Long Term Care News Jul 2012

Local Physicians Support Dr. Marion's '3 in 4 Need More' Long Term Care Awareness Tour by conducting Free Public ...
IRVINE, Calif., July 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Doctors see 'Epidemic level' Long Term Care cases putting unnecessary stress on patients and their families.(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prn ... (Mon, 02 Jul 2012 18:40:00 -0700)

In visit to long-term care facility, Lance says he will vote to repeal Obamacare
HILLSBOROUGH — Burgundy carpets. Colorful murals. Sunlit lounges. On first sight, the Bridgeway and Avalon campuses on Amwell Road in Hillsborough could be mistaken for hotels. (Mon, 02 Jul 2012 22:03:27 -0700)

In visit to long-term care facility, Lance says he will vote to repeal Obamacare
HILLSBOROUGH — Burgundy carpets. Colorful murals. Sunlit lounges. On first sight, the Bridgeway and Avalon campuses on Amwell Road in Hillsborough could be mistaken for hotels. (Tue, 03 Jul 2012 05:32:45 -0700)

CNBC Poll: Would You Buy Long-Term Care Insurance?
As Americans live longer, long-term care insurance is gaining in popularity as a way to offset costs associated with retirement. Would you buy the insurance, or rather save money on your own? (Tue, 03 Jul 2012 07:06:39 -0700)

What Is the Future of Long-Term Care Insurance?
As Americans live longer, debilitating diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's are rising, making the need for long-term care vital. Who should buy long-term care insurance and when? (Tue, 03 Jul 2012 07:06:49 -0700)

MSU offers new guide on long-term care insurance
A long-term care partnership insurance program, now available in Montana, may help 70 percent of people 65 and older who are expected to need some type of long-term care during their lifetime. To assist Montanans in learning more about the long-term care partnership program, Montana State University Extension, in collaboration with the Department of Public Health and Human Services and ... (Tue, 03 Jul 2012 09:16:11 -0700)

Truven Health Analytics Study Finds No Short- or Long-Term Advantage for Employers to Drop Group Health Insurance ...
There is no short- or long-term advantage for employers to eliminate group health benefits in favor of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act penalties, according to a (Tue, 03 Jul 2012 09:28:00 -0700)

10 Questions To Ask Before Buying Long-Term Care Insurance
Few financial products are as misunderstood as long-term care ­insurance. These policies are complicated and expensive and cover a risk that most of us would rather not think about: the need for help with ... (Tue, 03 Jul 2012 11:02:38 -0700)

Betty Berry: Ombudsman is a voice for people in long-term care
Senior columnist Betty Berry talks about the role of the ombudsman in the care and protection of people in long-term care. (Tue, 03 Jul 2012 13:48:00 -0700)

Long-term, hospice care questions for baby boomers bubble under surface
Care for baby boomers looms large as news outlets consider what long-term and hospice care for them could look like and how it could affect their prospects for quality care. (Wed, 04 Jul 2012 04:15:50 -0700)

Ombudsman training to start Tuesday
Training to become a certified ombudsman volunteer will begin Tuesday at the Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman in Salem. (Wed, 04 Jul 2012 11:30:00 -0700)

Oklahoma hospitals putting focus on palliative care; Hillcrest first in state to be certified
Hillcrest Medical Center has become the first hospital in Oklahoma and the 12th in the nation to be certified in palliative care with The Joint Commission as it and other health-care organizations focus more on long-term care and symptom management. (Thu, 05 Jul 2012 00:13:42 -0700)

The most expensive places to be old and sick
If you're living in Massachusetts, you can expect to pay a pretty penny for long-term care services. (Fri, 06 Jul 2012 06:38:15 -0700)

Will long term care insurance sink or save this family?
FAMILY FINANCE: This couple has a five-star retirement plan — why then are they so obsessed about being able to pay for health care in their old age? (Fri, 06 Jul 2012 07:15:55 -0700)

Care costs will be capped for the elderly
Pensioners who face selling their homes to pay for long-term care will be offered state protection for the first time under government plans to be outlined next week. (Fri, 06 Jul 2012 14:45:14 -0700)

Care costs to be capped for elderly
Pensioners who face selling their homes to pay for long-term care are to be offered state protection for first time. (Fri, 06 Jul 2012 15:30:05 -0700)

Decision delay on elderly care cash
Decisions on how to fund long-term care for the elderly will not be taken for up to two years, the Government has admitted, amid Labour accusations that it had abandoned cross-party talks. (Fri, 06 Jul 2012 22:31:31 -0700)

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Decisions on how to fund long-term care for the elderly will not be taken for up to two years, the Government has admitted, amid Labour accusations that it had abandoned cross-party talks. (Fri, 06 Jul 2012 22:45:29 -0700)

Decision delay on elderly care cash
Decisions on how to fund long-term care for the elderly will not be taken for up to two years, the Government has admitted, amid Labour accusations that it had abandoned cross-party talks. Related Stories Rain-hit GP fans stranded in jams Final countdown for magic Murray Flood alerts as deluge continues Aliens are more like huge jellyfish than little green men, says government advisor ... (Fri, 06 Jul 2012 22:51:10 -0700)

UK & World News: Decision delay on elderly care cash
Decisions on how to fund long-term care for the elderly will not be taken for up to two years, the Government has admitted, amid Labour accusations that it had abandoned cross-party talks. (Sat, 07 Jul 2012 00:21:48 -0700)

Decision delay on elderly care funding
Decisions on how to fund long-term care for the elderly will not be taken for up to two years, the Government admitted, amid Labour accusations that it had abandoned cross-party talks. (Sat, 07 Jul 2012 00:50:49 -0700)

No Elderly Care Plan Before 2015, Government Admits
Decisions on how to fund long-term care for the elderly will not be taken for up to two years, the Government admitted, amid Labour accusations... (Sat, 07 Jul 2012 03:02:04 -0700)

Government Favours Cap On Elderly Care Costs
Long-term care of the elderly is a multi-billion pound problem that has bedevilled governments for decades. (Sat, 07 Jul 2012 10:53:57 -0700)

Parties at war over funding of care for the elderly
A political row has broken out over the funding of long-term care for the elderly. (Sat, 07 Jul 2012 13:30:10 -0700)

Valley lacks long-term care for mentally ill
A Fresno County psychiatric crisis center that opened two months ago has reduced the number of mental health patients in hospital emergency departments, just as intended. (Sat, 07 Jul 2012 22:47:24 -0700)

Eye on Health: Rugby Teen Volunteers
Getting older and living in a long-term care center is a fact of life for many people.  It can be a difficult transition, but it helps when you have visitors to brighten up the day. That's where a volunteer (Sun, 08 Jul 2012 21:07:39 -0700)

LifeSecure's Long Term Care Insurance Product Now Available in California
BRIGHTON, Mich., July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --   LifeSecure Insurance Company today announced that its individual long-term care insurance (LTCI) and its multi-life worksite LTCI program, OM ™ (One-for-Many ... (Mon, 09 Jul 2012 03:00:00 -0700)

Facing the national retirement nightmare
In planning for long-term care for the elderly -- and you -- it's urgent to start planning today (Mon, 09 Jul 2012 03:45:00 -0700)

Remedi SeniorCare® Names Michael Freedman Regional Sales Manager
BALTIMORE, July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --  Remedi SeniorCare ®, one of the country's leading long-term care pharmacy companies, has named seasoned industry executive Michael Freedman as its new Regional ... (Mon, 09 Jul 2012 05:15:00 -0700)

Medline Joins Long-Term Care Leaders in Washington to Advocate for Key Health Care Initiatives
MUNDELEIN, Ill. -- Medline Industries, Inc., the nation's leading provider of medical supplies to the long-term care industry, is joining hundreds of long-term care leaders from around the country this ... (Mon, 09 Jul 2012 09:47:52 -0700)

Award-Winning Long-Term Care Insurance Specialist Christine Khemis of Seattle Shares Secrets to Her Success
Seattle long-term care specialist, named tops in state of Washington, tells how she got to be number one. Unlike many others who market services such as insurance, Christine Khemis does not concentrate primarily on sales techniques or objectives. Instead she focuses on delivering value in her own special way. Her industry award is applauded by the Personal PR Forum. ... (Mon, 09 Jul 2012 10:02:57 -0700)

Heat-related death at care home called facility's fault
A 67-year-old man died with a core temperature of 107 degrees after being left outside at a Tucson long-term-care home for more than an hour, a state investigation has found. (Tue, 10 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0700)

AdCare Health Systems Completes Acquisition of Skilled Nursing Facility in Georgia
SPRINGFIELD, OH-- - AdCare Health Systems, Inc. , a leading long-term care provider, has completed the previously announced agreement to purchase a skilled nursing facility in Glennville, Georgia for $8.2 ... (Tue, 10 Jul 2012 05:31:00 -0700)

Reduce your odds of needing long-term care
From yoga to community activities, there are lots of things retirement-age people can do to prolong their quality of life (Tue, 10 Jul 2012 10:21:08 -0700)

Toronto woman, 105, waits for spot in nursing home
A Toronto woman who turned 105 on Tuesday could wait two years for a spot in a long-term care facility, despite the fact she has been trying to get into a nursing home for the past six years. (Tue, 10 Jul 2012 15:04:37 -0700)

Pensioners told loans to cover care will stop them having to sell homes
Action to stop thousands of pensioners being forced to sell their homes to pay their long-term care bills will be announced by the Government today. (Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:26:49 -0700)

Government to propose long-term care council loans
Long-awaited social care bill to offer loans to pay for LTC and support cost cap “in principle”. (Wed, 11 Jul 2012 01:09:57 -0700)

Pay when you die: Pensioners told loans to cover care will stop them having to sell homes
Action to stop thousands of pensioners being forced to sell their homes to pay their long-term care bills will be announced by the Government today. (Wed, 11 Jul 2012 01:47:02 -0700)

Government proposes long-term care council loans
Long-awaited social care bill to offer loans to pay for LTC and support cost cap “in principle”. (Wed, 11 Jul 2012 05:08:46 -0700)

Long Term Care Insurance Association Adds Videos to Consumer Education Library
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance has added new educational videos focused on long term care insurance to the organization’s Consumer Learning Center. (Wed, 11 Jul 2012 06:41:11 -0700)

Health Care District renews trauma care contract with St. Mary's and Delray medical centers
Palm Beach County Health Care District commissioners Wednesday kept their long-term trauma care providers, but changed the way they’ll be paid. (Wed, 11 Jul 2012 16:37:07 -0700)

Business viewpoint: Ruling on Affordable Care Act clears way for action
The Supreme Court's landmark decision on health care has both immediate and long-term impact for the average American, the health-care industry and small businesses. (Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:29:56 -0700)

The Facts About Long Term Care Insurance
Long term care is defined as the care needed for individuals with chronic disabilities. (Thu, 12 Jul 2012 10:52:47 -0700)

Three Genesis HealthCare Centers Receive Prestigious National Award for Providing High-Quality Long-Term Care
KENNETT SQUARE, Pa., July 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Genesis HealthCare, one of the nation's largest providers of skilled nursing and rehabilitation, today announced that three of its Centers have been recognized ... (Thu, 12 Jul 2012 13:43:00 -0700)

David Bell: Defusing a care timebomb
Despite a recent White Paper on the subject, governments in England and Scotland have still to grasp the nettle of the cost of long term care, 
writes David Bell (Thu, 12 Jul 2012 16:07:49 -0700)

Friday: SMC Names New Chief For Long Term Care
A long time nursing home administrator is taking over as Samaritan Medical Center's vice-president for long term care. (Fri, 13 Jul 2012 11:49:44 -0700)

Could life policies be key to care-cost problem?
Could an old-fashioned life assurance policy be the way families cover the cost of long-term care and leave their legacies intact? (Fri, 13 Jul 2012 19:26:21 -0700)

Will we be getting more help to pay for a care home?
This week the Government announced new proposals designed to alleviate the crisis in long-term care. (Fri, 13 Jul 2012 23:46:10 -0700)

105-year-old woman will move to care home after 10-year wait
After 10 years of waiting, 105-year-old Faina Mileikovskaia is finally getting a room at Baycrest’s Apotex Centre, a long-term care home 10 minutes from where she lives now. (Sat, 14 Jul 2012 07:55:38 -0700)

Dayton Rotary speaker discusses long-term care insurance
Leslie Herndon does not say that one must expedite the purchase of long-term care insurance. Nevertheless, the Edward Jones financial advisor, speaking from personal experience, recommends that one should carefully reflect on its purpose and utility. Herndon discussed the topic as the speaker at the Dayton Rotary Club Luncheon held July 12 at the Dayton Community Center. Herndon’s father died a ... (Sat, 14 Jul 2012 08:08:56 -0700)

105-year-old Toronto woman gets nursing home spot
An 105-year-old Toronto woman who was told she might have to wait two years for a spot in a long-term care facility will be able to move into a nursing home next week. (Sat, 14 Jul 2012 09:36:30 -0700)

Letters: Key questions about funding for care
To my knowledge, it is more than 30 years since concerns were raised about long-term care for the growing numbers of older people. The key questions have always been who will pay for it; who will provide it; how good will it be? While an answer to the former may come from some bastardised version of Andrew Dilnot's proposals ( Elderly offered state insurance scheme to cap care costs , 12 July ... (Sat, 14 Jul 2012 12:22:56 -0700)

Medical Group Works to Educate Nurses in Long-Term Care to Provide Better Patient Care
Skilled Wound Care Medical Group Starts First Skin Wound Ostomy Certification Course for Long Term Care (PRWeb July 15, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Sun, 15 Jul 2012 00:23:40 -0700)

New Long Term Care Insurance Claims Protections Begun in Oregon
Long term care insurance policyholders in Oregon gain new protections. (Sun, 15 Jul 2012 05:56:57 -0700)

AdCare Health Systems Sets Second Quarter 2012 Conference Call for Thursday, August 9, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. ET
SPRINGFIELD, OH-- - AdCare Health Systems, Inc. , a leading long-term care provider, will hold a conference call on Thursday, August 9, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time to discuss results for the second ... (Mon, 16 Jul 2012 05:31:00 -0700)

Baby boomer trend: asset-based long-term care insurance
Life insurance policies that provide long-term care benefits are growing in popularity and attracting younger baby boomers anxious to protect their portfolios.Sales of the policies, when measured by premiums paid, grew 20 percent last year over 2010, and the number of lives covered increased 13.5 percent, according to research by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance.The ... (Mon, 16 Jul 2012 11:36:04 -0700)

MEDICA Business review for the six months ended 30 June 2012
MEDICA (Paris:MDCA), a leading provider of long and short-term dependency care in France, has released its business review for the six months ended 30 June 2012. (Mon, 16 Jul 2012 22:15:12 -0700)

In Report on States’ Finances, a Grim Long-Term Forecast
Long after the economy rebounds, states will face financial problems that include rising health care costs and underfunded pensions, a task force of budget experts said. (Tue, 17 Jul 2012 10:15:57 -0700)

HHH Choices, a Managed Long Term Care Plan, Expands to Serve Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan and Westchester
BRONX, NY-- - HHH Choices is excited to announce the expansion of its Managed Long Term Care Plan. The New York State Department of Health recently approved HHH Choices' expansion into Brooklyn, Queens, ... (Tue, 17 Jul 2012 11:05:00 -0700)

Aon forecasts eight-year high for long term care liability loss rates, claim severity
CHICAGO, July 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Long term care liability loss rates and claim severity reached an eight-year high and are expected to grow steadily in 2013 against a backdrop of health care provider ... (Tue, 17 Jul 2012 11:11:00 -0700)

Physicians' focus on risks for stroke and dementia saved lives, money
Urging primary care physicians to focus on the top risks for stroke and dementia saved money and lives. Fewer patients needed long-term care when primary care doctors focused on the health hazards of high blood pressure, smoking, high cholesterol, diabetes, irregular heartbeats and depression. (Tue, 17 Jul 2012 13:33:18 -0700)

Leisureworld Closes Acquisition of Madonna LTC Residence in Orleans, Ontario
MARKHAM, ONTARIO-- - Leisureworld Senior Care Corporation today announced that it has closed the previously announced acquisition of the Madonna Long-Term Care Residence in Orleans, Ontario, following the receipt of regulatory approvals by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, and the Local ... (Tue, 17 Jul 2012 14:00:00 -0700)

New long-term care rules empower Oregon Insurance Division to help consumers
New rules for long-term care insurers have boosted Oregon Insurance Division oversight. Companies must pay claims promptly when not in dispute. They also have to pay for outside review of eligibility disputes. (Tue, 17 Jul 2012 16:04:54 -0700)

States face long-term financial burdens
U.S. states face long-term budget burdens that are already limiting their ability to pay for basic services such as law enforcement, local schools and transportation, a report released Tuesday said. Aging populations and rising health care costs are inflating Medicaid and pension expenses. At the same time, revenue from sales ... (Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:21:20 -0700)

ORPEA: Buoyant Increase in Sales in H1 2012: +15.2% to 685M with Organic Growth of 8.6%
ORPEA (Paris:ORP), leading European player in Long-Term Care (nursing homes), Post-Acute Care and Psychiatric Care, today announced its sales for the first half of 2012 to 30 th June. (Tue, 17 Jul 2012 22:45:13 -0700)

Five Questions to Ask a Long-Term Care Specialist Following the Supreme Court's Obamacare Ruling
KIRKLAND, Wash., July 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- When the Supreme Court upheld The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), uncertainty about health insurance abated. But what about long-term ... (Wed, 18 Jul 2012 04:00:00 -0700)

Long Term Care Liability Loss Rate Expected to Grow: Aon
Long term care liability loss rates and claim severity have reached an eight-year high and are expected to grow steadily in 2013 against a backdrop of health care provider budget constraints and uncertainty about health care reform, according to Aon … (Wed, 18 Jul 2012 06:16:21 -0700)

Alcohol tax funds boost long-term care services in Maryland
About $14.3 million generated by the 2011 state alcohol tax will be used to expand long-term care services to frail seniors and adults with disabilities, officials said Wednesday. (Wed, 18 Jul 2012 11:34:08 -0700)

Prudential to discontinue sales of group long-term care insurance coverage
Prudential Group Insurance, a business of Prudential Financial, Inc. , today announced that it will discontinue sales of new group long-term care insurance policies, effective August 1, 2012, in all states except Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, and South Dakota, where it will continue to offer products for a period of time as required by state law. (Wed, 18 Jul 2012 13:00:00 -0700)

Prudential to stop sales of group long-term care
(Reuters) - Insurer Prudential Financial Inc said on Wednesday it would stop selling group long-term care policies, making it the latest insurer to step back from the historically money-losing product. Prudential, the No. 2 U.S. life insurer, said it would stop selling policies as of August 1 in all but five states. In those states, it is bound by law to keep offering policies for "a period of ... (Wed, 18 Jul 2012 13:30:09 -0700)

Alberta union ad supports striking long-term care workers
An Alberta union has created an ad campaign designed to support long-term care workers on strike around the province. (Wed, 18 Jul 2012 17:15:47 -0700)

Prudential To Halt Sales Of Group Long-Term Care
Insurer Prudential Financial Inc. said on Wednesday it would stop selling group long-term care policies, making it the latest insurer to step back from the historically money-losing product. (Wed, 18 Jul 2012 18:09:24 -0700)

Care insurance focus of latest Money Talk$
The cost of long-term care insurance and the age to get it were among the questions two experts tackled in Tuesday's Money Talk$. Olivia B. Claud and Loren White from the State Corporation Commission's Bureau of Insurance answered those questions and more during the hourlong Web chat.... (Wed, 18 Jul 2012 21:32:01 -0700)

Long-term care insurance getting costly
If John Hancock Financial has to pay to for Judy Witte to live in a nursing home, it probably won't be anytime soon. At 72, the Louisville retiree shows no signs of needing help with daily living. (Sat, 21 Jul 2012 00:16:33 -0700)

Fear of illness in old age haunts our finances
'We seem more afraid of long-term care than we are of death, says actuary Fred Vettese. He says the numbers don't back up our fears (Sat, 21 Jul 2012 07:28:05 -0700)

Alzheimer’s Disease Is Top Long Term Care Insurance Claim
Alzheimer’s disease is responsible for a quarter of nursing home claims paid for by long term care insurance according to a report from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. (Sun, 22 Jul 2012 04:43:26 -0700)

Misconceptions of Long Term Care Insurance and Suggestions for a Cheaper Policy
While recent studies have proven that policies have been on a five-year increase, Robert Cardona LTC Insurance Solutions Inc. would like to share some suggestions and common misconceptions about LTC.Beaumont, CA (PRWEB) July 22, 2012 This year, Genworth released it's annual Cost of Care Survey. These results showed that the cost to receive any type of long term care assistance in California has ... (Sun, 22 Jul 2012 08:01:24 -0700)

Plan now for future health care needs
Elder care is not just an issue for elders anymore, said long-term care expert Dr. Marion Somers. (Sun, 22 Jul 2012 11:34:33 -0700)

CEO of Leisureworld resigns to become CEO of Centric Health Corporation
TORONTO - David Cutler is resigning from his role as president and CEO of Leisureworld Senior Care Corp. (TSX:LW) and will become president and CEO of Centric Health Corporation (TSX:CHH). The long-term care and senior's housing company says Cutler will step down from his role in September but will (Mon, 23 Jul 2012 14:37:51 -0700)

Senior long-term care insurance: planning ahead for elder care in San Diego
In recent columns, we have noted the rising population of soon-to-be retired baby boomers – many of whom are struggling to boost their savings in anticipation of the need for chronic care. According to a recent report from CNBC, the combination of greater life expectancy and the prevalence of conditions like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s is making senior long-term care insurance a necessity for ... (Mon, 23 Jul 2012 14:46:40 -0700)

Health Care Software, Inc. (HCS) Launches LTCH CARE Data Set Solution
HCS is now demonstrating and scheduling deployment for LTCH CARE Data Set.Farmingdale, NJ (PRWEB) July 25, 2012 Health Care Software, Inc. (HCS) announced today the general availability of its LTCH CARE Data Set solution.LTCH CARE Data Set compliance is required by CMS under the Long Term Care Hospital Quality Reporting Program mandate. The CMS published start date for this mandated reporting is ... (Wed, 25 Jul 2012 00:30:17 -0700)

Advocat Announces Appointment of James R. McKnight, Jr. as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. -- Advocat Inc. , a premier provider of long term care services primarily in the Southeast and Southwest, today announced the appointment of James R. McKnight, Jr. as the Company's Executive ... (Wed, 25 Jul 2012 05:00:00 -0700)

Omnicare returns to a profit in its 2nd quarter
Omnicare Inc., whose CEO resigned last month, returned to a profit in its second quarter as revenue fell slightly on weakness in its long-term care business. (Wed, 25 Jul 2012 08:43:44 -0700)

Fire safety review stepped up
Ontario’s Liberal government is accelerating steps to improve fire safety in retirement and long-term care facilities. (Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:53:01 -0700)

Reverse Mortgages Fall Short of Their Potential, Says a New Government Report
Reverse mortgages, which hold great promise as a way for the frail elderly to pay for long-term care costs while living at home, are failing to do the job. Few homeowners ever take out these loans, and those who do, paradoxically, may be putting their financial security in old age at greater risk. (Wed, 25 Jul 2012 12:55:48 -0700)

Home Care Assistance Launches NurseFind.org
Nursefind.org shares valuable tips on choosing the best long- term care option and educates the community about the role that in-home care can play in helping aging adults remain independent in their own homesPalo Alto, CA (PRWEB) July 25, 2012 Home Care Assistance, the leading provider of in-home care for seniors, is proud to announce the debut of Nursefind.org, a component of a broader ... (Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:07:29 -0700)

Ontario inches closer to making sprinklers mandatory in retirement homes
Local firefighters say it’s about time the installation of sprinklers in the Ontario’s retirement and long-term care homes becomes mandatory. (Wed, 25 Jul 2012 15:27:01 -0700)

Care agency calls for more beds
Care providers association asks VIHA to re-issue requests for proposals (Wed, 25 Jul 2012 16:08:32 -0700)

Voyeurism charge against nursing home worker withdrawn
A charge of voyeurism has been withdrawn against a female employee of a Kitchener long-term care centre. (Wed, 25 Jul 2012 17:17:37 -0700)

Avoid a $93,000 Bill For Your Dad's Long-Term Care
It?s a challenge these days to plan for all the contingencies in our own retirement, including paying for long-term care insurance, without worrying about ?filial responsibility? for our elderly parents. In a recent case in Pennsylvania an adult son was sued for his mother?s skilled nursing home bill of $93,000.  In this case, the mother had applied for Medicaid and was still waiting for ... (Thu, 26 Jul 2012 06:40:10 -0700)

Alberta to bring back on-site food prep in long-term care centres
EDMONTON - Albertans living in long-term care facilities operated by Alberta Health Services will soon enjoy fresher food that better meets their dietary needs and preferences. (Thu, 26 Jul 2012 10:59:20 -0700)

Omnicare Reports Mixed 2Q
Omnicare's second quarter earnings beat while revenues miss the Zacks Consensus Estimates. (Thu, 26 Jul 2012 14:04:50 -0700)

Health Care Reform Misses on Long Term Care
Employers Can Provide Long-Term Care Insurance to Bridge the Gap Says EM-Power Services President (PRWeb July 26, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/em (Thu, 26 Jul 2012 15:14:18 -0700)

Omnicare Reports Mixed 2Q - Analyst Blog
Omnicare Inc. ( OCR ), a provider of drugs to long-term care facilities and nursing homes, reported second quarter 2012 adjusted (excluding one-time expenses) earnings per share of 83 cents, (Thu, 26 Jul 2012 15:21:03 -0700)

Home-cooked meals return to Alberta seniors homes
Seniors living in long-term care centres in Alberta will be getting meals that are cooked on-site again. (Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:33:43 -0700)

Allison Salz
The province’s health superboard says the way food is prepared at long-term care facilities will change — but first they want to hear from those who’ll be sitting at the table. (Thu, 26 Jul 2012 18:18:40 -0700)

Union: Northwood staff may reject contract offer
Thousands of home-care clients and long-term care facility residents could face a major disruption next month if Northwood employees reject contract offers. (Fri, 27 Jul 2012 01:56:34 -0700)

Northwood employees may reject contract offers next month, union says
Thousands of home-care clients and long-term care facility residents could face a major disruption next month if Northwood employees reject contract offers. (Fri, 27 Jul 2012 01:56:44 -0700)

Research and Markets: U.S. Long-Term Acute Care Markets
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "U.S. Long-Term Acute Care Markets" report to their offe (Fri, 27 Jul 2012 02:10:00 -0700)

State Creates Long-Term Care Insurance Appeals Process
If you're younger than 45, you probably haven't thought much about long-term care insurance. Basically, it provides money to pay for in-home or nursing home care when you're too infirm or sick to cook or wash yourself. (Fri, 27 Jul 2012 06:41:22 -0700)

Long-term care program sponsors forum
BUCYRUS -- The Ohio District 5 Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is sponsoring an open forum about culture change and person-centered care from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Bucyrus Public Library. Broad objectives to promote culture change are to return decision-making control to the residents; enhance front-line staff's capacity to be responsive; and establish a "home." (Fri, 27 Jul 2012 09:48:12 -0700)

Retirement Weekly: How to use long-term-care partnership program
If you need long-term care, who pays for it? (Fri, 27 Jul 2012 10:06:25 -0700)

Q1Medicare.com Simplifies the Medicare Part D Plan Selection Process for Long-Term Care Residents
Q1Medicare.com now offers an online tool designed to help long-term care admissions and nursing staff assist residents with choosing a Medicare prescription drug plan, while also acting as a resource for prescribers who want to quickly get an overview of the medications covered by a resident’s drug plan formulary. The tool includes state-specific charts listing drug usage management restrictions ... (Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:18:21 -0700)

Tennessee raises bar for some Medicaid coverage of nursing home care
In an experiment being watched nationally, Tennessee has revised its Medicaid long-term care options to make it harder for certain low-income elderly people to qualify for state-paid nursing home care. Read full article >> (Sat, 28 Jul 2012 15:20:00 -0700)

Biz Brain: The increasing difficulty of getting long-term care insurance
You frequently recommend long-term care insurance...Does it make sense to purchase the insurance now or is it better to wait? (Sun, 29 Jul 2012 03:44:55 -0700)

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Thousands of home-care clients and long-term care facility residents could face a major disruption next month if Northwood employees reject contract offers. Two union locals representing Northwood’s home-care workers and employees... (Sun, 29 Jul 2012 11:11:54 -0700)

N.J. rate hikes bring new worries about long-term care insurance
Sharp rate increases for long-term care insurance in New Jersey have added to the growing uncertainty over how residents will pay for care in a state with a swelling elderly population and nursing-home costs that are among the highest in the nation. (Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:41:47 -0700)

Long Term Care Insurance Expert Offers Buying Tips to Consumers
Avoid the three common mistakes when considering long term care insurance simply advises the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance who spoke this week to consumers in Missouri. (Mon, 30 Jul 2012 06:13:39 -0700)

Advanced Specialty Rx
FLINT, Mich., July 30, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Advanced Specialty Rx (ASRx) has opened its long term care pharmacy. ASRx is located inside of the Great Lakes Technology center once home to General Motors Headquarters. Advanced Specialty Rx is focused on servicing Michigan's skilled... (Mon, 30 Jul 2012 11:25:02 -0700)

Heartland Ionia receives top rating from CMS
Heartland Health Care Center, a 103-bed, short- and long-term care facility in Ionia, has been awarded five stars – the highest possible rating – from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). (Mon, 30 Jul 2012 17:10:48 -0700)

Rent going up in Prince Edward Island's publicly owned seniors residences
CHARLOTTETOWN - Some seniors in Prince Edward Island will be paying more for a place to live due to rent increases at public long-term care facilities. (Tue, 31 Jul 2012 01:51:53 -0700)

BeamaLife Asserts Changes In Long Term Care Market Underscore Value of Whole Life Insurance
Whole Life Insurance policies are now offering more and more Long Term Care benefits too.Piscataway, NJ (PRWEB) July 31, 2012 Prudential Financial announced this week that it will exit the long term care insurance market, no longer selling group long-term care effective immediately. Prudential is just the latest among big-name insurers who have discontinued LTC policy sales, a list that includes ... (Tue, 31 Jul 2012 04:47:17 -0700)

BeamaLife Asserts Changes In Long Term Care Market Underscore Value of Whole Life Insurance
Whole Life Insurance policies are now offering more and more Long Term Care benefits too. (PRWeb July 31, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Tue, 31 Jul 2012 04:53:11 -0700)

Long-term care insurance about more than nursing home costs
When you think of long-term care insurance, do you just think of protection from nursing home costs? You may, but long-term care insurance covers much more than that. (Tue, 31 Jul 2012 11:55:06 -0700)

Kevin Maimann
Capital Care is bringing long-term care residents a taste of home. (Tue, 31 Jul 2012 16:18:50 -0700)

Congress passes multi-faceted bill to improve veteran care
WASHINGTON -- Congress has approved legislation that aims to address a federal funding problem that officials with veterans' homes say is discouraging them from taking in some disabled and elderly veterans who need long-term care. (Tue, 31 Jul 2012 22:00:03 -0700)