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Long Term Care News Nov 2012

Progressive Care Inc. Signs New Service Agreements With Seven South Florida Healthcare Institutions
Progressive Care Inc. and its subsidiary, PharmCo, LLC, , a provider of prescription pharmaceuticals, specializing in anti-viral patient management, long-term care and durable medical equipment, announced ... (Thu, 01 Nov 2012 05:00:00 -0700)

John Hancock Launches LTC Awareness Month Campaign
BOSTON, Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --  John Hancock Long-Term Care (LTC) Insurance is marking LTC Awareness Month this year with a campaign that features some new thinking about LTC insurance and ways to ... (Thu, 01 Nov 2012 07:00:00 -0700)

Lingering Unemployment Poses Long-Term Risk
Policy makers are being urged to address long-term unemployment before those looking for work decide to give up trying for good. (Thu, 01 Nov 2012 08:01:37 -0700)

Carter Validus Mission Critical REIT Acquires $26,067,000 Long Term Acute Care Hospital
Carter Validus Mission Critical REIT, Inc. announced today that it acquired the Vibra New Bedford Hospital real estate property for a purchase price of $26,067,000. (Thu, 01 Nov 2012 09:26:00 -0700)

Omnicare Tops EPS Est; Outlook Up
Omnicare's third quarter earnings beat while revenues miss the Zacks Consensus Estimates. (Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:09:15 -0700)

Little Federal Help for the Long-Term Unemployed
Policy makers are being urged to address long-term unemployment before those looking for work decide to give up trying for good. (Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:16:05 -0700)

Omnicare Tops EPS Est; Outlook Up - Analyst Blog
Provider of drugs to long-term care facilities and nursing homes, Omnicare Inc . ( OCR ) posted third quarter 2012 adjusted (excluding one-time expenses) earnings per share of 86 cents (Fri, 02 Nov 2012 01:28:33 -0700)

A New Strategy for Paying for Long-Term Care
One option: Figure out how much you can afford to pay on your own and buy insurance to fill the gaps. (Fri, 02 Nov 2012 09:41:42 -0700)

Two-Year Data Show Long-Term Benefits of Chronic Soliris® Therapy in Patients with aHUS
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced the presentation of two-year data that highlight the long-term benefits of chronic Soliris® therapy in patients with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome , an ultra-rare genetic disease characterized by thrombotic microangiopathy , the formation of blood clots in small blood vessels throughout the body. (Sat, 03 Nov 2012 17:50:00 -0700)

LOG IN
Not registered for Financial Planning.com? Asked if she recommends long-term care insurance to her clients and if she's purchased it for herself, Seattle planner Therese Govern groans. Her response is not unusual. (Sun, 04 Nov 2012 14:03:46 -0800)

Planning for Retirement? Don’t Forget Health Care Costs
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. (Sun, 04 Nov 2012 17:49:26 -0800)

Little Federal Help for the Long-Term Unemployed
Policy makers are being urged to address long-term unemployment before those looking for work decide to give up trying for good. (Sun, 04 Nov 2012 19:56:39 -0800)

Letters: long-term care, pit bulls, red-light cameras
Caring for one's elderly parents is a full-time job, a reader says. (Mon, 05 Nov 2012 01:34:00 -0800)

Towers Watson Completes Acquisition of DaVinci Consulting
Towers Watson , a leading global professional services company, today announced the completion of its acquisition of DaVinci Consulting Group, a boutique actuarial consulting firm that specializes in the long-term care insurance market. (Mon, 05 Nov 2012 06:05:00 -0800)

What to Do When Your Long-Term Care Insurance Rates Go Up
Long-term-care policyholders should be prepared for a rate increase of 20% to 30% every five years, says John Ryan, of Ryan Insurance Strategy Consultants, in Greenwood Village, Colo. Planning (Mon, 05 Nov 2012 07:19:57 -0800)

Long-term care and dignified voting
Nursing home residents are in the crosshairs of America’s ongoing debate over how big is the problem of voter fraud and how best to address it. Sadly, the problem is typically exaggerated and, as a result, the solutions are overdone. Residents of long-term care facilities in North Carolina are now experiencing this. (Mon, 05 Nov 2012 14:24:40 -0800)

ElderBranch, a New Long-Term Care Resource that Helps Simplify Elder Care Decisions
Innovative online tool puts relevant, unbiased information about nursing homes and long-term care in the hands of seniors and their caregivers. (PRWeb November 06, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Tue, 06 Nov 2012 00:48:07 -0800)

ElderBranch, a New Long-Term Care Resource that Helps Simplify Elder Care Decisions
Innovative online tool puts relevant, unbiased information about nursing homes and long-term care in the hands of seniors and their caregivers.New York, NY (PRWEB) November 06, 2012 ElderBranch is a new online information portal that helps people find and evaluate long-term care providers. ElderBranch’s mission is to support users in making the best decision possible for themselves and their ... (Tue, 06 Nov 2012 01:13:33 -0800)

Northwestern Mutual Study Finds More Education Needed to Address Long-Term Care
MILWAUKEE , Nov. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- While Americans are living longer than the generation before them, one-third haven't considered their potential long-term care financial needs and impact when it ... (Tue, 06 Nov 2012 06:00:00 -0800)

1 dead, 3 injured in North Carolina hospital fire
Authorities say one patient has been killed and three employees injured in a fire at a long-term care unit at a North Carolina hospital. (Tue, 06 Nov 2012 12:38:58 -0800)

Shortage of long term care workers exists all over the state
By Sean Lee North Dakota healthcare officials say the biggest barrier to quality long-term care is staffing. “The top three issues facing North Dakota nursing homes are staffing, housing and daycare,” said North Dakota Long Term Care Association President Shelly Peterson. The lack of permanent staff is one of the reasons the Good Samaritan Society cited for its departure from the ... (Tue, 06 Nov 2012 12:49:23 -0800)

One dead, three hurt in North Carolina hospital fire
Authorities say one patient has been killed and three employees injured in a fire at a long-term care unit at a North Carolina hospital. (Tue, 06 Nov 2012 12:54:32 -0800)

Advocat Announces 2012 Third Quarter Results
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. -- Advocat Inc. a premier provider of long term care services primarily in the Southeast and Southwest, today announced its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012. The ... (Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:26:17 -0800)

Long-Term Care Staff Recognition
Long Term Care Administrators of the Southern Tier held their sixth annual event Wednesday at the Binghamton Riverwalk Hotel. 14 skilled nursing staffs in Broome, Tioga, and Chenango Counties were honored. Each staff member was presented with a framed certificate and a glass award honoring their exceptional effort and dedication to residents. (Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:11:07 -0800)

Lowcountry residents mull long-term care insurance
It's not something that most people want to consider, or even think about: Long-term care insurance. (Wed, 07 Nov 2012 17:02:55 -0800)

Prudential Financial Swings to 3Q Loss
Prudential Financial Inc. (PRU) swung to a third-quarter loss on a $698 million charge in its discontinued long-term-care insurance business, as the once-seemingly promising business continues to bedevil the industry. (Wed, 07 Nov 2012 17:11:58 -0800)

Health unit pushing for more flu shots in hospitals, seniors’ facilities
Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is working in partnership with local hospital and long-term-care homes and retirement facilities as part of a more aggressive immunization campaign this flu season. (Wed, 07 Nov 2012 18:22:29 -0800)

Solano County's Lois Wolk honored for her advocacy for seniors
State Sen. Lois Wolk, D-Solano, was honored recently for her work to strengthen advocacy and protection for residents of California's long-term care facilities, most recently by authoring Senate Bill 345, legislation to strengthen the independence (Thu, 08 Nov 2012 01:25:07 -0800)

November is Long-Term Care Awareness Month in Michigan
BRIGHTON, Mich., Nov. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Many Americans acknowledge that they will require some form of long-term care during their lifetime, but few are aware of the significant financial, physical ... (Thu, 08 Nov 2012 05:00:00 -0800)

Long-term plans help local family in crisis
According to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 70 percent of people who reach 65 will require long-term care. (Thu, 08 Nov 2012 05:17:55 -0800)

Facing Up to the Inevitable - How to Manage the Surge in Long-Term Care Needs: C.D. Howe Institute
Facing Up to the Inevitable - How to Manage the Surge in Long-Term Care Needs: C.D. Howe Institute (Thu, 08 Nov 2012 07:00:00 -0800)

Nursing Home, Assisted Living and Other Extended Care Costs Continue to Rise in the U.S.
According to the newly released 2012 MetLife Market Survey of Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Adult Day Services and Home Care Costs, conducted for the tenth year by the MetLife Mature Market Institute, national average rates for long-term care in the U.S. (Thu, 08 Nov 2012 07:00:00 -0800)

A New Strategy for Paying for Long-Term Care
One option: Figure out how much you can afford to pay on your own and buy insurance to fill the gaps. (Thu, 08 Nov 2012 09:15:15 -0800)

The Unaffordability of Long-Term Care
Take steps to protect yourself from this huge, and increasingly unaffordable, risk. (Thu, 08 Nov 2012 11:08:20 -0800)

New Chamosyn™ Ointment Adds Protecting Power of Manuka Honey to Long Term Care
Links Medical Products Inc. , a leader in the manufacture and marketing of innovative, caring products, announced the introduction of their new, enhanced Chamosyn™ skin protec (Thu, 08 Nov 2012 13:00:00 -0800)

WVU ROTC Students Participate in Hospice Care Veterans Event
Army ROTC students visited long-term care facilities in Monongalia County Thursday, thanking veterans. (Thu, 08 Nov 2012 14:29:43 -0800)

Saskatchewan government says time needed to act on long-term care bed report
LA RONGE, Sask. - The Saskatchewan government is being accused of ignoring a two-year-old report that says more long-term care beds are needed in the northern community of La Ronge. (Fri, 09 Nov 2012 06:53:01 -0800)

Having a conversation about Long Term Care Needs
Having a conversation to think through long term care needs helps you evaluate how a loved one’s long term care needs may impact their or your financial security. Almost 40% of people believe they will need long term care, yet most people don’t take action until something happens. This puts you at a disadvantage due [...] (Fri, 09 Nov 2012 12:06:31 -0800)

Childless boomers wonder who will handle their long-term care
Karen Spencer was single until she was 48. Like more than 20 percent of baby boom generation women – twice the number as in previous generations – she never had children. (Fri, 09 Nov 2012 22:01:19 -0800)

State Sen. Wolk honored by long-term care advocates
Senator Lois Wolk, D-Davis, was honored recently for her work to strengthen advocacy and protection for residents of California's long-term care facilities, most recently by authoring Senate Bill 345, legislation to strengthen the independence and accountability of California's State Long-Term Care (Sat, 10 Nov 2012 00:45:51 -0800)

Most vulnerable suffer from non-compliance to Long Term Care Homes Act
Editor’s Note: As demand continues to grow for long-term care, is the system keeping its vulnerable residents comfortable and safe? In a two-part series Friday and Saturday, The Star’s Beatrice Fantoni reports on her review of more than 250 long-term … (Sat, 10 Nov 2012 10:47:34 -0800)

Thrifty White Pharmacy Installs Hands-Free System From TCGRx for Automated Image Verification and Collation
Thrifty White Pharmacy, based out of Plymouth, MN, introduced InspectRx™ by TCGRx to its central long-term care pharmacy in May 2012. After capitalizing on the benefits of InspectRx for three months, the ... (Mon, 12 Nov 2012 05:00:00 -0800)

Vet group hope to build Memphis long-term care center
When you paused this Veterans Day to remember those who have served our country, many have returned home wounded, broken and in need of long term care. To get that kind of care, many vets had to drive 96 miles to the nearest veterans care facility. (Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:40:07 -0800)

Americans' Continued Reluctance for Long Term Care Planning Evident in Genworth's '2012 State of Planning' Survey
RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the 2012 State of Planning Survey commissioned by Genworth, Americans aged 35 and over have many excuses for why they don't have a plan in place ... (Tue, 13 Nov 2012 06:00:00 -0800)

Northwestern Mutual Study: Women Understand the Realities of Long-Term Care, But May Not Plan Accordingly
MILWAUKEE, Nov. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Women may have a better understanding than men about the resources and options available to individuals facing a long-term care event. However, they're significantly ... (Tue, 13 Nov 2012 06:00:00 -0800)

Do I Really Need Long-Term Care Insurance?
Dave Says: You can safely self-insure if you have the resources available to support your care in a nursing home or other facility for 25 years--but very few of us have that kind of money. And when should couples combine finances? (Tue, 13 Nov 2012 06:13:02 -0800)

Remedi SeniorCare® Opens Ohio's Most Technologically-Advanced Pharmacy
BALTIMORE, Nov. 13, 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 ... (Tue, 13 Nov 2012 07:28:00 -0800)

Face the need for long-term care
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Americans reaching the age of 65 have a 70 percent chance of needing long-term care. Research by long-term care insurer Genworth concludes that only 18 percent of Americans ages 45 to 54 have any long-term care plans, and while that percentage rises as people get older and closer to retirement , it never reaches 100 percent. (Tue, 13 Nov 2012 10:47:11 -0800)

AdCare Health Systems Reports Record Third Quarter 2012 Results
AdCare Health Systems, Inc. , a leading long-term care provider, reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012. (Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:01:00 -0800)

Fully automated pharmacy marks grand opening
A state-of-the-art automated pharmacy aims to improve safety, cut costs and improve efficiency for long-term care facility residents in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky. (Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:01:00 -0800)

SENIOR SIGNALS: Veterans benefits provide care
Daniel O. TullyColumnist Long term care costs can add up quickly. For veterans and surviving spouses of veterans who need in home care or are in a nursing home, help may be available. The Veterans Administration (VA) has an under used pension benefit called Aid and Attendance that provides money to those who need assistance performing everyday tasks. Even veterans whose income is above the legal ... (Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:24:42 -0800)

ORPEA: Growth Accelerates to 17.6% in Q3 2012, with Sales Totalling 366.4 Million
ORPEA (Paris:ORP), leading European player in Long-Term Care (nursing homes), Post-Acute Care and Psychiatric Care, today announced its revenues for the third quarter of 2012 to 30 th September. (Tue, 13 Nov 2012 22:43:04 -0800)

Northwestern Mutual study cites women’s concerns for long - term care
The study was released in conjunction with November's Long - Term Care Awareness Month. Responses in the study indicate: * 73 percent of women are aware of at least one of the long - term care options available to them. (Thu, 15 Nov 2012 06:08:12 GMT)

Are you responsible for Mom's nursing home bill?
As your parents age, they may spend a few months or more in a long - term care facility. Thanks to parental support laws, also known as "filial support," you could be on the hook for unpaid bills ... (Thu, 15 Nov 2012 08:00:45 GMT)

Parental support and nursing home bills
As your parents age, they may spend a few months or more in a long - term care facility. Thanks to parental support laws, also known as "filial support," you could be on the hook for unpaid bills they leave behind. (Thu, 15 Nov 2012 11:32:22 GMT)

Analyst Opinion on Kindred Healthcare Inc. and Brookdale Senior Living Inc. - Challenges Remain for Long - Term Care ...
Companies operating in the long - term care facilities industry, such as Kindred Healthcare Inc. and Brookdale Senior Living Inc., have been facing uncertain times. The industry looks well positioned to ... (Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:00:00 GMT)

Analyst Opinion on Assisted Living Concepts Inc. and Sunrise Senior Living Inc. - Challenges Remain for Long - Term Care ...
Companies operating in the long - term care facilities industry, such as Assisted Living Concepts Inc. and Sunrise Senior Living Inc., have been facing uncertain times. The industry looks well positioned ... (Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:00:00 GMT)

VA Aid and Attendance Benefit Helps Pay for Long - Term Care
Long - term medical care , whether in-home or in a nursing home, can be very expensive. The Veterans Administration (VA) has programs available to help. The VA's Aid and Attendance benefit provides money to low-income veterans and surviving spouses who require daily assistance for necessary activities such as eating, bathing and dressing. Aid [...] (Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:54:51 GMT)

National MTM Advisory Board Releases Position Paper on Long - Term Care Services
Comprised of payor, provider and consumer representatives from the Medication Therapy Management industry, the National MTM Advisory Board has released a “Position Paper on Comprehensive Medication Reviews in Long - Term Care .” Beginning in 2013, at least annually, Medicare Part D plan sponsors must offer a Comprehensive Medication Review to all beneficiaries enrolled in Medication Therapy ... (Thu, 15 Nov 2012 22:55:00 GMT)

Friends Life Care , Pennsylvania Long - Term Care Provider, Recognizes Home Health Aides at 7th Annual Best of Friends ...
Nonprofit continuing care and long - term care provider Friends Life Care recognized exceptional home health aides in Pennsylvania and Delaware at its 7th Annual Best of Friends Home Health Aide Awards Luncheon. The event is held annually to acknowledge and award deserving aides who reflect and support the organization’s overall mission: helping individuals and families remain in their homes as ... (Fri, 16 Nov 2012 10:44:53 GMT)

Parental support and nursing home bills
As your parents age, they may spend a few months or more in a long-term care facility. Thanks to parental support laws, also known as "filial support," you could be on the hook for unpaid bills they leave behind. (Sat, 17 Nov 2012 03:33:03 -0800)

Who will handle long-term care for childless baby boomers?
Karen Spencer was single until she was 48. Like more than 20 percent of baby boom generation women - twice the number as in previous generations - she never had children. (Sun, 18 Nov 2012 00:02:48 -0800)

Senior Signals: Veterans' benefits offer care
Long term care costs can add up quickly. For veterans and surviving spouses of veterans who need in-home care or are in a nursing home, help may be available. (Sun, 18 Nov 2012 20:27:18 -0800)

More protection needed for vulnerable adults
As a long-term care provider, I believe our state’s strong Abuse of Vulnerable Adults Act is commendable. Indeed, it should be enforced more broadly. (Sun, 18 Nov 2012 23:39:03 -0800)

The Future For Long-Term Care Insurance Companies
The Future For Long-Term Care Insurance Companies (Mon, 19 Nov 2012 07:14:14 -0800)

American Association for Long Term Care Insurance's Things to Look for When Visiting Aging Parents This Holiday Season
Beginning with Thanksgiving and continuing through New Year's millions of adult children visit their aging parents. They've been talking by phone all year being told everything is fine. But, once they ... (Mon, 19 Nov 2012 07:18:00 -0800)

National Guardian Network Advises Long-Term Care Public on Their Rights Through Pension Protection Act
With the economy still sluggish, long-term care costs are an ongoing issue; National Guardian Network advises people on how to plan, and to recognize their rights through the Pension Protection ActLaguna Hills, CA (PRWEB) November 19, 2012 Even though the Pension Protection Act has been in existence since 2006, the law phases in the interest rate change starting for distributions began to take ... (Mon, 19 Nov 2012 09:10:27 -0800)

News Local
The Good Samaritan Mountain View Centre offers residents medical attention in the form of designated assisted living, but before 2005 services came under the long-term care classification. (Mon, 19 Nov 2012 09:35:16 -0800)

Practical nurse facing criminal negligence charge
Police say a long-term care resident was injured by medical procedure performed by Oakville nurse. (Mon, 19 Nov 2012 11:32:30 -0800)

Oaakville practical nurse faces criminal negligence charge
Police say a long-term care resident was injured by medical procedure performed by Oakville nurse. (Mon, 19 Nov 2012 13:32:50 -0800)

Oakville practical nurse faces criminal negligence charge
Police say a long-term-care resident was injured by medical procedure performed by registered practical nurse. (Mon, 19 Nov 2012 13:47:30 -0800)

Area assemblywoman honored by state's aging advocates
Assemblywoman Mariko Yamada received the Distinguished Service Award from the California Long-Term Care Ombudsman Association and the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman in Sacramento last month. (Tue, 20 Nov 2012 01:03:27 -0800)

Ombudsman oversight urged for long-term care homes
After reading about local families’ experiences with long-term care facilities, a Sudbury-area MPP is in Windsor today to hear their stories and build a case for ombudsman oversight into long-term care. (Tue, 20 Nov 2012 04:31:15 -0800)

3 Steps to Save Your Family From the Caregiver Crisis
IMPORTANT AND URGENT MATTER: CAREGIVING November is Long-Term Care Awareness Month. And it is time for everyone to get real and make a caregiving plan. This week, I caught up with the leadership team at Genworth and asked them about a recent survey they published that talks about the state of [...] (Tue, 20 Nov 2012 07:05:57 -0800)

Long-Term care: Let’s have an adult conversation before it’s too late
Costs associated with long-term care are projected to nearly triple over the next few decades. (Tue, 20 Nov 2012 18:31:00 -0800)

Long-term care: A problem the Affordable Care Act didn’t fix
he Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act failed to solve one health care riddle: how to pay for long-term care for the rising tide of the nation’s aging population. (Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:32:32 -0800)

SC cuts long-term nursing-home coverage
The change does not affect the 11,000 people who currently have the insurance. And anyone who signs up for the insurance before June would keep it. But after June 2013, the state health plan will stop providing long-term care insurance. (Wed, 21 Nov 2012 15:49:09 -0800)

SC cuts long-term nursing-home coverage
The state health plan will stop providing coverage for long-term nursing home care after June 2013. (Thu, 22 Nov 2012 06:06:47 -0800)

Interior Health closes Penticton care home
Money problems have now forced a Penticton long-term care home out of business. Interior Health last Friday closed the 20-bed Lakeside Care Residence and moved the three people living there to other facilities in the city. (Thu, 22 Nov 2012 14:13:05 -0800)

Family grateful for great care at KinVillage
In a time when we often hear disheartening stories about long-term care facilities, our family has a different story to tell. My grandmother, Lorna Bailey, recently passed away at KinVillage. (Fri, 23 Nov 2012 02:14:52 -0800)

New way of long-term care for elders with memory impairments
Within a stone's throw from the hustle and bustle of Route 128, a revolutionary new way to provide elder care is quietly making a difference in the town of Westwood. From the outside, the White Oak Cottages may look like ordinary, modern family homes with lots of windows and skylights but what's going on inside is anything but ordinary. Their mission is to de-institutionalize long-term care by ... (Fri, 23 Nov 2012 04:26:56 -0800)

Few nursing homes getting tough inspections
Only a fraction of Ontario’s long-term-care homes are getting the inspections that are supposed to stop abuse and neglect. (Fri, 23 Nov 2012 14:13:34 -0800)

Colchester: Praise for ‘virtual wards’ home nursing scheme
A LEADING figure from the Department of Health has praised the work being carried out to help people with long-term conditions in Colchester. (Fri, 23 Nov 2012 23:10:06 -0800)

AMA meeting: Call for flu-shot mandate in long-term-care setting
Nearly half of health care professionals in this area skip getting an influenza vaccination. The requirement will protect a vulnerable group of patients, delegates say. (Sun, 25 Nov 2012 21:39:31 -0800)

ADVANCE Announces Partnership with ICAA
ADVANCE for Long-Term Care Management announces a new partnership with the International Council on Active Aging (PRWeb November 26, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:10:14 -0800)

As End Nears, Cancer Patient Struggles With Cost of Long Term Care
ALBANY, Calif. – The long and hard-fought battle Eileen Hadidian has been waging against bone cancer for more than 10 years seems to be drawing to a close. Doctors earlier this month said she is probably just a few days,... (Mon, 26 Nov 2012 02:03:42 -0800)

Silver Bells Project organizers seeking program sponsors
The Barren River Long Term Care Ombudsman Program is looking for sponsors for its annual Silver Bells Project, which provides Christmas gifts for residents of long-term care facilities. (Mon, 26 Nov 2012 10:03:19 -0800)

Advocat Changes Fourth Quarter Dividend Record and Payment Dates
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. -- Advocat Inc. a premier provider of long term care services primarily in the Southeast and Southwest, today announced its Board of Directors has approved a change in the record and payment ... (Mon, 26 Nov 2012 13:15:00 -0800)

Free program provides information on long-term care
** Subscribers Log in to read this full article. In order to view premium content, you must purchase a subscription. Interested in viewing premium content? (Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:22:45 -0800)

Women less likely to plan for long-term care
Northwestern Mutual conducts studies periodically to take a pulse on the thoughts and concerns of its consumers. The company's most recent report, titled "Long-Term Care Awareness Study," aligned with November's national recognition as Long-Term Care Awareness Month. (Tue, 27 Nov 2012 02:37:08 -0800)

Cancer charities join forces
Two cancer charities have joined forces to protect the quality of care for patients and their families over the long-term against an increasingly challenging fundraising backdrop. Read more... (Tue, 27 Nov 2012 03:00:59 -0800)

Biz Brain: What should I do with my long-term care insurance policy?
A reader's long-term care insurance policy is getting more expensive. Should she lower her benefits to control costs? (Tue, 27 Nov 2012 05:14:03 -0800)

AdCare Health Systems, Inc. to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences
ATLANTA, Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AdCare Health Systems, Inc. (NYSE MKT: ADK), a leading long-term care provider, today announced that Boyd Gentry, the Company's chief executive officer, and Chris ... (Tue, 27 Nov 2012 05:30:00 -0800)

Conning - Long Term Care: Insurers Seek Opportunity in Combination Products
HARTFORD, Conn., Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Long Term Care Insurance market's standalone products have seen disappointing sales compared to the potential need, weak profits, and ongoing issues with ... (Tue, 27 Nov 2012 06:00:00 -0800)

Niagara Health System Celebrates Substantial Completion of New Health-Care Complex
ST. CATHARINES, ON, Nov. 27, 2012 /CNW/ - Deb Matthews , Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, joined St. Catharines MPP Jim Bradley , project partners, hospital and foundation officials this morning ... (Tue, 27 Nov 2012 07:30:00 -0800)

Media Advisory - Better Care for Ontario's Children with Electronic Lab Results
TORONTO , Nov. 27, 2012 /CNW/ - eHealth Ontario, together with the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Canada Health Infoway and the electronic Child Health ... (Tue, 27 Nov 2012 07:30:00 -0800)

Raymond Lavine Offers Three New Ways to Make Long-Term-Care Insurance Affordable
Many people delay acquiring extended care insurance because they believe the costs will be prohibitive but Raymond Lavine says three little-known techniques can reduce prices considerably while still providing assistance when extended care is needed.Gig Harbor, Washington (PRWEB) November 27, 2012 Most people understand the need for extended-care insurance that provides assistance above and ... (Tue, 27 Nov 2012 13:02:21 -0800)

All Island Case Management Corporation and Case Management, Inc. Announce Merger
Two Leading Hawaii Long Term Care Medical Case Management Agencies Merge, Expand Services to Kaupuna and People who Need Long Term CareHonolulu, Hawaii (PRWEB) November 27, 2012 Elsa Pascua Talavera, RN, CMC, President and CEO of All Island Case Management in Honolulu (AI-CMC), and Donna Schmidt, LCSW, CEO of Case Management, Inc. (CMI) in Pearl City, announce the two agencies are merging to ... (Tue, 27 Nov 2012 14:02:29 -0800)

Women less likely to plan for long-term care
Northwestern Mutual conducts studies periodically to take a pulse on the thoughts and concerns of its consumers. The company's most recent report, titled "Long-Term Care Awareness Study," aligned with November's national recognition as Long-Term Care Awareness Month. (Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:22:49 -0800)

Harry Gross: Harry Gross: Who cares about long term?
DEAR HARRY: I am in my 60s and my husband is approaching 70. We have been debating for a number of years the wisdom of long-term-care insurance. We've heard arguments on both sides. We have heard that life-care communities are also a viable alternative. So now we have three choices (buy, not buy, community). Then there are considerations of how long a period of coverage, inflation increases in ... (Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:24:34 -0800)

Harden Healthcare Boosts IT Performance with Xerox; Prepares for Growing Need in Long-Term Care
Xerox is helping Harden Healthcare, a leading senior care provider, prepare for the growing demand for services as an estimated 10,000 Americans turn 65 each day. By ag (Wed, 28 Nov 2012 05:00:00 -0800)

New Guide on Long-Term Care Insurance Available for Consumers
TORONTO, Nov. 28, 2012 /CNW/ - Today, the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association (CLHIA) published a new brochure, A guide to long-term care insurance, as part of its 'Ready for Life' campaign ... (Wed, 28 Nov 2012 06:20:00 -0800)

States Implement New Long-Term Care Legislation, America's Top Insurance Lawyer, Frank N. Darras Explains
This new legislation is a step in the right direction and will help protect consumers against long-term care insurance providers. (PRWeb November 28, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Wed, 28 Nov 2012 11:10:28 -0800)

Five questions about long-term care
What is long-term care? Long-term care refers to the ongoing services and support needed by people who have chronic health … (Wed, 28 Nov 2012 11:15:59 -0800)

Alberta MLA slams once-a-week bath policy at care centres
Some Albertans living in long-term care facilities say for years they've only been able to have one bath a week. (Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:17:54 -0800)

Hospital presents Christmas classic with a Long Term Care Unit twist
Putting their stamp on the Christmas holiday, South Peninsula Hospital staff and Long Term Care residents perform the one-of-a-kind "A Long Term Christmas Carol" this Saturday and Sunday. Performances are at 3 p.m. in the Long Term Care Day Room at the hospital. (Wed, 28 Nov 2012 18:00:42 -0800)

Women less likely to plan for long-term care
Northwestern Mutual conducts studies periodically to take a pulse on the thoughts and concerns of its consumers. The company's most recent report, titled "Long-Term Care Awareness Study," aligned with November's national recognition as Long-Term Care Awareness Month. (Wed, 28 Nov 2012 23:07:49 -0800)

The Honourable Deb Matthews Opens the Centre for Complex Diabetes Care at North York General Hospital
TORONTO , Nov. 29, 2012 /CNW/ - The Honourable Deb Matthews , Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, attended the opening of the Centre for Complex Diabetes Care (CCDC) at North York General Hospital (NYGH) ... (Thu, 29 Nov 2012 11:00:00 -0800)

Aetna Launches New Managed Long-Term Care Program in Five New York Counties
Aetna Better Health of New York today announced its participation in New York State’s managed long-term care program. Aetna Better Health of New York, an Aetna Medicaid comp (Thu, 29 Nov 2012 11:15:00 -0800)

Patients needing long-term care clog hospitals
Elderly Canadians waiting in hospitals to get a long-term care bed creates a ripple effect of delays in the health-care system, two new reports show. (Thu, 29 Nov 2012 11:41:28 -0800)

States Implement New Long-Term Care Legislation, America's Top Insurance Lawyer, Frank N. Darras Explains
This new legislation is a step in the right direction and will help protect consumers against long-term care insurance providers.Ontario, CA (PRWEB) November 28, 2012 Problems with long-term care insurance claims are not new to consumers. Many have found that insurance companies are slow to pay out benefits and frequently deny their long-term care claims all together. To protect consumers ... (Thu, 29 Nov 2012 23:32:36 -0800)

Aetna announced participation in New York State's managed long-term care program
Aetna Better Health of New York today announced its participation in New York State's managed long-term care (MLTC) program. Aetna Better Health of New York, an Aetna Medicaid company, will serve people eligible for the state program in three New York City boroughs—Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens—as well as Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island. (Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:11:37 -0800)

Women less likely to plan for long-term care
Northwestern Mutual conducts studies periodically to take a pulse on the thoughts and concerns of its consumers. The company's most recent report, titled "Long-Term Care Awareness Study," aligned with November's national recognition as Long-Term Care Awareness Month. (Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:52:50 -0800)

GUEST OPINION: Plan for long-term care to avoid risks to health and finances
Most people have experienced long-term care (LTC) in some degree, whether you’ve helped care for an aging loved one at home or you know a friend with a parent in assisted living. In fact, an overwhelming majority of Americans will need LTC services as they age to help with daily activities, such as bathing, eating and dressing due to a physical or mental disability. Yet few families plan ahead ... (Fri, 30 Nov 2012 02:33:13 -0800)

Patients needing long-term care clog hospitals
Elderly Canadians waiting in hospitals to get a long-term care bed creates a ripple effect of delays in the health-care system, two new reports show. (Fri, 30 Nov 2012 03:21:52 -0800)


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