Long-Term ...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Chelsea Therapeutics International, Ltd. reported preliminary findings from Study 303, a long-term safety extension study from its Phase III NORTHERA registration program in symptomatic neurogenic orthostatic hypotension . (Tue, 18 May 2010 05:47:20 -0700)

More long-term care helps patients, too
A new long-term care home here should be part of the solution to Peterborough Regional Health Centre's bed and budget problems. It has been eight years since the last long-term care beds opened in this region, let alone in the city.[...] (Tue, 18 May 2010 06:33:16 -0700)

Doe Alberta have phantom long-term care beds?
EDMONTON, Alta. - The Alberta NDP says research suggests that the government is reporting more long-term care beds than actually exist. (Tue, 18 May 2010 10:46:00 -0700)

Alberta government counting phantom long-term care beds to boost numbers: NDP
EDMONTON, Alta. - The Alberta NDP says research suggests that the government is reporting more long-term care beds than actually exist. NDP Leader Brian Mason says his party cold-called 90 facilities run by the province and was told there are 4,764 beds. (Tue, 18 May 2010 11:00:37 -0700)

NDP accuses Stelmach Government of fudging numbers on long term care beds
The Alberta NDP says research suggests that the government is reporting more long-term care beds than actually exist. NDP Leader Brian Mason says his party cold-called 90 facilities run by the province and was told there are 4,764 beds. He says that's 371 fewer beds than the province says there are. He says it's outrageous that bed numbers are being over-reported at a time when the waiting list ... (Tue, 18 May 2010 13:28:21 -0700)

Alberta underestimating long-term care shortage: NDP
Alberta has fewer long-term care beds than the provincial government says it does, says the NDP. (Tue, 18 May 2010 13:41:43 -0700)

More long-term care helps patients, too
A new long-term care home here should be part of the solution to Peterborough Regional Health Centre's bed and budget problems. It has been eight years since the last long-term care beds opened in this region, let alone in the city.[...] (Wed, 19 May 2010 00:32:53 -0700)

Bronchial Thermoplasty Demonstrates Long Term Safety Benefits for Patients with Moderate to Severe Asthma
Five-Year Data Presented at ATS Verifies First FDA Approved Non-Drug Asthma Treatment's Ability to Provide Long Lasting Control read more (Wed, 19 May 2010 06:23:07 -0700)

Coalition to set up long-term care commission
The coalition Government has revealed it will establish a commission on long-term care which will report back within a year. (Thu, 20 May 2010 02:58:08 -0700)

Long-Term Durability Outcomes For Radiofrequency Ablation Of Barrett's Esophagus With The HALO System Presented At ...
Results from two major multi-center clinical trials presented at the Digestive Disease Week in New Orleans independently confirmed that the effects of endoscopic radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for eradicating a pre-cancerous condition of the esophagus called Barrett's esophagus are durable in the long-term. In a plenary scientific presentation titled "Endoscopic Radiofrequency Ablation for ... (Thu, 20 May 2010 05:19:20 -0700)

Long-term care is not a sad environment
Long-term care facilities known by most as nursing homes, are not sad environments, according to Meagan Chisholm, the new administrator at Park View Nursing Care Center.Were joyfully living life together with our residents, Chisholm said, referring to the staff at Park View and its interaction with the residents.After just a week on the job, the nursing homes administrator has yet to ... (Thu, 20 May 2010 06:31:50 -0700)

Long-term patients causing bed-shortage crisis at hospital
The Cornwall Community Hospital says there are too many patients in need of long-term care elsewhere taking up beds meant for patients who need emergency care. For well over a year Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) says it has been experiencing "high acute care occupancy," emergency department [...] (Thu, 20 May 2010 08:24:43 -0700)

Health care suppliers need to think long term, expert says
Companies in the health care supply chain need to engage in more strategic, long-term preparation even as the industry faces uncertainties and upheaval, MIT expert tells local conference attendees. (Thu, 20 May 2010 09:11:58 -0700)

Sad seniors: 44 per cent in long-term care homes battle depression, study finds
One of the largest studies of the 65-and-over crowd in long-term care homes in Canada has found that 44 per cent have been diagnosed with depression or suffer from symptoms. (Thu, 20 May 2010 13:06:54 -0700)

Many seniors in long-term care depressed
Nearly half of seniors living in long-term care homes in Canada show signs of depression, according to a report that points to ways of improving their quality of life. (Thu, 20 May 2010 19:52:18 -0700)

Sad seniors: 44 per cent in long-term care homes battle depression, study finds
TORONTO - One of the largest studies of seniors in long-term care homes in Canada has found that 44 per cent have been diagnosed with depression or suffer from symptoms. (Fri, 21 May 2010 06:40:00 -0700)

Depression plagues seniors in long-term-care homes: study
A new study has found that 44% of seniors in long-term-care homes suffer from depression. (Fri, 21 May 2010 07:16:05 -0700)

Insurance: An alternative to long-term coverage
There are several ways to deal with the possible expense of one's future long-term-care needs, whether in a nursing home, at home, or in an alternative setting. Over recent months, I have discussed several methods. I suspect that the resulting overload may have caused confusion for some readers. (Fri, 21 May 2010 09:05:27 -0700)

Counties unite to trim wait for long-term care services
In 2009, the person at the top of Wood Countys waiting list for long-term care services had been on that list for about 20 years. (Sun, 23 May 2010 02:00:19 -0700)

STATEWIDE: Pension reform for schools could be good in long term
Many school officials expect only slight short-term benefits from a pension reform bill Gov. Jennifer Granholm signed Wednesday, but the changes should make a bigger financial difference over the long term. (Sun, 23 May 2010 05:06:05 -0700)

Long-term-care insurance can be a good investment
Your paper did a grave disservice to its readers in the May 9 Money section when you ran a month-old article from The Los Angeles Times. Good policies gone bad started out as a report on the problems a government-created long-term care insurance plan is facing in California and wound up as a broad-brushed indictment of private long-term care insurance sold nationwide. (Sun, 23 May 2010 19:52:19 -0700)

STATEWIDE: Pension reform for schools could be good in long term
Many school officials expect only slight short-term benefits from a pension reform bill Gov. Jennifer Granholm signed Wednesday, but the changes should make a bigger financial difference over the long term. (Mon, 24 May 2010 00:06:05 -0700)

Robert Smith Named COO of Remedi SeniorCare
Smith to oversee the day-to-day operations of Remedi's four long-term care pharmacies (Mon, 24 May 2010 09:00:00 -0700)

ElderLawCalifornia.com Announces Massive State Budget Cuts Do Not Affect Medi-Cal Benefits for Long-Term Care
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger unveiled plans last Friday to plug California's budget deficit by slashing billions of dollars worth of funding for services designed to help the state's poor. (Tue, 25 May 2010 03:00:00 -0700)

ElderLawCalifornia.com Announces Massive State Budget Cuts Do Not Affect Medi-Cal Benefits for Long-Term Care
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STATEWIDE: Pension reform for schools could be good in long term
Many school officials expect only slight short-term benefits from a pension reform bill Gov. Jennifer Granholm signed Wednesday, but the changes should make a bigger financial difference over the long term. (Tue, 25 May 2010 04:21:06 -0700)

STATEWIDE: Pension reform for schools could be good in long term
Many school officials expect only slight short-term benefits from a pension reform bill Gov. Jennifer Granholm signed Wednesday, but the changes should make a bigger financial difference over the long term. (Tue, 25 May 2010 05:06:05 -0700)

Depression plagues seniors in long-term-care homes: study
A new study has found that 44% of seniors in long-term-care homes suffer from depression. (Tue, 25 May 2010 07:40:00 -0700)

Signature HealthCARE Named Top 25 Small Business for 2010
The Cobb County Chamber of Commerce has named Marietta long-term care provider Signature HealthCARE as one of its top 25 small businesses for 2010. (Tue, 25 May 2010 08:18:00 -0700)

FDA: Possible Fracture Risk with High Dose, Long-term Use of Proton Pump Inhibitors
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today warned consumers and health care professionals about a possible increased risk of fractures of the hip, wrist, and spine with high doses or long-term use of a class of medications called proton pump inhibitors. The product labeling will be changed to describe this possible increased risk. (Tue, 25 May 2010 13:04:10 -0700)

Tight end joins Titans' off-season program still wanting long-term deal he says
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Titans tight end Bo Scaife wants the security of a long-term deal. He insists not getting that contract isn't the reason why he stayed away from Tennessee's off-season program until this week. (Tue, 25 May 2010 15:03:27 -0700)

Four-legged helper makes rounds at long-term care
Buddy may not be a doctor or a nurse or even a person for that matter but the work he does in Cold Lake's long-term health facility goes a long way towards making its residents feel better.[...] (Tue, 25 May 2010 15:22:58 -0700)

FDA: Some heartburn meds pose long-term fracture risk
Some heartburn medications could increase the risk of hip, wrist and spine fractures in high doses or with long-term use, the Food and Drug Administration warned. (Wed, 26 May 2010 06:02:01 -0700)

FDA: Possible Fracture Risk With High Dose, Long-term Use Of Proton Pump Inhibitors
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned consumers and health care professionals about a possible increased risk of fractures of the hip, wrist, and spine with high doses or long-term use of a class of medications called proton pump inhibitors. The product labeling will be changed to describe this possible increased risk. Proton pump inhibitors, available by prescription and over-the-counter ... (Wed, 26 May 2010 07:17:20 -0700)

Wake Co. releases new guide for aging services
More than half of people over 65 think that Medicare pays for long-term care in nursing homes. (Wed, 26 May 2010 07:21:52 -0700)

Talyst Reaches Major Milestone: 500 Implementations in Long-Term Care, Acute Care and Corrections
Talyst demos InsiteRx Remote Dispensing System at ASCP as one option for addressing health reforms new medication waste reduction mandates (Wed, 26 May 2010 08:23:00 -0700)

Could Oversharing Save the Lives of Seniors?
A new device lets long-term-care patients broadcast their moods via Facebook and Twitter. (Wed, 26 May 2010 11:39:44 -0700)

Newsmakers
As part of National Nursing Home Week May 9 to 15, the Health Care Council of Illinois recognized "heroes" of long-term care facilities in Illinois - dedicated and caring staff members and residents who have made meaningful contributions to the lives of their facilities. (Thu, 27 May 2010 03:57:10 -0700)

Long-term care insurance a good investment
Of all of the industrialized countries, Canada has one of the fastest-population growth rates for seniors. Those aged 65 and older are expected to triple in Canada in the next 30 years. Health Canada says that the senior population is expected to reach 6.7 million in 2021 and 9.2 million in 2041.[...] (Thu, 27 May 2010 07:39:41 -0700)

Long-term care beds needed
The provincial government may want to continue to invest in home care, but it needs to remember there are still thousands of Ontarians who need access to long-term care beds. It's a message county officials hope to drive home with the province. Tom Deline, reeve for Centre Hastings, is hoping a [...] (Thu, 27 May 2010 17:11:16 -0700)

Long-term care insurance a good investment
Of all of the industrialized countries, Canada has one of the fastest-population growth rates for seniors. Those aged 65 and older are expected to triple in Canada in the next 30 years. Health Canada says that the senior population is expected to reach 6.7 million in 2021 and 9.2 million in 2041.[...] (Fri, 28 May 2010 00:25:09 -0700)

Insurance: Comparing long-term care features in life policies
Question: I am a man in my mid-sixties. You recently have been discussing a life-insurance policy that has a long-term-care feature. My agent has given me two different proposals illustrating this type of policy. What is the difference and which is better? (Fri, 28 May 2010 02:28:02 -0700)

Sad seniors: 44 per cent in long-term care homes battle depression, study finds
TORONTO - One of the largest studies of seniors in long-term care homes in Canada has found that 44 per cent have been diagnosed with depression or suffer from symptoms. (Fri, 28 May 2010 08:38:06 -0700)

Depression plagues seniors in long-term-care homes: study
A new study has found that 44% of seniors in long-term-care homes suffer from depression. (Fri, 28 May 2010 08:38:17 -0700)

Florida's Long-Term Care Ombudsmen Program seeks more volunteers
PALM CITY Whats the No. 1 complaint in nursing homes or assisted-living facilities on the Treasure Coast? (Fri, 28 May 2010 10:29:00 -0700)

Florida's Long-Term Care Ombudsmen Program seeks more volunteers
VERO BEACH Paul Strickland, 62, would like to see more people become ombudsmen. (Fri, 28 May 2010 10:42:00 -0700)

Culver makes long-term care ombudsman independent
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Gov. Chet Culver has issued an executive order pulling the long-term care ombudsman from the Department on Aging, and aides to the governor say the move is in response to complaints the office has been muzzled. (Fri, 28 May 2010 14:48:16 -0700)

Culver makes long-term care ombudsman independent
Associated Press - May 28, 2010 5:34 PM ET DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Gov. Chet Culver has issued an executive order pulling the long-term care ombudsman from the Department on Aging, and aides to... (Fri, 28 May 2010 14:51:08 -0700)

Long-Term Care office reorganized, gets new director
DES MOINES - On the heels of charges his administration hastried to muzzle an advocate for Iowa's elderly, Gov. Chet Culverhas reorganized the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman's office andnamed a retired Linn County as interim director. (Fri, 28 May 2010 15:31:40 -0700)

Local nurse recognized as 'Hero in Long Term Care'
Restorative nurse Marsha Boll said winning a Heroes in Long Term Care award earlier this month was a great honor and a confirmation of her more than 30 years spent helping the elderly. This is what Ive always enjoyed doing, said Boll, who has worked at the Stephenson Nursing Center in Freeport for about 33 years. Theres something special about the elderly. You get to know them and their ... (Fri, 28 May 2010 17:38:37 -0700)

Long-term care ombudsman gets more freedom
Gov. Chet Culver issues an executive order moving the office of the states top advocate for the elderly out from under the control of the Department on Aging. (Sat, 29 May 2010 02:12:26 -0700)

Long-term care, assisted living are issues baby boomers need to think about now
PASADENA - At 67, Arlene Ware doesn't have to work or volunteer. She wants to. As a baby boomer who made a career of social work, service is in her blood. And she plans to keep on working. (Sun, 30 May 2010 20:42:37 -0700)

Cuts to long-term care hitting home: NDP
EDMONTON - Alberta's New Democrats say government cuts to long-term care have begun hitting home and hurting the most vulnerable. (Mon, 31 May 2010 10:40:00 -0700)

Alberta New Democrats want government to account for long-term care cuts
EDMONTON - Alberta's New Democrats say government cuts to long-term care have begun hitting home and hurting the most vulnerable. Party leader Brian Mason says the government needs to publicly account for what's being done to ensure the cuts are carried out fairly and humanely. (Mon, 31 May 2010 10:57:14 -0700)

Long-term care beds needed, county says
The provincial government may want to continue to invest in home care, but it needs to remember there are still thousands of Ontarians who need access to long-term care beds. It's a message county officials hope to drive home with the province.[...] (Mon, 31 May 2010 10:57:44 -0700)

Long-term care 'inadequate': Alberta NDP
Alberta NDP Leader Brian Mason says residents of some long-term care facilities in the province are receiving reduced care because of government cutbacks. (Mon, 31 May 2010 12:13:33 -0700)

Long-term care 'inadequate': Alberta NDP
Alberta NDP Leader Brian Mason says residents of some long-term care facilities in the province are receiving reduced care because of government cutbacks. (Mon, 31 May 2010 15:21:56 -0700)

Alberta New Democrats want government to account for long-term care cuts
EDMONTON Alberta NDP Leader Brian Mason says budget cuts to long-term care in Alberta are starting to hit home and are hurting the most vulnerable. (Mon, 31 May 2010 16:44:18 -0700)

Developer Conley sets sights on medical facility for his Providence waterfront land
Investors propose a long-term care hospital on Patrick Conley's waterfront property (Mon, 31 May 2010 18:30:38 -0700)