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Long Term Care News Aug 2011

Disability services need overhaul: report
The Productivity Commission has recommended a drastic overhaul to the way disability support is provided. (Mon, 01 Aug 2011 02:30:09 -0700)

HealthSouth Corporation Completes Sale of Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals and Calls Remaining 10.75% Senior Notes
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Aug. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- HealthSouth Corporation (NYSE: HLS) today announced it has completed the sale of five of its long-term acute care hospitals (LTCHs) to affiliates of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. for approximately $117.5 million, consisting of cash and retained working capital. "The sale of these long-term acute care hospitals to LifeCare reinforces HealthSouth's ... (Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:10:55 -0700)

Tucson children's care facility Danville closes
A medical center that sought to provide long-term care for Tucson children as they transitioned from hospital to home suspended its clinical services Monday. (Mon, 01 Aug 2011 20:30:19 -0700)

LifeCare Holdings, Inc. Completes Acquisition of HealthSouth LTAC Hospitals
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- LifeCare Holdings, Inc. has completed its transaction to acquire the long term acute care hospitals (LTACHs) of HealthSouth Corporation (NYSE:HLS). With this transaction, LifeCare now operates 27 LTACHs in 10 states, totaling 1,392 licensed beds. The new hospital facilities are located in Sarasota, FL; Las Vegas, NV; Mechanicsburg and Monroeville, PA ... (Mon, 01 Aug 2011 21:06:49 -0700)

Aging Gracefully: Disaster plan required for care facilities
Caregivers who have family members in long-term care facilities may be concerned about planning for a hurricane. (Tue, 02 Aug 2011 01:48:13 -0700)

Press releases
The NHS could help improve the care of over 15 million people living with long-term conditions and reduce the number of unnecessary trips to hospital if the most innovative work being pioneered in other parts of the NHS were adopted nationwide. (Tue, 02 Aug 2011 03:23:33 -0700)

Extendicare lashes out at U.S. cuts
Investors sell off shares in reaction to reduction in Washington’s funding for its long-term care programs (Tue, 02 Aug 2011 07:29:09 -0700)

Havelock applies for long-term care home
Mark Hoult Community Press Havelock-Belmont-Methuen — The municipality is sending an "absolutely crystal clear" message to the province — it has a site rezoned and ready and the partners to build and operate a much-needed long-term care home.[...] (Tue, 02 Aug 2011 07:41:40 -0700)

SPN: Long-term care beds rise to 67
The new High Prairie Health Complex will have more long-term care beds than first anticipated. In a news release issued by the High Prairie facilities committee appointed by Lesser Slave Lake MLA Pearl Calahasen, it states the number of beds is increasing to 67. (Tue, 02 Aug 2011 08:03:51 -0700)

Senior Advocate: Questions about Alzheimer's, long-term care and elder abuse
Q: I have had several family members who were victims of Alzheimer's disease and am most interested in any progress that is being developed to eliminate this disease. Do you know of any event that will be discussing this subject? (Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:10:00 -0700)

Editorials dissect debt deal, contraception, HSAs, long-term care
The long-term challenge for the federal budget is in benefit programs. Rising healthcare costs and the aging population are driving the budgets for Medicaid and Medicare through the roof, causing those programs to consume an ever-larger percentage of the budget. (Wed, 03 Aug 2011 02:39:36 -0700)

Care farms help people recover their better nature
Care farms are part of a growing 'ecotherapy' movement, but do the activities on offer deliver long-term benefits? Bibi van der Zee joins a group of young people to find out Before breakfast, three young people head down to the woods, struggling a little with the heavy bag of sow nuts. "Just scatter them in different piles," says staff member Jane Brinson, helping them through an electric fence ... (Wed, 03 Aug 2011 03:03:33 -0700)

Pharmacy company opens in Crestview
One of the largest institutional pharmacy companies in the country has partnered with pharmacist Robert Dunn to open a Crestview location that will serve patients in long-term care facilities in Northwest Florida. Dunn is president of Guardian... (Wed, 03 Aug 2011 07:17:49 -0700)

Skin in the Game: How Acne Skin Care Fits GSK's Drug Portfolio Strategy
GSK thinks long-term with this acne skin care product. (Thu, 04 Aug 2011 06:13:09 -0700)

Care, Jobs in Ohio Skilled Nursing Facilities Threatened by Federal Cuts
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The state's largest long-term care organization expressed concern about massive cuts in Medicare reimbursement to skilled nursing facilities imposed by the federal government on Monday. The cuts, which amount to 11.1% of the Medicare... (Thu, 04 Aug 2011 07:00:28 -0700)

Press Release
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The state's largest long-term care organization expressed concern about massive cuts in Medicare reimbursement to skilled nursing facilities imposed by the federal government on Monday. (Thu, 04 Aug 2011 07:09:42 -0700)

The Long-Term Stakes of the Debt-Ceiling Fracas
The recent brinkmanship over raising the debt ceiling was hardly an edifying spectacle, but then again sausage grinding rarely is. And after all the Sturm und Drang, the resulting and widely unloved deal was distinctly unlovable. Lurking underneath all the impressive-sounding talking points about 10-year projections, super committees, and automatic sequesters are two deflating facts. First, all ... (Thu, 04 Aug 2011 19:02:23 -0700)

Volunteers sought to serve as ombudsmen for residents of long-term care facilities
Ombudsman Services of Northern California seeks volunteers interested in serving as ombudsmen to investigate and resolve complaints on behalf of residents of long-term care facilities. (Thu, 04 Aug 2011 19:27:35 -0700)

Arizona respite care trimmed 15 percent
Arizona's poor, sick and disabled will have limits on paid hospital stays and reduced respite hours for their caregivers. But appeals from parents led AHCCCS to scale back a plan to cut respite care in half for more than 50,000 children and adults who qualify for long-term care. (Thu, 04 Aug 2011 23:15:10 -0700)

Long-term care ombudsmen needed
Florida’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program has announced the need for more volunteers in Osceola County. The volunteer-based organization advocates for the health, safety, rights and welfare of elders who live in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and adult family-care homes. (Fri, 05 Aug 2011 09:41:19 -0700)

HealthSpring Awarded Texas Medicaid Contract
STAR+PLUS Program Integrates Acute Care and Long-Term Care ServicesHouston, TX (PRWEB) August 05, 2011 HealthSpring, a leading Medicare Advantage plan, announced Monday, August 1, 2011, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) selected HealthSpring to provide STAR+PLUS managed care services for aged, blind, and disabled Medicaid patients in the Hidalgo Service Area. The Hidalgo ... (Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:34:09 -0700)

High Court Overturns Ban On Sex Offenders In Care Facilties
The 2006 law prohibits Level 3 offenders from living in nursing homes or other long-term care facilities. (Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:21:07 -0700)

Your Plan: Women can't leave long-term care plans to chance
Women are often both givers and receivers of long-term care. About 75 percent of those providing home care are women, and family caregivers lose an average of $659,130 over a lifetime in reduced salary and retirement benefits, according to research from the National Center on Women and Aging. (Sun, 07 Aug 2011 00:18:09 -0700)

Your Plan: Women can't leave long-term care plans to chance
Women are often both givers and receivers of long-term care. About 75 percent of those providing home care are women, and family caregivers lose an average of $659,130 over a lifetime in reduced salary and retirement benefits, according to research from the National Center on Women and Aging. (Mon, 08 Aug 2011 05:49:11 -0700)

Equity Research on Brookdale Senior Living Inc. and Sunrise Senior Living Inc. - Head and Tailwinds for Long-Term Care ...
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA--(Marketwire - Aug 8, 2011) - 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 ) and Sunrise Senior Living Inc . ( NYSE : SRZ ). Register with us today at www.stockcall.com/ to have ... (Mon, 08 Aug 2011 06:02:56 -0700)

North Carolina Life, Health, and Medicare Supplement/Long-Term Care Insurance PreLicense Exam Prep Courses Now ...
DALLAS, TX--(Marketwire - Aug 8, 2011) - PreLicense.com ® , a service of WebCE ® , recently released three new online courses designed to help applicants pass the North Carolina Life, Health, and Medicare Supplement/Long-Term Care insurance licensing exams. With this most recent addition, PreLicense.com now delivers life and health insurance pre-license training courses in 30 states. (Mon, 08 Aug 2011 06:11:07 -0700)

Orszag: There Should Be Another Individual Mandate for Obamacare's Long-Term Care Entitlement
Back in February, I touched upon a hearing of the Senate Finance Committee, which addressed the CLASS Act: Obamacare’s new entitlement for long-term care for the elderly. In that hearing, HHS Secretary admitted the obvious, that CLASS was “totally unsustainable,” due to its toxic mix of loose eligibility requirements and subsidized benefits. I wrote:What’s far from clear, however, is whether or ... (Mon, 08 Aug 2011 12:05:57 -0700)

Orszag: Another Mandate May Be Necessary to Save Obamacare's Long-Term Care Entitlement
Back in February, I touched upon a hearing of the Senate Finance Committee, which addressed the CLASS Act: Obamacare?s new entitlement for long-term care for the elderly. In that hearing, HHS Secretary admitted the obvious, that CLASS was ?totally unsustainable,? due to its toxic mix of loose eligibility requirements and subsidized benefits. I wrote: What?s far from clear, however, is whether or ... (Mon, 08 Aug 2011 12:47:42 -0700)

S&P downgrade of long-term US debt divides experts
Standard & Poor's decision to downgrade the credit rating of long-term U.S. debt has unleashed a flood of responses from critics and defenders. (Mon, 08 Aug 2011 13:27:27 -0700)

Long term care caseworker pulled from Wayne-Pike CAOs
It’s never an easy thing when your parents or other elder loved ones can no longer care for themselves. To make matters worse, these days most families have both adults working to make ends meet, meaning there isn’t anyone around to care for the infirm much of the time. This is why long term care facilities have been on the rise in recent years. (Mon, 08 Aug 2011 14:50:10 -0700)

Long-term care facilities sign assistance agreement
SALEM — All seven long-term care facilities in the county recently signed an agreement to assist one another during emergencies, according to county officials. (Mon, 08 Aug 2011 22:14:02 -0700)

Long-term insurance can help with daily living care
Where it Counts (Tue, 09 Aug 2011 09:02:09 -0700)

Healthcare Industry Veteran Marie Alvarez Launches Comprehensive HealthCare Partners of Florida, a Premier Consulting ...
Pembroke Pines, Florida (August 03, 2011)—Healthcare industry veteran Marie Alvarez, RN, MBA, announced the launch of Comprehensive HealthCare Partners of Florida, LLC., a premier consulting and educational services firm specializing in hospice/palliative care, long term care, home health, multi-specialty physician practices, and managed care. (Tue, 09 Aug 2011 17:33:40 -0700)

Nags Head approves Colony Ridge lease
The Town of Nags Head approved a lease agreement with Principle Long Term Care, Inc., the owner of Colony Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, at its monthly board of commissioners meeting held Wednesday, August 3. (Tue, 09 Aug 2011 23:21:31 -0700)

Attendees Learn Pain-Free Ways To Exercise During Recent Workshop By Friends Life Care
Friends Life Care, the non-profit Pennsylvania-based organization that provides a unique long term care solution, recently completes the Exercise: A Prescription for Vitality workshop as part of its VigR™ program which focuses on holistic approaches to healthy, active living.Wayne, PA (PRWEB) August 10, 2011 The long term care company Friends Life Care completes its strength and conditioning ... (Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:13:28 -0700)

Orszag: Another Mandate May Be Necessary to Save Obamacare's Long-Term Care Entitlement
Back in February, I touched upon a hearing of the Senate Finance Committee, which addressed the CLASS Act: Obamacare?s new entitlement for long-term care for the elderly. In that hearing, HHS Secretary admitted the obvious, that CLASS was ?totally unsustainable,? due to its toxic mix of loose eligibility requirements and subsidized benefits. I wrote: What?s far from clear, however, is whether or ... (Wed, 10 Aug 2011 06:42:59 -0700)

Sale of old East Cooper hospital closes
A company that provides long-term care for hospital patients has finalized the purchase of the former East Cooper Regional Medical Center. (Wed, 10 Aug 2011 07:56:30 -0700)

Platte County long-term care meeting set for Aug. 11
A public meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 11th at the First State Bank Conference Center at 5:30 p.m. to hear the findings of a long-term care facility study completed for the Platte County Nursing Home. Consultants Bobbe Fitzhugh and Joe Coyne of Community Builders, Inc. will review the planning process and key findings of the study. (Wed, 10 Aug 2011 10:02:56 -0700)

GAO: Most long term care enrollees swallowed premium hike
The Government Accountability Office today released a report that found 46 percent of enrollees in the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program who were facing steep premium hikes elected to make no changes and accept 24 percent premium increases. Those 67,511 enrollees are now paying an extra $28.54 per month on average. The Office of [...] (Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:27:24 -0700)

New philosophy for senior care
Staff at Bluewater Health may soon be asked to change how they think about long-term care for seniors. The Home First program, a provincial initiative being spearheaded in Sarnia-Lambton and the surrounding region by the Erie-St.[...] (Wed, 10 Aug 2011 18:23:21 -0700)

As Deficit Reduction Threatens Long-Term Care Support, Private Group Steps in to Bolster Government Intentions
With federal purse strings tightening, Americans are likely to need a mix of private and diminished government resources to pay for their long-term care. To help people achieve the right mix, free presentations are being offered nationwide by LTC Financial Partners, LLC , one of the country's largest long-term care insurance agencies. (Thu, 11 Aug 2011 04:05:00 -0700)

Nursing CE Leader Care2Learn Launches New Director of Nursing Certification Program Online from the American ...
The Director of Nursing in LTC program is the first in a series of exclusive online certification programs for long-term care nurses offered through a partnership between web-based Nursing CE leader Care2Learn and the American Association for Long Term Care Nursing.Tampa, FL (PRWEB) August 11, 2011 Care2Learn, Inc. ... (Thu, 11 Aug 2011 05:02:44 -0700)

A reason to be hopeful
The family of an 88-year-old woman, who has been pining for 2 1/2 years to live with her sisters in long-term care, had reason Wednesday for hope.[...] (Thu, 11 Aug 2011 06:14:19 -0700)

Federal Government Study Examines Long-term Care Insurance Rate Increases
New federal study examines what happens when long-term care insurance company raises rates for policyholders. (Thu, 11 Aug 2011 06:26:26 -0700)

Adult day care is focus of state committee hearing
An oversight hearing is scheduled for Aug. 16 in the state Assembly's Aging and Long-term Care Committee on a plan for how the state can cope with the end of Medi-Cal coverage for adult day health care. (Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:26:34 -0700)

GAO: What's behind increase in federal workers' long-term care coverage
A large and unexpected premium increase in federal employees' long-term-care insurance two years ago stemmed from higher-than-expected enrollee coverage retention, longer life expectancies and additional claim submissions, according to the Government Accountability Office. (Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:07:46 -0700)

Former Long-Term Care Ombudsman Sues Over Dismissal
The state's former long-term care ombudsman has filed a lawsuit against the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and two industry groups, alleging retaliation that stemmed from his oversight of nursing homes. (Fri, 12 Aug 2011 06:11:10 -0700)

Miramichi Lodge administrator Shelley Sheedy wins provincial award
Miramichi Lodge administrator Shelley Sheedy has won a prestigious provincial award recognizing her efforts in discussing the current state of long-term care in Ontario. In June, Ms.[...] (Fri, 12 Aug 2011 06:50:03 -0700)

Reps to share info on long-term care
Representatives of Kansas Advocates for Better Care will visit Glen Elder and Beloit Aug. 25 to share information about long-term care and advocacy. (Sun, 14 Aug 2011 01:18:24 -0700)

Florida hospitals stuck with long-term, costly ventilator care
By Richard Martin, Times Staff Writer Sunday, August 14, 2011 Larry Brazil’s outstanding bill totaled about $1.7 million after almost three years at University Community Hospital. He died at home in July, nearly two years after his discharge. TAMPA — Larry Brazil was a patient at University Community Hospital for almost three years. Tameka Campbell was at Tampa General Hospital for five years ... (Sun, 14 Aug 2011 18:57:47 -0700)

Inc. 5000 Company Seeks World-Class Sales Managers for Exploding Market
KIRKLAND, Wash., Aug. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP), one of the nation's most experienced long-term care insurance agencies, is looking for high-performing sales managers to build teams and drive business in key geographic areas. "According to surveys, about... (Mon, 15 Aug 2011 04:19:05 -0700)

Genworth's New Privileged Choice® Flex Offers Consumers Choice and Customization for Long Term Care Planning
With the rising cost of long term care becoming a key financial concern for many American families, Genworth announces the launch of Privileged Choice Flex, a new comprehensive long term care solution allowing consumers to more easily choose a long term care insurance plan that best suits their lifestyle and budget. (Mon, 15 Aug 2011 06:30:00 -0700)

Survival predictors of cardiac arrest in the ICU
The type of cardiac arrest suffered by patients in intensive care units may predict their long-term survival rate, states a new study. (Mon, 15 Aug 2011 20:18:59 -0700)

Survival After Cardiac Arrest in ICU May Depend on Cause
MONDAY, Aug. 15 (HealthDay News) -- Long-term survival rates are low for intensive care unit (ICU) patients who suffer certain types of cardiac arrest, a new study finds. (Mon, 15 Aug 2011 20:50:03 -0700)

South Burlington debates former manager's perks
SOUTH BURLINGTON — Does former City Manager Chuck Hafter deserve an expensive, long-term care policy for himself and his wife? And when is he going to repay the equity interest due the city for the increased value of the house at 44 Barrett St. which the city helped him buy? (Tue, 16 Aug 2011 03:18:14 -0700)

South Burlington Council to debate publicly about Hafter's benefits
Former South Burlington City Manager Chuck Hafter. / Free Press file photo SOUTH BURLINGTON — Does City Manager Chuck Hafter have an enforceable contract that requires South Burlington to provide a long-term care policy for himself and his wife? (Tue, 16 Aug 2011 04:26:37 -0700)

Estimating the future take-up of long-term care insurance
Earlier this month the Strategic Society Centre published its response to the Dilnot Commission on Funding of Care and Support. In “The First Step?”, we give a comprehensive and broad analysis of the Commission’s recommendations. (Tue, 16 Aug 2011 06:49:23 -0700)

Poll finds two-thirds of California voters unprepared for costs of growing older
California's weak economy has voters cutting back on current expenses and largely unable to meet essential future ones, such as the cost of long-term care, according to a new poll from The SCAN Foundation and the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research. (Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:00:42 -0700)

Crisis in the making: Long-term care
Mark Lacter: What happens to these people when they get sick and can't care for themselves? (Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:20:52 -0700)

Government Accountability Office reports workers took 25 percent spike in premiums
Almost half of federal workers enrolled in the long-term care insurance program offered by the government swallowed a 25 percent increase in premiums that blindsided them two years ago, a new audit says. Of the 146,415 civil servants affected by premium hikes in 2009, 46 percent stayed with the plan, according to a report issued Wednesday by the Government Accountability Office. On average, they ... (Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:40:42 -0700)

Aging Back in the Closet
Lesbian and gay seniors in long-term care facilities face subtle — and sometimes outright — discrimination. Yes, it even happens in the liberal Bay Area. by Nancy Lopez The first time Bob McDonald was "cruised and picked up on," he was near the campanile on the UC Berkeley campus. "I was astonished," McDonald, now 78, recalls about the experience.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on ... (Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:07:58 -0700)

The Long-term Costs of Health Care
Almost irrespective of the country you live in, the increasing costs of healthcare are unavoidable. For governments, the stresses are particularly acute, as both aging populations and the increasing cost of treatments add financial pressures year on year. (Wed, 17 Aug 2011 06:01:54 -0700)

Poll Finds Two-Thirds Of California Voters Unprepared For Costs Of Growing Older
California's weak economy has voters cutting back on current expenses and largely unable to meet essential future ones, such as the cost of long-term care, according to a new poll from The SCAN Foundation and the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research. The poll, in its second year, sought to better understand health and long-term care issues facing middle-aged voters, given the state's current ... (Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:20:10 -0700)

Long Term Care Program Members Learn How to Maximize Sleep and Improve Health in Friends Life Care Enrichment Workshop
Friends Life Care, a non-profit Pennsylvania-based organization that provides unique long term care solutions, recently completes their enrichment workshop, Improving Sleep for Better Health, as part of its VigR™ program, which focuses on holistic approaches to healthy, active living.Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) August 18, 2011 The long term care company Friends Life Care completes its workshop ... (Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:15:20 -0700)

Bay Area Joins Movement to Create 2M Jobs, Protect Social Safety Net from Cuts
San Francisco, CAOnSaturday,August 20,over 400long-term care workers, older adults, people with disabilities, and family members will hold a town-hall style meeting for the regional launch of Caring Across Generations: a movement to create millions of new care jobs and protect the social safety net from budget cuts at a time when Americas long-term care needs are skyrocketing.With job... (Thu, 18 Aug 2011 04:28:02 -0700)

Spokane launching new program to help long-term disabled people
SPOKANE -- The City of Spokane is looking for applications to help launch a new program that helps care for long-term, disabled people.  The program is taking the place of another program that is set to end in October. The program is called the Housing and Essential Needs Program. The City of Spokane will run it.  It is replacing the Disability Lifeline Program which is currently run by DSHS ... (Thu, 18 Aug 2011 08:29:43 -0700)

Long Term Care Program Members Learn How to Maximize Sleep and Improve Health in Friends Life Care Enrichment Workshop
Friends Life Care, a non-profit Pennsylvania-based organization that provides unique long term care solutions, recently completes their enrichment workshop, Improving Sleep for Better Health, as part of its VigR™ program, which focuses on holistic approaches to healthy, active living. Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) August 18, 2011 The long term care company Friends Life Care completes its workshop ... (Thu, 18 Aug 2011 22:23:34 -0700)

Our New Jobs Problem: Aging Americans
NEW YORK (MainStreet) -- As if the U.S. workforce hasn't had enough trouble regaining its footing in the aftermath of the Great Recession, two recent reports point to a less discussed issue that has hurt employees and businesses alike and could weigh down the labor market for many years to come: long-term care of older Americans. Some 10 million Americans 50 and older (roughly a quarter of this ... (Fri, 19 Aug 2011 04:44:15 -0700)

More hospitalized seniors going home
CORNWALL -- More hospitalized seniors are going home or to rehabilitation programs, instead of being discharged to long-term care homes, health officials say. "It's a very dramatic shift," says Alex Munter, chief executive officer of the Champlain Local Health Integration Network (LHIN).[...] (Fri, 19 Aug 2011 05:09:41 -0700)

Actions put man's safety in jeopardy
An inspector with the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has concluded that a pattern of inaction, tantamount to neglect, jeopardized the health, safety and well-being of an 81-year-old resident at Extendicare York.[...] (Fri, 19 Aug 2011 06:09:28 -0700)

Do you need long-term care insurance?
Is it better to buy long-term-care insurance or self-insure? (Fri, 19 Aug 2011 17:31:07 -0700)

Cotoco Announce Results of Study Aimed At Increasing People's Ability To Self Care
The Department of Health state that there are 15 million people in the UK with long term conditions, and numbers are increasing. As a result it has never been more important to empower people to self care. A study looking into the application of Cotoco's digital techniques to deliver this support has reported significant increases in people's ability to self care.Southampton, UK (PRWEB UK) 21 ... (Sun, 21 Aug 2011 00:04:52 -0700)

Why become a long-term care ombudsman volunteer?
What are long-term care ombudsmen volunteers? Ombudsmen are advocates for elders living in assisted living and skilled nursing facilities. There are 59 facilities in the 5 northern counties of Idaho and most of them are right here in Kootenai County. (Sun, 21 Aug 2011 00:44:52 -0700)

Lodge makeover celebrated
Renovations and a new wing at Langley Lodge is welcomed by staff and residents at the largest long-term care facility in the Lower Mainland. (Sun, 21 Aug 2011 15:23:52 -0700)

Authorization question rises over Hafter benefits
Chuck Hafter, former South Burlington city manager. / Free Press file SOUTH BURLINGTON — Did they or didn’t they? (Mon, 22 Aug 2011 03:15:37 -0700)

Grace off the table as future long-term care site
The former Grace Hospital will not be the home of a new long-term care facility, CBC News has learned. (Mon, 22 Aug 2011 09:05:21 -0700)

RWJUH program brings pastoral care to Israeli hospitals
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital’s Clinical Pastoral Education Program in New Brunswick has partnered with the National Association of Jewish Chaplains in America to help bring formal pastoral care programs back to Israeli hospitals, long-term care facilities and hospices. (Mon, 22 Aug 2011 21:02:39 -0700)

Authorization question rises over Hafter benefits
SOUTH BURLINGTON — Did they or didn’t they? A city-commissioned review of records and meeting minutes going back years turned up no evidence that South Burlington councilors approved a long-term care benefit for then-City Manager Chuck Hafter. (Tue, 23 Aug 2011 03:16:27 -0700)

Long-term care change unpopular
HANOVER -- About 200 people, mostly seniors, attended a public meeting Monday in Hanover about a deal that might see 41 long-term care spaces moved from Hanover to Chesley.[...] (Tue, 23 Aug 2011 05:19:42 -0700)

Idahoans provide $2 billion in free long-term care every year
People in the Gem State provide the equivalent of $2 billion a year in free care to family members. That’s 1.5x the state’s entire Medicaid budget and five times what we spend on long-term care under Medicaid. (Tue, 23 Aug 2011 06:48:00 -0700)

Developer rules out Grace site
WINDSOR, Ont. -- The former Grace Hospital site has been ruled out as the new home of a 256-bed long-term care facility, but MPP Dwight Duncan (L — Windsor-Tecumseh) said the province will cover the cost of getting rid of the current "eyesore." (Tue, 23 Aug 2011 06:49:41 -0700)

Omnicare offers to buy PharMerica in $457M deal
Omnicare Inc., which dispenses drugs to nursing homes and long-term-care facilities, has announced a $457 million offer to buy PharMerica Corp. after being repeatedly rebuffed by the company. (Tue, 23 Aug 2011 08:07:47 -0700)

Long-term care home administrator vents on LHIN
Empty beds and laid off workers has left the administrator of a long-term care facility in Tilbury "frustrated.'' Jennifer Middleton of Tilbury Manor voiced her concerns Tuesday to members of the Erie St.[...] (Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:38:54 -0700)

Nags Head approves Colony Ridge lease
The Town of Nags Head approved a lease agreement with Principle Long Term Care, Inc., the owner of Colony Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, at its monthly board of commissioners meeting held Wednesday, August 3. (Tue, 23 Aug 2011 23:26:43 -0700)

LTC Financial Partners Named to Inc. 5000 Four Years in a Row
KIRKLAND, Wash., Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The economy has not been doing great, but LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP) has. This month Inc. Magazine ranks LTCFP No. 2,483 among all companies, and No. 25 among companies in the insurance industry, in its annual ranking of the nation's... (Wed, 24 Aug 2011 04:24:44 -0700)

Asset-based Long-term Care Insurance Buyer Study Released by Trade Group
A new study examines buyers of asset-based long-term care insurance policies that combine life insurance with long-term care benefits. (Wed, 24 Aug 2011 06:01:47 -0700)

Long-term care can add up fast
Have you thought, really thought, about the cost of long-term health care? Like an assisted-living home or nursing home? Assisted-living prices run about $3,000 a month. A nursing home is a staggering $8,000 a month on average. "I want to grab people... (Wed, 24 Aug 2011 06:45:50 -0700)

PCs Correctly Focus on Redevelopment of Long Term Care Beds
OLTCA Advocates Access for All: High Quality Long Term Care Homes for Seniors Now (Wed, 24 Aug 2011 09:15:23 -0700)

Provincial Long Term Care Inc. Opens their Doors and Their Hearts to Victims of the Goderich Tornado
As of August 22, 2011 Provincial Long Term Care Inc. (PLTC) has opened its doors to seniors who have been displaced by Sunday's devastating tornado that struck Goderich. (Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:14:13 -0700)

Don’t drop long-term care when rates rise
The question below is specific, but it represents some of the many questions I have received from people who are being notified that their long-term care insurance premiums are being increased — just at the time they can least afford it. I’ll explain some of the alternatives.Q. My insurance company just notified me of a steep increase in my long-term care insurance policy premiums. I have a four ... (Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:23:20 -0700)

Improving seniors' access to health care
BY CAROLYN LUCAS-ZENK | WEST HAWAII TODAY Often a family is in a crisis situation when they begin to seek long-term care services for a senior who has lost his or her ability to function independently, said Alan Parker, Hawaii County Office of Aging executive. (Thu, 25 Aug 2011 03:14:52 -0700)

HFAM Outlines Three Long-Term Care Principles for Deficit Reduction Committee
Maryland long-term and post-acute care providers commend Congressman Van Hollen on appointment to Super Committee COLUMBIA, Md., Aug. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Health Facilities Association of Maryland (HFAM) today called on Congressman Chris Van Hollen (MD-8) to stand... (Thu, 25 Aug 2011 04:23:17 -0700)

Advocacy group examines care hotline
The president of a Toronto-based organization dedicated to reforming the long-term care system is questioning whether a Ministry of Health and Long- Term Care action line for long-term care complaints is effective.[...] (Thu, 25 Aug 2011 06:02:28 -0700)

Nags Head approves Colony Ridge lease
The Town of Nags Head approved a lease agreement with Principle Long Term Care, Inc., the owner of Colony Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, at its monthly board of commissioners meeting held Wednesday, August 3. (Thu, 25 Aug 2011 06:41:50 -0700)

Long-Term Antibiotic Use May Lessen COPD Flare-Ups
Title: Long-Term Antibiotic Use May Lessen COPD Flare-Ups Category: Health News Created: 8/24/2011 6:07:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 8/25/2011 (Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:15:15 -0700)

More anniversary events planned at FMUB
Farmers & Merchants Union Bank is offering numerous special anniversary events including a long-term care seminar on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 6 p.m. (Fri, 26 Aug 2011 03:02:07 -0700)

The Long Term Bullish Case for Pharma
Not a day goes by that pundits aren’t bemoaning the struggles of the drug industry: R&D productivity declines, FDA uncertainties, restructurings and downsizings, payor and reimbursement dynamics, pricing pressures, generics and patent cliffs, etc…   Many critics worry about  slowing growth in demand and even decline in the branded drug industry due to these issues.  The list of challenges is ... (Fri, 26 Aug 2011 07:39:42 -0700)

Nova Scotia looks at advanced home care
The Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness says it's looking for alternatives to costly long-term care beds for seniors. (Fri, 26 Aug 2011 09:08:06 -0700)

Wayne Jessen: State expects too much from service providers for disabled people
Dear Editor: I’ve been trying to think what I might want to say at the Sept. 13 public forum on long-term care that would make a difference. I don’t feel there is anything that will be listened to. We have just spent way too much money the state doesn’t have over the years and now we are paying the price. (Sun, 28 Aug 2011 03:10:13 -0700)

Nags Head approves Colony Ridge lease
The Town of Nags Head approved a lease agreement with Principle Long Term Care, Inc., the owner of Colony Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, at its monthly board of commissioners meeting held Wednesday, August 3. (Sun, 28 Aug 2011 07:27:54 -0700)

Ont. Liberals vow to bring back doctor house calls
The Ontario Liberals vowed Sunday to revive the traditional house calls from doctors. (Sun, 28 Aug 2011 19:58:42 -0700)

MRH long-term care unit welcomes Galen Smith, PA-C
MARLETTE — The Long-term Care unit of Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) is pleased to announce the addition of board certified physician assistant Galen Smith, PA-C, as a medical caregiver in the unit effective September 6. read more (Sun, 28 Aug 2011 20:55:15 -0700)

Plan now for expensive elder care, author urges
Have you thought, really thought, about the cost of long-term health care? Like an assisted-living home or nursing home? (Sun, 28 Aug 2011 22:03:00 -0700)

Verba HealthCare Promotions to Deliver Marketing Expertise to Senior Living, Home Health Care and Long -Term Care ...
For Immediate ReleaseAugust 29, 2011Media Contact: Scott Kelly, Black Dog PromotionsScottblackdogpromotions.comVerba Contact: Sabrina Hamilton, Marketing Programs Managerinfogoverba.com866.574.2013 Verba HealthCare Promotions to Deliver Marketing Expertise to Senior Living, Home Health Care and Long -Term Care IndustryNew Braunfels, Texas Verba HealthCare Promotions will embrace... (Mon, 29 Aug 2011 05:58:28 -0700)

Aurora resident selected hero in long-term care
Aurora resident Ancelma (Anna) Varela recently was selected a “hero” in long-term care by the Illinois Health Care Association and the Illinois Council on Long Term Care. Anna, who is the office manager at Alden Gardens of Waterford Assisted Living Community, 1955 Randi Drive, in Aurora, was recognized for positively impacting the facility’s ‘quality of life’ and her commitment to serving the ... (Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:12:05 -0700)

Seniors’ facility will be a ‘living classroom’
— Hailed as a first of its kind in the world, a new long-term care facility where researchers will work side by side with elderly residents will soon rise out of a pasture on the University of Waterloo’s northwestern edge. (Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:29:51 -0700)

Nursing beds, elderly care research combined in centre
— Hailed as a first of its kind in the world, a new long-term care facility where researchers will work side by side with elderly residents will soon rise out of a pasture on the University of Waterloo's northwestern edge. (Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:15:51 -0700)

Q&A with Dr. Marion Somers elder-care expert, author
Have you ever thought about the cost of long-term health care? Like an assisted-living home or nursing home? (Mon, 29 Aug 2011 21:17:35 -0700)

Long-term care cost can add up fast
Have you thought, really thought, about the cost of long-term health care? Like an assisted-living home or nursing home? (Mon, 29 Aug 2011 21:21:27 -0700)

New Ad Campaign in Missouri Urges "Care Not Cuts"
– Long term, post-acute care sector launches fall media effort to help preserve, protect, defend seniors' access to quality skilled nursing and rehabilitative care in Missouri – ST. LOUIS, Aug. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The long term and post-acute care profession is... (Tue, 30 Aug 2011 08:09:08 -0700)

TCGRx and CareFusion Announce Agreement to Serve Long-Term Care Pharmacies
POWERS LAKE, WI--(Marketwire - Aug 30, 2011) - TCGRx (TCG), a leading provider of pharmacy workflow solutions, announced today a joint marketing agreement with CareFusion ( NYSE : CFN ), a leading, global medical technology company, to help long-term care pharmacies comply with upcoming federal short-cycle filling regulations. (Tue, 30 Aug 2011 08:30:24 -0700)

Money Matters – Over The Hill Gang: Long Term Care Insurance
If you are young and healthy the insurance industry wants to sell you long term care insurance! (Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:51:58 -0700)

Unneeded Osteoperosis Screening Suggested By New Report
Los Angeles - Approximately 12 million Americans older than 50 have osteoporosis, and roughly half of postmenopausal women will suffer an osteoporosis-related fracture at some point according to long term care insurance experts. (Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:20:16 -0700)

Fort Thomas long-term care hospital to close
Cardinal Hill Healthcare System will close its long-term acute-care hospital in Fort Thomas at the end of October. (Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:31:39 -0700)

Numera Joins Forces With Appello to Launch Groundbreaking UK-Based Telehealth Service
SEATTLE and CAMBERLEY, England, August 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - Patients with Long-term Conditions to Benefit from More Efficient, Highly Personalised Care Numera, a pioneer in affordable health coaching technologies and services, has been … (Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:48:31 -0700)

Power restored to most long-term-care facilities
Dominion Virginia Power works with localities, associations to prioritize heath care facilities (Tue, 30 Aug 2011 21:00:00 -0700)

Nags Head approves Colony Ridge lease
The Town of Nags Head approved a lease agreement with Principle Long Term Care, Inc., the owner of Colony Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, at its monthly board of commissioners meeting held Wednesday, August 3. (Tue, 30 Aug 2011 23:27:00 -0700)

Japan’s way of caring for elderly
Finding and paying for satisfactory long-term care for older people, especially those with dementia or physical limitations is a serious retirement planning problem and one that is almost certainly going to get worse before it gets better. (Wed, 31 Aug 2011 01:12:40 -0700)

Facing the financial reality of long-term healthcare
Have you thought, really thought, about the cost of long-term healthcare? Like an assisted-living home or nursing home? (Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:53:48 -0700)

Long-term care can add up fast
Assisted-living prices run about $3,000 a month. A nursing home is a staggering $8,000 a month on average. (Wed, 31 Aug 2011 20:01:47 -0700)


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