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Long Term Care News Sep 2012

St. Louis Chiropractor Promotes Alternative Treatments More Effective for Long-Term Back Pain Relief
ST. LOUIS -- Sciortino Chiropractic in St. Louis, MO is raising awareness about chiropractic care as an effective pain management alternative to medication and surgery. According to St. Louis chiropractor ... (Sun, 02 Sep 2012 07:00:00 -0700)

Senior Signals: Will I be liable for my parentâs nursing home bill?
Few people want to reside in an assisted living facility, nursing home, continuing care retirement community or other long-term care facility. Most people prefer to reside in their homes with the familiar presence of their family and friends. After one suffers a chronic or acute illness, that is not always possible. (Sun, 02 Sep 2012 18:32:20 -0700)

Will I be liable for my parents’ nursing home bill?
Few people want to reside in an assisted living facility, nursing home, continuing care retirement community or other long-term care facility. Most people prefer to reside in their homes with the familiar presence of their family and friends. (Sun, 02 Sep 2012 22:48:03 -0700)

Only four weeks left to claim refund over care bills blunder
Older people and their families who were wrongly landed with bills for long-term care have just four weeks to claim a refund. Daxa Patel (pictured), of Simpson Millar Solicitors in Leeds, is working on a number of claims. (Mon, 03 Sep 2012 03:27:15 -0700)

Independent Living Systems to Present at The Future of Healthcare Forum
MIAMI -- Independent Living Systems, LLC ("ILS"), a national leader in providing innovative long-term care, care management, post discharge and nutrition services to elderly, dual eligible and ... (Tue, 04 Sep 2012 05:03:00 -0700)

Long term care should not be overlooked in financial planning
The Dept. of Health and Human Services says more than 70 percent of Americans will need some type of long term care. Forty percent will need nursing home or assisted living care. (Tue, 04 Sep 2012 06:43:38 -0700)

Newton talks future of long-term care industry
As the population ages, the healthcare industry must adapt to keep pace with emerging needs. Locally, Jacksonville Health and Rehabilitation is working to do just that. (Tue, 04 Sep 2012 10:17:08 -0700)

CRH Medical Announces Clinical Sales Program to Support Long-Term Revenue Growth and Profitability
CRH Medical Announces Clinical Sales Program to Support Long-Term Revenue Growth and Profitability (Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:00:00 -0700)

Burwell long-term care facility to celebrate expansion
BURWELL — The Burwell Community Memorial Health Center is celebrating the opening of a new wing this week, just four years after it was nearly closed because of financial problems. (Tue, 04 Sep 2012 21:59:35 -0700)

Younger Long Term Care Insurance Claimants Examined
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study dispels the misperception that long term care insurance is purchased by and benefits only older individuals who need care as a result of conditions ... (Wed, 05 Sep 2012 05:18:00 -0700)

Health plans ready to vie for Medicaid contracts in Florida
With Florida gradually moving toward a statewide Medicaid managed-care system, 14 health plans are ready to compete for contracts to provide long-term care to seniors. (Wed, 05 Sep 2012 11:53:35 -0700)

Aviv REIT Announces Acquisition Of Skilled Nursing Facility With Existing Tenant Relationship Safe Haven
CHICAGO, Sept. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviv REIT, Inc. ("Aviv" or the "Company") announced today that it has acquired a post-acute and long-term care skilled nursing facility ("SNF") ... (Wed, 05 Sep 2012 14:30:00 -0700)

Forum Extended Care Serivces Receives Re-Accreditation, Illustrating Commitment to Excellence in Patient Care
SKOKIE, IL-- - Forum Extended Care Services, one of the largest independent long-term care and hospice pharmacies, has again achieved the Award of Accreditation from the Healthcare Quality Association ... (Wed, 05 Sep 2012 15:00:00 -0700)

Long-Term Care Looms as Rising Medicaid Cost
The program is the only safety net for millions of middle-class people whose needs for long-term care, at home or in a nursing home, outlast their resources. (Wed, 05 Sep 2012 19:56:20 -0700)

Long-Term Care: The Impending Labor Crisis
The Society of Certified Senior Advisors speaks out on the shortage of skilled LTC health-care workers that America is facing as the aging population is set to increase dramatically.Denver, CO (PRWEB) September 06, 2012 With high unemployment numbers it seems strange to speak about a potential shortage of workers. But the number of older Americans is growing rapidly as people live longer, and ... (Thu, 06 Sep 2012 00:57:49 -0700)

Aviv acquires post-acute and long-term care skilled nursing facility in Idaho
Aviv REIT, Inc. announced today that it has acquired a post-acute and long-term care skilled nursing facility ("SNF") located in Idaho for $6.0 million. (Thu, 06 Sep 2012 01:06:52 -0700)

Long-term care for elderly looms as rising Medicaid cost
Long-term care for elderly looms as rising Medicaid cost (Thu, 06 Sep 2012 20:01:00 -0700)

Vt. gets $18 million grant for long-term home care
Vermonters living in long-term care facilities could be able to return to their communities with the help of an $18 million federal grant. (Fri, 07 Sep 2012 02:26:40 -0700)

Long-Term Care Consumers Voice Their Opinions About Home Care
New Report Shows:  Consumers Are Adamant about Staying At Home; More Funding for Services and Better Pay for Workers Desperately NeededWASHINGTON, Sept. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumers want to remain in their homes as they age and/or as disability requires them to seek assistance, and they believe increased funding for in-home services and better pay and benefits for direct care ... (Fri, 07 Sep 2012 06:00:00 -0700)

Clinton: What Medicaid Cuts Would Mean For The Elderly And Disabled
Thank you, Bill Clinton, for reminding us that long-term care is a big part of Medicaid. In his Democratic convention speech this week, Clinton bungled a few of the details, but told a larger truth: Big cuts in Medicaid are likely to mean lost benefits for the frail elderly and [...] (Fri, 07 Sep 2012 07:52:12 -0700)

GOP win could shift nursing home costs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 (UPI) -- A Republican victory in November may mean some children of nursing home patients will have to help cover their long-term care costs, a consumer advocate says. (Fri, 07 Sep 2012 23:46:20 -0700)

Election may decide Medicaid's future
Medicaid has long conjured up images of inner-city clinics jammed with poor families. Its far less visible role is as the only safety net for millions of middle-class people whose needs for long-term care, at home or in a nursing home, outlast their resources. (Sat, 08 Sep 2012 01:31:19 -0700)

Long-term care: does the NHS owe you £80,000?
This reader got her father's fees paid, on the basis that he was ill as well as old. But anyone with a similar case must act by September 30. (Sat, 08 Sep 2012 13:00:12 -0700)

Health Reform Tax Changes That Impact Long Term Care Insurance
Starting in 2013, changes to tax rules resulting from health care reform will impact those purchasing long term care insurance according to the director of the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance. (Sun, 09 Sep 2012 08:23:35 -0700)

Joe Surkiewicz: Long Term Care Project makes big impact on lives
Would you or your family be ready if you were in a serious car accident or suffered a stroke and required nursing home care? Or what if a parent became incapacitated? (Sun, 09 Sep 2012 15:55:24 -0700)

AdCare Health Systems Declares 5% Stock Dividend, Payable October 22, 2012
AdCare Health Systems, Inc. , a leading long-term care provider, has declared a 5% stock dividend, payable October 22, 2012 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 8, 2012. (Sun, 09 Sep 2012 19:58:20 -0700)

Aerohive Hosts Free Webinar Featuring Long-Term Care Industry Experts Discussing Enterprise Wi-Fi in Senior Care ...
Aerohive Networks, the pioneer in controller-less Wi-Fi and cloud-enabled networking, today announced a free webinar on successful Wi-Fi deployments in two of the largest long-term care facilities in the nation. (Mon, 10 Sep 2012 06:33:00 -0700)

The importance of long-term insurance
Long-term disability insurance and long-term care insurance are worth the cost, Hamm writes. Professionals whose income supports their family should especially consider obtaining long-term disability insurance and long-term care insurance. (Mon, 10 Sep 2012 09:19:39 -0700)

MEDICA: First-Half 2012 Results
The Board of Directors of MEDICA (Paris:MDCA), a leading provider of long and short-term dependency care in France, met yesterday under the chairmanship of Jacques Bailet. (Mon, 10 Sep 2012 22:12:04 -0700)

Tulane's Walker stable, long-term effects unknown
TULSA, Okla. — It's still too early to know the long-term effects of the Tulane safety's spinal injury, the school's athletic director said Monday. (Tue, 11 Sep 2012 01:58:20 -0700)

With Two Out of Three People Over 65 Requiring Long Term Care,* Orange County Financial Advising Firm IWM Partners ...
Monthly educational seminars in Orange County help IWM Partners educate their clients and the community about how to work toward financial goals and move comfortably into retirement.Fountain Valley, CA (PRWEB) September 11, 2012 Orange County financial advising firm IWM Partners is hosting its monthly in-office workshop Wednesday September 26 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. about Planning for Your Long ... (Tue, 11 Sep 2012 02:07:35 -0700)

WellCare Approved to Participate in Florida's Long-Term Care Community Diversion Pilot Project in 19 Counties
Tampa , Fla. (September 11, 2012) - WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG) today announced that the Florida Department of Elder Affairs has approved WellCare of Florida to participate in 17 counties in ... (Tue, 11 Sep 2012 05:21:01 -0700)

The Long-Term Greed-ification of the Web
As the web stumbles out of toddlerhood toward adolescence, its users are maturing and requiring that the experience mature with it. For content creators and web marketers, that means retiring tactics aimed at driving page views and ad impressions. (Tue, 11 Sep 2012 06:44:08 -0700)

NTT DATA to Launch Point-of-Care Solution for Long-term Care Product
NTT DATA, Inc., a leading Healthcare Technologies and IT services provider, today announced a significant enhancement to its NetSolutionsTM Point-of-Care software, an integrated clinical and billing system for post-acute/long-term care facilities. (Tue, 11 Sep 2012 08:00:00 -0700)

Long Term Care Insurance and Rising Premiums Concern Seniors Worried about Medicare’s Future, Frank N. Darras, America ...
Premiums are subject to change and a 90% increase 15 years from now isn’t a risk you want to take.Ontario, CA (PRWEB) September 11, 2012 As an insurance lawyer specializing in long-term care policies, Frank N. Darras deals everyday with clients who’ve had serious problems collecting benefits from insurance companies. Premiums for long-term care insurance have risen over 90% for some ... (Tue, 11 Sep 2012 13:13:06 -0700)

Long Term Care Insurance and Rising Premiums Concern Seniors Worried about Medicare’s Future, Frank N. Darras, America ...
Premiums are subject to change and a 90% increase 15 years from now isn’t a risk you want to take. (PRWeb September 11, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Tue, 11 Sep 2012 13:25:03 -0700)

Health care agency to close at year’s end
A contract between Eau Claire-based long-term care provider Community Health Partnership and the state Department of Health Services will end on Dec. 31, 2012, subsequently forcing the agency to close. (Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:16:52 -0700)

ORPEA: Strong Increase in H1 2012 Results
ORPEA (Paris:ORP), a leading European player in Long-Term Care (nursing homes), Post-Acute Care and Psychiatric Care, today announced its results 1 for the first half to 30 June 2012. (Tue, 11 Sep 2012 22:12:17 -0700)

New White Paper: Closing the Gap in Health Information Technology in Long-Term and Post-Acute Care
WoundRounds®, the point-of-care wound management & prevention solution, has sponsored a white paper on the gaps in health Information technology in Long-Term and Post-Acute Care. While the nation’s healthcare system is on a path to improve care, quality and cost through adoption of electronic health record technology, the long-term and post-care sector, an important part of the healthcare ... (Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:46:21 -0700)

Long-term care provider to close: MCO had been called "financially hazardous"
A long-term care provider that had been teetering on the brink will close its doors at the end of the year. (Wed, 12 Sep 2012 01:41:11 -0700)

Live Long and Pay for It: America's Real Long-Term Cost Crisis
As the population ages, the costs -- financial and social -- of long-term care will rise rapidly. We're not prepared for it. Reuters About a decade ago, my mother's slow mental decline became too obvious ... (Wed, 12 Sep 2012 05:45:50 -0700)

Eau Claire long-term care organization to cease operations
An Eau Claire-based long-term care organization serving nearly 3,000 frail elderly clients and adults with physical or developmental disabilities will cease operations at the end of the year, leaving the state scrambling to find a new administrator for its Family Care program in west-central Wisconsin. (Wed, 12 Sep 2012 18:59:40 -0700)

Remedi SeniorCare® Completes Acquisition of Ohio's Cornerstone Pharmacy, Expands Distribution in the Midwest
BALTIMORE, Sept. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Remedi SeniorCare ® ( www.RemediRx.com ) today announced the acquisition of Cornerstone Pharmacy, one of the largest single site long-term care (LTC) pharmacies ... (Thu, 13 Sep 2012 05:00:00 -0700)

Legal issues delay free GP care for long-term ill
THE PROMISED provision of free GP care for 60,000 people with long-term illnesses is likely to be delayed by at least a year because of legal issues. (Thu, 13 Sep 2012 16:15:38 -0700)

Manor remains within budget
GORE BAY—At the present time, the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC) has put a hold on 2006-2007 clawbacks from the Manitoulin Centennial Manor (MCM) board, and if things remain as they are, it will mean the Manor will remain within budget and municipalities are not expected to experience a significant increase in their share of costs. (Thu, 13 Sep 2012 21:10:14 -0700)

Half of middle-aged voters likely to need long-term care for family member in next 5 years
(Phys.org)—Nearly half of California voters aged 40 and older say they will need long-term care for a close family member within the next five years, yet just as many say they couldn't afford even a single month of nursing home care, according to a new poll from The SCAN Foundation and the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research. (Fri, 14 Sep 2012 06:30:15 -0700)

Long-term care seminar to be held in Apple Valley
A free seminar to plan long-term care will be held from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., on Tuesday, Sept. 18, at Ecumen Seasons in Apple Valley. (Fri, 14 Sep 2012 08:40:51 -0700)

Minister says plans for free GP care for long-term ill 'on track'
GOVERNMENT PLANS to roll out free GP care to people with long-term illnesses are “very much on track”, according to Minister for Health James Reilly. (Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:39:52 -0700)

READER SUBMITTED: Bristol Senior Center To Host Seminar On Long Term Care Options
The Bristol Senior Center is hosting a seminar that will review the Long Term Care options available to Connecticut residents. (Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:40:48 -0700)

Senior center to host seminar on long-term care
BRISTOL — The Bristol Senior Center will offer a free public seminar 1 p.m. Thursday to review the long-term care options available to Connecticut residents. (Fri, 14 Sep 2012 21:06:26 -0700)

Senior center to host seminar on long-term care
BRISTOL — The Bristol Senior Center will offer a free public seminar 1 p.m. Thursday to review the long-term care options available to Connecticut residents. (Fri, 14 Sep 2012 22:21:58 -0700)

Find your voice now to help safeguard your future health
About a third of all men and half of all women will, after the age of 65, need long-term care and support. The reason? Levels of dementia and long-term conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension and stroke, are projected to increase dramatically as our population ages. Related Stories Job losses force business tax back into the spotlight (Sat, 15 Sep 2012 00:09:17 -0700)

Younger Long Term Care Insurance Claimants Examined
A new study examines long term care insurance claims among younger individuals in their 20s, 30s and 40s. (Sat, 15 Sep 2012 07:06:48 -0700)

2 Stocks to Play This Long-Term Health-Care Trend
One of the biggest trends playing out right now is the aging U.S. population, with baby boomers retiring over the next decade or two. One of the ways to play that wave is through national lab-testing companies Quest Diagnostics and LabCorp . (Sun, 16 Sep 2012 04:51:16 -0700)

Norman Lamb says 'no rush' over Dilnot reforms
New care services minister Norman Lamb will take his time over long-term care reforms (Mon, 17 Sep 2012 08:50:07 -0700)

Two Online Placement Services for Senior Care Centers Settle FTC Charges
Allegedly Did Not Check Out Long-Term Care Facilities As Claimed (Mon, 17 Sep 2012 09:13:55 -0700)

AdCare Health Systems Files Resale Registration Statement
AdCare Health Systems, Inc. , a leading long-term care provider, announced that on September 14, 2012 it filed a resale registration statement on Form S-3 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The ... (Mon, 17 Sep 2012 12:24:23 -0700)

Priciest states to be old & sick
Where you live affects how much you'll pay for long-term care, a study finds. Here’s where to find the most- and least-expensive care. (Mon, 17 Sep 2012 15:27:02 -0700)

Ageing population 'is leading to crisis in end-of-life care'
Britain faces a growing crisis in its ability to care for people dying of cancer, dementia and other long-term diseases, doctors are warning. (Mon, 17 Sep 2012 23:07:26 -0700)

MindStart Commits to Help Healthcare Organizations Keep People with Alzheimer's Active
Elder healthcare organizations, such as long-term care and assisted living facilities, provide care to a large population of people with Alzheimer’s disease. Best care for these individuals includes providing an environment, tools, and caregivers that help keep the person engaged in everyday activities, despite their failing memory and thinking skills. To help support these organizations ... (Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:23:06 -0700)

Couple Leaves Mark after Death
There's a new wheelchair accessible bus at the Long Term Care Centre in Corner Brook thanks to the good intentions of one couple. (Tue, 18 Sep 2012 02:23:13 -0700)

Do People Over-Estimate the Cost of Long-Term Care Insurance, Depriving Themselves of Vital Protection?
KIRKLAND, Wash., Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP) announces a straw poll to let people guess the cost of long-term care insurance, immediately learn what others ... (Tue, 18 Sep 2012 04:00:00 -0700)

AdCare Health Systems to Ring NYSE Euronext Closing Bell on Tuesday, September 18, 2012
AdCare Health Systems, Inc. , a leading long-term care provider, will ring the New York Stock Exchange Closing Bell today, September 18, 2012. (Tue, 18 Sep 2012 06:14:14 -0700)

New tools help nursing homes track and prevent deadly infections
Scientists have new tools and information to help track deadly healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in nursing homes and other long-term care settings. Potentially deadly HAIs strike volumes of nursing home residents each year, with best estimates suggesting that up to 2.8 million infections can occur in this population annually. (Tue, 18 Sep 2012 12:39:44 -0700)

Easy Quote System Simplifies Long-Term-Care Insurance Comparisons
Lavine Long Term Care Insurance offers a free online calculator that allows anyone to compare the cost of long-term-care policies without obligation.Gig Harbor, WA (PRWEB) September 18, 2012 Although most people understand the need for extended-care insurance, few have obtained it to protect themselves and their families. In many cases, this reluctance is caused by uncertainty about costs. In ... (Tue, 18 Sep 2012 13:03:12 -0700)

Does Long-Term Care Insurance at a Young Age Make Sense?
Younger people are buying long-term care insurance, but there are many risks for those who are not certain they're committed for the long haul. (Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:51:55 -0700)

Riders show they care
On Sept. 4, seven Saskatchewan Roughriders players came to visit with long-term care residents in the Extended Care and Veterans programs at the Wascana Rehabilitation Centre. (Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:04:41 -0700)

Senior long-term health care -- survey shows many need it, few can afford it
Long-term health care for senior citizens is an enormous need that few can afford and even fewer are prepared for, according to a new survey. (Wed, 19 Sep 2012 01:14:36 -0700)

Is Long-Term Care Insurance Dying?
Poor results in the long-term care insurance sector have led many providers to exit the market, leaving its future uncertain, Moody’s Investors Service says in a new report. The report, “Long-Term Care Insurance: Sector Profile,” says that despite the need … The post Is Long-Term Care Insurance Dying? appeared first on Insurance Journal . (Wed, 19 Sep 2012 10:22:58 -0700)

Preemies' brains reap long-term benefits from Kangaroo Mother Care
Kangaroo Mother Care -- a technique in which a breastfed premature infant remains in skin-to-skin contact with the parent's chest rather than being placed in an incubator -- has lasting positive impact on brain development. Very premature infants who benefited from this technique had better brain functioning in adolescence -- comparable to that of adolescents born at term -- than did premature ... (Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:09:34 -0700)

Community Health Partnership will close after state contract expires
Eau Claire-based long-term care provider Community Health Partnership (CHP) will close at the end of the year, as its contract with the state Department of Health Services (DHS) is set to expire. (Wed, 19 Sep 2012 12:01:43 -0700)

Sister Leila, a visionary, dies at 83
A formidable “visionary” in the field of long-term care is being fondly remembered this week for both her compassion and her self-described “mighty wrath.” (Wed, 19 Sep 2012 22:59:40 -0700)

Progressive Care Inc. Retains Consulting for Strategic Growth as Its Investor and Public Relations Firm
Progressive Care Inc. , and its wholly-owned subsidiary PharmCo, LLC , a provider of prescription pharmaceuticals, specializing in anti-retroviral patient management, long-term care and durable medical ... (Thu, 20 Sep 2012 05:00:00 -0700)

Advisers fear Dilnot delays after new minister signals 'no rush'
Advisers fear long-term care reforms will be sidelined by new care services minister Norman Lamb. (Thu, 20 Sep 2012 05:18:11 -0700)

Ex-minister Paul Burstow says Treasury could scupper Dilnot reforms
Ex-care services minister Paul Burstow says long-term care reformed may be abandoned after Treasury resistance. (Fri, 21 Sep 2012 00:59:54 -0700)

Paul Burstow, former health minister, criticises George Osborne over funding of elderly care
Paul Burstow said Chancellor George Osborne had 'no sense of urgency' about helping the elderly fund their long-term care and was intent on 'kicking the can down the road' rather than deal with the issue. (Fri, 21 Sep 2012 03:41:53 -0700)

Long-Term Care Insurance Faces Uncertain Future, Moody’s Says
Long-term care insurance has an uncertain future as it may be difficult for firms to profit from the product, Moody’s Investors Service said today. (Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:11:18 -0700)

Long-term brain injury care lacking, say advocates
Those who support and treat brain-injured Nova Scotians are calling on the province to fill a gap in their treatment. (Sat, 22 Sep 2012 10:48:43 -0700)

UK & World News: NHS warns over social care funding
NHS leaders have warned the Government not to saddle the health service with the costs of a long-term funding gap of £2 billion a year for social care. (Sun, 23 Sep 2012 17:29:57 -0700)

NHS warns over social care funding
NHS leaders have warned the Government not to saddle the health service with the costs of a long-term funding gap of £2 billion a year for social care. (Sun, 23 Sep 2012 17:30:07 -0700)

National News: NHS warns over social care funding
NHS leaders have warned the Government not to saddle the health service with the costs of a long-term funding gap of £2 billion a year for social care. (Sun, 23 Sep 2012 18:25:28 -0700)

Tennessee-Based Long-Term Care Provider Saves $1 Million in First Nine Months with the Premier Healthcare Alliance
Long-term care provider Vanguard Healthcare Services LLC saved more than $1 million in nine months by joining the Premier healthcare alliance. (Mon, 24 Sep 2012 06:00:00 -0700)

Meetings planned on long-term care topic
As the state evaluates its long-term care system and how it can meet the growing demands as Oregonians live longer and healthier lives, the public is invited to provide input and direction at a series of public meetings through October. (Mon, 24 Sep 2012 06:00:00 -0700)

Rethinking Long-Term-Care Insurance Amid Rising Costs
Buyers of long-term-care coverage have a growing number of alternatives to traditional insurance. We weigh the options. (Mon, 24 Sep 2012 08:35:10 -0700)

Rethinking long-term-care insurance
Buyers of long-term-care coverage have a growing number of alternatives to traditional insurance. (Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:31:32 -0700)

Leaner and Meaner: 7 Long-Term Care Insurance Changes You Need to Know
Insurers invest premiums and use the returns to help pay for benefits. Low interest rates make it tough for insurance companies to get the returns they need to make money or break even. Here are seven consequences of the industry's evolution and how the changes affect you. (Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:41:48 -0700)

New Ways to Think About Long-Term Care Insurance
In the past few months, important events and circumstances have highlighted the need for an effective, sustainable way to finance the often-astronomical costs of long-term care services and supports. The growing political and financial pressures on Medicaid--the state/federal program that funds nearly half of all paid long-term care; the deepening problems [...] (Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:23:08 -0700)

B.C. NDP demands more long-term care beds
The B.C. New Democrats are joining the family of a former Burnaby city councillor to demand more long-term care beds for those with Alzheimer's disease and other chronic illnesses. (Mon, 24 Sep 2012 15:15:28 -0700)

CONSUMER HEALTH: Rethinking Long-Term-Care Insurance
CONSUMER HEALTH: Rethinking Long-Term-Care Insurance (Mon, 24 Sep 2012 16:19:41 -0700)

Reforming elderly care is not the biggest priority, says Danny Alexander
Reforming elderly care is just one of many problems on the "long term horizon", Danny Alexander has said. (Tue, 25 Sep 2012 01:58:31 -0700)

Family unhappy with former city councillor's care
A complaint has been made to the Fraser Health Authority by family members who say their 82-year-old father's health deteriorated at Burnaby General Hospital because long-term care was not available. (Tue, 25 Sep 2012 02:54:35 -0700)

Guardian Pharmacy LLC Announces Opening of Indiana Long-term Care Pharmacy
Guardian Pharmacy, LLC, one of the largest long-term care pharmacy companies in the U.S., in partnership with Zionsville resident Steve Piepenbrink, announced the opening of Guardian Pharmacy of Indiana. (Tue, 25 Sep 2012 06:36:00 -0700)

Senior couples to pay less for long-term care
The province says it will no longer take half of a separated elderly couple's combined monthly income to pay for their long-term health care — instead it will take 40 percent. (Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:12:01 -0700)

Senior couples to save on care
The province is going to take less money from seniors when one person in a couple needs to be in a long-term care home. Premier Darrell Dexter announced Tuesday in Bedford that the province will base the cost for accommodations on 40 per cent of a couple’s combined income instead of 50 per cent. (Wed, 26 Sep 2012 02:11:53 -0700)

Public input sought for long-term care plans
The state is evaluating its long-term care system and how it can meet the growing demands as Oregonians live longer and healthier lives, according to a press release. (Wed, 26 Sep 2012 08:19:39 -0700)

Long-Term Care Education Sessions Start Soon
PIERRE — The South Dakota Department of Social Services is hosting several educational sessions in the coming months on long-term care and the Long-Term Care Partnership Program. (Thu, 27 Sep 2012 01:22:49 -0700)

Remedi SeniorCare® Opens Virginia's Most Leading-Edge Long-Term Care Pharmacy, Eliminating Traditional Drug 'Bingo ...
BALTIMORE, Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Remedi SeniorCare ® , one of the country's leading long- term care (LTC) pharmacies, has officially opened the doors of its newest state-of-the-art facility in ... (Thu, 27 Sep 2012 08:30:00 -0700)

Jeffrey M. Stamps to Retire as Executive Vice President and President of Omnicare's Long-Term Care Group
CINCINNATI, September 27, 2012 - Omnicare, Inc. (NYSE: OCR) today announced that Jeffrey M. Stamps, R.Ph., Executive Vice President and President Long-Term Care Division plans to retire from the Company, ... (Thu, 27 Sep 2012 13:17:02 -0700)

Fees going up for long-term care homes in Alberta by five per cent
EDMONTON - The Alberta government is raising accommodation charges for residents of long-term care facilities by five per cent beginning Jan. 1. (Thu, 27 Sep 2012 17:46:00 -0700)

Pulse8 Launches its Long-Term Care Solutions at Industry Conference
DI & LTC Insurers’ Forum September 12-14, sponsored by LIMRA/LOMA/SOALas Vegas, NV (PRWEB) September 28, 2012 John Criswell, Founder and CEO of Pulse8—a company that provides state-of-the-art analytic products that deliver insights about long-term care populations—discussed the use of multiple data sources to help improve underwriting and cost containment.The long-term care industry (LTC) faces ... (Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:39:46 -0700)

Fees going up for long-term care homes
EDMONTON — The Alberta government is raising accommodation charges for residents of long-term care facilities by five per cent beginning Jan. 1. (Fri, 28 Sep 2012 03:10:16 -0700)

Don Wetherhold Joins Omnicare as SVP, Long-Term Care Group
CINCINNATI, September 28, 2012 - Omnicare, Inc. (NYSE: OCR) today announced Don Wetherhold has been appointed Senior Vice President, Long-Term Care Group, effective October 1, 2012. Mr. Wetherhold will ... (Fri, 28 Sep 2012 05:34:01 -0700)

Confronting the Problem of Long-term Care
Although the health care debate this election year is focused primarily on coverage for physician and hospital services, the growing cost of long-term care (LTC) is fast becoming a problem we can no longer ignore. With millions of baby boomers now hitting retirement, state Medicaid budgets under pressure, and older working families ill prepared for the huge cost of nursing home care, LTC is ... (Fri, 28 Sep 2012 09:03:41 -0700)

What to look for in long-term care policies
Here’s what to look for when you’re looking into long-term care insurance. (Fri, 28 Sep 2012 18:52:34 -0700)

IN THIS CORNER: Know your long-term care options
Long-term care insurance is more flexible than you think. As individuals age, one of the biggest concerns they have is what will happen to their money if they find themselves requiring in-home health care, assisted living and/or nursing home care. These (Sat, 29 Sep 2012 21:00:00 -0700)

Senior consumer protections strengthened in new law
Assemblywoman Mariko Yamada, D-Davis, was pleased when the governor signed a bill Friday that helps rein in rate hikes for long-term care insurance coverage.Yamada is the chairwoman of the Assembly Committee on Aging and Long-Term Care. (Sun, 30 Sep 2012 00:36:40 -0700)

Bill signed will protect long-term care residents
A bill that strengthens the independence and accountability of the state's Long-term Care Ombudsman program was signed into law Friday.The politically-appointed Long-term Care Ombudsman defends the rights, safety, and welfare of the state's long-term care residents, according to a news release. (Sun, 30 Sep 2012 00:36:50 -0700)

Long-Term Care Educational Session Planned
VERMILLION — A Long-Term Care Educational Session will be held at the Vermillion Public Library, 18 Church Street, at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2. (Sun, 30 Sep 2012 01:25:14 -0700)

Long-Term Care Educational Session Planned
VERMILLION — A Long-Term Care Educational Session will be held at the Vermillion Public Library, 18 Church Street, at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2. (Sun, 30 Sep 2012 22:41:15 -0700)


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