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Long Term Care News Jul 2013

Preparing for the inevitable: Taking the appropriate steps
Today we’re going to talk about a “life and death” situation that no one talks about: 100% of us are going to die, and at least 50% of us who survive past the age of 65 will spend a substantial period of time in a long term care facility. If you have a loved one who already has dementia or Alzheimer’s diagnosis, he will almost certainly spend some time — perhaps years — in a care facility. We ... (Mon, 01 Jul 2013 06:06:32 GMT)

Ohio Health Care Association Statement on Budget Vetoes
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 1, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The state's largest organization representing long-term care facilities has expressed disappointment over Governor Kasich's veto of key budget provisions that would help providers achieve quality goals."Over the past 2 years, skilled nursing care providers have suffered cuts of more than $360 million," said Peter Van Runkle, Executive ... (Mon, 01 Jul 2013 11:58:00 GMT)

Westmont resident named 2013 ‘Hero in Long Term Care’
Westmont resident Shahla Roashan has been an RN at Westmont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for more than 31 years. Shewas recently given the Hero in Long Term Care award. (Mon, 01 Jul 2013 14:57:26 GMT)

CJ Pharmacy Services Implements Remote Dispensing Technology
KIRKLAND, Wash. -- CJ Pharmacy Services, a long term care/specialty compounding and IV pharmacy, adopts Talyst's InSite(R) Remote Dispensing technology to reduce medication waste and improve resident safety. ... (Mon, 01 Jul 2013 15:19:17 GMT)

HomecareCRM Launches New Modules to Enhance Robust Product Offering
HomecareCRM, LLC, the industry leader in customer relationship management solutions for the home healthcare and long-term care industries, has announced significant upgrades (Mon, 01 Jul 2013 17:00:00 GMT)

LTC Properties Sets 3 Months of Dividends
Long-term care REIT has paid dividends since 1992, and on a monthly basis since 2005         (Mon, 01 Jul 2013 22:01:04 GMT)

What You Need to Know About Long-Term-Care Insurance
Long-term care is a vastly misunderstood part of the health-care world. Many people assume that Medicare, the federal program that provides health coverage for people who are 65 and older or disabled, ... (Tue, 02 Jul 2013 03:01:00 GMT)

Long-Term-Care Insurance Leaves Customers Groping
Rob and Katherine Deane thought they were being responsible by buying insurance policies to provide for care in their later years. Instead, the Michigan couple are encountering a growing gap in health-care ... (Tue, 02 Jul 2013 03:03:00 GMT)

Women working long-term night-shift jobs face double risk of breast cancer, warns study
Women who work long-term night-shift jobs – including nurses, cleaners, care workers and call-centre handlers – are twice as likely to develop breast cancer as those who do normal hours, research suggests.         (Tue, 02 Jul 2013 10:11:05 GMT)

Seniors unprepared for healthcare costs
(Special) - It's pretty hard not to feel a little empathy for the state of Canadian senior citizens. Not only have many of them they not saved enough for their retirement but it also seems they're not prepared to pay the costs for the long-term care they'll almost inevitably need at the end of their lives. (Tue, 02 Jul 2013 14:00:07 GMT)

Mobile Medical Specialists acquires VMD
MMS provides expert, on-site health care services to people living in long-term care communities, assisted and independent-living communities as well as the corporate environment. (Tue, 02 Jul 2013 16:52:07 GMT)

CAW Supports Joint Call for Improved Staffing in Long-term Care Homes
The CAW has joined with a coalition of unions, long-term care advocates, academics and for-profit care providers, in calling on the Ontario government to increase staffing levels at long-term care homes across the province. (Tue, 02 Jul 2013 17:12:08 GMT)

Next health insurance crisis
Seniors with long-term care coverage, which Obamacare doesn't touch, are getting a double whammy of premium hikes and benefit cuts. (Tue, 02 Jul 2013 19:24:42 GMT)

Pharmacies - more care and attention
More people with long term health conditions are getting more care and attention from their pharmacists says Health Minister Tony Ryall. "Over 128,000 New Zealanders living with conditions such as arthritis or severe asthma are now signed up for regular advice and medication checks with their local pharmacy and are benefiting from this closer attention," Mr Ryall says. "This is a result of a new ... (Wed, 03 Jul 2013 03:28:15 GMT)

Long-term care insurance: Industry is shrinking; premiums are rising
The Wall Street Journal: Long-Term-Care Insurance Leaves Customers Groping Rob and Katherine Deane thought they were being responsible by buying insurance policies to provide for care in their later years. Instead, the Michigan couple are encountering a growing gap in health-care coverage that the government overhaul will do nothing to fix (Wed, 03 Jul 2013 09:11:20 GMT)

Women Face Huge Increases in Long-Term Care Insurance Costs
There’s still a “pay gap” between the sexes – women make about 81 percent of what men do, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics – and now you can expect to see a wide “spend gap” for insurance. ... (Wed, 03 Jul 2013 10:40:23 GMT)

P3 process beginning for new Swift Current Long-Term Care facility
Swift Current's new Long-Term Care Facility to replace three existing care facilities will be moving forward after the provincial government announced support for the project proceeding through the P3 process. The proposed 225 bed long-term care facility will proceed with a ... (Wed, 03 Jul 2013 23:03:34 GMT)

Got LTCi Says Wall St. Journal Didn’t Go Deep Enough into Long Term Care Insurance Rate Increases
Got LTCI, a national long term care insurance education think tank says a July 1, 2013 Wall St. Journal article didn't go far enough with LTC insurance rate increases. President and long-term care insurance author Phyllis Shelton believes the lack of information is harmful. (PRWeb July 04, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/lt (Thu, 04 Jul 2013 08:22:30 GMT)

Named carers for elderly after hospital
Elderly will have a "named individual" responsible for their care, because the NHS "fails" those with long-term needs, says Jeremy Hunt.         (Thu, 04 Jul 2013 21:22:44 GMT)

Breaking through the mist of long term elderly care
EVEN though providing long term care for the elderly is a growing issue, it is not something most of us know anything about. It is both a sensitive and confusing subject.To help with the problem chartered financial planner Lynne Gadsden of Grovewood Wealth Management, based in Rotherfield, has formed a new group, aptly named The Care Professionals. Its purpose is both to share experiences and ... (Fri, 05 Jul 2013 07:33:38 GMT)

Swift Current Long-Term Care Centre Joins List of P3 Projects Planned in Saskatchewan
Swift Current Long-Term Care Centre Joins List of P3 Projects Planned in Saskatchewan (Fri, 05 Jul 2013 13:00:00 GMT)

Consider life-insurance policy to cover long-term care costs
I recently received a call from a reader, a woman in her mid-40s. She wanted information about protecting herself against the potentially devastating cost of long-term care. (Sat, 06 Jul 2013 04:30:11 GMT)

The Cheaper Alternative to U.S. Long-Term Care
Looking for alternatives to expensive care in the U.S.? Take a virtual tour of Alicia's Convalescent Complex in Lake Chapala, Mexico.         (Sat, 06 Jul 2013 12:46:09 GMT)

Better ending: New provincial stand-alone palliative care unit to replace old, worn-out facility
The Prince Edward Home in Charlottetown is much like a weathered, beaten body waiting to be peacefully put to rest.Soon, residents of the nursing home/manor will be moving out of the long-term care facility and into a bright, spanking new location. The PE Home, though, will still house ... (Sat, 06 Jul 2013 15:56:24 GMT)

York County-owned nursing home to see more money under state budget
York, PA - The York County-owned nursing home will receive about $607,000 more in the 2013-14 fiscal year as part of the recently passed state budget, according to nursing home administrator Marlin Peck. (Sat, 06 Jul 2013 17:05:50 GMT)

Edegwood Manor director of nursing named long-term care hero
Kaye Lipstraw, R.N., Director of Nursing at Edgewood Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Port Clinton, was selected by the Ohio Health Care Association (OHCA) as its Hero of Long-Term Care for the month of July 2013. (Sun, 07 Jul 2013 23:39:30 GMT)

The cap on long-term care costs: myths and reality
Much has been made of a £70,000 cap on care costs. But numerous conditions limit its use.         (Mon, 08 Jul 2013 06:25:43 GMT)

When your long-term care insurance bills stop
Dear Insurance Adviser, Do the premiums for long-term care insurance stop when you start taking insurance payments for a nursing home stay? -- Carl Dear Carl, Like disability insurance premiums, long-term care insurance premiums are almost always waived once you start collecting benefits. (Mon, 08 Jul 2013 11:33:02 GMT)

P3 process begins for new Swift Current Long-Term Care facility UPDATED
SaskBuilds will be taking the lead in moving forward Swift Current's new Long-Term Care Facility. Last Thursday the province announced a P3 process would be utilized to develop Swift Current's proposed 225 bed long-term care facility which has long been explored as a replacement for the current ... (Mon, 08 Jul 2013 16:18:16 GMT)

Thomas D. Elias: Lawsuit a cautionary tale on long-term care insurance
Back in 1996, Monterey resident Janice O'Brien, then 75, began paying almost $5,000 per year for long-term care insurance. Her idea was that should she ever need them, per-diem payments from the Continental Casualty Co. policy would prevent her ever becoming a burden to her seven children. It hasn't exactly worked out that way. (Mon, 08 Jul 2013 23:20:54 GMT)

Dave Says: Thinking long term
Dear Dave, My husband and I are in our 60s, and we don't have long-term care insurance. It would cost us 8,000 a year at this point, and our annual income is 200,000. Do you think we should get this type of coverage? Toni (Tue, 09 Jul 2013 04:11:54 GMT)

ORPEA: Solid Sales Growth in H1 2013: up 14.3% to 782.7 Million
ORPEA (Paris:ORP), the leading European player in Long-Term Care (nursing homes), Post-Acute Care and Psychiatric Care, has today announced its sales for the second quarter and the first half of 2013 to 30 th June. (Tue, 09 Jul 2013 07:02:32 GMT)

When to Buy Long-Term Care Insurance
Dave Says : How to handle an inheritance and when is the right age to purchase long-term health insurance? (Tue, 09 Jul 2013 13:21:47 GMT)

Column: Long-term care clock ticking for U.S. Congress
Eighty-four days and counting. That's the time remaining that a new Congressional commission has to come up with solutions for one of the country's most vexing problems: how to properly fund long-term ... (Tue, 09 Jul 2013 14:10:23 GMT)

Middle Tennessee Pharmacy Services and Guardian Pharmacy LLC Open Long-term Care Location in Knoxville
Middle Tennessee Pharmacy Services , one of the largest long-term care pharmacies in Tennessee, in partnership with Guardian Pharmacy, LLC, announced the opening of East Tennessee Pharmacy Services in Knoxville. (Tue, 09 Jul 2013 14:12:00 GMT)

Policy Focus: Baroness Greengross
Baroness Greengross argues that current and future funding of social care is dependent on a long-term commitment to finding sufficient resources so everyone gets the care they require and retains their dignity (Tue, 09 Jul 2013 14:39:56 GMT)

Press Release
Middle Tennessee Pharmacy Services (MTPS) one of the largest long-term care pharmacies in Tennessee in partnership with Guardian Pharmacy LLC announced the opening of East Tennessee Pharmacy Services (ETPS) in Knoxville. (Tue, 09 Jul 2013 15:09:19 GMT)

When Your Long-Term Care Insurance Bills Stop
There are times you don't have to worry about paying on your long-term care insurance policy. (Tue, 09 Jul 2013 17:43:26 GMT)

UPDATED: P3 process begins for new Swift Current Long-Term Care facility
SaskBuilds will be taking the lead in moving forward Swift Current's new Long-Term Care Facility. Last Thursday the province announced a P3 process would be utilized to develop Swift Current's proposed 225 bed long-term care facility which has long been explored as a replacement for the current ... (Wed, 10 Jul 2013 00:03:09 GMT)

Thomas Elias: A cautionary tale on long-term care insurance
Back in 1996, Monterey resident Janice O’Brien, then 75, began paying almost $5,000 per year for long-term care insurance. Her idea was that should she ever need them, per-diem payments from the Continental Casualty Co. policy would prevent her ever becoming a burden to her seven children. (Wed, 10 Jul 2013 22:00:00 GMT)

To Your Wealth: Long-term care — a family decision
What would you say if I told you after age 60, you make worse decisions with your money? You might disagree which is actually because you also become more confident in your decision-making skills. In other words, the actual decisions you make are worse but your confidence in making the decision is greater! You’d be right to dismiss this accusation if it was just my opinion but there was an ... (Wed, 10 Jul 2013 22:08:00 GMT)

Over Age 50?
The best time to make decisions regarding long-term care is well before it's needed. An unexpected illness or injury may force you or a loved one into making hasty decisions. (Thu, 11 Jul 2013 09:00:00 GMT)

All About Long Term Care Insurance
Long-term care is the care needed for individuals with chronic disabilities. (Thu, 11 Jul 2013 18:43:08 GMT)

Neumann: On long-term care insurance
Money Matters column from July 12 edition of The Ridgewood News. (Fri, 12 Jul 2013 05:30:48 GMT)

BMG Pharma S.r.l. and Luqa Pharmaceuticals Announce Long-Term Partnership for the Registration and Commercialization ...
MILAN,Italy and SHANGHAI, July 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- BMG Pharma S.r.l and Luqa Pharmaceuticals are pleased to announce a long-term partnership for the commercialization of BMG's products in China and ... (Fri, 12 Jul 2013 07:00:00 GMT)

Caremerge raises $2.1M to nudge long-term care coordination into the mobile health era
Long-term care has been slow to adopt health information technology. With a $2.1 million infusion from investors, this startup hopes to change that. Caremerge has created a suite of apps that run on PCs, tablets and smartphones to help long-term care providers, physicians and families coordinate care of seniors. With the $2.1 million they’ve just [...] (Fri, 12 Jul 2013 13:54:30 GMT)

Planning for long-term care
The cost of care can derail any client’s financial plan. Here’s how long-term care insurance can help. Register and earn CE credits. (Fri, 12 Jul 2013 17:00:17 GMT)

Long-Term Care Insurance (LTCI) Leader Launches Election Poll: Would Barack Obama or Republican Presidential Candidate ...
Long-Term Care Insurance (LTCI) Leader Launches Election Poll: Would Barack Obama or Republican Presidential Candidate Be Friendlier to LTCI Needs? Would Barack Obama or Republican Presidential Candidate Be Friendlier to LTCI Needs? Straw poll will let voters say which presidential candidate is more likely to back legislation to make private long-term care insurance more affordable. The ... (Sat, 13 Jul 2013 23:10:56 GMT)

Volunteers sought to connect with those in long-term care
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE -- Each month, Debbie Luce of Mountlake Terrace visits adult family homes. She spends one-on-one time with people who are elderly or disabled and can no longer can live on their on own. (Mon, 15 Jul 2013 07:12:23 GMT)

Peers keep fighting for regulated LTC advice referrals
The Government rejected calls for councils to refer long-term care funders to regulated advice.         (Mon, 15 Jul 2013 07:29:51 GMT)

Do you need long-term care insurance?
The potential cost of requiring long-term care is an important financial planning consideration for everyone (Mon, 15 Jul 2013 12:25:06 GMT)

10 Good Things About Obamacare
Key elements of the Affordable Care Act have been delayed, most notably the mandate that employers with more than 50 employees must offer health insurance in 2014. In the case of the law's ill-formed, long-term care program, the provision wound up being abandoned. And when it comes to state decisions to expand Medicaid, the law's provisions have been denied in many states. (Mon, 15 Jul 2013 15:06:19 GMT)

Volunteers sought to connect with those in long-term care
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE -- Each month, Debbie Luce of Mountlake Terrace visits adult family homes. She spends one-on-one time with people who are elderly or disabled and can no longer can live on their on own. (Tue, 16 Jul 2013 07:36:51 GMT)

Annals of Long-Term Care Announces Quality Improvement Department
Industry leading long-term care publication develops new information-sharing outlet for nursing homes to help exceed care, meet regulatory requirements and pay-for-performance objectives. (PRWeb July 16, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Tue, 16 Jul 2013 07:57:34 GMT)

Largest Long Term Care Insurance Claim Exceeds $1.8 Million
A study released today reports that the largest open long term care insurance claim made by a female policyholder has reached $1.8 million in paid benefits. The largest claim made by a male policyholder ... (Tue, 16 Jul 2013 08:18:00 -0700)

Volunteers sought to connect with those in long-term care
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE -- Each month, Debbie Luce of Mountlake Terrace visits adult family homes. She spends one-on-one time with people who are elderly or disabled and can no longer can live on their on own. (Tue, 16 Jul 2013 08:30:25 -0700)

Need to Address Long-Term Care Demands Highlighted in Report by AARP, Others
July 16, 2013 - A report highlighting the challenges facing states in providing long-term services and supports (LTSS) was released today, just as states begin to implement LTSS options in the Affordable Care Act that increase access to Medicaid home and community based services (HCBS). (Tue, 16 Jul 2013 10:15:51 -0700)

Disability advocates gird for full KanCare inclusion
For two years, Interhab's Tom Laing has lobbied against including long-term support services for Kansans with intellectual disabilities in KanCare, Gov. Sam Brownback's managed care Medicaid reform. (Tue, 16 Jul 2013 11:00:10 -0700)

How to Stay out of a Nursing Home and Save Money
By S.Z. Berg NEW YORK (MainStreet) -- The cost of nursing home care continues to rise. According to Genworth's 2013 Cost of Care Survey of 15,300 long-term care providers, which included nursing homes, adult day care and assisted living facilities, as well as home care providers, the cost of nursing homes rose 3.3% this year compared with the cost in 2012, with the national daily median rate for ... (Tue, 16 Jul 2013 11:36:26 -0700)

Long-term care expenses can erode your estateLast modified at 11:38 a.m. on Thursday, July 17, 2003
The estate is not what one accumulates, but what one is able to pass on to others. (Tue, 16 Jul 2013 22:12:07 -0700)

Independent Living Systems Announces New Board Member
Independent Living Systems LLC , a national leader in providing innovative long-term care, care management, post discharge and nutrition services to the elderly, dual eligible and special needs populations, today announced the appointment of Jacqueline B. (Wed, 17 Jul 2013 05:15:00 -0700)

Costs of Long-Term Care Rise While Payment Options Narrow
It is a cruel paradox: As the cost of long-term care rises and the number of people needing it grows, traditional options for paying for these supports and services are narrowing. (Wed, 17 Jul 2013 13:55:15 -0700)

Handling Long-Term Care Costs
Ray’s TakeThe cost of long-term nursing home care is increasing at a dramatic pace. According to the latest Genworth Financial report, the media... (Wed, 17 Jul 2013 14:32:13 -0700)

Charities making transition from immediate relief to long term care
MOORE, Okla. — Edith Morales says she’s astonished she survived, but her recovery will continue to be long and painful.... (Wed, 17 Jul 2013 17:21:27 -0700)

Maples care home staff demand more staff, better pay
More than 100 workers of a Winnipeg long-term care home formed a picket line on Wednesday evening, saying they are being overworked and underpaid. (Wed, 17 Jul 2013 20:25:44 -0700)

Maples care home staff demand more staff, better pay
More than 100 workers of a Winnipeg long-term care home formed a picket line on Wednesday evening, saying they are being overworked and underpaid. (Wed, 17 Jul 2013 20:37:31 -0700)

Insurers’ soaring rates sting millions of Americans with long-term care policies
By Alex Nixon, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Larry Grumet and his wife were trying to be responsible when in the late 1990s they purchased individual insurance policies to cover the cost of ... (Wed, 17 Jul 2013 21:25:28 -0700)

Long-term care ombudsman program wanting volunteers
— A program that connects volunteers with residents in long-term care facilities needs volunteers. The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program serves residents in nursing, assisted living and residential care homes. (Wed, 17 Jul 2013 22:33:43 -0700)

Complete Long Term Care Gets Responsive Web Design
Complete Long Term Care, a website dedicated to providing information on long term care planning and education in insurance policies, is now mobile-friendly through its responsive web design. (PRWeb July 18, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Thu, 18 Jul 2013 18:33:46 -0700)

Getting a Break From Long-Term Care Premiums
There are times you don't have to worry about paying on your long-term care insurance policy. (Fri, 19 Jul 2013 13:53:42 -0700)

Money Made Easy: Five-minute guide to... long-term care
REFORM of long-term care for the elderly could include a new type of insurance policy designed to foot care home bills until state help kicks in. (Sat, 20 Jul 2013 16:16:51 -0700)

Senior voucher applications to open
The Social Welfare Department will invite eligible seniors to join the community care service vouchers pilot scheme in batches from tomorrow. Eligible seniors who are on the long-term care services central waiting list will be invited through their respective responsible workers, according to their application dates' order. The department will issue a maximum of 1,200 vouchers, and the seniors ... (Sat, 20 Jul 2013 21:44:30 -0700)

LTC Tree's Introduces National Memory and Alzheimer’s Preparation Plan
LTC Tree offers insurance plans to cover costs of long term care. (PRWeb July 22, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Mon, 22 Jul 2013 07:22:55 -0700)

MEDICA Revenue to 30 June 2013
MEDICA (Paris:MDCA), a leading provider of long- and short-term dependency care in France, today announces its first half revenue to 30 June 2013. (Mon, 22 Jul 2013 22:14:00 -0700)

IntelliQuote Works to Educate Aging Consumers About The Rising Cost of Long Term Care Coverage and Affordable ...
IntelliQuote, a highly respected online life insurance agency, is working to educate baby boomers about the rising cost of Long Term Care (LTC) insurance and the importance of preparing for the future. (PRWeb July 23, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/in (Tue, 23 Jul 2013 00:31:59 -0700)

Twitter chat Tuesday: Caring for your aging loved one - Boston.com
Family members make up the largest group of providers of long-term care for the aging. Join us on Twitter Tuesday, July 23rd at 11a.m. EST, along with Brigham and Women’s hospital Dr. Jane Driver and the Alzheimer’s Association.         (Tue, 23 Jul 2013 00:38:51 -0700)

Chattanoogan.com - Chattanooga's source for breaking local news
Magan Davis has been awarded a scholarship from the Tennessee Health Care Education Foundation (THCEF) to continue her education and advance her career in long-term care. An employee of Life Care Center of Collegedale, Ms. Davis is studying nursing. (Tue, 23 Jul 2013 10:48:36 -0700)

Long-term care, when do you need it?
We continue our month long Taking Action for Your Parents Campaign. Today we are taking a closer look at long term care insurance what it covers and why one family says it was worth it for them. (Tue, 23 Jul 2013 18:13:57 -0700)

Short term care for elderly 'undermined by DHBs'
Many DHBs are undermining short term elderly respite care by underfunding the service and using the contracts as Trojan horses to force unwelcome contract changes on providers. This means rest homes, aged care hospitals and dementia units choose not to provide short term respite despite a significant demand for the service. For example, in Hawkesbay DHB the long term rate to look after the ... (Tue, 23 Jul 2013 21:37:27 -0700)

Short Term Care For the Elderly Being Undermined By DHBs
Many DHBs are undermining short term elderly respite care by underfunding the service and using the contracts as Trojan horses to force unwelcome contract changes on providers. (Tue, 23 Jul 2013 21:50:22 -0700)

Now Everyone Can Plan for Long-Term Care; Updated '3in4' Guide Offers Overview of Product and Living Options, Fitting ...
KIRKLAND, Wash., July 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the publication of a comprehensive, updated guidebook makes clear that long-term care (LTC) planning has moved well beyond traditional insurance, Medicaid, ... (Wed, 24 Jul 2013 04:00:00 -0700)

Long-term care feared more than death
Middle-age workers fear the big bills from a critical illness more than than dying from that illness, a survey finds. (Wed, 24 Jul 2013 08:22:55 -0700)

News Local
Impending changes to the way physiotherapy is funded in Ontario will likely cost a long-term care home in Strathroy one full-time physiotherapy aid. (Wed, 24 Jul 2013 10:41:14 -0700)

Long-term care insurance increases hitting policyholders
If you have long-term care insurance, you’ve probably received a notice that your premium is increasing. If you haven’t, just wait. (Wed, 24 Jul 2013 11:49:25 -0700)

Three big problems with long-term-care insurance
There are three issues concerning people who are considering long-term-care insurance. 1. The underwriting and approval process can be long and difficult. (Wed, 24 Jul 2013 18:03:30 -0700)

Free LTC Quotes Mobile-Friendly Website Has Launched
FreeLTCQuotes.com – a long term care informational site that offers free, no-obligation long term care quotes and provides resources on health problems that require long term care – has improved its web design to improve usability for smartphones and other mobile devices. (PRWeb July 25, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Thu, 25 Jul 2013 00:49:51 -0700)

3 questions to ask about long-term health care
When was the last time you needed medical care? Perhaps you broke a bone that required a trip to the hospital or came down with a nasty stomach bug that left you in bed for days. (Thu, 25 Jul 2013 09:05:23 -0700)

Gulf Coast Spine Care Introduces New Neck Pain Treatment Options
HOUSTON, July 25, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Pain in the neck and back can be caused by a wide range of issues that range from chronic or long-term health issues to car accidents and more. There are many ... (Thu, 25 Jul 2013 10:47:00 -0700)

Prince County begins filling new long-term care beds
Seventeen new long-term care beds are being added in Prince County which Health Minister Doug Currie says should free up hospital beds for other patients requiring medical care.Andrews of Summerside has been awarded a licence for an additional 10 beds and will begin the process this week to ... (Thu, 25 Jul 2013 14:26:37 -0700)

Essential Nursing Assistant Training Improves Quality of Care and Provides Jobs
The Learning Oasis has teamed up with local long-term care employers in Redding, California to offer nursing assistant training that will not only help fill the workforce gap but also provide training with a learner-centered approach. (PRWeb July 26, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Fri, 26 Jul 2013 00:50:09 -0700)

Brokers' Service Marketing Group's Jason Lea Recognized by Providence Business News as 40 Under Forty Award Recipient
Brokers' Service Marketing Group , a one-stop shop for financial and insurance advisors who recommend Life Insurance, Annuity, and Long Term Care solutions, announced today that Rhode Island's Providence ... (Fri, 26 Jul 2013 08:11:00 -0700)

The Disappearing Family Caregiver
Family caregivers are the bedrock of our system of long-term supports and services. At least eight of every ten people receiving care get it at home (not in a nursing home or other residential facility), and nearly all of their assistance is provided by relatives or friends. But a forthcoming study by AARP finds that huge demographic changes threaten to undermine that bedrock. (Fri, 26 Jul 2013 10:06:00 -0700)

Saskatchewan health minister takes time with long-term care report
REGINA - Saskatchewan's health minister says he doesn't want to rush the release of a long-term care report. (Fri, 26 Jul 2013 14:17:03 -0700)

Health minister takes time with long-term care
Saskatchewan health minister takes time with long-term care report. (Fri, 26 Jul 2013 14:47:25 -0700)

Sales of long-term care insurance continue to lag other products, but industry players see strong prospects in this ...
Canada's population of seniors is poised to balloon in the coming decades, and many members of this demographic are likely to require some form of long-term care (LTC) – a service that carries a hefty price tag. (Sat, 27 Jul 2013 07:00:30 -0700)

With the population of seniors poised to surge, there’s a vast potential market for long-term care insurance
As baby boomers head into retirement, many are neglecting to plan for a major potential cost that threatens to rapidly deplete their nest egg: long-term care (LTC). Financial advisors have a huge opportunity to help clients plan for this risk, experts say, with an insurance product that they say is receiving far less attention than it deserves. (Sat, 27 Jul 2013 13:45:17 -0700)

Avoid devastation of long-term care
The crisis we are facing as America ages is not only health-care costs but long-term care expenses and our dependency upon the federal and state governments to fund this form of care. (Sat, 27 Jul 2013 22:52:44 -0700)

Seek advice on long-term care policy
Q: I am 76 years old and interested in long-term care insurance. I have been give a proposal where I will pay $50,000 to an insurance company. But there are rider charges in the long-term care benefit that I don't understand. Can you help explain? – M.P., Orlando         (Sun, 28 Jul 2013 11:28:48 -0700)

MEDICA Acquisition of Senior Living Group
MEDICA (Paris:MDCA), a leading provider of long- and short-term dependency care in France, today announces the signing of an agreement (1) to acquire 100% of the capital of Senior Living Group (SLG), a company specialising in long-term care in Belgium. (Sun, 28 Jul 2013 22:14:29 -0700)

MORRIS: Despite cost, long-term care protection worth considering
Financial planning is far more than just choosing the best investments to meet your financial goals and objectives. Estate planning and the tax ramifications of owning property and investments are also part of the comprehensive financial planning equation. (Mon, 29 Jul 2013 15:02:20 -0700)

Vail Daily column: Long-term care insurance can provide necessary support
As health awareness increases and medical care improves, we can expect to live longer than any generation before us. As we live longer the need for care in our later years increases. (Mon, 29 Jul 2013 15:49:42 -0700)

Info Long Term Care Website Undergoes Mobile-Responsive Redesign
With a mobile-responsive website, Info Long Term Care ensures that users can browse its information on health, aging and long term care perfectly on desktops, laptops, tablets and smartphones. (PRWeb July 30, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Tue, 30 Jul 2013 00:56:08 -0700)

Essential Nursing Assistant Training Improves Quality of Care and Provides Jobs
The Learning Oasis has teamed up with local long-term care employers in Vacaville, California to offer nursing assistant training that will not only help fill the workforce gap but also provide training with a learner-centered approach. (PRWeb July 30, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Tue, 30 Jul 2013 01:39:43 -0700)

John Hancock National Study Finds Long-Term Care Costs Continue to Climb Across All Provider Options
BOSTON, July 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- John Hancock Life Insurance Company (John Hancock) today announced the results of its biennial long-term care (LTC) cost study, which found that LTC costs have continued ... (Tue, 30 Jul 2013 07:00:00 -0700)

Immanuel Acquires Two Long-Term Care Facilities
The Immanuel Board of Directors has approved a letter of intent with the boards of Alegent Creighton Health and its parent company Catholic Health Initiatives to acquire The Lighthouse and Immanuel Fontenelle Home. (Tue, 30 Jul 2013 18:39:49 -0700)

New Mobile-Friendly Website for Long Term Care Options Launched
To answer the growing number of mobile users looking for long term care information on their mobile devices, the new site LTCOptions.com was launched, providing long term care guides, planning advice and costs of care per state. (PRWeb July 31, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Wed, 31 Jul 2013 01:02:39 -0700)

Genworth Declines as Profit Misses Analysts’ Estimates
Genworth Financial Inc., the seller of mortgage guaranties and long-term care coverage, slumped after second-quarter results missed analysts’ estimates. (Wed, 31 Jul 2013 08:05:08 -0700)

Health minister denies beds to be cut at High River hospital
Alberta health officials say long-term care beds at High River General Hospital are not being cut and patients will be welcomed back once it fully reopens. (Wed, 31 Jul 2013 10:52:15 -0700)

Officials with the Abbe Center residential facility announces closure
Officials with a Cedar Rapids community residential care center said financial constraints are causing them to close their doors this fall. The Abbe Center for Community Care Inc ., 1860 County Home Road, provides long-term care and individualized services for about 77 adults with mental illness and is slated to close September 30. (Wed, 31 Jul 2013 16:27:53 -0700)

Explosion in Obesity Poses Risk to Insurance Companies
The recent explosion in obesity caused a number of medical problems among Americans and led to an increase in long term care claims. LTC Tree explains how preparing for these potential situations is crucial as long term care costs continue to rise. (PRWeb July 31, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Wed, 31 Jul 2013 18:14:12 -0700)

Curtains to open on Medicaid managed care
More than two years after Florida lawmakers passed a controversial plan to transform the Medicaid system, it's showtime. (Wed, 31 Jul 2013 18:24:00 -0700)


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