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Long Term Care News Jun 2011

Study Finds Women Buying Majority of Life Plus Long-term Care Insurance Policies
Long-term care insurance protection can be purchased within a life insurance policy and sales surged in 2010 according to a new study released by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. (Wed, 01 Jun 2011 05:52:56 -0700)

ClearPath 2-in-1 Mobility & Positioning Chair Sets New Standard for Long-Term Care Seating
Broda Seating today announced ClearPathâ¢, a two-in-one Mobility and Positioning Chair designed to aid in the treatment and management of long-term nursing facility residents. Immediately available to distributors in Canada and the United States, Broda will showcase ClearPath at the upcoming CAOT Conference in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and the NADONA 2011 Conference in Kissimmee, Florida. (Wed, 01 Jun 2011 06:15:00 -0700)

VIDEO: Financial advice on long-term care
BBC Scotland's money expert Fergus Muirhead answers queries about financing long-term care. (Wed, 01 Jun 2011 07:22:31 -0700)

New unit for elderly considered
The North East Local Health Integration Network is looking at establishing a unit at an existing long-term care residence for frail elderly people who have behavioural problems, says a Sudbury Regional Hospital official.[...] (Wed, 01 Jun 2011 07:47:00 -0700)

Do homework on purchase of long-term care policies
When I talk about retirement, I'm always asked about my views on long-term care insurance. At a recent talk, a gentleman was very vocal in his dislike of these particular insurance policies. His major grievance was he had a long-term care policy for his spouse, yet when she needed assistance, the policy would not cover the situation. In addition, he said their long-term care agent was useless ... (Thu, 02 Jun 2011 04:06:54 -0700)

Research on Brookdale Senior Living Inc. and Sunrise Senior Living Inc. -- Concerns for the Long-Term Care Facilities ...
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA--(Marketwire - 06/02/11) - www.stockcall.com/ offers investors comprehensive research on the Long-Term Care Facilities industry and has completed analytical research on Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (NYSE: BKD - News ) and Sunrise Senior Living Inc. (NYSE: SRZ - News ). Register with us today at www.stockcall.com/ to ... (Thu, 02 Jun 2011 05:25:00 -0700)

Do homework on long-term care policy purchase
When I talk about retirement, I'm always asked about my views on long-term care insurance. At a recent talk, a gentleman was very vocal in his dislike of these particular insurance policies. His major grievance was he had a long-term care policy for his spouse, yet when she needed assistance, the policy would not cover the situation. In addition, he said their long-term care agent was useless ... (Thu, 02 Jun 2011 05:43:34 -0700)

MetLife wants go-ahead for pension fund cash to pay for nursing care
MetLife is calling on the Government to allow people to use their pension fund to pay for nursing care under plans linking pensions and long-term care. (Thu, 02 Jun 2011 06:03:57 -0700)

HQO Highlights Important Role of Long Term Care in Reducing Wait Times
MARKHAM, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - 06/02/11) - The Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA) applauds the 2011 Health Quality Ontario (HQO) annual report and its timely comments on long term care wait times. "Today's document reaffirms the need for the long term care sector to be a key health system partner in addressing long term care wait times and alternative levels of care challenges," said ... (Thu, 02 Jun 2011 07:12:00 -0700)

NCSBN to Hold Conference Focused on Nursing in Long-Term Care Facilities
CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - Jun 2, 2011) - The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN®) ( www.ncsbn.org ) will hold a Long-term Care Conference: Regulatory Perspective and Future Implications Aug. 23-24, 2011, in Chicago. Examining issues of concern in long-term care facilities from a nursing regulatory perspective, the conference will focus on the promotion ... (Thu, 02 Jun 2011 09:20:21 -0700)

Wait times still too high, report says
Hamilton LHIN has boosted access to family physicians, but is still struggling to reduce ER and long-term care wait times, says report. (Thu, 02 Jun 2011 18:03:04 -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. (Fri, 03 Jun 2011 05:25:31 -0700)

PharMerica Announces the Continued Sponsorship of the NADONA Stephanie Carroll Scholarships in Honor of Nurses Week
PharMerica Corporation, a national provider of institutional pharmacy and hospital pharmacy management services, and the National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care are pleased to announce that PharMerica is again sponsoring fifteen Stephanie Carroll scholarships in honor of Nurses Week. (Fri, 03 Jun 2011 07:10:00 -0700)

Press Release
PharMerica Corporation, a national provider of institutional pharmacy and hospital pharmacy management services, and the National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care (NADONA) are pleased to announce that PharMerica is again sponsoring fifteen Stephanie Carroll scholarships in honor of Nurses Week. This is the third year that PharMerica has supported these ... (Fri, 03 Jun 2011 08:02:28 -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. (Fri, 03 Jun 2011 22:22:41 -0700)

SEIU United Long Term Care Workers (ULTCW) Canvass in Riverside in Effort to Extend Current State Tax Revenues
Workers Encouraging Residents to Call or E-mail their Legislator (Sat, 04 Jun 2011 16:34:00 -0700)

Insurers link care plan with life policy
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. (Sun, 05 Jun 2011 00:15:28 -0700)

On the job: Gail A. Enman, health care coordinator, American Red Cross of Central Mass.
"I sort of fell into it. I had been working in long-term care for a number of years, and was looking for something different to do. I saw an ad in the paper looking for people interested in being instructors. I really was passionate about the fact that I could actually talk to someone before they started working as a nurse aide. Iand#8217;ve always felt that nurse aides are probably the most ... (Mon, 06 Jun 2011 04:11:46 -0700)

Eldercare: How to Develop a Long-term Care Plan
Navigating your way through the individual-care maze and determining how you will pay for eldercare can be daunting. But there’s no way to stick to a low budget when it comes to eldercare: It costs $77,745 annually to live privately in a nursing home. (Mon, 06 Jun 2011 07:56:13 -0700)

Long Term Care Insurance Gains Attention in Divorce Settlement Negotiations
As the economy continues to sputter, divorce rates have increased — particularly among older couples in their 40s to 60s. Divorce brings lifestyle and financial planning concerns that can be addressed with a formal plan for income and asset protection to include long term care insurance. (Mon, 06 Jun 2011 08:26:00 -0700)

HRSA Guide for HIV/AIDS Clinical Care now Available Online
ROCKVILLE, Md., June 6, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Guide for HIV/AIDS Clinical Care, a comprehensive roadmap for physicians, nurse-practitioners, dentists and other clinicians on how best to manage the long-term care of patients with HIV/AIDS, is now available online. (Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:33:00 -0700)

Chiocchio more at ease with bed licence sale
WELLAND — Pat Chiocchio feels much more comfortable about the future of the long-term care home at Welland hospital.[...] (Mon, 06 Jun 2011 21:13:22 -0700)

9 long-term care facilities sold
A California company buys the centers in Nebraska and Iowa. (Mon, 06 Jun 2011 23:08:49 -0700)

Advocacy group honors ombudsmen
During its annual volunteer recognition luncheon, the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program of Greater St. Louis and Northeast Missouri recognized ombudsman Anthony Lomax of Overland, volunteer Carol Bende (Tue, 07 Jun 2011 05:32:19 -0700)

First Long-term Care Insurance Almanac Published by Trade Association
A comprehensive almanac containing all current relevant facts and figures pertaining to long-term care insurance has been published by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. (Tue, 07 Jun 2011 05:46:33 -0700)

Long Term Care Software Industry Expert, Doc DeVore, Joins the AOD Software Management Team
AOD Software is proud to announce that Doc DeVore, a leader in the long term care software industry, has joined the AOD Management team as their new Director of Clinical Informatics & Industry Relations. (Tue, 07 Jun 2011 11:15:00 -0700)

Dilnot: Downsize to smaller home to pay for old age care
Pensioners should be prepared to raid their pensions, downsize, or even sell their homes and rent to pay for long-term care in old age, the head of a government review has suggested. (Tue, 07 Jun 2011 14:53:30 -0700)

Jeff Salway: Substandard care for our elderly puts the UK to shame
The impact of the words scandal and crisis has been blunted by their overuse, particularly in financial services. But can anyone argue that the long-term UK care sector does n (Tue, 07 Jun 2011 16:17:13 -0700)

Care funding: Take care when you're planning residential help for the elderly
The emotive issue of long-term care is one that most of us would rather not have to think about. But as one of the UK's biggest care groups edges towards the abyss, raisin (Tue, 07 Jun 2011 16:17:42 -0700)

The Savings Game: Long-term care is pricey, so coverage can be wise choice
Approximately two-thirds of all Americans who reach the age of 65 will require long-term care at some point in their lives, whether it be in their own homes or in a nursing home or assisted-living facility. The cost of this care is considerable - more than $50,000 per year for a nursing home stay in many parts of the country - so it makes sense to consider this information when you do your long ... (Tue, 07 Jun 2011 18:07:58 -0700)

Ensign Group to purchase Beatrice Manor
A long-term care facility located in Beatrice will soon be under new ownership. (Tue, 07 Jun 2011 18:49:06 -0700)

Long-Term Care Expert Denise Gott to be Featured on 21st Century Business Television, CNBC, June 10
Scant planning for long-term care is a big problem in America. Prudential Financial Inc. notes that 74% of consumers ages 55 to 65 polled for a recent survey said they are concerned about needing some kind of long-term care. (Wed, 08 Jun 2011 04:05:00 -0700)

Federal Employees Show Strong Interest in Long-Term Care Program, First Command Reports
One in five federal workers who don’t have long-term care insurance say they are planning to sign up for the federal program during the current open registration season, according to the First Command Financial Behaviors Index®. (Wed, 08 Jun 2011 08:53:00 -0700)

Elderly in need of more care here
“My mom is going to die in Rainycrest. There’s no doubt about it.” June Caul is heartbroken when she speaks about her mother. At 87, Mary Caul lives at the local long-term care facility after a series of strokes prompted her family to move her there three years ago. read more (Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:56:19 -0700)

Counties lose state long-term health contracts
Things can change dramatically overnight, and that is exactly what happened to the county fiscal 2011-2012 budget when the news that the state was no longer contracting with the county to provide long term care for residents of Cochise, Graham and Greenlee counties. (Wed, 08 Jun 2011 13:19:12 -0700)

SEIU United Long Term Care Workers (ULTCW) Call for Exxon Mobil to Use Record Profits to Create Jobs and Fund Public ...
Protest at Stations around Los Angeles area, including Compton and Florence (Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:53:00 -0700)

Research and Markets: Help Wanted?: Providing and Paying for Long-Term Care
Research and Markets has announced the addition of OECD Publishing's new report "Help Wanted?: Providing and Paying for Long-Term Care" to their offering. (Thu, 09 Jun 2011 07:01:00 -0700)

Insurance seminar for long-term care
Fort Leavenworth, Kan. — A long-term care seminar for federal employees not enrolled in the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program is scheduled for 9-10:30 a.m. June 13 at the Lewis and Clark Center. (Thu, 09 Jun 2011 10:23:29 -0700)

New long-term care beds hurt small complexes
— A rural nursing home administrator says the arrival of scores of long-term beds in Guelph has hurt small residential complexes like hers, which is seeing an unprecedented vacancy rate. (Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:55:35 -0700)

Peterson Aims to Make Residents Feel at Home
Officials say changes at Peterson Rehabilitation Hospital and Geriatric Center are resulting in a new life and atmosphere there for long-term residents. (Thu, 09 Jun 2011 21:23:12 -0700)

Japan government says tsunami survivors need long-term mental care to prevent suicide
TOKYO - Survivors of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami need long-term mental health care to protect them from debilitating conditions that could lead to suicide, Japan's government said Friday. (Fri, 10 Jun 2011 02:27:48 -0700)

Print Magazine
How will you pay for long-term care? The sad fact is that most people don’t know the answer to that question. But a solution is available. As baby boomers leave their careers behind, long-term care insurance will become very important in their financial strategies. (Fri, 10 Jun 2011 09:38:49 -0700)

Concerns raised over long-term care
Concerns have arisen around changes to seniors care in Grande Prairie with the relocation of residents from the QEII's Mackenzie Place to the new Points West Living complex in the city's west end.[...] (Fri, 10 Jun 2011 10:33:06 -0700)

Counties lose state long-term health contracts
Things can change dramatically overnight, and that is exactly what happened to the county fiscal 2011-2012 budget when the news that the state was no longer contracting with the county to provide long term care for residents of Cochise, Graham and Greenlee counties. (Sat, 11 Jun 2011 02:11:19 -0700)

Long-term care insurance can save ohana's finances
During my medical training, a trauma patient came in by air ambulance from the island of Hawaii. A successful businessman, he had been riding his motorcycle to the office. An oncoming truck crossed the center line and hit him head-on. (Sat, 11 Jun 2011 04:43:24 -0700)

A closer look at transitional care
CORNWALL – For some families, placing a loved one in a long-term care facility can be a difficult decision to make.[...] (Sun, 12 Jun 2011 16:48:39 -0700)

Most seniors will face long-term care expense
Approximately two-thirds of all Americans who reach the age of 65 will require long-term care at some point in their lives, whether it be in their own homes or in a nursing home or assisted-living facility. (Sun, 12 Jun 2011 19:49:27 -0700)

Long-term care program extended through 2016
The Associated Press The Associated Press LINCOLN, Neb. A federal program that helps Nebraska nursing home residents and care facility patients move into apartments or family homes has been extended. Officials said the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have extended the state's "Money Follows the Person" project through March 31, 2016. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human ... (Mon, 13 Jun 2011 02:59:20 -0700)

Resound Marketing Selected by 3in4 Need More and Elder Care Expert Dr. Marion to Promote National Long-Term Care ...
PRINCETON, N.J. , June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Resound Marketing , an NJ Biz Top 20 PR agency specializing in creating storylines which earn national media placement, today announced that it has been selected as the agency of record to promote a summer-long awareness campaign about long-term health care planning, organized by non-profit 3in4 Need More ( www.3in4NeedMore.com ... (Mon, 13 Jun 2011 03:00:00 -0700)

Resound to promote 3in4 Need More long-term health care awareness campaign
Resound Marketing, an NJ Biz Top 20 PR agency specializing in creating storylines which earn national media placement, today announced that it has been selected as the agency of record to promote a summer-long awareness campaign about long-term health care planning, organized by non-profit 3in4 Need More and elder care expert Dr. Marion. (Mon, 13 Jun 2011 04:50:19 -0700)

Long Term Care Insurance Expert Authors Book On Tax Deductible Long Term Care Protection
Los Angeles - The cost of long-term health care insurance may be fully tax deductible according to long-term care insurance expert Jesse Slome. (Mon, 13 Jun 2011 05:26:05 -0700)

Local Physicians Support '3 in 4 Need More' $50,000 Contest 'Get Your Life Back' Aimed at Bringing Awareness to ...
A $50,000 Caregiving Makeover Contest 'Get Your Life Back' is being sponsored by the '3 in 4 Need More' Association to promote Long Term Care awareness. (Mon, 13 Jun 2011 11:38:00 -0700)

Counties lose state long-term health contracts
Things can change dramatically overnight, and that is exactly what happened to the county fiscal 2011-2012 budget when the news that the state was no longer contracting with the county to provide long term care for residents of Cochise, Graham and Greenlee counties. (Tue, 14 Jun 2011 02:13:28 -0700)

Long Term Care Insurance Expert Authors Book on Tax Deductible Ltc Protection
A guide from long term care insurance expert Jesse Slome addresses rules and tax deductible limits for individuals and business owners purchasing long-term care insurance. (Tue, 14 Jun 2011 06:01:47 -0700)

What happened to Medicaid ? Understanding the changes
While more seniors seek the services of assisted living and at-home care, and the rules for Medicaid qualification for nursing homes have stiffened, you might get the false impression that nursing home care and Medicaid have taken a back seat in long-term care. (Tue, 14 Jun 2011 07:28:56 -0700)

Information Session On Long Term Planning For Enfield Seniors
A team of long term care and aging professionals will hold a panel discussion on how to plan for the future, Wednesday at the senior center. (Tue, 14 Jun 2011 07:45:27 -0700)

California Long-Term Care in Jeopardy; Well-Intentioned Bill Threatens to Boost Insurance Rates and Undermine Care ...
Concerned that long-term care insurance rates might go up? "The California Assembly feels your pain," says Cameron Truesdell, CEO of LTC Financial Partners LLC , "but they just passed a bill, AB 999, that will only make matters worse if the State Senate also passes it." (Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:22:00 -0700)

Peel home cited for food violations
Ontario has slapped Peel Region with a dozen violations for the improper handling of food at Brampton’s Peel Manor long-term care home. (Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:22:31 -0700)

Counties lose state long-term health contracts
Things can change dramatically overnight, and that is exactly what happened to the county fiscal 2011-2012 budget when the news that the state was no longer contracting with the county to provide long term care for residents of Cochise, Graham and Greenlee counties. (Wed, 15 Jun 2011 01:13:32 -0700)

VIDEO: Financial advice on long-term care
BBC Scotland's money expert Fergus Muirhead answers more of your queries about financing long-term care. (Wed, 15 Jun 2011 07:07:37 -0700)

Should You Buy Long-term Care Insurance?
For many people in retirement, their greatest fear is ending up in a nursing home. Being able to live independently or, barring that, getting into a quality facility of his or her (Wed, 15 Jun 2011 10:01:07 -0700)

Counties lose state long-term health contracts
Things can change dramatically overnight, and that is exactly what happened to the county fiscal 2011-2012 budget when the news that the state was no longer contracting with the county to provide long term care for residents of Cochise, Graham and Greenlee counties. (Wed, 15 Jun 2011 22:44:16 -0700)

Training to shed light on elder abuse - MacFarlane
Officials from the York Care Centre plan to share training on how to recognize and prevent elder abuse with their colleagues and with other long-term care centres in the region. (Thu, 16 Jun 2011 02:10:43 -0700)

Medibank and American Well to Launch Online Care for Consumers in Australia and New Zealand
Medibank and American Well⢠Inc. today entered into a long-term agreement to bring Online Care services to the people of Australia and New Zealand, powered by American Well's telehealth technology.  Medibank's launch will include a specific focus on making convenient Online Care services available to general practitioner practices, for use with their patients and target populations, as well as ... (Thu, 16 Jun 2011 06:00:00 -0700)

Long Term Care Liability Costs on the Rise Nationwide, According to Aon Study
A 4 percent annual increase in the average claim size is responsible for the growth of long term care liability costs, according to (Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:41:00 -0700)

Free Guide Outlines Ways To Reduce Cost Of Long-Term Care Insurance
Over 500,000 Americans will purchase long-term care insurance coverage for the first time before the year concludes. Most begin the process without an understanding of ways to significantly reduce the cost of this important protection.The cost for virtually identical long-term care insurance can vary by as much as 90 percent explains Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association ... (Thu, 16 Jun 2011 11:43:42 -0700)

Average long-term health care claim $159,000 this year: Analysis
An average 4% annual increase in the size of long-term health care liability claims is outweighing a decrease in the frequency of such claims, according to a study Aon Corp. released Thursday. (Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:04:42 -0700)

Money Matters – Father’s Day: Long Term Care Insurance
According to Genworth Financial’s 2011 Long Term Care survey, the national average annual cost of a semi-private room in a nursing home is $70,000, with it costing over $117,000 here in Massachusetts and in Alaska; the same room goes for $222,000. (Thu, 16 Jun 2011 19:00:33 -0700)

Counties lose state long-term health contracts
Things can change dramatically overnight, and that is exactly what happened to the county fiscal 2011-2012 budget when the news that the state was no longer contracting with the county to provide long term care for residents of Cochise, Graham and Greenlee counties. (Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:46:34 -0700)

Report finds benefit to growth in in-home health care for elderly
OXFORD — A shift to in-home and community services for older Ohioans has helped reduce the state’s long-term care Medicaid spending for those people while increasing the average number of people served daily by almost 10,000, according to a new study done for the Ohio Department of Aging.The report by the Scripps Gerontology Center at Miami University said the state’s long-term care spending for ... (Fri, 17 Jun 2011 08:31:03 -0700)

High Price Of Long-Term-Care Insurance Prompts Growth In Life Insurance With Care Options
Life insurers saw tremendous growth last year in products that offer a component for long-term-care and critical care, according to research released Friday by Windsor-based LIMRA. Life insurance can be offered with an option for a policyholder to draw down on the money that would be paid when they die to pay for either a severe hospitalization or nursing care, assisted-living or home health ... (Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:58:24 -0700)

High Price Of Long-Term-Care Insurance Prompts Growth In Life Insurance With Care Options
Get Business Mobile Text Alerts : Text BIZ To 37798 Life insurers saw tremendous growth last year in products that offer long-term care and critical care, according to research released Friday by Windsor-based LIMRA. (Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:08:53 -0700)

Counties lose state long-term health contracts
Things can change dramatically overnight, and that is exactly what happened to the county fiscal 2011-2012 budget when the news that the state was no longer contracting with the county to provide long term care for residents of Cochise, Graham and Greenlee counties. (Fri, 17 Jun 2011 22:50:20 -0700)

Edward Murray: Do you need cover for long-term care costs?
INSURANCE designed to cover the cost of long-term care has almost disappeared, but new products could be set to hit the market as concerns grow over the care funding crisis. (Sat, 18 Jun 2011 16:12:41 -0700)

Long-Term Care Legislation is Necessary for America's Seniors
Recently, the California State Assembly passed AB 999 to protect consumers from excessive long term care premium rate increases. Â "Sponsorship of the bill by the California Department of Insurance demonstrates they recognize the real dangers of excessive premium rate increases on our seniors," says Frank N. (Mon, 20 Jun 2011 02:20:00 -0700)

The Basics of Long-Term Care Insurance
$70,000 per year on average, according to AARP. (Mon, 20 Jun 2011 06:29:47 -0700)

Northwestern Mutual Study Reveals Americans’ Discipline for Long-Term Planning in an Age of Immediacy
According to a national study just released by Northwestern Mutual, a leading provider of financial security, three out of four Americans feel the pace of today’s society is making it harder for them to focus and remain on track toward achieving long-term goals. (Mon, 20 Jun 2011 06:40:00 -0700)

VIDEO: Long-term care cost timebomb
Economist Andrew Dilnot is set to publish a review into paying for long-term care in England, amid claims there should be a cap on the total people pay in so they don't have to sell their homes. (Mon, 20 Jun 2011 06:42:03 -0700)

The Basics of Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-term care--particularly whether it will be needed, and how much it will cost--is enough to make anyone uncomfortable. That said, it's also a topic that often generates lots of questions and is frequently misunderstood. (Mon, 20 Jun 2011 06:47:26 -0700)

Analyze long-term care insurance
My husband and I received our annual long-term care insurance bills Saturday, and sometime in the next month, we'll each have to write hefty checks. Our combined bill comes to $3,367, which is not small potatoes. (Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:42:23 -0700)

Counties lose state long-term health contracts
Things can change dramatically overnight, and that is exactly what happened to the county fiscal 2011-2012 budget when the news that the state was no longer contracting with the county to provide long term care for residents of Cochise, Graham and Greenlee counties. (Tue, 21 Jun 2011 01:18:30 -0700)

Record 500,000 Long-term Care Insurance Applicants Expected
The number of individuals applying for long term care insurance coverage will grow to exceed 500,000 according to an industry trade group. (Tue, 21 Jun 2011 03:57:13 -0700)

Children in Long-Term Foster Care Suffer High Rates of Behavioral, Emotional Problems
Children who live in long-term foster care experience higher rates of behavioral and emotional problems compared with their peers who are reunited with their families or adopted, according to new research from the Carsey Institute at the University of New Hampshire. (Tue, 21 Jun 2011 06:29:00 -0700)

HSBC to shut long-term care advice business
HSBC will close its long-term care advice arm to new business as it “no longer forms part of the group’s strategic direction”. (Tue, 21 Jun 2011 08:20:14 -0700)

Rising Costs Force Insurance Rate Hikes For Long-Term Care
Get Business Mobile Text Alerts : Text BIZ To 37798 Jim and Joan Morrow of Old Saybrook are both facing a 39 percent price increase this summer on MetLife long-term-care insurance policies they bought more than a decade ago. (Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:25:15 -0700)

Counties lose state long-term health contracts
Things can change dramatically overnight, and that is exactly what happened to the county fiscal 2011-2012 budget when the news that the state was no longer contracting with the county to provide long term care for residents of Cochise, Graham and Greenlee counties. (Tue, 21 Jun 2011 22:34:38 -0700)

Rising Nursing Home Costs Force Insurance Rate Hikes For Long-Term Care
Get Business Mobile Text Alerts : Text BIZ To 37798 Jim and Joan Morrow of Old Saybrook are both facing a 39 percent price increase this summer on MetLife long-term-care insurance policies they bought more than a decade ago to cover nursing home care, if they should ever need it. (Wed, 22 Jun 2011 06:55:46 -0700)

Long-term budget outlook ‘daunting,’ CBO says
Budget deficits will probably drop in the next few years but long-term prospects are “daunting” as spending on entitlements and health care spikes, the Congressional Budget Office said Wednesday. (Wed, 22 Jun 2011 07:57:21 -0700)

CBO: Runaway Health Spending Causing "Unsustainable" Long-Term Fiscal Forecast
Jun. 22 2011 - 11:13 am | 1,289 views | 0 recommendations | 0 comments Today, the Congressional Budget Office published its annual update of its Long-Term Budget Outlook . “Under current law,” writes the CBO, “an aging population and rapidly rising health care costs…would cause federal debt to grow to unsustainable levels.” (Wed, 22 Jun 2011 08:18:14 -0700)

CBO releases ‘daunting’ long-term budget outlook
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released its Long-Term 2011 Budget Outlook Report, Wednesday, with dire projections for the nation’s fiscal future if the current path is not changed. The CBO called its budget outlook “daunting.” (Wed, 22 Jun 2011 08:35:07 -0700)

Rising Costs Force Insurance Rates Higher For Long-Term Care
Jim and Joan Morrow of Old Saybrook are both facing a 39 percent price increase this summer on MetLife long-term-care insurance policies they bought more than a decade ago to cover nursing home care, if they should ever need it. "From the time that I signed for the policy, which was July of '96, there has been no increase in the premium for 15 years," Jim Morrow said. "Then, all of a sudden, a ... (Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:58:20 -0700)

Counties lose state long-term health contracts
Things can change dramatically overnight, and that is exactly what happened to the county fiscal 2011-2012 budget when the news that the state was no longer contracting with the county to provide long term care for residents of Cochise, Graham and Greenlee counties. (Wed, 22 Jun 2011 22:50:08 -0700)

MY TURN | A great loss in departing long-term care ombudsman
ZANE ESTES, ON BEHALF OF THE VOLUNTEER OMBUDSMEN FOR LONG TERM CARE IN KITSAP COUNTY (Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:33:00 -0700)

Ontario's wage freeze creating money shortage for long-term care facilities
TORONTO - A government-mandated wage freeze for public sector employees is forcing long-term care facilities in Ontario to lay off staff to cover pay increases awarded by arbitrators to unionized employees. (Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:05:06 -0700)

Ontario wage freeze creating woe at some long-term care facilities
A government-mandated wage freeze for public sector employees is forcing long-term care facilities in Ontario to lay off staff to cover pay increases awarded by arbitrators to unionized employees. (Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:50:15 -0700)

Counties lose state long-term health contracts
Things can change dramatically overnight, and that is exactly what happened to the county fiscal 2011-2012 budget when the news that the state was no longer contracting with the county to provide long term care for residents of Cochise, Graham and Greenlee counties. (Thu, 23 Jun 2011 22:42:08 -0700)

Long-term beds empty at posh home in Leamington
LEAMNGTON, Ont. -- It’s long-term care beyond compare. (Fri, 24 Jun 2011 13:07:30 -0700)

Managing the future cost of an irreversible condition
Raise returns on invested capital to help manage costs of long-term care (Fri, 24 Jun 2011 13:30:07 -0700)

Home Care Legislation Poised to Improve Quality of Care for Millions of Americans
Direct Care Job Quality Improvement Act seeks to address looming crisis in America's long-term care system WASHINGTON, June 24, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Direct Care Job Quality Improvement Act [S. 1273/H.R. 2341] - a bill that would help create a more stable, valued direct care workforce was introduced yesterday by Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-CA) and Sen. Robert P. Casey, Jr. (D-PA ... (Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:08:31 -0700)

Counties lose state long-term health contracts
Things can change dramatically overnight, and that is exactly what happened to the county fiscal 2011-2012 budget when the news that the state was no longer contracting with the county to provide long term care for residents of Cochise, Graham and Greenlee counties. (Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:40:50 -0700)

Counties lose state long-term health contracts
Things can change dramatically overnight, and that is exactly what happened to the county fiscal 2011-2012 budget when the news that the state was no longer contracting with the county to provide long term care for residents of Cochise, Graham and Greenlee counties. (Sat, 25 Jun 2011 00:56:28 -0700)

Managing the future cost of an irreversible condition
Raise returns on invested capital to help manage costs of long-term care (Sat, 25 Jun 2011 06:32:22 -0700)

Elder Law: Should you buy long-term care insurance?
Most of us will, at some point in our life, need long-term care services whether provided in an institution (assisted living or nursing facility) or in our homes. (Sat, 25 Jun 2011 21:54:05 -0700)

Focus on Seniors: Important to get long-term care insurance
Planning our own long term care. (Sat, 25 Jun 2011 22:50:10 -0700)

Long-term care insurance: A more efficient approach
Much data supports the argument for acquiring long-term care insurance (LTCI). Indeed, the Internal Revenue Code not only makes part or all of the premiums tax deductible, but also excludes the benefit payments from taxation as income. (Sun, 26 Jun 2011 21:01:38 -0700)

Failure to reform elderly care 'will be catastrophic'
The system of care for the elderly will face "catastrophic" breakdown if politicians are not prepared to work together to back painful long-term reform, experts warn today. (Sun, 26 Jun 2011 23:55:39 -0700)

Long-Term Care Community Plans Renovation, Expansion
Asbury, Inc. announced today that it will break ground at 2:00 p.m. on June 29, 2011 on an expansion and renovation project of the healthcare center at Asbury Place Johnson City , a community specializing in short-term skilled care, rehabilitation, and long-term care. (Mon, 27 Jun 2011 04:50:00 -0700)

Website focuses on long-term care options
The baby boomer generation hit retirement age this year, with the first official boomer turning 65 on Jan. 1, 2011. Another 10,000 are added each day, and with that milestone come new worries about long-term care for their parents, spouses or themselves. read more (Mon, 27 Jun 2011 06:10:03 -0700)

Sun Life Financial Launches New Combination Whole Life Insurance and Long-Term Care Product; Poll Says Americans ...
As a growing number of Americans express concern about future long-term care, the U.S. business group ... (Mon, 27 Jun 2011 07:57:38 -0700)

Sun Life life insurance product includes long-term care coverage
Sun Life Financial Inc., a Canadian company with a large presence in Wellesley, said it is debuting Sun Care Whole Life, a single premium whole life insurance policy with a linked benefit that owners can apply to long-term care costs, including for in-home care, assisted living, and nursing home facilities. (Mon, 27 Jun 2011 09:22:42 -0700)

Clark earns designation
Michael J. Clark, CLU, ChFC, CLTC, a 31-year veteran, has completed the Certified in Long-Term Care (CLTC) designation program with Northwestern Mutual Financial Network. (Mon, 27 Jun 2011 21:20:04 -0700)

Counties lose state long-term health contracts
Things can change dramatically overnight, and that is exactly what happened to the county fiscal 2011-2012 budget when the news that the state was no longer contracting with the county to provide long term care for residents of Cochise, Graham and Greenlee counties. (Mon, 27 Jun 2011 22:26:30 -0700)

LGA: Cameron and Clegg must back elderly care reforms
Council leaders are calling on David Cameron and Nick Clegg to back plans to force middle-class pensioners to pay the first £50,000 of their bills for long-term care. (Mon, 27 Jun 2011 23:25:46 -0700)

Long-Term Care Independence: Something to Think About on the 4th of July
KIRKLAND, Wash., June 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- On Independence Day, if you're a potential long-term caregiver or one who may need care, why not resolve to protect your own independence in the years to come? This advice comes from LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP), one of America's largest and most experienced long-term care insurance agencies. According to Craig Smith, President of LTCFP, many ... (Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:08:47 -0700)

Nursing homes challenged in finances, new ‘culture of care’
Long term care providers in Hancock County say they are facing many challenges. Some challenges, like the changing culture of care for older residents, are met with innovative ways of adapting to the options for care. (Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:07:16 -0700)

Counties lose state long-term health contracts
Things can change dramatically overnight, and that is exactly what happened to the county fiscal 2011-2012 budget when the news that the state was no longer contracting with the county to provide long term care for residents of Cochise, Graham and Greenlee counties. (Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:41:40 -0700)

Counties lose state long-term health contracts
Things can change dramatically overnight, and that is exactly what happened to the county fiscal 2011-2012 budget when the news that the state was no longer contracting with the county to provide long term care for residents of Cochise, Graham and Greenlee counties. (Wed, 29 Jun 2011 22:44:41 -0700)

3in4 Need More and Dr. Marion Launch Bus Tour to Raise Awareness for Long-Term Care Planning
NEW YORK, June 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Non-profit organization 3in4 Need More and elder care expert & author Dr. Marion today launched a summer-long bus tour to raise awareness about long-term care planning. 3 out of 4 Americans will need long-term care services like assisted living, nursing homes, and more - but may not be prepared to pay for them. These services are not covered by traditional ... (Thu, 30 Jun 2011 07:24:21 -0700)

New flavor of long-term care
If you've been delaying buying long-term care insurance as part of your retirement plan because you don't think you'll need it, you might consider a different flavor of this product -- life insurance with a long-term care rider. (Thu, 30 Jun 2011 10:12:53 -0700)

Counties lose state long-term health contracts
Things can change dramatically overnight, and that is exactly what happened to the county fiscal 2011-2012 budget when the news that the state was no longer contracting with the county to provide long term care for residents of Cochise, Graham and Greenlee counties. (Thu, 30 Jun 2011 22:19:26 -0700)


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