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Long Term Care News May 2011

Plenty to do in Newtown this week, from bluegrass music to a free movie, jazz music and genealogy talk
There's a lot going on in Newtown this week, from a genealogy talk at the Newtown Library to a seminar on long-term care insurance at Pickering Manor, a movie in Newtown Township and Bluegrass music at the Newtown Theatre. Enjoy! (Sun, 01 May 2011 05:18:11 -0700)

Legislation seeks to curb Medicaid 'gaming'
Legislation seeks to curb Medicaid 'gaming' (Sun, 01 May 2011 08:20:41 -0700)

Long-term Health Care A Challenge for New Law
  Long-term health care may prove to be one of the biggest challenges President Obama's health care law will have to overcome, according to the New York Times. The provision for long-term care within the landmark legislation is called the Class Act. It amounts to a government insurance program available to those seeking coverage in the event of incapacitation or any such situation requiring ... (Sun, 01 May 2011 09:16:01 -0700)

University to study food situation at Kingston hospitals
The University of Guelph is investigating Kingston's ability to serve local food in hospitals and long-term care facilities — without spending more money.[...] (Sun, 01 May 2011 20:08:10 -0700)

Plenty to do in Newtown this week, from bluegrass music to a free movie, jazz music and genealogy talk
There's a lot going on in Newtown this week, from a genealogy talk at the Newtown Library to a seminar on long-term care insurance at Pickering Manor, a movie in Newtown Township and Bluegrass music at the Newtown Theatre. Enjoy! (Sun, 01 May 2011 23:02:17 -0700)

Plenty to do in Newtown this week, from bluegrass music to a free movie, jazz music and genealogy talk
There's a lot going on in Newtown this week, from a genealogy talk at the Newtown Library to a seminar on long-term care insurance at Pickering Manor, a movie in Newtown Township and Bluegrass music at the Newtown Theatre. Enjoy! (Mon, 02 May 2011 17:10:33 -0700)

Lynn Breedlove, Maureen Ryan and Beth Swedeen: Cap on Family Care would prove costly
The long-awaited legislative audit of Family Care was released last week. Although it’s not in operation in Dane County, Family Care is the program that provides most of the long-term care in Wisconsin to adults with disabilities and frail elders. According to the audit, the program has some problems, but many of them appear to be related to the fact that the program is still new in most of the ... (Tue, 03 May 2011 01:49:06 -0700)

Omnicare Beats, Maintains Guidance
Omnicare's first quarter results beat the Zacks Consensus Estimates. (Tue, 03 May 2011 06:45:03 -0700)

Remedi SeniorCare® Launches Electronic Order Entry Capability as Part of the My Remedi® Suite of Online Tools
Today, Remedi SeniorCare®, which is among the nation's largest independent institutional pharmacies, launched its new electronic order entry software product, a highly sought after capability for long-term care facility operators. (Tue, 03 May 2011 07:35:00 -0700)

Long-term use of bipolar drug questioned
The growing use of a popular drug in the long-term treatment of bipolar disorder is based largely on a single, flawed clinical trial that may be steering doctors and patients away from drugs with a more established track record, a new review published this week in the journal "PLoS Medicine" suggests. (Tue, 03 May 2011 15:18:44 -0700)

NHS trying to boost bed numbers: COO
WELLAND — Niagara Health System's COO says it has no plans of closing long-term care beds. Instead, executive vice-president and chief operating officer Bala Kathiresan said, the health system has been "trying our best" to increase the number of long-term care beds in the region.[...] (Tue, 03 May 2011 16:28:44 -0700)

MONEYWISE: Government commits to federal long-term care program
The federal government has made good on its promise to address skyrocketing costs for long-term health care that seniors and disabled persons incur. (Tue, 03 May 2011 16:30:27 -0700)

Alternatives to long-term care insurance
Consider options like "granny insurance" if long-term care premiums are making you ill. (Wed, 04 May 2011 03:00:00 -0700)

RIVER TRACE NURSING & REHAB
Excellent salary and benefit package For individuals with strong work ethics and a genuine desire to care for the elderly. Long Term Care experience preferred. (Wed, 04 May 2011 03:13:09 -0700)

Province sets new regulations to protect nurses
WINNIPEG -- Manitoba nurses say they face verbal abuse and even physical attacks on the job — especially in emergency rooms, psychiatric wards and long-term care facilities. (Wed, 04 May 2011 06:45:31 -0700)

Long-Term Care Comes Of Age
After seeing old age or illness deplete their parents life savings, more baby boomer are signing up for long-term care coverage. (Wed, 04 May 2011 06:46:29 -0700)

Plenty to do in Newtown this week, from bluegrass music to a free movie, jazz music and genealogy talk
There's a lot going on in Newtown this week, from a genealogy talk at the Newtown Library to a seminar on long-term care insurance at Pickering Manor, a movie in Newtown Township and Bluegrass music at the Newtown Theatre. Enjoy! (Wed, 04 May 2011 07:26:19 -0700)

New York Life Now Holds the 4th Largest Marketshare for Long-Term Care Insurance Sales1
New York Life Insurance Company announced today that it is the fourth largest seller of new individual long-term care insurance premium, advancing from the #6 position in 2009, according to an industry source. (Wed, 04 May 2011 09:28:00 -0700)

New York Life Now Holds the 4th Largest Marketshare for Long-Term Care Insurance Sales1
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New York Life holds fourth largest marketshare in long term care sales, has never raised premiums (Wed, 04 May 2011 09:43:03 -0700)

Long-term care ombudsmen safeguard the elderly
Re The Miami Herald series Neglected to Death : I started in the Broward County Ombudsman Program in January 2001. I chaired the local long-term care ombudsman council for six years, and I'm very proud of the work we've done. For the past 14 or 15 years we have done 100 percent of our administrative assessments on Broward County assisted-living facilities. We had approximately 300 facilities in ... (Wed, 04 May 2011 15:56:02 -0700)

Alternatives to long-term care insurance
Feeling priced out of the long-term care insurance market these days? You're not alone. (Thu, 05 May 2011 04:43:45 -0700)

Who to call about assisted living facilities in Manatee County
Long-term Care Ombudsman Council in Tampa serves Manatee and Hillsborough, and is in need of volunteers. (Thu, 05 May 2011 13:16:46 -0700)

OPM’s insurance plan clearer, extends participation to same-sex partners
For the first time in nearly a decade, the Office of Personnel Management is holding an open registration season for the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program, and administration officials are hoping they can get through it without a big blowup. It’s also worth noting that the program now allows same-sex domestic partners of federal employees to participate, unlike the other insurance ... (Thu, 05 May 2011 16:47:14 -0700)

On the Record / May 6, 2011
Joseph DiLeo, Ralph Full, Jeff Berdzik and Sean Murphy of the Buffalo Agency were awarded Certified in Long-Term Care designation. G. Cutrona vice president, regional sales manager. (Fri, 06 May 2011 04:02:40 -0700)

New long-term care facility will take green approach
Officials took the veil of the design for Sault Ste. Marie's new $40 million, 256-bed long-term care home Thursday.[...] (Fri, 06 May 2011 05:21:40 -0700)

Art Levine: After Ryan's Medicare Retreat: GOP, Centrist Dems Targeting Medicaid
With all the attention paid to Medicare, what's going to happen now to Medicaid -- the principal payer for health and long-term care for nearly 60 million low-income Americans --amid all the budgetary deal-making underway on Capitol Hill? (Fri, 06 May 2011 07:24:49 -0700)

Nebraska Ride Broker Getting Complaints
Complaints have been piling up about a Nebraska state contractor that brokers rides for Medicaid and long-term-care patients who are being helped by the state. (Fri, 06 May 2011 09:40:16 -0700)

New long-term care facility will take green approach
Officials took the veil of the design for Sault Ste. Marie's new $40 million, 256-bed long-term care home Thursday.[...] (Fri, 06 May 2011 11:24:11 -0700)

Manulife’s long-term U.S. headache
When the Canadian company bought John Hancock, the aim was to become a global powerhouse. But the subsidiary’s policies to care for the elderly have wreaked havoc (Sat, 07 May 2011 05:25:00 -0700)

Manulife’s long-term U.S. headache
When the Canadian company bought John Hancock, the aim was to become a global powerhouse. But the subsidiary’s policies to care for the elderly have wreaked havoc (Sat, 07 May 2011 05:28:38 -0700)

The Interview: Scott Rifkin talks about acquiring North Oaks Retirement Community
Veteran physician and long-term care executive Scott Rifkin is heading a local group of partners in the acquisition of the North Oaks retirement community in Pikesville. (Sun, 08 May 2011 01:49:18 -0700)

UK faces £9 trillion savings shortfall
Britons need to save £16,700 more per year to live comfortably, cover long-term care costs, and pay back debts in their retirement. (Sun, 08 May 2011 22:17:00 -0700)

Centene Corporation's Arizona Subsidiary Awarded Long-Term Care Contracts
Centene Corporation  was notified that the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System has awarded Bridgeway Health Solutions, Centene's Arizona subsidiary, contracts to deliver Arizona Long Term Care System services.  We were one of the three successful bidders and were awarded contracts in three geographic service areas . (Mon, 09 May 2011 03:00:00 -0700)

SureQuest Systems, Inc. & CareWorx, Inc. Announce Joint Marketing Partnership
Set to Revolutionize Long Term Care Technology -- Again (Mon, 09 May 2011 03:15:56 -0700)

Centene's AHCCCS receives Bridgeway contract to deliver Arizona Long Term Care System services
Centene Corporation was notified that the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System has awarded Bridgeway Health Solutions, Centene's Arizona subsidiary, contracts to deliver Arizona Long Term Care System services. (Mon, 09 May 2011 04:28:53 -0700)

Millionth Consumer Uses Online Long-Term Care Insurance Cost Comparison
Los Angeles - An increasing number of consumers are purchasing long-term care insurance according to a report issued by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, the national trade organization. (Mon, 09 May 2011 04:59:10 -0700)

UK savers face £9tn retirement shortfall
Chartered Insurance Institute has looked at cost of living post-work and found that average incomes achieved by retirees are insufficient UK savers face a retirement savings gap of £9tn due to increasing levels of debt, the cost of long-term care and insufficient pension savings. The Chartered Insurance Insitute (CII) has used existing data produced by the OECD to calculate the shortfall in ... (Mon, 09 May 2011 07:04:42 -0700)

Research and Markets: Long-Term Care: How to Plan and Pay for It - Updated 8th Edition
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.co has announced the addition of the "Long-Term Care: How to Plan and Pay for It" report to their offering. Finding the right long-term care often means making difficult decisions during difficult times. Whether you're planning for the future or need to make ... (Mon, 09 May 2011 07:30:20 -0700)

The Interview: Scott Rifkin talks about acquiring North Oaks Retirement Community
Veteran physician and long-term care executive Scott Rifkin is heading a local group of partners in the acquisition of the North Oaks retirement community in Pikesville. (Mon, 09 May 2011 08:23:46 -0700)

Long Term Care Costs Rising Faster in New Mexico than Nationally, Finds Genworth's Annual Cost of Care Survey
According to Genworth's 2011 Cost of Care Survey, long term care costs in New Mexico are increasing at a greater rate than nationally. Â (Tue, 10 May 2011 06:30:00 -0700)

Long Term Care Costs Rising Faster in West Virginia than Nationally, Finds Genworth's Annual Cost of Care Survey
According to Genworth's 2011 Cost of Care Survey, long term care costs in West Virginia are increasing at a greater rate than nationally. Â (Tue, 10 May 2011 06:30:00 -0700)

Long Term Care Costs in Maryland Are Higher Than National Rates, Finds Genworth's Annual Cost of Care Survey
According to Genworth's 2011 Cost of Care Survey, long term care costs in Maryland are higher than they are nationally. (Tue, 10 May 2011 06:30:00 -0700)

Long Term Care Costs in Wisconsin are Higher than National Rates, Finds Genworth's Annual Cost of Care Survey
According to Genworth's 2011 Cost of Care Survey, long term care costs in Wisconsin are higher than they are nationally. (Tue, 10 May 2011 06:30:00 -0700)

Long Term Care Costs in Vermont are Higher than National Rates, Finds Genworth's Annual Cost of Care Survey
According to Genworth's 2011 Cost of Care Survey, long term care costs in Vermont are higher than they are nationally. (Tue, 10 May 2011 06:30:00 -0700)

Long Term Care Costs in Maine are Higher than National Rates, Finds Genworth's Annual Cost of Care Survey
According to Genworth's 2011 Cost of Care Survey, long term care costs in Maine are higher than they are nationally. (Tue, 10 May 2011 06:30:00 -0700)

Long Term Care Costs in Washington are Higher than National Rates, Finds Genworth's Annual Cost of Care Survey
According to Genworth's 2011 Cost of Care Survey, long term care costs in Washington are higher than they are nationally. (Tue, 10 May 2011 06:30:00 -0700)

Long Term Care Costs Rising Faster in Arkansas Than Nationally, Finds Genworth's Annual Cost of Care Survey
According to Genworth's 2011 Cost of Care Survey, long term care costs in Arkansas are increasing at a greater rate than nationally. Â (Tue, 10 May 2011 06:30:00 -0700)

Long Term Care Costs Higher Nationally than in Tennessee, Finds Genworth's Annual Cost of Care Survey
According to Genworth's 2011 Cost of Care Survey, assisted living, home care and nursing home costs are higher nationwide than in Tennessee. However, the cost of an assisted living facility is rising faster in Tennessee than nationwide. (Tue, 10 May 2011 06:30:00 -0700)

Cost of Long-Term Care Rises in Institutions, Stays Flat at Home
Annual survey finds continued hikes in nursing home rates but little increase in at-home care. (Tue, 10 May 2011 06:35:17 -0700)

R.I. long-term care costs outpace U.S.
RICHMOND, Va. – Long-term care costs in Rhode Island are higher than they are nationally, according to Genworth Financial’s 2011 Cost of Care Survey, released today. (Tue, 10 May 2011 07:45:03 -0700)

Survey: Home, long-term care costs rise in Va.
The cost of home and long-term health care is increasing in Virginia and is rising faster than national levels in some cases. (Tue, 10 May 2011 08:24:39 -0700)

Survey: Long-term care costs up in W.Va.
Long-term health care costs in West Virginia are rising and the increases are outpacing such costs nationally. A Genworth Financial survey shows the median cost of an assisted living facility in West Virginia increased by 10.5 percent annually over the past six years to $39,300. (Tue, 10 May 2011 08:27:33 -0700)

Survey: Long-Term Care Costs p in W.Va.
Long-term health care costs in West Virginia are rising and the increases are outpacing such costs nationally. (Tue, 10 May 2011 08:31:03 -0700)

Long-term care costs rise again
My Aunt Sissie was a tough old bird. She got married at 14, had a couple of kids, then divorced and took a job as a matron at the women's federal penitentiary in Alderson, W.Va., where for years she kept the inmates in line. (Tue, 10 May 2011 16:54:54 -0700)

New Long Term Care Insurance Specialists Join National Agency
ACSIA® Long Term Care, Inc. (ACSIA), a leading national distributor of Long Term Care insurance, announced today that nine new insurance professionals have graduated from its national training program. (PRWeb May 11, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Wed, 11 May 2011 00:20:45 -0700)

Next in the long-term care series: Insurance
CHICO — Passages announces the third in a spring series of workshops on estate and long-term care planning. (Wed, 11 May 2011 01:27:24 -0700)

Isles' long-term care costs high, survey shows
Costs for long-term care in Hawaii continue to outpace the national rate in some cases by more than 50 percent, according to the latest survey by Genworth Financial Inc. (Wed, 11 May 2011 04:40:35 -0700)

New Long Term Care Insurance Specialists Join National Agency
ACSIA® Long Term Care, Inc. (ACSIA), a leading national distributor of Long Term Care insurance, announced today that nine new insurance professionals have graduated from its national training program. (Wed, 11 May 2011 06:00:00 -0700)

Dilnot Commission: elderly care costs could be capped
The cost of long term care will be capped to protect the elderly from having to sell their homes under plans being considered by government advisers. (Wed, 11 May 2011 12:14:47 -0700)

Dilnot Commission: elderly care costs could be capped
The cost of long term care will be capped to protect the elderly from having to sell their homes under plans being considered by government advisers. (Wed, 11 May 2011 12:18:20 -0700)

Buy long-term care insurance early
Here's some more info on long-term care insurance, a retirement planning tool that is worth considering. Jesse Slome, who is executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, a trade association whose members are long-term care insurance salespeople, commented on yesterday's blog about the rising cost of long-term care. (Wed, 11 May 2011 14:09:13 -0700)

Study: Long-term care in N.H. higher than national average
A new study by Genworth Financial says the cost of long-term care is considerably higher in New Hampshire than it is in the rest of the country. (Wed, 11 May 2011 17:07:31 -0700)

Supreme Court to rule on Alta. seniors lawsuit
The Supreme Court of Canada will rule Thursday on whether the son of a former long-term care resident can sue the Alberta government over a spike in nursing home fees. (Thu, 12 May 2011 06:53:06 -0700)

Study: Lynchburg under most of Va. in long-term care costs
Local health care leaders said caregiver wages are the driving factors in price increases, while Central Virginia’s low cost of living helps reduce the cost of care. (Thu, 12 May 2011 07:56:35 -0700)

Part of the fabric that is community
For nurses at long-term or residential care facilities, more commonly known as nursing homes, it's not just a job, it's a community. (Fri, 13 May 2011 06:04:40 -0700)

SCOTT BURNS: Evaluating long-term-care (LTC) insurance plans
Your article on continuing-care retirement communities was timely for me. I would appreciate any information I could use to make my decision about long-term-care insurance. My decision will impact the sort of community I choose for my home. (Fri, 13 May 2011 17:28:16 -0700)

Discerning cause of confusion in elderly is difficult but essential
— Figuring out the cause of confusion in an elderly person is a common problem in long-term care homes and hospitals. (Fri, 13 May 2011 18:26:56 -0700)

Ways to Wealth: Affordable LTC insurance hard to find, but not impossible
Two converging events have caused the price of long-term care insurance to escalate. (Fri, 13 May 2011 22:00:00 -0700)

Alzheimer's home director considers long-term care career a ministry
Executive director of Alzheimer's home in Oklahoma City says life events lined up to lead her to career. (Fri, 13 May 2011 22:40:11 -0700)

Long-term medical care extensive for wounded warriors
The Pentagon and the Department of Veterans Affairs are scrambling to put together a continuum of long-term care for a growing number of Marines and soldiers who have suffered catastrophic wounds. (Sat, 14 May 2011 07:05:53 -0700)

Long-term care insurance premiums are likely to rise
Question: I have started researching housing and health care options for my retirement. Continuing-care retirement communities generally fall into two categories: those with a buy-in fee that includes future health care (i.e. assisted-living or nursing home) at the same charge as the independent living fee, and communities that provide the more advanced levels of care on a fee-for-service basis ... (Sun, 15 May 2011 03:32:30 -0700)

Care centre for dementia patients opens in Vasai
In a boost to mental health care in the city, a 250-bed non-functional multi-specialty hospital in Vasai has been converted into a long-term care centre for patients with dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. (Sun, 15 May 2011 17:35:00 -0700)

New York Life’s First-Quarter Life Insurance Sales Jump 24%
New York Life Insurance Company, America’s largest mutual life insurer, today announced first-quarter gains in sales of life insurance, income annuities, long-term care insurance and mutual funds, as well as a solid double-digit increase in the number of new agents hired in the first three months of 2011. (Mon, 16 May 2011 07:49:00 -0700)

Long term care insurance class scheduled
MERRILLVILLE | The Northwest Indiana chapter of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors is hosting a five-hour long term care continuing education class Thursday at the State Farm AFO office, 8001 Broadway. (Mon, 16 May 2011 07:55:08 -0700)

Share your questions, concerns on long-term care
Representatives from all four political parties will be at St. Joseph’s Villa this Wednesday for a forum on the future of long-term care in Ontario. (Mon, 16 May 2011 09:33:51 -0700)

Why long-term care premiums are likely to increase
Why long-term care premiums are likely to increase (Mon, 16 May 2011 18:21:08 -0700)

Long-term Safety And Effectiveness Of Bronchial Thermoplasty Demonstrated In Treating Severe Asthma
Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) today announced long-term safety data from the Research in Severe Asthma (RISA) Trial, which demonstrated the maintenance of stable lung function and the absence of clinical complications over a five-year period in patients with severe refractory asthma treated with its Alair® Bronchial Thermoplasty System. The RISA Trial is the third in a series of ... (Tue, 17 May 2011 04:36:44 -0700)

Long-Term Study Demonstrates Safety And Efficacy Of SYMBICORT(R) In African American Patients With Asthma
AstraZeneca (NYSE:AZN) today announced results from a long-term study comparing SYMBICORT® (budesonide/ formoterol fumarate dihydrate) Inhalation Aerosol 160/4.5 mcg with budesonide pressurized metered-dose inhaler (pMDI) 160 mcg in self-reported African American patients with moderate to severe persistent asthma... (Tue, 17 May 2011 06:36:44 -0700)

Pinal's long term care, home care services to be privatized
Pinal County has been providing in-home assistance and skilled care to Pinal County’s elderly, disabled and needy individuals since the 1980s through Pinal/Gila Long Term Care and Horizon Home Care. The State of Arizona has determined that these functions, which include services provided through Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) and the Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS ... (Wed, 18 May 2011 04:36:11 -0700)

Nations must better adapt to greying world: Report
Nations need to improve on their long-term care strategies to accommodate a growing demand for eldercare services as the world's population of seniors steadily increases, a new Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development report says. (Wed, 18 May 2011 05:10:12 -0700)

HealthSouth Corporation Agrees to Sell its Six Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals for Approximately $120 Million
HealthSouth Corporation today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its six long-term acute care hospitals to LifeCare Holdings, Inc. for approximately $120 million. Â The transaction is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2011 and is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approval and third party consents. (Wed, 18 May 2011 05:30:00 -0700)

Insurers Pair Long-Term Care With Life to Entice Older Buyers
Pearl Neier, 85, said she decided against long-term-care insurance after hearing about the policies from AARP , the Washington-based group that lobbies for older Americans. (Wed, 18 May 2011 05:58:20 -0700)

ACSIA® Long Term Care Specialists To Appear in Times Square in Support of National Campaign
Top community and Long Term Care industry leaders will be converging on Times Square on Tuesday, May 24th to announce a national tour in support of the “3in4 Need More” campaign. Among those attending this event will be several ACSIA® Long Term Care insurance specialists from throughout the Northeast. (Wed, 18 May 2011 06:00:00 -0700)

LifeCare Holdings, Inc. Enters into Agreement to Acquire HealthSouth Corporation's Long Term Acute Care Hospitals
PLANO, Texas, May 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- LifeCare Holdings, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of HealthSouth Corporation's (NYSE:HLS) long term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), totaling 414 licensed beds in five states. The facilities are located in Sarasota, FL; the Louisiana communities of Farmerville, Homer, and Ruston; Las Vegas, NV; Mechanicsburg and Monroeville ... (Wed, 18 May 2011 08:17:16 -0700)

Care spending for seniors to double by 2050: OECD
Spending on long-term care for senior citizens is set to double in OECD countries by 2050 and government support is urgently needed, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development says. (Wed, 18 May 2011 18:53:45 -0700)

Pensioners could be spared having to sell homes as care costs set for £50,000 cap
The number of pensioners having to sell their home and spend all their savings on long-term care could be slashed under plans to limit bills to £50,000. (Wed, 18 May 2011 20:34:25 -0700)

Pinal's long term care, home care services to be privatized
Pinal County has been providing in-home assistance and skilled care to Pinal County’s elderly, disabled and needy individuals since the 1980s through Pinal/Gila Long Term Care and Horizon Home Care. The State of Arizona has determined that these functions, which include services provided through Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) and the Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS ... (Wed, 18 May 2011 23:04:19 -0700)

MPP calls for a separate provincial ministry for long-term care
After touring Ontario long-term-care facilities, including Fairhaven on Wednesday, Etobicoke Centre MPP Donna Cansfield said she will be recommending the formation of a ministry that specifically tackles seniors issues.[...] (Thu, 19 May 2011 02:39:35 -0700)

Long-Term Care Insurance Pioneer Lays Out Path for Bold Growth of His Industry
In the long-term care insurance sales field, business has been pretty flat for the past few years. But that can change dramatically "if we're willing to reinvent ourselves," said Cameron Truesdell in a keynote speech at the 2011 National LTCi Producers Summit, held in Las Vegas in April. (Thu, 19 May 2011 04:05:00 -0700)

OLTCA Celebrates PSWs on Their Second Annual Day of Recognition
MARKHAM, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 19, 2011) - The Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA) is participating in the second annual Personal Support Workers (PSWs) Day by recognizing the vital role PSWs have in providing continual quality care to over 77,000 residents in long term care homes across Ontario. Today, the Association is highlighting the work of PSWs by dedicating their daily news ... (Thu, 19 May 2011 04:19:52 -0700)

Counties lose Long Term Care Services contracts
BISBEE â” The county received some bad news from the state last week that Cochise Health Systems would not be getting the Arizona Long Term Care Services (ALTCS) contract and, as a result, 50 jobs would be lost. (Thu, 19 May 2011 05:13:22 -0700)

Nigeria's lead poisoning victims need long-term care, aid group says at award ceremony
LAGOS, Nigeria - Victims of a lead poisoning epidemic that has killed hundreds of children in Nigeria's northwest are in need of long-term care, said an international aid agency. (Thu, 19 May 2011 11:12:38 -0700)

Group: Nigeria lead poisoning victims need care
Victims of a lead poisoning epidemic that has killed hundreds of children in Nigeria's northwest are in need of long-term care, said an international aid agency. (Thu, 19 May 2011 11:12:43 -0700)

Combining Long-Term Care with Life Insurance
The insurance industry is building demand for products that pair long-term care with traditional life insurance, drawing down the death benefit to fund care (Thu, 19 May 2011 12:07:43 -0700)

MPP calls for a separate provincial ministry for long-term care
After touring Ontario long-term-care facilities, including Fairhaven on Wednesday, Etobicoke Centre MPP Donna Cansfield said she will be recommending the formation of a ministry that specifically tackles seniors issues.[...] (Thu, 19 May 2011 19:23:32 -0700)

Herkimer Co. continues to privatize in-home nursing care programs
Herkimer County is continuing to phase out its Certified Home Health Agency and Long-Term Care Agency programs by entering into contracts with At Home Care Partners. The county sold its operating certificate for a Certified Home Health Agency and Long-Term Care Agency to At Home Care Partners, a division of Bassett Healthcare Network, for $200,000 in March and the two programs are currently ... (Thu, 19 May 2011 19:55:57 -0700)

Pinal's long term care, home care services to be privatized
Pinal County has been providing in-home assistance and skilled care to Pinal County’s elderly, disabled and needy individuals since the 1980s through Pinal/Gila Long Term Care and Horizon Home Care. The State of Arizona has determined that these functions, which include services provided through Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) and the Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS ... (Thu, 19 May 2011 22:50:31 -0700)

RetirementGuardian Offers a Smart Alternative to Long-Term Care Insurance
CHANDLER, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New insurance plans combining life insurance or annuities with long-term care benefits are gaining in popularity. Linked-benefit plans, or hybrids, are a smart alternative to traditional LTC coverage. (Fri, 20 May 2011 10:31:47 -0700)

Don't delay implementation of I-1029's home-care worker training requirements
The Washington Legislature should resist calls to delay implementation of Initiative 1029's training requirements for long-term-care workers, writes David Rolf, president of the SEIU Healthcare 775NW. (Fri, 20 May 2011 16:08:03 -0700)

SEIU United Long Term Care Workers (ULTCW) Call Residents in 12 Districts Throughout California to Garner Support for ...
Effort Aimed at Trying to Close Nearly $10 Billion Gap in Governor's Budget LOS ANGELES, May 20, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As part of an ongoing effort to garner support for maintaining existing revenues to balance the budget, members of SEIU United Long Term Care Workers (ULTCW) participated in a phone bank this week that targeted residents in 12 districts throughout California. The phone ... (Fri, 20 May 2011 21:17:34 -0700)

Pinal's long term care, home care services to be privatized
Pinal County has been providing in-home assistance and skilled care to Pinal County’s elderly, disabled and needy individuals since the 1980s through Pinal/Gila Long Term Care and Horizon Home Care. The State of Arizona has determined that these functions, which include services provided through Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) and the Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS ... (Fri, 20 May 2011 22:39:49 -0700)

Retirees face squeeze on health care costs
Health care costs will be considerably higher for people retiring in coming years. And these estimates don't include the cost of a nursing home or other long-term care. (Sat, 21 May 2011 20:15:48 -0700)

Pros, cons of long-term care vs. life insurance
Question: We are a married couple in our late fifties with long-term-care (LTC) insurance. We are considering replacing it with life insurance that can pay for LTC expenses. Which approach is better (Sat, 21 May 2011 22:47:51 -0700)

Pinal's long term care, home care services to be privatized
Pinal County has been providing in-home assistance and skilled care to Pinal County’s elderly, disabled and needy individuals since the 1980s through Pinal/Gila Long Term Care and Horizon Home Care. The State of Arizona has determined that these functions, which include services provided through Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) and the Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS ... (Sat, 21 May 2011 23:03:47 -0700)

Expensive care
Long--term care costs on the rise in Wyoming Assisted living in Wyoming costs nearly $1,000 more per year than the national average. (Sun, 22 May 2011 05:40:58 -0700)

2011 Long Term Care Insurance New Research Sourcebook Published
The just-published long-term care insurance industry sourcebook contains 2010 and 2011 statistics on long term care insurance buyers, claimants and more. (Sun, 22 May 2011 06:45:06 -0700)

Ont. issues Grace ultimatum: Start by june 10 ... or else
Developer Lou Vozza has until June 10 to begin the $30-million conversion of the former Grace hospital into a long-term care home. (Sun, 22 May 2011 08:26:26 -0700)

Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Open Enrollment Ending Soon
Los Angeles - Open enrollment for the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) concludes June 24 leaving eligible participants little time to apply or compare coverages. (Sun, 22 May 2011 19:03:51 -0700)

Pinal's long term care, home care services to be privatized
Pinal County has been providing in-home assistance and skilled care to Pinal County’s elderly, disabled and needy individuals since the 1980s through Pinal/Gila Long Term Care and Horizon Home Care. The State of Arizona has determined that these functions, which include services provided through Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) and the Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS ... (Sun, 22 May 2011 22:35:06 -0700)

HCPro, Inc., and Beacon Health Announce the Launch of Consulting Services for Post Acute Care Providers
HCPro, Inc., and its subsidiary Beacon Health, have launched long-term care and home health consulting divisions. These newly formed divisions will provide cutting-edge, customized solutions to meet clients’ most complex educational and consulting needs. Clients will receive personalized, hands-on service from HCPro and Beacon Health consultants, who will work with them to achieve efficient ... (Mon, 23 May 2011 05:09:29 -0700)

Elderly care costs to double by 2050
Long-term care costs are set to double by 2050 thanks to an ageing population. Research from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) shows that even those on above-average incomes could spend 60 per cent of their disposable income on care costs. (Mon, 23 May 2011 09:36:25 -0700)

HCPro, Inc., and Beacon Health Announce the Launch of Consulting Services for Post Acute Care Providers
HCPro, Inc., and its subsidiary Beacon Health, have launched long-term care and home health consulting divisions. (Mon, 23 May 2011 11:00:00 -0700)

Alzheimer's Society Comment On OECD Report - Long-term Care Spending, UK
Spending on long-term care is set to double or even triple by 2050, according to a new report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The report suggested this was driven by ageing populations, and suggested governments needed to make long-term care policies more affordable as well as providing better support for family carers. Alzheimer's Society comment: 'This ... (Mon, 23 May 2011 11:18:41 -0700)

Pinal's long term care, home care services to be privatized
Pinal County has been providing in-home assistance and skilled care to Pinal County’s elderly, disabled and needy individuals since the 1980s through Pinal/Gila Long Term Care and Horizon Home Care. The State of Arizona has determined that these functions, which include services provided through Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) and the Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS ... (Mon, 23 May 2011 22:43:18 -0700)

Reportlinker Adds Long-Term Care Facilities - Top 500 Long-Term Care Facilities
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: (Tue, 24 May 2011 03:20:00 -0700)

U-M study: Kids dependent on long-term ventilation require longer, more expensive hospital care
( University of Michigan Health System ) A new study led by University of Michigan researchers found that children with complex chronic conditions who require long-term mechanical ventilation have significantly higher mortality, longer length of hospitalizations, higher mean charges, and more emergency department admissions. (Tue, 24 May 2011 07:50:19 -0700)

U-M Study: Children Dependent on Long-Term Mechanical Ventilation Require Longer, More Expensive Hospital Care
Many opportunities for improvement exist in the care of this group of children (Tue, 24 May 2011 08:09:00 -0700)

Kids on Long-Term Ventilation Require More Expensive Hospital Care
A new study led by University of Michigan researchers found that children with complex chronic conditions who require long-term mechanical ventilation have significantly higher mortality, longer length of hospitalizations, higher mean charges, and more emergency department admissions. (Tue, 24 May 2011 08:37:08 -0700)

Kids dependent on long-term ventilation require longer, more expensive hospital care
Despite significant technological improvements, children reliant on long-term mechanical ventilation often require extensive additional care, including costly hospital stays and emergency visits. (Tue, 24 May 2011 09:13:44 -0700)

Kids On Long-Term Ventilation Require More Expensive Hospital Care
Despite significant technological improvements, children reliant on long-term mechanical ventilation often require extensive additional care, including costly hospital stays and emergency visits. A new study led by University of Michigan researchers found that children with complex chronic conditions who require long-term mechanical ventilation have significantly higher mortality, longer length ... (Tue, 24 May 2011 10:17:23 -0700)

U-M Study: Children Dependent on Long-Term Mechanical Ventilation Require Longer, More Expensive Hospital Care
Many opportunities for improvement exist in the care of this group of children ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 24, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Despite significant technological improvements, children reliant on long-term mechanical ventilation often require extensive additional care, including costly hospital stays and emergency visits. A new study led by University of Michigan researchers found that ... (Tue, 24 May 2011 10:41:21 -0700)

UM Study: Kids On Ventilation Require Longer, More Expensive Hospital Care
Despite significant technological improvements, children reliant on long-term mechanical ventilation often require extensive additional care, including costly hospital stays and emergency visits, according to a new study from the University of Michigan (Tue, 24 May 2011 12:15:04 -0700)

Kids dependent on long-term ventilation require longer, more expensive hospital care, study finds
A new study found that children with complex chronic conditions who require long-term mechanical ventilation have significantly higher mortality, longer length of hospitalizations, higher mean charges, and more emergency department admissions. (Tue, 24 May 2011 15:22:41 -0700)

Cost of elderly and long term care set to double by 2050: Report
A report from the Organization for Economic Co–operation and Development (OECD) has shown that long term care costs are set to double by 2050 thanks to an ageing population. It shows that even those on above–average incomes could spend 60% of their disposable income on care costs. By 2050, the UK will spend more than a fifth of its entire national output on services for the elderly. (Tue, 24 May 2011 17:16:22 -0700)

Pinal's long term care, home care services to be privatized
Pinal County has been providing in-home assistance and skilled care to Pinal County’s elderly, disabled and needy individuals since the 1980s through Pinal/Gila Long Term Care and Horizon Home Care. The State of Arizona has determined that these functions, which include services provided through Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) and the Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS ... (Tue, 24 May 2011 22:35:58 -0700)

LTC LINK Announces Winners of the Inaugural Spirit of Innovation Award
Long term care leaders will share their innovations and best practices with peers at LINK this July. (Wed, 25 May 2011 06:00:00 -0700)

Business Leaders Urged To Support Information Campaign for Long Term Care Planning
Long Term Care has a financial impact on businesses as well as families. That is the message a group of business leaders in the Chicago suburb of Naperville recently received. (Wed, 25 May 2011 06:00:00 -0700)

Long term care forum a prelude to upcoming provincial campaign
In what might be a prelude to a rough provincial election campaign, local progressive conservative candidate Donna Skelly sparred briefly with incumbent MPP Ted McMeekin on the state of Long Term Care during a public panel at St. Joseph’s Villa in Dundas, last week. (Wed, 25 May 2011 09:10:52 -0700)

Making Cents: Sales fall on long-term-care policies
John P. Napolitano, business columnist for Patriot Ledger. Premiums for long-term-care insurance are on the rise. A few of the major companies have applied for permission from state insurance commissioners to raise their rates by as much as 40 percent. (Wed, 25 May 2011 10:25:46 -0700)

Pinal's long term care, home care services to be privatized
Pinal County has been providing in-home assistance and skilled care to Pinal County’s elderly, disabled and needy individuals since the 1980s through Pinal/Gila Long Term Care and Horizon Home Care. The State of Arizona has determined that these functions, which include services provided through Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) and the Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS ... (Wed, 25 May 2011 22:28:29 -0700)

Long Term Care Inflation Creates New Challenges as Advisors Help Families Rebuild Nest Eggs
According to Genworth's 2011 Cost of Care Survey, the median annual cost of care in a private nursing home room rose 3.4 percent over the past year to $77,745 nationally, far surpassing the $49,777 in real median annual household income for Americans. (Thu, 26 May 2011 07:00:00 -0700)

When Financial Advisors Recommend Long-Term Care Insurance, They Can Save Their Clients and Themselves a Bundle
A New Jersey naval architect watched helplessly as over $1 million dollars disappeared into the health-care system: all the assets of his mom and dad in their final years. Like most middle-class Americans, the naval architect and his parents had missed an estate planning gap. (Thu, 26 May 2011 08:59:00 -0700)

SEIU United Long Term Care Workers (ULTCW) Join South Los Angeles Leaders Calling for New Stop Along New "Crenshaw ...
Leaders Testified in Support of New Motion for a Stop at the Leimert Park/Vernon Avenue, and for Line to go underground (Thu, 26 May 2011 13:09:00 -0700)

Senior living – novel concept or business opportunity?
LIKE Alice in Wonderland, I am getting curious. Will our Economic Transformation Programme (ETP) healthcare NKEA initiative address Malaysians' sustainable long-term care and living issues? (Fri, 27 May 2011 18:01:17 -0700)

Nursing home costs $77,745 a year
RICHMOND, Va., May 28 (UPI) -- The median annual cost of a private U.S. nursing home room rose 3.4 percent last year to $77,745 nationally, a survey of long-term care providers indicates. (Sat, 28 May 2011 07:26:42 -0700)

Long-term care policies take some homework
Have you thought about long-term care insurance? Most people don't until they are approaching retirement and the thought of spending their hard earned savings on care drives them to consider it. (Sat, 28 May 2011 21:16:10 -0700)

Medi-Cal cuts threaten Mayers' long-term care and birth centers
Daily for the past six months, Jack McClellan has taken the short drive to Mayers Memorial Hospital's long-term care center in Burney to see his wife, Mary, and apply salve to her bed sore. (Sat, 28 May 2011 21:36:00 -0700)

Other government benefits available to help wartime veterans
As wartime veterans - especially those who served in World War II - grow older, many need long-term and assisted-living care. But many veterans don't realize there are other government benefits in place to help pay these bills. (Sun, 29 May 2011 22:19:17 -0700)

Sign up for the Federal Long-Term-Care Insurance Program?
I'm a 58-year-old federal employee, and I am considering signing up for the federal employees' long-term-care insurance program. Is it a good deal? It's always worthwhile to take a (Mon, 30 May 2011 06:45:57 -0700)

Ministry 'confident' Grace Village moving forward
The Ministry of Health and Long-term Care is confident that the developer of a Windsor, Ont., nursing home will meet next week's deadline to get the project underway after years of delays. (Mon, 30 May 2011 13:04:27 -0700)

Paying towards old-age care 'should be compulsory'
Workers should be forced to pay towards the cost of their long-term care in old age because a voluntary contribution system will not work, the insurance industry warned. (Mon, 30 May 2011 22:38:35 -0700)

Moratorium may strain nursing home bed space
By Michelle Rupe Eubanks Staff Writer It’s a perfect storm coming for the future of long-term health care in Alabama. Brian Scheri is watching it carefully from the sidelines as the executive director of Mitchell-Hollingsworth Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. (Tue, 31 May 2011 01:37:44 -0700)

Nevada's care dilemma remains unsolved
In 1999, the state Legislature appointed a subcommittee to study long-term care. (Tue, 31 May 2011 02:40:14 -0700)

Long-term care policy offers do come from state
One of my colleagues brought in a letter he received from the California Department of Health Care Services that warned about the soaring cost of nursing homes and encouraged him to buy a "state-approved" long-term care... (Tue, 31 May 2011 05:31:22 -0700)

Warnings over care reform delays
Elderly and frail people will suffer unless reforms on the future provision of long-term care in England are agreed, a health alliance warns. (Tue, 31 May 2011 23:45:54 -0700)


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