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Long Term Care News Oct 2012

AdCare Health Systems to Acquire New Skilled Nursing Facility in Arkansas
ATLANTA, Oct. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AdCare Health Systems, Inc. (NYSE MKT: ADK), a leading long-term care provider, has signed a definitive purchase agreement for a skilled nursing facility in Arkansas ... (Mon, 01 Oct 2012 05:00:00 -0700)

Care providers sponsor event in Battle Lake
BATTLE LAKE, Minn. - Members of the Region 3 Care Providers of Minnesota, an association representing those involved in long-term care, are sponsoring an event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the Battle Lake Good Samaritan nursing facility. (Mon, 01 Oct 2012 22:52:57 -0700)

Will This Industry Be There When You Need It?
Several factors continue to impact the long-term care insurance industry. (Tue, 02 Oct 2012 10:20:28 -0700)

America’s Top Insurance Lawyer, Frank N. Darras, Commends Governor Brown For Signing AB 999
AB 999 is one of the strongest Long Term Care insurance consumer protection measures in the country. (PRWeb October 02, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Tue, 02 Oct 2012 10:49:06 -0700)

Financial Fundamentals: the reality of long-term care
Long-term care insurance is becoming a popular option for those who want to address the costs. (Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:12:57 -0700)

Governor Jerry Brown Signs AB 999 Into Law, Frank N. Darras, America's Top Insurance Says Law Is Good For Seniors In ...
Governor Jerry Brown’s recent decision to sign AB 999 will help protect consumers from excessive premium rate hikes in long-term care insurance. Let this be the example for other states.Ontario, CA (PRWEB) October 03, 2012 Last year, the California State Assembly passed AB 999 to protect consumers from excessive long term care premium rate increases. Sponsorship of the bill by the California ... (Wed, 03 Oct 2012 12:02:39 -0700)

CalPERS weighs huge premium hike for long-term care
It's an old-age safety net offered to California public employees: insurance to cover the exorbitant cost of staying in nursing homes, assisted-living facilities and the like. (Wed, 03 Oct 2012 21:27:51 -0700)

QuickMedical Announces Launch of Graham Field Health Products
According to QuickMedical, Graham Field Health Products cover a wide range of medical supplies and equipment ideal for hospitals to long term care environments.Issaquah, WA (PRWEB) October 04, 2012 QuickMedical, a leading national distributor of medical equipment and supplies, announced today the launch of Graham Field Health Products.Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, GF Health Products, Inc. ... (Thu, 04 Oct 2012 00:48:17 -0700)

Endo Health Solutions Will Detail Long-Term Strategy At 2012 Investor Day
CHADDS FORD, Pa., Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --Highlights long-term growth drivers and investment attributes of the companyEndo updates 2012 performance, reaffirms full year 2012 revenues of $3.05 ... (Thu, 04 Oct 2012 04:00:00 -0700)

Boost of £6 million for long-term health conditions care
A scheme to help people with long-term health problems manage their condition has been given a £6 million boost. (Thu, 04 Oct 2012 04:23:57 -0700)

Insurers Are Getting Out Of Long Term Care -- Is It Time For You To Get In?
Prudential, Met Life, CNO, John Hancock and UNUM are either exiting the long term care insurance market or severely limiting their policies (by pricing them so high no one wants to buy them) according to Moody?s.  With companies exiting the market, I wonder if that means we should get in immediately. Why?  Long term care policies aren?t profitable to the insurance companies for two reasons. One ... (Thu, 04 Oct 2012 06:45:32 -0700)

Volunteer ombudsmen sought to serve nursing home residents
October is National Long-Term Care Residents’ Rights Month. (Thu, 04 Oct 2012 09:31:56 -0700)

Removing Shared Benefits on a Long-Term-Care Policy
Removing Shared Benefits on a Long-Term-Care Policy (Thu, 04 Oct 2012 09:41:17 -0700)

County’s at-home care services to close Dec. 1
The Herkimer County Legislature sold the county’s Certified Home Health Agency and Long-Term Care Agency operating certificates to At Home Care for $200,000 in March 2011, following a request-for-proposal process that produced interest from multiple organizations. During their quarterly session Wednesday afternoon, legislators unanimously approved the closure of the agencies, effective Dec. 1 ... (Thu, 04 Oct 2012 14:53:42 -0700)

Press Release
Indianapolis, Ind. – September 25, 2012 –, one of the largest long-term care pharmacy companies in the U.S., in partnership with Zionsville residents Steve Piepenbrink and Brian Hardesty, announced the opening of Guardian Pharmacy of Indiana. (Fri, 05 Oct 2012 01:59:37 -0700)

Planning for Retirement? Don’t Forget Health Care Costs
Medicare doesn't cover all health expenses, so your out-of-pocket costs could include prescription premiums, eye exams, hearing aids and perhaps long-term care. (Fri, 05 Oct 2012 08:46:05 -0700)

Planning for Health Care Costs in Retirement
Medicare does not cover all health expenses, so out-of-pocket costs could include deductibles, prescription premiums, eye exams and glasses, hearing aids and perhaps long-term care. (Fri, 05 Oct 2012 09:27:37 -0700)

Assuring the Care of a Family Member With Special Needs
A confounding thicket of tasks and rules faces people who are trying to sort out the financial side of long-term care for a physically or developmentally disabled family member. (Fri, 05 Oct 2012 10:44:26 -0700)

300 more occupational therapists needed by 2020
SINGAPORE: Singapore will need 300 more occupational therapists to meet the manpower demands of public and long-term care sectors by 2020. (Fri, 05 Oct 2012 23:39:55 -0700)

Physical therapy assistant 'helps residents to feel like they can do anything'
Jason Toner is one of 19 direct care workers to receive the Excellence in Long Term Care Award. (Sat, 06 Oct 2012 21:17:02 -0700)

Reilly commits to extend free care
A long overdue promise to extend free GP care to 60,000 people with long-term illnesses will be fulfilled by the end of the year, according to Health Minister James Reilly. (Sun, 07 Oct 2012 19:50:01 -0700)

Versatile Communications Shows Continued Support for the Long Term Care Industry
Versatile Communications Inc., an accomplished consultant helping organizations solve business problems through technology integration, today announces its continued commitment to improving lives within ... (Mon, 08 Oct 2012 06:00:00 -0700)

PointClickCare Acquires Accu‐Med Technology Solutions
Leading Electronic Health Record (EHR) provider increases its market leadership position across the long-­term and post‐acute care segments (PRWeb October 08, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Mon, 08 Oct 2012 07:12:40 -0700)

HCPro Introduces HCPro Comply(TM) for Long-Term Care Nursing
DANVERS, Mass. -- HCPro, a leading provider of integrated information systems, analysis and workflow solutions to the U.S. healthcare industry, today announced the launch of HCPro Comply(TM) for Long-Term ... (Mon, 08 Oct 2012 08:13:36 -0700)

The State Worker: Inside CalPERS' proposal to hike long-term care premiums by 75 percent
Background and social media reaction to news about the big premium hike -- up to 75 percent -- the California Public Employees' Retirement System's Board of Administration has on its agenda next week. (Mon, 08 Oct 2012 09:38:11 -0700)

Dart Chart Systems to Provide Proactive Analytics including Re-hospitalization Risk Management Tools for Medicare ...
Dart Chart Systems, a leading LTC Healthcare Technologies provider specializing in Medicare reimbursement and IT, will provide a significant enhancement to NTT DATA NetSolutions™ Point-of-Care software, an integrated clinical and billing system for post-acute/long-term care facilities. (Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:08:00 -0700)

A Recent Study on Long-Term Care Reveals Two-Thirds of Claims Are Made by Women, Frank N. Darras, Top Insurance Lawyer ...
Based on the study of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, bets are that women will soon begin paying higher premiums and qualifying for shorter coverage periods.Ontario, CA (PRWEB) October 09, 2012 A study conducted by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance reveals that nearly two-thirds of new claims under long-term care policies in 2011 were made by women. The ... (Tue, 09 Oct 2012 12:12:30 -0700)

Carter Validus Mission Critical REIT Acquires $18,733,000 Acute Care Hospital
Carter Validus Mission Critical REIT, Inc. announced today that it acquired the Vibra Denver Hospital, a long-term acute-care hospital that is strategically located (Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:39:00 -0700)

Retired RAF wing commander 'dies penniless after using savings for dementia care'
Retired RAF wing commander dies virtually penniless after selling family home to fund long term dementia care. (Tue, 09 Oct 2012 23:38:34 -0700)

EM-Power Services Finds New Focus on Long-Term Care Insurance
Is the Presidential Campaign Changing American Views of Long-Term Care Insurance?Oxford, MA (PRWEB) October 10, 2012 The Presidential Campaign has caused Americans to question if Medicare and Medicaid will be there in the future as it is today. The debate around how people will pay for long-term care has now come fully into the national spotlight. “People are talking about long-term care and how ... (Wed, 10 Oct 2012 08:20:26 -0700)

CalPERS plans to hike long-term care rates by 85 percent
CalPERS is preparing to impose a rate hike of up to 85 percent on its long-term care insurance policies, which pay for stays in nursing and convalescent homes. (Wed, 10 Oct 2012 10:08:29 -0700)

Province to provide more respite care beds
The province will set aside a handful of nursing home beds for respite care, partially reversing a change from last year. The move comes while more than 2,200 Nova Scotians are on a wait list for long-term care. (Wed, 10 Oct 2012 11:00:08 -0700)

Nova Scotia government to switch long-term care beds to respite care
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's government is going to switch some nursing home beds to respite care beds for seniors being looked after at home. (Wed, 10 Oct 2012 11:21:34 -0700)

Wellness events
LONG-TERM CARE FORUM What: St. Joseph’s Villa Family Council is hosting its second Interactive Forum focused on Personal Support Workers — A Cornerstone to Long Term Care... (Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:54:23 -0700)

44 long-term care beds to switch to respite care
Nova Scotia's government is going to switch a handful of nursing home beds to respite care beds for seniors who are looked after at home. (Wed, 10 Oct 2012 18:24:04 -0700)

CalPERS considers 85% rate hike for long-term care policies
CalPERS is preparing to impose a rate hike of up to 85 percent on most of its long-term care insurance policyholders. (Wed, 10 Oct 2012 20:24:17 -0700)

Interim Care beds not lost yet
It’s not too late to save beds at a Thunder Bay long-term care facility, say members of the union and Thunder Bay Health Coalition. (Thu, 11 Oct 2012 07:41:37 -0700)

Family Council advocates for positive change
The St. Joseph’s Villa Family Council is hosting its second Interactive Forum focused on Personal Support Workers – A Cornerstone to Long Term Care Success, on Thursday, Oct. 18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Villa Long Term Care Facility in Dundas. (Thu, 11 Oct 2012 12:12:37 -0700)

AdCare Health Systems To Sell Six Assisted Living Facilities for $22.3 Million, Increasing Focus on Skilled Nursing ...
ATLANTA, Oct. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AdCare Health Systems, Inc. (NYSE MKT: ADK), a leading long-term care provider, has agreed to sell six assisted living facilities located in Ohio for $22.3 million ... (Fri, 12 Oct 2012 05:00:00 -0700)

Bridgewater Area Care Workers Join CAW
Long term care workers at LaHave Manor near Bridgewater, Nova Scotia have joined the CAW - one of Canada's largest and most influential labour unions with nearly 200,000 members across the country. The union vote was finalized on October 10. (Fri, 12 Oct 2012 11:14:16 -0700)

Media Advisory - Bridgewater Area Care Workers Join CAW
HALIFAX , Oct. 12, 2012 /CNW/ - Long term care workers at LaHave Manor near Bridgewater, Nova Scotia have joined the CAW - one of Canada's largest and most influential labour unions with nearly 200,000 ... (Fri, 12 Oct 2012 11:21:00 -0700)

RIP long-term care insurance?
Is long-term care insurance inherently unsustainable? (Fri, 12 Oct 2012 12:02:12 -0700)

Florence Care Home, Forget Me Not and Bruce McCandless Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home join forces for residents ...
Florence -- October is the time to honor individual rights of long-term care residents around the country. (Fri, 12 Oct 2012 21:08:46 -0700)

Planning for retirement? Don't forget health care costs
Medicare doesn't cover everything. You may want supplemental and long-term care coverage, too. (Sat, 13 Oct 2012 15:42:34 -0700)

Ask Kim: Shared benefits rider for long-term care easy to detach
I'm about to get divorced. A few years ago I purchased a long-term-care policy with a rider that lets me share the benefit period with my husband. Is there any way to detach my coverage from his without losing it altogether? If so, what will happen to my rates? (Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:25:42 -0700)

Malala Yousafzai, Pakitani girl shot by Taliban, flown to Britain for treatment
A teenage Pakistani rights activist was flown to Britain for specialist long-term care on Monday after being shot in the head by the Taliban for campaigning for the right to education. (Sun, 14 Oct 2012 23:57:02 -0700)

Pakistani girl activist sent to Britain for treatment
ISLAMABAD (AFP) - A teenage Pakistani rights activist was flown to Britain for specialist long-term care on Monday after being shot in the head by the Taliban for campaigning for the right to education. (Sun, 14 Oct 2012 23:59:29 -0700)

Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani girl shot by Taliban, flown to Britain for treatment
A teenage Pakistani rights activist was flown to Britain for specialist long-term care on Monday after being shot in the head by the Taliban for campaigning for the right to education. (Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:11:45 -0700)

Pakistan girl activist sent to Britain for treatment
ISLAMABAD (AFP) - A teenage Pakistani rights activist was flown to Britain for specialist long-term care on Monday after being shot in the head by the Taliban for campaigning for the right to education. (Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:33:49 -0700)

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A teenage Pakistani rights activist was flown to Britain for specialist long-term care on Monday after being shot in the head by the Taliban for campaigning for the right to education. (Mon, 15 Oct 2012 01:26:39 -0700)

Shot Pakistan girl activist sent to Britain for treatment
A teenage Pakistani rights activist was flown to Britain for specialist long-term care on Monday after being shot in the head by the Taliban for campaigning for the right to education. (Mon, 15 Oct 2012 03:08:38 -0700)

Minister’s pledge to tackle funding of care for elderly
New minister for care services Norman Lamb has told the EDP that tackling how we fund long-term care for the elderly is his top priority. (Mon, 15 Oct 2012 06:36:29 -0700)

Towers Watson Takes Steps to Enhance Long-Term Care Insurance Capabilities
Towers Watson , a leading global professional services company, announced today that it plans to acquire the business of the DaVinci Consulting Group, a boutique actuarial consulting firm that specializes in the long-term care insurance market, on or about November 1, 2012. (Mon, 15 Oct 2012 07:48:00 -0700)

National Guardian Network Provides Solutions for Funding Long-Term Care
With costs for assisted living and nursing homes on the rise, seniors are searching for alternative ways to fund long-term careLaguna Hills, CA. (PRWEB) October 15, 2012 As an escalating percentage of America’s population continues to reach retirement years, the number of seniors who need long-term care continues to grow. According to the U.S Department of Health and Human Services, 70 percent ... (Mon, 15 Oct 2012 08:02:13 -0700)

Research and Markets: Top 500 Long-Term Care Facilities - 2012 Global Edition
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Top 500 Long-Term Care Facilities " report to t (Tue, 16 Oct 2012 03:49:00 -0700)

State looks at age issues
Public invited to weigh in on long-term care (Tue, 16 Oct 2012 06:30:00 -0700)

Forest Labs says Namenda sales impacted by long term care facility initiatives
On the Q2 conference call. Forest Lab cited initiatives related to the care of Alzheimers patients in long term care facilities have been put in place by certain long term care providers. These initiatives ... (Tue, 16 Oct 2012 07:46:25 -0700)

CalPERS committee votes to hike rates for long-term care insurance
A CalPERS committee today approved an 85 percent rate hike for the organization's troubled long-term care insurance program, despite protests from retirees. (Tue, 16 Oct 2012 11:54:02 -0700)

Free forum on long-term managed care offered Thursday on Staten Island
To be discussed are the types of Managed Long Term Care Plans: MLTC Medicaid; Medicaid Advantage Plus and PACE (Program for all Inclusive Care for the Elderly) (Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:01:16 -0700)

States Iron Out The Kinks In Long-Term Care Insurance
Oregon is one of several states making it easier for consumers to appeal long-term care insurance denials, and expedite payment of claims. (Wed, 17 Oct 2012 01:11:31 -0700)

New rules in Oregon help consumers appeals claims denied by long-term care insurance
Some long-term insurance companies are slow to pay and have been known to deny payments completely. Many states, including Oregon, Kansas, and Alabama, are adopting new regulations to give consumers some help. (Wed, 17 Oct 2012 06:20:57 -0700)

Long term care takes planning
What happens in Canada if your health fails in retirement? Who takes care of you? Where does this care take place? And what does it cost? (Wed, 17 Oct 2012 09:23:37 -0700)

Towers Watson to Enhance Long-Term Care Insurance Capabilities
Towers Watson, a global professional services company, plans to acquire the business of the DaVinci Consulting Group, a boutique actuarial consulting firm that specializes in the long-term care insurance market, on or about November 1, 2012. The acquisition is subject … The post Towers Watson to Enhance Long-Term Care Insurance Capabilities appeared first on Insurance Journal . (Wed, 17 Oct 2012 11:14:23 -0700)

Putting The 'Care' Into Long-Term Care Insurance - Some States Taking Action
Oct. 17, 2012 - Long-term care insurance is the financial equivalent of doing push-ups -- it's good for you, but not too much fun. As a result, not many people buy long-term care insurance, which pays for care when they get too old or sick to take care of their basic needs like cooking or bathing. (Wed, 17 Oct 2012 12:54:15 -0700)

Analyzing how and why seniors fall to help prevent injuries
B.C. researchers use video cameras in long-term care facilities to capture spills among residents so they could analyze the mechanics of falls (Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:23:52 -0700)

Calpers approves rate hike for long term care
CalPERS has given final approval to an 85 percent rate hike for policyholders in its long-term care insurance program. (Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:52:02 -0700)

New York Life Names Troy Glover to Head up Long-Term Care Operation
New York Life today announced the appointment of Troy Glover as senior vice president in charge of the company’s Long-Term Care Insurance operation, based in Austin, Texas. He reports to Paul Pasteris, senior vice president and chief administrative officer of the company’s Insurance Group. (Thu, 18 Oct 2012 06:17:00 -0700)

State pitches long term care improvements
Representatives from the Oregon Department of Human Resources were in Albany on Wednesday as part of a statewide series of public meetings to gather information for improving its long-term care system. (Thu, 18 Oct 2012 07:00:00 -0700)

Thrivent resumes writing long-term care coverage
Many public companies have exited the segment, opening the field for mutual-type players. (Thu, 18 Oct 2012 19:42:34 -0700)

Neumann: Recent news regarding long-term care insurance
Long-term care insurance has been getting a lot of attention in the press these days. Perhaps I should change the word press to media, lest I be thought of as old-fashioned. (Thu, 18 Oct 2012 22:30:20 -0700)

Buyer Beware: 5 Tips for Purchasing Long-Term Care Insurance
While some insurers have left the market altogether, others have hiked premiums, made it harder to qualify for coverage, and eliminated the most generous options, such as unlimited lifetime benefits. (Fri, 19 Oct 2012 05:44:16 -0700)

Army leaders say soldiers will require long-term mental health care
Army commanders said they expect more soldiers to struggle with mental health problems as deployments to the Middle East become more rare. Many Fort Bragg soldiers have been in a decade-long cycle of deploying to war for a year, then coming home to train for another deployment the next year. (Fri, 19 Oct 2012 10:23:46 -0700)

Long-Term Care Must Not Limit Vote Right
October is National Long-Term Care Residents' Rights Month, a time to acknowledge the contribu ... (Sat, 20 Oct 2012 00:03:22 -0700)

IRS Increases Tax Deduction Limits for Long Term Care Insurance
Higher tax deductible limits for long term care insurance have been announced according to Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. (Sat, 20 Oct 2012 06:14:18 -0700)

Costs skyrocket for nursing home insurance
Prices are up 6 to 17 percent and benefits are dropping (Sat, 20 Oct 2012 22:15:00 -0700)

Deducting long-term care premiums
The big news for anyone doing retirement planning was the recently announced inflation adjustment from Uncle Sam that allows retirement savers to stash more cash. (Sun, 21 Oct 2012 04:32:41 -0700)

One-Minute Long-Term Care Quiz Gauges Awareness of Likely Need, Who Pays, and How
KIRKLAND, Wash., Oct. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Has the government got your back on long-term care (LTC), or not? Are the odds small or great that you or a family member will ever need LTC? How safe is ... (Mon, 22 Oct 2012 04:00:00 -0700)

Retirement Planner: Crunching numbers on long-term care insurance
The basic rule of insurance is to never insure something you can afford to pay for yourself. (Mon, 22 Oct 2012 10:57:12 -0700)

Butler: Crunching numbers on long-term care insurance
The basic rule of insurance is to never insure something you can afford to pay for yourself. (Mon, 22 Oct 2012 11:07:44 -0700)

New Service Helping Seniors Get The Long-term Care They Need
LifeBridge Benefits Offers Expansion In Coverage to aid more seniors needing long term careLAS VEGAS, NEV. (PRWEB) October 23, 2012 LifeBridge Benefits, a company devoted to educating and offering seniors with a creative solution to cover long-term care and/or senior housing expenses by converting their existing “in-force” life insurance policy into its branded Life Bridge Benefits Plan, has ... (Tue, 23 Oct 2012 04:04:17 -0700)

New Service Helping Seniors Get The Long-term Care They Need
LifeBridge Benefits Offers Expansion In Coverage to aid more seniors needing long term care (PRWeb October 23, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Tue, 23 Oct 2012 04:26:44 -0700)

Life Insurance or Long-Term Care: Make the Right Pick
The need for life insurance wanes for many people who have reached late middle age--but that doesn't always mean you need less coverage. (Tue, 23 Oct 2012 06:13:14 -0700)

Truven Health Analytics Study Finds Spike in Managed Long Term Services and Supports
Truven Health Analytics, formerly the Healthcare business of Thomson Reuters, released a study conducted jointly with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that details the increased scope and importance of Managed Long-Term Services and Supports programs. (Tue, 23 Oct 2012 06:45:00 -0700)

Damron honored by long-term care providers
State Rep. Bob Damron received the Distinguished Service Award from Leading Age Kentucky, a statewid (Tue, 23 Oct 2012 22:40:52 -0700)

October is Residents’ Rights Month
October is National Long-Term Care Residents' Rights Month, a time to acknowledge the contributions and sacrifices many long-term care (LTC) residents have made to better our communities and t… (Wed, 24 Oct 2012 07:27:14 -0700)

Long-Term Care: A Forgotten Issue in the Presidential Campaign
With the presidential election in less than two weeks, consumers, advocates, and providers should pay attention to what Barack Obama and Mitt Romney would do about long-term supports and services for the frail elderly and younger people with disabilities. It is hard to know for sure, because neither man has said [...] (Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:46:53 -0700)

Session On Long-Term Care Set For Library
A Long-Term Care Educational Session will be held at the Yankton Community Library, 515 Walnut St., at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30. (Wed, 24 Oct 2012 23:16:52 -0700)

Session On Long-Term Care Set For Library
A Long-Term Care Educational Session will be held at the Yankton Community Library, 515 Walnut St., at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30. (Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:45:59 -0700)

NHC Announces Renewal of $75 Million Credit Line
National HealthCare Corporation , one of the nation’s leading operators of long-term health care and assisted living facilities, announced today t (Thu, 25 Oct 2012 02:00:00 -0700)

Caz resident named advocate for residents of long-term care facilities
Three Madison County residents successfully completed New York state’s 36-hour certification training course to become Long Term Care Ombudsmen. (Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:12:22 -0700)

A Crushing Expense Your Kids Will Pay for You
In less than 40 years, the number of people in the world age 80 and older will quadruple. An unprecedented number of people will need crushingly expensive long-term care, much of it provided by their children ... (Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:48:51 -0700)

All about Medicare — which plan is right for you
Part A: Covers inpatient care in hospital, hospice and nursing home and home health care (but not long term care). Free for most. Part B: Covers doctor’s visits, tests and other outpatient care. Charges a premium. (Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:53:56 -0700)

Public comment on long-term care plans sought this week
The public is invited to comment on the future of long term care services at a series of public meetings. Two meetings are in Marion County. One is from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the Woodburn Public Library, 280 Garfield St. (Sun, 28 Oct 2012 07:10:27 -0700)

Catholic Memorial Home in Fall River done with construction, ready to take care of residents
Catholic Memorial Home in Fall River has been hard at work with renovations for the last four years. With construction behind them, the staff now looks forward to helping community residents with long-term and short-term care. All three floors of the nursing home have new doors, wallpaper and paint, floors, ceilings and lights. The short-term rehab program in Unit 1 has updated its rooms to semi ... (Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:27:40 -0700)

The Cost of Living Longer
Prices for long-term health care are soaring, even as providers pare back on services. But there are ways for families to get more for their money. (Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:34:28 -0700)

AAA7 seeks community input in Gallia County
VINTON — The Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program recently received a grant from the Ohio Department of Aging for the promotion of person-centered care ... (Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:46:09 -0700)

Next Chapter KC to sponsor Long Term Care presentation
Do you keep thinking you should be looking into Long Term Care Insurance? Do you understand Medicare and what it provides - either for yourself or family members? (Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:16:48 -0700)

SeniorTV helping Long Term Care facilities affected by Hurricane Sandy
AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SeniorTV is taking measures to ensure TV service is obtained in areas affected by the storm.  When past hurricanes have hit coastal areas, SeniorTV has stepped ... (Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:47:00 -0700)

Bullying has long-term health consequences
( Sam Houston State University ) Childhood bullying can lead to long term health consequences, including general and mental health issues, behavioral problems, eating disorders, smoking, alcohol use, and homelessness, a study by the Crime Victims' Institute at Sam Houston State University found. (Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:13:26 -0700)

Can you be an advocate for West Seattle Long Term Care residents?
press release: Volunteers are urgently needed to advocate on behalf of vulnerable adults living in long-term care facilities in the West Seattle area. These volunteers work to ensure the dignity, civil rights, and well-being of elderly and disabled adults living in long-term care facilities. A four-day training for new volunteers begins Nov. 13. GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-4956332358238235", "west ... (Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:18:16 -0700)

Yes vote would aid children in foster care, says expert
SOME 700 children in long-term foster care could be eligible for adoption immediately if the children’s rights referendum is passed next week, an adoption expert has said. (Tue, 30 Oct 2012 18:37:42 -0700)

NHC Reports Third Quarter Earnings
National HealthCare Corporation , a publicly traded long-term health care company, today announced net income available to common shareholders for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 of $15,066,000 compared to $15,044,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2011. (Wed, 31 Oct 2012 02:00:00 -0700)

NHC to Pay Common and Preferred Dividends
National HealthCare Corporation , one of the nation’s oldest long-term health care companies, announced today that it will pay a quarterly divide (Wed, 31 Oct 2012 02:10:00 -0700)

Bullied kids likelier to have long-term health problems
Washington, Oct. 31 (ANI): Kids who have been a victim of bullying may have long term health consequences like general and mental health issues, behavioral problems, eating disorders, smoking, alcohol use, and homelessness, a study has revealed. (Wed, 31 Oct 2012 04:33:07 -0700)

Omnicare 3Q profit jumps, 2012 forecast rises
Omnicare Inc., which dispenses drugs for nursing homes and other long-term care centers, saw its third-quarter earnings more than double, as an increase in more profitable generic drugs and some lower ... (Wed, 31 Oct 2012 07:59:10 -0700)

Massachusetts Elder Law Group's Seven-Year Drive for Long Term Care Insurance Bill Finally Leads to Passage
The Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys today announces a legislative victory for seniors, as Governor Deval Patrick has signed into law a bill protecting individuals from ... (Wed, 31 Oct 2012 08:30:00 -0700)

Local Skilled Nursing Facilities Earn National Award for Quality Care
Caregivers from long term care facilities around the Broward and Palm Beach County areas will be honored by Sen. Ellyn Bogdanoff on Friday, November 2, at 10:00 a.m. (Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:35:00 -0700)

Medicare Settlement Does Not Expand Long-Term Care Benefits
Last week, Medicare agreed to expand its skilled nursing care and rehabilitation therapy benefit for some people with chronic disease, including many elderly. This added care, which came in a settlement of a lawsuit brought by a Vermont woman named Glenda Jimmo, the Center for Medicare Advocacy, and others is potentially very important for some Medicare beneficiaries. (Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:04:03 -0700)


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