Long Term Care News Dec 2011

New study finds timely acute care could cut the cost of stroke cost
New research published in the journal Age and Ageing suggests that timely acute care immediately after a stroke reduces the level of disability in stroke survivors and the associated need for long-term care, therefore reducing aftercare costs. (Thu, 01 Dec 2011 07:08:23 -0800)

Long-term care announcement looms
Ronald Schlegel, founder of long term care provider Schlegel Villages, said the company is “within a week” of closing a deal on a new site for a 256-bed long term care facility in the west end of Windsor. (Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:47:56 -0800)

Long-Term Care Awareness Campaign "3 in 4 Need More" Gains Additional Support and New Board Members
KIRKLAND, Wash., Dec. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In November the 3in4 Association added seven new members to its advisory board, and received increased support from two insurance carriers: John Hancock, an existing member of the organization, and Genworth, which provided... (Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:49:55 -0800)

Long-term care home opens
The sheets and blankets are on the six twin beds, the kitchen is stocked and on Thursday, six people started calling the Phoenix House home. (Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:26:53 -0800)

Viewpoints: A chance to revolutionize long-term care
In Pomona, construction is starting on two modest homes that could revolutionize the way California (Fri, 02 Dec 2011 20:37:35 -0800)

With the Status of Obama-Care Health Plan up in the Air Lately, it may be Time to Discover the Benefits of Long Term ...
Robert Cardona LTC Insurance Solutions Inc. maintains that the grandparents of this generation had it right - dying at home is a blessing. Long Term Care away from the privacy and comfort of the home was unacceptable.Beaumont, California (PRWEB) December 02, 2011 Robert Cardona of Robert Cardona LTC Insurance Solutions Inc. announces a spartan long term care insurance plan for all to consider ... (Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:12:43 -0800)

Seniors angered by rise in costs
When Dean Di Tosto bought long-term care insurance in 1998, he believed he was locking in a low rate. Now the 83-year-old Minnetonka, Minn., resident feels duped. (Sat, 03 Dec 2011 02:15:34 -0800)

Oxford warned about long term beds
I would like to let all residents of Oxford County know of a disaster that is about to happen. This disaster will affect anyone over the age of 50 years. (Sat, 03 Dec 2011 11:56:55 -0800)

Putting 'home' in nursing home
This isn't your grandmother's nursing home. Or your grandfather's. The area's newest long-term care facility doesn't have any living units named 3 West or 2 North. (Sat, 03 Dec 2011 21:59:04 -0800)

Marion County delays vote on insurance
For the second straight month, Marion County commissioners have delayed a vote on offering county employees state-sponsored long-term care insurance. (Sun, 04 Dec 2011 21:15:26 -0800)

HSBC fined £10m for mis-selling to pensioners
HSBC has been hit with a record £10.5m fine for mis-selling investment products to elderly customers needing long term care. (Mon, 05 Dec 2011 03:53:09 -0800)

HSBC faces £40m payout after "inappropriate" sales
The banking giant will pay almost £30m in compensation after its subsidiary mis-sold products intended to pay for long-term care to thousands of elderly investors. (Mon, 05 Dec 2011 08:26:22 -0800)

Many seniors lack long-term care plans and risk seeing their Golden Years tarnished
CHICAGO (MCT) — Living at home is no longer a safe option for Anna Vitko, who has been in and out of the hospital at least six times since June. (Mon, 05 Dec 2011 09:30:21 -0800)

Long-term care will be growing issue for nation
Not long ago, federal health officials announced they were abandoning a portion of the new national health care program that was scheduled to help provide long-term care for the elderly. The reason, they said, was that it was simply unaffordable.The decision was a... (Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:55:18 -0800)

Medicaid /Long Term Care Planning informational meeting at NHC Tuesday
A presentation on Medicaid and Long Term Care Planning will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday at NHC in Desloge. (Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:29:27 -0800)

Dilnot calls for LTC funding advice triggers
Andrew Dilnot says trigger points should be found for people to be signposted to advice over long term care funding. (Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:00:47 -0800)

Uncle Sam Can Help You Pay For Long-Term Care Insurance
If you’re in the market for long term care insurance, you may be able to snag a tax deduction to make it more affordable. (Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:44:00 -0800)

Uncle Sam Can Help You Pay For Long-Term Care Insurance
If you’re in the market for long term care insurance, you may be able to snag a tax deduction to make it more affordable. (Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:44:00 -0800)

Long term care job fair in Detroit
A job fair will be held in Detroit on Wednesday for long term care professionals. (Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:56:35 -0800)

Long-term care crisis looms; Californians unprepared for the costs
Delaine Fragnoli Managing Editor 12/7/2011 If you became disabled or incapacitated tomorrow, how long could you support yourself without any public assistance? A month? A year? What if you live to be 95? The truth is, 99 percent of us are just one medical emergency — a stroke, an accident — away from needing such help, whether in the form of Social Security disability, Medicare or MediCal. (Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:54:37 -0800)

Job Fair For Long-Term Care Professionals At Riverview Health & Rehab Center
Approximately 250 positions are available, ranging from registered nurses and certified nurse aides to therapists. (Wed, 07 Dec 2011 02:32:52 -0800)

St. Clair College poised to get long-term care
St. Clair College is poised to be officially announced as the site of a new long-term health care facility on its campus in south Windsor. (Wed, 07 Dec 2011 04:04:11 -0800)

Crisis in long-term care
Shortage: Lack of beds extremely stressful for family. (Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:42:31 -0800)

HSBC acts to stem mis-selling fall-out
HSBC tries to stem growing scandal over its mis-selling of long-term care bonds to elderly customers by offering to compensate investors who bought NHFA products long before it bought the investment advisor. (Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:22:44 -0800)

Long-term care facility to be built at St. Clair college site
WINDSOR, Ont. -- A formal announcement Friday will kick-start the fast-track construction at St. Clair College of a long-delayed long-term care facility. (Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:39:06 -0800)

Job applicants jam Detroit care facility
Hundreds of applicants mobbed a Detroit long-term care facility Wednesday that had a job fair for 250 positions. The Riverview Health and Rehab Center at 7733 E. Jefferson Ave. already has more than 200 employees and is growing, said Sheryl Madison-Campbell, a Riverview regional manager. The company had openings in medical positions ranging from registered nurses and certified nurse aides to ... (Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:19:28 -0800)

KEYC - Mankato News, Weather, Sports -Iowa long-term care ombudsman gets new post
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The Iowa long-term care ombudsman is leaving for another state post. The Des Moines Register reports ( http://dmreg.co/uapWUO ) that Jeanne Yordi will become family caregiver coordinator for the Iowa Department on Aging. (Thu, 08 Dec 2011 03:50:54 -0800)

Schlegel facility goes to St. Clair College
WINDSOR, Ont. -- A formal announcement Friday will kick-start the fast-track construction at St. Clair College of a long-delayed long-term care facility. (Thu, 08 Dec 2011 04:23:49 -0800)

Pending budget cuts could jeopardize health, safety of state's most vulnerable seniors
California's low-income seniors with disabilities are struggling to remain in their homes as public funding for long-term care services shrinks and may be slashed even further, according to a new study by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research conducted with support from The SCAN Foundation. (Thu, 08 Dec 2011 06:15:30 -0800)

Iowa long-term care ombudsman gets new post
The Iowa long-term care ombudsman is leaving for another state post. (Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:08:26 -0800)

Untendered health contract raises questions
The provincial auditor says a contract for a new long-term care home in Saskatoon did not follow normal financial practices. (Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:35:11 -0800)

Long Term Care Featured on Three Episodes of Lifetime’s “The Balancing Act”
ACSIA Long Term Care, Inc. President Mark Goldberg featured on special segment of Lifetime's "The Balancing Act." The segment to air three times in 2010. Novato, CA (PRWEB) October 8, 2010 Long Term Care expert Mark Goldberg, President of ACSIA Long Term Care, Inc., appeared on 'The Balancing Act' television series on September 27, 2010. 'The Balancing Act' is an Emmy nominated national ... (Fri, 09 Dec 2011 04:18:06 -0800)

Future of Peel Manor remains uncertain
BRAMPTON, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Dec. 9, 2011) - Despite assurances earlier this week that the Peel Manor long-term care facility is not being sold, the future of the home, its residents and its staff is far from certain, says Mary-Jo Falle, President of Local 966 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), which represents workers at the residence. (Fri, 09 Dec 2011 07:32:52 -0800)

Long term care residents receive gifts
There was a special assembly of the Color Guards outside of the Dunnville Legion Branch #142 on Dec.7, 2011 at 2pm, where they awaited to depart for Edgewater Gardens at 428 Broad Street, West. "This is an annual thing," said president of the Dunnville Legion Branch #142.[...] (Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:44:15 -0800)

It's official: Schlegel goes to St. Clair College
WINDSOR, Ont. -- Schlegel Villages made it official Friday that it will build a new 256-bed long-term care facility on the grounds of St. Clair College on Talbot Road. (Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:09:03 -0800)

It's official: Schlegel goes to St. Clair College
WINDSOR, Ont. -- Schlegel Villages made it official Friday that it will build a new 256-bed long-term care facility on the grounds of St. Clair College on Talbot Road. (Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:23:37 -0800)

Long-term care requires balance between fiscal integrity, human compassion
Currently, Michigan’s system of care is under review and there is apprehension and fear about the changes to come, says Tom Watkins. (Sat, 10 Dec 2011 03:28:02 -0800)

Bank's £10.5m fine highlights the need to prepare in advance for long-term care
The question of funding long-term care is a big one, both for individuals and the state. (Sat, 10 Dec 2011 17:05:44 -0800)

'Perfect storm' drives up long-term care policies' cost
Insurers are trapped between fast-rising costs for care and weak returns on their investments. (Sun, 11 Dec 2011 02:48:55 -0800)

Long-term jobless eye bleak future as benefits end
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - George Parks has been out of work for 21 months and his unemployment benefits will run out at the end of the month. At 60, he fears his prospects of getting a job are very slim, even though he has a degree in civil engineering and has vast experience in project management. A similar story is recounted by John Jones, 52, a fellow resident of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania ... (Sun, 11 Dec 2011 03:19:34 -0800)

'Perfect storm' drives up long-term care policies' cost
Insurers are trapped between fast-rising costs for care and weak returns on their investments. (Sun, 11 Dec 2011 11:33:55 -0800)

The Impacts Of Long-Term Unemployment
The U.S. job market remains weak, leaving up to five million workers unemployed for a year or more. Read highlights of a survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation and NPR that looks at the consequences of long-term unemployment and under-employment. (Mon, 12 Dec 2011 02:21:52 -0800)

Report: Long-Term Unemployed and Underemployed Are Delaying Care
Unemployed and underemployed Americans are putting off needed medical care because of the cost, according to an NPR/Kaiser Family Foundation survey released on Monday. (Mon, 12 Dec 2011 04:36:55 -0800)

The Impacts Of Long-Term Unemployment
The U.S. job market remains weak, leaving up to 5 million workers unemployed for a year or more. Read highlights of a survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation and NPR that looks at the consequences of long-term unemployment and underemployment. (Mon, 12 Dec 2011 06:03:31 -0800)

Patients awaiting long-term care beds ‘blackmailed’ by hospitals: Horwath
Ontario hospitals are continuing to “blackmail” families with loved ones in hospitals awaiting long-term care beds against the orders of Health Minister Deb Matthews, NDP Leader Andrea Horwath charged Monday. (Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:22:54 -0800)

Hospitals “blackmailing” families: Horwath
NDP leader accused hospitals of attempting to charge long-term care patients enormous illegal fees. (Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:27:04 -0800)

Ontario patients being ‘blackmailed’ by hospitals: Horwath
Ontario hospitals are continuing to “blackmail” families with loved ones in hospitals awaiting long-term care beds against the orders of Health Minister Deb Matthews, NDP Leader Andrea Horwath charged Monday. (Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:16:35 -0800)

Hospital apologizes after ‘blackmailing’ stroke patient with $1,300 daily charges
Ontario hospitals are continuing to “blackmail” families with loved ones in hospitals awaiting long-term care beds against the orders of Health Minister Deb Matthews, NDP Leader Andrea Horwath charged Monday. (Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:16:31 -0800)

Despite efforts, Ontario failing on beds file
In the Gordian knot that is our health-care system, few challenges are as complex as the need for adequate long-term bed supply and the ramifications of not having one. We’re all too familiar with the problem, but the solutions continue to be evasive. (Tue, 13 Dec 2011 03:11:34 -0800)

Secrecy around scalding death frustrates MLAs
Secrecy surrounding a scalding death at a Calgary long-term care home causes frustration among Alberta's opposition parties on Tuesday. (Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:18:29 -0800)

Elderly care reforms may have to wait until 2025
Reforms to long-term care for the elderly may not take effect for another 15 years, despite warnings that the system is already in crisis. (Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:54:20 -0800)

Elderly care reforms may have to wait until 2025
Reforms to long-term care for the elderly may not take effect for another 15 years, despite warnings that the system is already in crisis. (Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:02:05 -0800)

Mountain Law: Long-term care insurance critical to retirement planning
by Noah Klug The need for long-term care can devastate a person's retirement assets. However, many people focus on building retirement assets without considering the potential need for long-term care insurance (LTCI). LTC Copyright 2011 Summit Daily News. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Summit Daily News Mountain Law: Long-term ... (Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:14:03 -0800)

Long-term planning seminar is Dec. 19
Sunset Hills Care and Rehab along with Grant Walker invite the community to a seminar about long-term planning on Monday, Dec. 19, at 6 p.m. at 1933 W. Peppertree Drive, Safford. (Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:30:37 -0800)

Avoiding the Long-Term Care Wipeout by Riding the Life-Extension Wave
MOUNTAIN LAKES, N.J., Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the EraNova Institute announces the publication of a special report, Avoiding the Long-Term Care Wipeout by Riding the Life-Extension Wave. "It offers a win-win-win strategy that can enrich three constituencies while... (Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:46:08 -0800)

Care worries for injured troops
MPs say they are worried about the number of injured soldiers who need long-term care after returning from Afghanistan. (Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:03:58 -0800)

Salem County Health Care Facilities Emergency Preparedness Committee honors partners for their help in times of ...
MANNINGTON TWP. — The Salem County Health Care Facilities Emergency Preparedness Committee met here Wednesday afternoon to give recognition to local long-term care facilities and hospitals for their willingness to promote partnerships in times of emergency. (Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:56:20 -0800)

The Top Ten Reasons Long-Term Care Insurance May Be the Best Holiday Gift Ever
KIRKLAND, Wash. , Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah , or another end-of-year holiday, long-term care insurance just might be the best present you could possibly give. ... (Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:25:00 -0800)

Signing Derek Holland to a Long Term Contract Would Be Great for the Rangers:Fan's View
The focus for the Texas Rangers this offseason has been to lock up their core players with long term contracts. Much of the focus has been on players like Mike Napoli and Josh Hamilton who can become free agents after the 2012 season; however there is a great benefit to locking... (Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:48:00 -0800)

Dilnot's elderly care proposals won't promote equality
Dilnot's plans for social care will create a new unfairness between the rich and poor, argues Steve Groves Steve Groves is chief executive of Partnership, an insurance company that sells specialist annuities, long-term care and equity release plans. He believes Andrew Dilnot's plans to reform social care do little to make the system fairer: "Many believe general taxation is the way to fund long ... (Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:47:00 -0800)

Mich. governor signs bills affecting state workers
State workers hired after Jan. 1 no longer will be eligible to receive state health care coverage when they retire and long-term employees covered by the state's defined benefit pension will have to contribute 4 percent of their pay to keep that benefit under bills signed Thursday by Gov. Rick Snyder. (Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:05:21 -0800)

Long Term Care Insurance 2012 Tax Guides
Long term care insurance may be fully tax deductible and the higher 2012 limits and rules are spelled out in two new guides published by the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance. (Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:59:58 -0800)

Christmas gifts delivered to long-term care home residents
Santa's elves worked hard Friday morning to make Christmas a little brighter for residents at Good Shepherd. (Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:04:51 -0800)

Carondelet to close hospice here
Officials with the Tucson-based Carondelet Health Network on Friday confirmed they will be closing an 11-bed hospice in Tucson, and a long-term-care facility in Nogales, Ariz. (Fri, 16 Dec 2011 21:45:28 -0800)

Long-term planning seminar is Dec. 19
Sunset Hills Care and Rehab along with Grant Walker invite the community to a seminar about long-term planning on Monday, Dec. 19, at 6 p.m. at 1933 W. Peppertree Drive, Safford. (Sun, 18 Dec 2011 23:25:15 -0800)

With the C.L.A.S.S. Act Seemingly Scrapped, Robert Cardona LTC Insurance Solutions Says It's Time to Look Into Long ...
Were you one of the baby boomers counting on the C.L.A.S.S. Act to be passed? Robert Cardona LTC Insurance Solutions Inc. offers some common misconceptions of long term care insurance.Beaumont, California (PRWEB) December 19, 2011 The Obama Administration just recently decided to scrap the C.L.A.S.S. Act, which would have been the first national, government run Long Term Care insurance program ... (Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:11:30 -0800)

New long-term care spaces fall short of need, critics say
The province is spending $48.2 million to create 511 affordable supportive living and 30 long-term care spaces in six Alberta communities. (Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:33:30 -0800)

New long-term care spaces fall short of need, critics say
The province is spending $48.2 million to create 511 affordable supportive living and 30 long-term care spaces in six Alberta communities. (Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:04:38 -0800)

Rehabmart.com Joins Forces with Stryker to Provide the Latest Innovations in Pressure Ulcer Aids
Among the many difficult challenges for long-term care patients in hospitals and nursing homes are bed sores and pressure ulcers. In an effort to provide a cost effective means of dealing with this pervasive problem, Rehamart.com, an online e-commerce company that sells rehabilitation and medical supplies, has recently partnered with Stryker, one of the world’s leading medical technology ... (Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:15:46 -0800)

Province adds beds, services for seniors and disabled
Edmonton is among six Alberta cities and towns that will receive more than 500 additional supportive living and long-term care spaces by July 2014, the provincial government announced on Monday. (Tue, 20 Dec 2011 02:11:55 -0800)

State hires long-term care ombudsman
After just 10 days, the state of Iowa has wrapped up what officials described as a national search for a new ombudsman who will advocate for the elderly residents of nursing homes. (Tue, 20 Dec 2011 02:21:19 -0800)

New Iowa long-term care ombudsman chosen
A lawyer on the staff of the Iowa Department of Aging will become the state's long-term care ombudsman. (Tue, 20 Dec 2011 04:46:54 -0800)

Enfield After-School Care Providers Clear Another Hurdle For Leases
Town Approval Process Will Stretch Into 2012 Follow Your Town News On The Courant's Enfield Facebook Page The town council voted to approve long-term leases with two after-school care providers at its Monday night meeting, another small step forward in what has been a long and arduous process stretching back to last January, when town officials first started debating how providers should apply ... (Tue, 20 Dec 2011 06:21:34 -0800)

How Ready Are You for Long-Term Care?
MetLife sells insurance, lots of it. So, you probably wouldn't expect its corporate mascot, Snoopy, to tell you the reasons not to buy its products. Still, the company commissions a lot of well-conceived research on consumer knowledge about insurance. (Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:30:31 -0800)

Gingrich bill gives care facilities way to challenge allegations
A bill sponsored by Rep. Mauree Gingrich to establish a dispute resolution process for long-term care facility evaluations has unanimously passed the state House and Senate. (Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:38:02 -0800)

ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS - Long-term care for the long run
Each of us, I’m sure, has wondered, what will happen when we can no longer sprint up the steps (or in my case, stairs) to the front door. What if we forget what we’ve taken for medication – time after time? What do we do? Who do we call? Much as we hate to say it out loud – who will care for us? And how will they get paid? (Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:27:39 -0800)

Advocat Announces Planned Departure of Chief Financial Officer and the Appointment of Executive Vice President
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. -- Advocat Inc. a premier provider of long term care services primarily in the Southeast and Southwest, today announced that Glynn Riddle, the Company's Chief Financial Officer, has notified ... (Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:00:00 -0800)

Can community care take pressure off hospitals?
One in six acute-care beds in Canada is occupied by an elderly patient waiting for a place in long-term care or other community services (Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:31:37 -0800)

State site explains long-term health care
The state has launched a website to help Californians with long-term health care planning.The site (Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:26:14 -0800)

Kentucky group wants panel to review lawsuits against nursing homes
A long-term care industry group wants a new law in Kentucky that would create medical review panels to evaluate potential lawsuits against nursing homes, personal care homes and some facilities for the intellectually and developmentally disabled. (Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:51:31 -0800)

Grace Lutheran Foundation Selects Kronos to Control Labor Costs
Grace Lutheran Foundation, an assisted living and long-term care healthcare system has selected a comprehensive workforce management solution from Kronos Incorporated to completely automate and standardize processes. (Wed, 21 Dec 2011 06:00:00 -0800)

UAMS College of Nursing gets $162,000 for nursing home link
Using a $162,002 federal grant, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will soon put telecommunications to work in the Arkansas Delta improving the education levels of nursing home caregivers and enabling UAMS' geriatrics specialists to see patients in long-term care facilities in the Delta. (Wed, 21 Dec 2011 07:11:20 -0800)

The High Cost Of Elder Care
see photosAPClick for full photo gallery: The Best And Worst States For Long-Term Care As I write this, I’m sitting in the living room of my childhood home. My dad has been experiencing some fairly serious age-related health issues, so I took some time off to come home and [...] (Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:43:40 -0800)

The Best And Worst States For Long-Term Care
A new study by AARP ranks the 50 states and the District of Columbia on the quality and accessibility of their long-term care supports and services. The ratings look at affordability and access; choice of setting and providers; quality of life and care; and support for family caregivers. These are the 10 best. (Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:48:32 -0800)

Toronto caregiver charged in sex assault of elderly woman
James Stewart Brown, 57, was arrested on Tuesday evening. He is a personal support worker at Kensington Long Term Care Centre. (Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:45:52 -0800)

Friends Life Care, Leading Pennsylvania Long Term Care Provider, Expands Commitment to Vital Aging in Place Program
By adding expert Brian Walls to their care coordination staff, Friends Life Care emphasizes that wellness is a key component in long term care protection for aging baby boomers and seniors (PRWeb December 22, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:49:58 -0800)

Dramatic Growth of Genesis Rehab Services Creates New Jobs in Several Oklahoma and Arkansas Communities
KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. , Dec. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Genesis Rehab Services (GRS), a premier provider of physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapy services in the long-term care industry, ... (Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:11:00 -0800)

Proposed Hackensack hospital project still disputed
Opponents of the proposed construction of a 19-story, long-term acute care hospital at the corner of Summit and Prospect avenues in Hackensack continue to ask city officials to turn down the project, stating that it will dramatically reduce the neighborhood’s quality of life. (Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:30:47 -0800)

'Targeted savings' would reduce reimbursement to Medicaid providers in Virginia
Long-term care facilities, children's and rural hospitals would take the brunt Medicaid enrollment in Virginia has jumped by almost 50 percent in the last 10 years — despite the state having some of the strictest eligibility criteria in the nation for the federal/state health program. Paying for it takes up a major chunk of the state's budget each year. (Fri, 23 Dec 2011 08:16:33 -0800)

Balm of Gilead at Cooper Green Mercy Hospital gives respite to the ill and their caretakers
Cooper Green hospital's Balm of Gilead program was created to offer palliative care for terminally ill patients. There's also room for long-term patients who normally get care at home to go in for short-term stays. (Sat, 24 Dec 2011 05:08:54 -0800)

South County voters OK'd home-care worker bill by slightly lower margin than state, county
South Snohomish County voters joined voters around the state in approving an initiative on the Nov 8 general election ballot that will mandate more training for long-term-care workers, but they approved it by a slightly smaller margin than the rest of the state, according to figures that the secretary of state’s office released Tuesday. (Sat, 24 Dec 2011 13:23:46 -0800)

Closing of long-term health facility in Nogales raises concerns
Santa Cruz County and the City of Nogales plan to add their voices to the protest against the closure of the long-term care facility at Carondelet Holy Cross Hospital.  (Sat, 24 Dec 2011 17:11:20 -0800)

South County voters OK'd home-care worker bill by slightly lower margin than state, county
South Snohomish County voters joined voters around the state in approving an initiative on the Nov 8 general election ballot that will mandate more training for long-term-care workers, but they approved it by a slightly smaller margin than the rest of the state, according to figures that the secretary of state’s office released Tuesday. (Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:56:40 -0800)

Murder at Ottawa retirement home
A long-term care home in Ottawa was rocked Monday after an elderly woman was stabbed to death. (Mon, 26 Dec 2011 13:45:26 -0800)

Murder at retirement home
A long-term care home in Ottawa was rocked Monday after an elderly woman was stabbed to death. (Mon, 26 Dec 2011 13:58:46 -0800)

Suspicious death at Barrhaven elder care facility
Police are investigating a suspicious death at the Longfields Manor long-term care facility in Barrhaven. (Mon, 26 Dec 2011 14:49:38 -0800)

Palm Beach County plans 'Medical Home Day'
Palm Beach County 's "Medical Home Day" aims to find a doctor and long-term care for the unemployed and others struggling to afford health insurance. (Tue, 27 Dec 2011 03:12:38 -0800)

The Tax Answer to Short-Term Capital Gains
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. (TheStreet) -- If you want to be proactive about managing your 2011 tax liability, now is the time. One of the items under every taxpayer's control is managing their realized capital gains and losses. The first thing to determine is what, if any, capital gains you have realized in your taxable accounts for 2011 -- either short term or long term, depending how long you have ... (Tue, 27 Dec 2011 04:08:00 -0800)

Ann Brenoff: Long-Term Care Insurance Is Expensive
By 2030, one in five Americans will be a senior citizen and estimates are that those needing long-term care insurance will skyrocket to more than 23 million Americans. And each one of them is looking at a projected long-term care costs of about $300,000 a year. (Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:27:54 -0800)

Looking for a New Year's Resolution That's Quick and Easy to Keep?
KIRKLAND, Wash. , Dec. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Looking for a New Year's resolution that's not a sweat, like losing 15 pounds or going off cigarettes? "Consider resolving to investigate long-term ... (Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:33:00 -0800)

First Person: We're Already Preparing for Long-Term Care
*Note: This was written by a Yahoo! contributor. Do you have a personal finance story that you'd like to share? Sign up with the Yahoo! Contributor Network to start publishing your own finance articles. (Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:45:00 -0800)

Some Long-Term-Care Insurance Is Better Than None
Ruffenach: Why shooting for the moon with long-term-care insurance might shoot you in the foot. (Tue, 27 Dec 2011 21:06:56 -0800)

Rates keep rising, and long-term care insurers hold the reins - Wed, 28 Dec 2011 PST
John Thielbahr got an unpleasant holiday surprise this year: an enormous increase in the “level” premiums for his long-term care insurance policy. Within a couple of weeks, he and his wife – and everyone else in Washington who holds the same kind of policy through Met Life – will be paying 41 percent more a month for coverage of the various steep costs that come with long illnesses or health ... (Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:14:36 -0800)

Making a decision on long-term-care policy
SMART MONEY (Wed, 28 Dec 2011 03:07:16 -0800)

Advocat Announces the Opening of Rose Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center in Culloden, West Virginia
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. -- Advocat Inc. , a premier provider of long term care services primarily in the Southeast and Southwest, announces the opening of Rose Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center, its third ... (Wed, 28 Dec 2011 05:30:00 -0800)

Walker proposes to lift cap on long-term care program
Madison - Gov. Scott Walker announced a plan Wednesday to lift a cap on Family Care and bring the long-term care program to more corners of the state. (Wed, 28 Dec 2011 09:25:13 -0800)

Walker wants to lift cap on Family Care programs
About 60 counties offer state Family Care programs, which provide long-term care options for the elderly and disabled to stay out of nursing homes. (Wed, 28 Dec 2011 10:06:57 -0800)

Walker lifts cap on long-term care after federal agency orders change
Gov. Scott Walker announced a plan Wednesday to lift the enrollment cap on a state long-term care program - a move he made two weeks after federal authorities told his administration it had to take that step. (Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:04:46 -0800)

Island seniors encouraged to weigh in on long-term care report
BY JOHN BURNETT | STEPHENS MEDIA HILO -- The graying of the so-called Baby Boom generation will "soon trigger a tsunami-like demand for long-term care services that the state and its residents are not prepared for." (Thu, 29 Dec 2011 03:20:19 -0800)

Long-term care services could overwhelm state
By JOHN BURNETT Tribune-Herald staff writer The graying of the so-called baby boomer generation will soon trigger a tsunami-like demand for long-term care services that the state and its residents are not prepared for. That's AARP's reaction to the final draft report of the Hawaii Long-Term Care Commission, which will take public input on its findings in a hearing Friday, Jan. 6, from 2-4 p.m ... (Thu, 29 Dec 2011 06:26:23 -0800)

Remedi SeniorCare ® Says Consultant Pharmacists a Critical Component to Maintaining Health and Safety of Long-Term ...
Remedi SeniorCare, one of the nation’s largest independent long-term care (LTC) pharmacy providers to skilled nursing, assisted living and retirement communities, believes that the current relationship between the consultant pharmacist, long-term care (LTC) Pharmacy, and LTC facility is and will continue to be an ethical and appropriate relationship that supports patient-centered, cost-effective ... (Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:22:10 -0800)

Insurance: Alternative to long-term care coverage
Question: I am divorced in my mid-sixties with kids and grandkids. I have started my pension but continue to work to pay off my mortgage with larger-than-required monthly payments. (Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:32:41 -0800)

Judge issues bit of relief; ruling blocks cuts on Medi-Cal
Officials at Mayers Memorial Hospital in Fall River Mills cheered a federal judge's ruling this week that placed a temporary block on looming Medi-Cal cuts for hospitals with long-term care facilities. (Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:20:00 -0800)

Burlington County schedules public hearings to discuss the fate of Buttonwood Hospital
PEMBERTON—Faced with operating subsidies at Buttonwood Hospital that are expected to exceed $4.5 million in 2012, Burlington County Freeholders continue to explore the future options for the long-term care facility and formally released a consultant’s report that evaluated the environmental, logistical and economic impacts of a potential sale. (Sat, 31 Dec 2011 09:06:40 -0800)

Aspen Lake caregivers go beyond the clock
WINDSOR, Ont. -- The job goes beyond the clock for a group of local long-term care workers. (Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:42:48 -0800)

Long-term care poses dilemma
My agent has suggested that I purchase an annuity to cover the cost. This would require me to close about one-third of my investments and cause quite a tax problem, as I have held most of my investments for several years. (Sat, 31 Dec 2011 21:15:19 -0800)