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Long Term Care News Jun 2010

Marvin A. Ehrlich, J.P. Turner, Awarded the 2010 Long-Term Care Insurance Sales Achievement Award
New Jersey J.P. Turner Advisor, Marvin A. Ehrlich, Recognized by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. (Tue, 01 Jun 2010 01:00:00 -0700)

No new long-term beds
No new long-term care beds are in the works for Orillia, despite the closure of 25 beds over the next two years at Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (SMH) "There is not a plan in the near future for long-term care beds," Jill Tettmann, senior director of health system performance measurement integration [...] (Wed, 02 Jun 2010 05:17:28 -0700)

The Ensign Group (ENSG): Zacks Rank Buy
This health-care provider is well positioned for solid long-term growth. (Wed, 02 Jun 2010 22:00:00 -0700)

Waits triple for long-term care, watchdog says
Ontario seniors are waiting three times longer to get into long-term care facilities, according to a watchdog. (Thu, 03 Jun 2010 11:47:43 -0700)

Long-term care wait in Ontario 'too long': report
People in Ontario continue to wait too long to be seen in emergency departments and to get a bed at a long-term care facility, according to a new report. (Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:34:56 -0700)

Long-term care wait times triples, report says
Wait times for long-term care beds have tripled during the past five years, the Ontario Health Quality Council said in a report released Thursday. (Thu, 03 Jun 2010 14:10:23 -0700)

Waits triple for long-term care, watchdog says
Ontario seniors are waiting three times longer than they did just five years ago to get into long-term care facilities such as nursing homes, warns a report by a health-care watchdog group. (Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:17:58 -0700)

Inefficiency squandering health resources: report
One quarter of nursing home residents dont need to be in long-term care, says Ontario Health Quality Council (Thu, 03 Jun 2010 20:14:30 -0700)

City among worst in Ontario for wait times
(Jun 4, 2010) - Emergency room and long-term care wait times in the Hamilton area were among the worst in the province in a report on Ontario's health care. (Fri, 04 Jun 2010 01:47:36 -0700)

Ontario medical waiting lists too long, report says
Too many people in Ontario are still waiting too long for the medical care they need, the Ontario Health Quality Council said Thursday in its 2010 annual report. (Fri, 04 Jun 2010 05:11:41 -0700)

Media Contacts
DALLAS, TX - The long-term care entitlement program established by the recently passed health law will go the way of Medicare and evolve into an unfunded liability, according to a new report from the National Center for Policy Analysis. (Fri, 04 Jun 2010 09:05:27 -0700)

Lack of long-term care worse in eastern Ontario
The doctor responsible for health care in eastern Ontario says the region lags behind the rest of the province in providing long-term care to patients because of a lack of affordable home-care options. (Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:54:11 -0700)

Compare policies that come with long-term-care coverage
Question: I am a man in my mid-60s. 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, 04 Jun 2010 22:38:09 -0700)

Jarring stats in report on long-term care COLUMN
Two recent reports have put health care under the microscope and forced us to reexamine our priorities. Last week, a report by TD economists Don Drummond and Derek Burleton warned our system isn't sustainable and as a society, we have tough choices to make if we want to save it. On Thursday, the [...] (Sat, 05 Jun 2010 08:13:48 -0700)

Broncos G Kuper receives long-term contract; Dumervil next?
The Denver Broncos decided to sign right guard Chris Kuper to a long-term deal even with labor uncertainty looming. (Sat, 05 Jun 2010 10:07:08 -0700)

Jarring stats in report on long-term care
Two recent reports have put health care under the microscope and forced us to reexamine our priorities. Last week, a report by TD economists Don Drummond and Derek Burleton warned our system isn't sustainable and as a society, we have tough choices to make if we want to save it. On Thursday, the [...] (Sat, 05 Jun 2010 20:29:35 -0700)

Depression common in local nursing homes, reps say
Sporadic visits from family and reminiscing about the good old days isn't always enough to keep seniors living in long-term personal care homes happy, a Canadian Institute for Health Information study says. (Sun, 06 Jun 2010 07:26:14 -0700)

Jarring stats in report on long-term care
Two recent reports have put health care under the microscope and forced us to reexamine our priorities. Last week, a report by TD economists Don Drummond and Derek Burleton warned our system isn't sustainable and as a society, we have tough choices to make if we want to save it. On Thursday, the [...] (Sun, 06 Jun 2010 22:14:34 -0700)

Which Is Best for You: Public or Private Long Term Care Insurance?
The CLASS Act, part of the new health reform law , will offer a type of long term care insurance for working people and others who may become disabled. But confusion and doubt are widespread. (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 04:05:00 -0700)

Which Is Best for You: Public or Private Long Term Care Insurance?
Industry Leader Answers the Concerns of Many Americans, Who Seem Confused by a Key Part of Health Reform read more (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 04:23:08 -0700)

People conflicted and stymied between public and private long term care insurance
The CLASS Act, part of the new health reform law (the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act), will offer a type of long term care insurance for working people and others who may become disabled. But confusion and doubt are widespread. "Many wonder how the CLASS Act will affect them personally," says Jonas Roeser, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Operations for LTC Financial Partners LLC ... (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 09:55:49 -0700)

Reportlinker Adds Long Term Care Market: Nursing Homes, Home Care, Hospice Care, and Assisted Living
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 10:40:00 -0700)

Long Term Care Insurance 2010 Cost Report Released
Over a third (35.4%) of individuals with recently-purchased long-term care insurance protection pay less than $1,499-per-year according to a new report issued today by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance the national trade organization. (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:02:52 -0700)

CredentialedCARE Corporation Signs Strategic Alliance with Verisys Corporation
Long-term home care patients benefit significantly (Tue, 08 Jun 2010 04:15:00 -0700)

What Consumers Pay for Long Term Health Care Insurance
Over a third (35.4%) of individuals with recently-purchased long-term care insurance protection pay less than $1,499-per-year. (Tue, 08 Jun 2010 04:22:40 -0700)

Situation Critical: Waits for long-term care daunting
Ontarios long-term care system is paralyzed and failing its most vulnerable residents. More than 600 government-funded homes are supposed to provide high-quality, round-the-clock care to the frail elderly. But Metrolands special report shows seniors stuck on record wait lists, entangled in bureaucracy and subject to pressure tactics that jeopardize their rights. (Mon, 14 Jun 2010 07:45:06 -0700)

Medline Partners With AHCA and Long-Term Care Providers to Urge Members of Congress to Pass FMAP Extension Bill
MUNDELEIN, IL--(Marketwire - 06/14/10) - A delegation of 30 representatives from Medline Industries, Inc. joined forces with hundreds of nursing home administrators and nurses on Capitol Hill this past week urging Congress to quickly approve a six-month extension of the Medicaid Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP). The effort was part of the American Health Care Association and National ... (Mon, 14 Jun 2010 09:00:00 -0700)

Medline Partners With AHCA and Long-Term Care Providers to Urge Members of Congress to Pass FMAP Extension Bill
Time Is of the Essence for Preserving Quality Resident Care and Protecting the Long-Term and Post-Acute Workforce (Mon, 14 Jun 2010 09:07:26 -0700)

Navigating Lifes Transitions: Budgeting for long-term care can be tricky
One of the more stressful parts of long-term caregiving is the worry about how to pay for it. Planning ahead can help, as can creating a caregiving budget. Of course, once you create your budget, you need to stick to it. (Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:46:00 -0700)

Forum on long-term care scheduled
Innovations and issues in long-term care will be among the subjects of a July 21 forum hosted by the Health Enterprises Network, an affiliate of Greater Louisville Inc. (Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:49:47 -0700)

Long-Term Care Centers Being Sold
Genesis Healthcare System has announced who will be purchasing Genesis Extended Care and Rehab in Zanesville and Genesis Health and Rehab in McConnelsville. (Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:08:39 -0700)

Study: Blasts in Iraq are causing long-term damage to veterans' brains
Study: Blasts in Iraq are causing long-term damage to veterans' brains (Mon, 14 Jun 2010 19:49:21 -0700)

Information on finding care facilities
Help to find long-term care facility resources. (Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:08:51 -0700)

Foot soldiers of long-term care face uphill battle
As front-line workers in the overburdened long-term care system, personal support workers are the first to see its problems. Given the chaos they experience every day, they want better training standards and other professional improvements that the province, so far, is rejecting. (Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:44:57 -0700)

Long term social support needed for Tivoli
A massive and long-term social programme will be needed in places like Tivoli Gardens, where children have witnessed their fathers being killed by the security forces, a senior academic has said. (Tue, 15 Jun 2010 03:36:40 -0700)

Long Term Care Is Topic for Sweet Water at Largos June 29 Open House
On June 29 two guest speakers from Amerigroup will visit Sweet Water at Largo (www.SweetWaterAssistedLiving.com) to answer questions about benefits and eligibility requirements for the Long Term Care Diversion Waiver, which in Florida is designed to help seniors get services they need to continue living at home or in an assisted living facility. (Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700)

Long-term care: Hurry up and wait
(Jun 16, 2010) - Ontario's long-term care system is paralyzed, and failing its most vulnerable residents. (Wed, 16 Jun 2010 01:39:31 -0700)

Plan for Long-Term Care Needs
By Jane Glenn Haas The Orange County Register A couple of weeks ago, I said too many seniors are afraid to face death. Five years after Terri Schiavos family battled to let her die by having her feeding tube removed, the be prepared lesson has been learned by fewer than 30 percent of the seniors. The rest do not [...] (Wed, 16 Jun 2010 07:09:54 -0700)

Long Dollars? Check Where Wednesday Closes
Take care jumping into the long side of the USD; Wall Street trade may just have something to say about that. (Wed, 16 Jun 2010 08:29:04 -0700)

Situation Critical
Ontarios long-term care system is paralyzed, and failing its most vulnerable residents. More than 600 government funded homes are supposed to provide high quality, round-the-clock care to the frail elderly. (Wed, 16 Jun 2010 08:36:09 -0700)

NPs for long term care
Because NPs take pressure off the health-care system, they're especially needed in nursing homes and homes for the aged (long-term care or LTC) where doctors are in demand but their visits limited to a few hours per facility per month.[...] (Mon, 21 Jun 2010 22:31:13 -0700)

Leisureworld to Acquire Licences for 88 Long-Term Care Beds
MARKHAM, ONTARIO-- - Leisureworld Senior Care Corporation today announced an agreement to acquire licences for 88 long-term care beds from Christie Gardens Apartments and Care Inc., conditional on approval by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. (Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:22:59 -0700)

Leisureworld to Acquire Licences for 88 Long-Term Care Beds
MARKHAM, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - June 22, 2010) - Leisureworld Senior Care Corporation (TSX:LW) today announced an agreement to acquire licences for 88 long-term care (LTC) beds from Christie Gardens Apartments and Care Inc., conditional on approval by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. These licences are in the Toronto area and will increase the company's total number of LTC beds by ... (Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:36:14 -0700)

Likely Way Of Funding Long-Term Care
It looks likely our Social Security contributions will rise to pay for a long-term for elderly people.Islanders who have answered a consultation have said they would be in favour of a new government benefit.Jerseys States has to plan for twice has many people being aged over 80 by 2026.The Social Security Minister has been asking how best we can look after our elderly in future.Based on ... (Wed, 23 Jun 2010 02:56:49 -0700)

Province announces more long term care beds
The province is adding more than three thousand continuing care beds over the next three years across Alberta as part of a strategy to increase access and care choices for seniors. About 1100 will be added this year, with 200 in Calgary at the Carewest Garrison Green facility. Right now, about 244 patients are waiting for long term beds in our city. Alberta Health Services says the extra beds ... (Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:19:46 -0700)

Long Term Care Associates and United Insurance Educators Prepare to Give One Lucky Long Term Care Insurance Agent CE ...
In a first-of-its-kind promotion, a long-term care insurance Field Marketing Organization and a Continuing Education Provider have teamed up to run a summer-long contest with a unique prize for one lucky long term care insurance agent: CE paid for the rest of his or her lifetime. (Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700)

A Revision of 'Long Term Care Insurance at the Worksite' Published; Includes 2010 Healthcare Reform Update
Many companies seem conflicted 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 who may become disabled. (Thu, 24 Jun 2010 04:05:00 -0700)

LTCFP announces publication of revised guidebook, Long Term Care Insurance at the Worksite
Many companies seem conflicted 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 who may become disabled. "CLASS" stands for Community Living Assistance Services and Supports; and the program, a legacy of the late Senator Edward Kennedy, is intended to offer new choice and security for millions now at risk ... (Thu, 24 Jun 2010 06:07:16 -0700)

PSWs toil at the bottom of the health care food chain
As front-line workers in the overburdened long-term care system, PSWs are the first to see its problems. Given the chaos they experience every day, they want better training standards and other professional improvements that the province, so far, is rejecting. (Thu, 24 Jun 2010 06:51:07 -0700)

Long-term care beds needed:PRHC
Havelock-Belmont-Methuen The need for more community-based, long-term facilities and beds in Peterborough County "became absolutely evident" during the process of putting together a hospital improvement plan, health officials say. Peterborough Regional Health Centre president and CEO Ken [...] (Thu, 24 Jun 2010 07:18:00 -0700)

Paradigm Insurance Marketing, America's Go-To Team for Life and Long-Term Care Insurance Brokerage, Adds Dina Mabry to ...
ENCINO, Calif.----Paradigm Insurance Marketing, a nationally recognized leader in life and long-term care insurance brokerage, is expanding its marketing strength by bringing Dina Mabry onto its expert team of insurance marketing veterans. (Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:00:00 -0700)

Comebody needs you
Volunteers Long Term Care Ombudsman Program needs volunteersto visit residents in skilled-nursing and residential carefacilities. Volunteers can be advocates for residents and improveelderly care. Information: Mary or Laurene, 736-2122. (Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:35:07 -0700)

Classic Care Pharmacy Chooses ScreenScape to Improve Onsite Care in Retirement Residences
170 Long Term Care Homes and Retirement Residences to use community-based digital signage network to provide new communication link with residents (Fri, 25 Jun 2010 01:05:00 -0700)

Health care workers rally for better benefits, wages
Actor Danny Glover comes out in support Hundreds of health care workers many who say they can't afford care from the hospitals where they're employed demanded better wages and benefits at a rally Thursday where actor and activist Danny Glover was on hand to back their cause. (Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:04:57 -0700)

Insurance: Long-term care coverage misunderstood
Most of us have heard inaccuracies about long-term care (LTC) and the insurance designed for this difficult situation. (Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:49:45 -0700)

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre: Emergency Medical Assistance Team Deployed for G8 Summit
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - June 26, 2010) - The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has deployed Ontario's Emergency Medical Assistance Team (EMAT) to support capacity at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital site of Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare. In anticipation of the many visitors expected in the region, the ministry has been working with the North Simcoe Muskoka Local Health ... (Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:52:05 -0700)

TN Candidates on the Issues: Health Care
One study says the health-care reform law could add as many as 500,000 people and $1.5 billion to TennCare's budget within five years. How would you prepare for this in your first term as governor? McWherter: I believe it is imperative for the next governor to work closely with our federal delegation to ensure Tennesseans are not saddled with the burden of unfunded federal mandates. Many ... (Sun, 27 Jun 2010 01:39:01 -0700)

Louisiana Legislature only postponed the inevitable: An editorial
Louisianians hoping that the legislative session would yield long-term solutions for our state's fiscal crisis were once again disappointed. Eliot Kamenitz, The Times-PicayuneLouisiana lawmakers missed another opportunity to pass real fiscal reforms during this year's regular session. For the second... (Sun, 27 Jun 2010 04:24:51 -0700)

Children care intervention call
Taking vulnerable children into care earlier could save millions of pounds for taxpayers as well as being much better for the child, a study found. Related Stories Explorer Fiennes charged over crash Afghan bomb disposal expert killed Two killed after rail incidents Host Jones victim of car-jack bid 17m watch England World Cup finale (Sun, 27 Jun 2010 23:36:36 -0700)

Children care intervention call
Taking vulnerable children into care earlier could save millions of pounds for taxpayers as well as being much better for the child, a study found. (Sun, 27 Jun 2010 23:40:20 -0700)

Think long-term on school leadership
While I can understand your call for mayoral control of Detroit Public Schools ("The case grows stronger for Bing to lead schools," June 24), I disagree. Yes, not much has gone right with the closing of schools, the president of the school board fondling himself in public, and another member of the board defending him because of his age (55!). (Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:58:47 -0700)

Planning for the care of a special-needs child
Jason and Amanda Purnell met while getting their Ph.D.s in psychology at Ohio State, married in 2007, and were ecstatic when Amanda became pregnant shortly before they moved to St. Louis last July to be near family. Then they learned that their 22-week-old fetus had Down syndrome. They were shocked -- at 29, Amanda was well below the at-risk age to conceive a baby with this condition. "The first ... (Mon, 28 Jun 2010 01:34:47 -0700)

Toho Tenax Concludes Long-Term Frame Contract with EADS
Tokyo, June 28, 2010 - (JCN Newswire) - Toho Tenax Co., Ltd, the core company of the Teijin Group's carbon fibers business, announced today the conclusion of a long term framework agreement with EADS and its subsidary Airbus SAS regarding the direct supply of carbon fiber and carbon fiber-based materials for a range of Airbus aircraft. (Mon, 28 Jun 2010 03:41:46 -0700)

:: 28, Jun 2010 :: LONG-TERM WATER PLANS RELEASED IN NEW PUB PUBLICATION TODAY
Today, Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean unveiled a new publication Water for All: Conserve, Value, Enjoy Meeting our water needs for the next 50 years , underscoring Singapores water strategies and long-term plans to meet growing water demand. (Mon, 28 Jun 2010 06:07:20 -0700)

U.S. Supreme Court 2009-2010 Term
The 2009-2010 Supreme Court term will be dominated by cases concerning corporations, compensation and the financial markets. (Mon, 28 Jun 2010 07:58:17 -0700)

AFREZZA Demonstrates Long-Term Efficacy in Controlling Blood Sugar Levels in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
ORLANDO, Fla.----AFREZZATM Inhalation Powder, a well-tolerated, investigational ultra rapid acting mealtime insulin, as part of a diabetes treatment regimen, provides long-term glucose control comparable to usual insulin therapy but with a significantly reduced incidence of hypoglycemia and less weight gain in patients with Type 2 diabetes, according to a two-year study presented today at the ... (Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:30:00 -0700)

Law Adds Scope for Changing How Health Care Is Delivered
Islanders have long been acutely aware of the problems of health care access. Cut off from the larger medical community by Nantucket Sound, Vineyarders are twice as likely as other Massachusetts residents to be uninsured. On Friday afternoon Marthas Vineyard Community Services held a panel discussion about the recent national health care bill, and how it would improve access as well as hit home. (Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:04:37 -0700)

AFREZZA provides long-term glucose control in Type 2 diabetics: Study
AFREZZA (insulin human [rDNA origin]) Inhalation Powder, a well-tolerated, investigational ultra rapid acting mealtime insulin, as part of a diabetes treatment regimen, provides long-term glucose control comparable to usual insulin therapy but with a significantly reduced incidence of hypoglycemia and less weight gain in patients with Type 2 diabetes, according to a two-year study presented ... (Tue, 29 Jun 2010 01:09:33 -0700)

Integrating health care, social services is way to go
There is good news for older Americans and individuals with disabilities. The federal Department of Health and Human Services recently announced the availability of $60 million in Affordable Care Act grants to help people navigate their health and long-term care options. (Tue, 29 Jun 2010 03:07:53 -0700)

Hospitals not up to snuff, nurses say
Ontario's hospitals and long-term care facilities are failing to meet even the minimum health and safety standards set by the government, says the union that represents the province's 55,000 nurses. (Tue, 29 Jun 2010 06:13:15 -0700)

Long Term Care Facilities Face Uncertain Future
ROCKVILLE, MD--(Marketwire - 06/29/10) - MarketResearch.com has announced the addition of Kalorama Information's new report "Long Term Care Market: Nursing Homes, Home Care, Hospice Care, and Assisted Living," to their collection of Home Healthcare market reports. For more information, visit http://www.marketresearch.com/pr Kalorama ... (Tue, 29 Jun 2010 07:08:00 -0700)

Long Term Care Facilities Face Uncertain Future
ROCKVILLE, MD--(Marketwire - June 29, 2010) - MarketResearch.com has announced the addition of Kalorama Information's new report "Long Term Care Market: Nursing Homes, Home Care, Hospice Care, and Assisted Living," to their collection of Home Healthcare market reports. For more information, visit http://www.marketresearch.com/pr (Tue, 29 Jun 2010 07:25:41 -0700)

Study could help prevent long-term effects of cerebral malaria
By: Deborah Rafferty Researchers at the U, in collaboration with the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation in Brazil, found that by adding antioxidant therapy to traditional treatment for cerebral malaria, they can help prevent long-term cognitive impairment in mice, said Guy Zimmerman, pr... (Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:23:07 -0700)

CapitalSource Closes Final Sale of Long-Term Care Facilities to Omega Healthcare Investors
CapitalSource Inc. today announced the completion of the sale of 40 long-term care facilities to Omega Healthcare Investors Inc. , in accordance with the terms of the agreement between the parties executed in November 2009. (Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:30:00 -0700)

CapitalSource Closes Final Sale of Long-Term Care Facilities to Omega Healthcare Investors
CHEVY CHASE, Md., June 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CapitalSource Inc. (NYSE: CSE) today announced the completion of the sale of 40 long-term care facilities to Omega Healthcare Investors Inc. (NYSE: OHI), in accordance with the terms of the agreement between the parties executed in November 2009. At the closing, CapitalSource received net proceeds from Omega of $270 million, which included the ... (Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:01:14 -0700)

Stepping into long-term care insurance
The Community Living Assistance Services and Support Act -- CLASS Act for short -- is the federal government's first attempt at a public long-term care insurance program. (Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:28:38 -0700)

Family Care program faces $6M budget hole after Dane County misses deadline
Dane County has balked at a state deadline for its participation in a state long-term care program for the elderly and disabled, adding a potential $6 million hole to a program still struggling to get off the ground. (Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:26:06 -0700)

Seeking protection with long-term care insurance
The reality for many of us is that, as we grow older, the likelihood of needing medical care for an extended period of time increases. (Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:53:25 -0700)


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