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Long Term Care News Jul 2014

County's Long Term Care program may continue into September
OSWEGO — The county Health Department is asking legislators for a transfer of funds within the department to help them carry the Long Term Care nursing program through to September after the state del (Tue, 01 Jul 2014 01:33:40 -0700)

The Risks of Failing to Plan for Long-Term Care Costs
There's a High Chance You'll Need Nursing-Home Care, Yet Many Fail to Plan (Tue, 01 Jul 2014 02:22:54 -0700)

Terminal Truths About Long-Term Care Costs
You have planned for a comfortable retirement: where you want to live, how much you want to travel, how you would like to spend your days - and how you're going to pay for it all. One thing that could derail this plan financially is your health. The re.. (Tue, 01 Jul 2014 02:39:10 -0700)

Parker Home hosts panel on costs of long-term care
On June 2, Parker Home, Highland Park, hosted a roundtable discussion to address issues confronting long-term care in New Jersey. Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (NJ-06) led the roundtable discussion, which was mediated by Heather Howard, former New Jersey Commissioner of Health and Senior Services. read more (Tue, 01 Jul 2014 09:21:36 -0700)

Flooding forces evacuation of Saskatchewan hospital
More than 150 acute care patients and long-term residents have been moved from a hospital in eastern Saskatchewan because of flooding. The full-scale evacuation at St. Peter’s Hospital in the city of Melville, about 145 km northeast of Regina, took place because a creek behind the facility was rising Tuesday. Officials are also watching a nearby dam. “The dam has not been breached,” said Patrick ... (Tue, 01 Jul 2014 18:40:13 -0700)

Melville hospital evacuated, 53 Sask. communities now under state of emergency
Being evacuated from Melville's hospital and long-term care facility because of flooding early Tuesday morning was upsetting for many residents, but an adventure for others. (Tue, 01 Jul 2014 22:27:28 -0700)

Diversicare Completes Disposition of West Virginia Portfolio and Expansion Into Missouri
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. -- Diversicare Healthcare Services Inc. , a premier provider of long-term care services, today announced the completion of its previously disclosed disposition of three skilled nursing ... (Wed, 02 Jul 2014 04:30:00 -0700)

Emory Healthcare, Select Medical finalize partnership
ATLANTA, July 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- After an extended period of intense planning and preparation, a partnership between Emory Healthcare and Select Medical, one of the nation's largest providers specializing in outpatient rehabilitation, inpatient rehabilitation and long-term acute care, is official. Emory's Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, known for providing inpatient and outpatient ... (Wed, 02 Jul 2014 06:36:00 -0700)

OAML Congratulates New Minister and Associate Minister of Health and Long-Term Care
TORONTO, July 2, 2014 /CNW/ - The Ontario Association of Medical Laboratories (OAML) would like to congratulate The Honourable Dr. Eric Hoskins and Honourable Dipika Damerla in their new roles as Minister of Health and Long-Term Care and Associate Minister of Health and Long-Term Care respectively. The OAML is looking forward to working with them to ensure the continued provision of excellent ... (Wed, 02 Jul 2014 13:15:00 -0700)

Long-term conditions cost 'to soar'
The cash-strapped NHS may need to find an additional £4 billion every year to care for people with long-term conditions, MPs have warned. (Wed, 02 Jul 2014 16:01:57 -0700)

Terminal Truths About Long-Term Care Costs
You have planned for a comfortable retirement: where you want to live, how much you want to travel, how you would like to spend your days - and how you're going to pay for it all. One thing that could derail this plan financially is your health. The re.. (Wed, 02 Jul 2014 17:42:23 -0700)

UK & World
The cash-strapped NHS may need to find an additional £4 billion every year to care for people with long-term conditions, MPs have warned. (Wed, 02 Jul 2014 23:44:16 -0700)

Ask Toni: How can I get help qualifying mom for Medicaid’s long-term care services?
Toni: (Thu, 03 Jul 2014 08:24:36 -0700)

Parker Home hosts panel on costs of long-term care
On June 2, Parker Home, Highland Park, hosted a roundtable discussion to address issues confronting long-term care in New Jersey. Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (NJ-06) led the roundtable discussion, which was mediated by Heather Howard, former New Jersey Commissioner of Health and Senior Services. read more (Thu, 03 Jul 2014 11:45:21 -0700)

CARE Ratings places Dhanlaxmi Banks's long term bonds under watch
CARE Ratings places Dhanlaxmi Banks's long term bonds under watch—negative for Dhanlaksmi Bank (Fri, 04 Jul 2014 01:31:32 -0700)

Retirement Weekly: What to know about long-term care annuities
Annuities are well known for the sales sizzle benefits that you can attach to a policy to solve for goals like lifetime income (i.e. longevity risk), or a guaranteed death benefit that requires no insurance-type underwriting. The latest contractual add-on that has both agents and consumers salivating are long-term care or confinement-care guarantees. (Fri, 04 Jul 2014 13:58:40 -0700)

'Am I affected by the new rules on trusts?'
Ask the expert: How to protect the value of your home if you need long term care (Sat, 05 Jul 2014 00:34:53 -0700)

Tips on Optimizing Guaranteed Income Sources in Retirement
Read full story for details. (Sun, 06 Jul 2014 04:12:36 -0700)

TEAM EFFORT NEEDED TO EASE LONG-TERM UNEMPLOYMENT
Eugene Beronilla worked in health-care management. Although educated and skilled with consistent employment, he lost his job two years ago. He aggressively searched for work but couldn’t secure a job. Bills mounted and facing foreclosure, his confidence and pride were eroding. (Sun, 06 Jul 2014 06:09:00 -0700)

Treasure Coast veterans delighted St. Lucie top choice for long-term care facility
City and county coordinate together for veteran home. (Mon, 07 Jul 2014 10:45:00 -0700)

Health care employment gains trail national job growth
Modern Healthcare - Ambulatory and long-term-care employment growth helped add 21,000 jobs in health care in June, new figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show. Hospital hiring was largely flat in a month that saw robust jobs growth overall. Last month’s employment gains increased overall health care hiring by 0.1 percent, continuing the sector’s job growth through the recession and the ... (Mon, 07 Jul 2014 11:22:32 -0700)

Genworth's National #LetsTalk Tour Visits Chicago
RICHMOND, Va., July 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Genworth Financial, Inc. (GNW) is coming to Taste of Chicago on July 9-13, the second stop on a national research and education program to have conversations about a pressing issue confronting many Americans: how to plan and pay for long term care needs for our aging population. The United States is undergoing a profound demographic change – every day ... (Mon, 07 Jul 2014 12:34:00 -0700)

National LTC Network Celebrates 20 Years of Excellence in Long Term Care Insurance
OVERLAND PARK, Kan., July 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- In 1994, seven long term care insurance experts joined forces and started a new company. Their goal: to help more families protect themselves against the financial and emotional costs of an uninsured long term care need. Today, the National LTC Network (The Network) is comprised of over two dozen firms — with insurance producers in every state ... (Mon, 07 Jul 2014 14:33:00 -0700)

Elkins Rehabilitation and Care Center Offering Long Term Health Care
The VA approved Elkins Rehabilitation and Care Center is planning to offer long term health care to veterans.ERCC serves residents in six neighboring counties, and staff said the program will help veterans stay closer to home. (Mon, 07 Jul 2014 16:34:48 -0700)

Greeley man has spent 6 months at NCMC because he can’t find long-term care
Trisha Grossaint stands along side her son Kurtis Grossaint at the end of a corridor in the North Colorado Medical Center last month in Greeley. (Mon, 07 Jul 2014 21:28:58 -0700)

Long-term foster parents sought as numbers of children in care rise
LONG-TERM stable homes are needed for dozens of children in care, many of whom have suffered abuse or neglect in their short lives. (Mon, 07 Jul 2014 22:11:56 -0700)

How Long-Term Care Facilities Can Achieve Labor Savings
Phil Sadler, Chief Executive Officer of Peoplenet, a solution provider at the marcus evans LTC & Senior Living CXO Summit 2014, on reducing labor costs through a unique approach called "Soft Scheduling" that automatically assures workforce shift compliance. NEW YORK, NY, July 8, 2014 - (ACN Newswire) - "Long-Term Care (LTC) facilities can achieve two to four percent labor savings by adopting our ... (Tue, 08 Jul 2014 03:03:00 -0700)

How Long-Term Care Facilities Can Achieve Labor Savings
Phil Sadler, Chief Executive Officer of Peoplenet, a solution provider at the marcus evans LTC & Senior Living CXO Summit 2014, on reducing labor costs through a unique approach called "Soft Scheduling" that automatically assures workforce shift compliance. (Tue, 08 Jul 2014 03:17:08 -0700)

Genworth Offers Affordable Long Term Care Insurance for Millions of Americans
RICHMOND, Va., July 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 21, 2014, Genworth (NYSE:GNW) is introducing Privileged Choice ® Flex 3 featuring FlexFit SM packages. FlexFit packages are designed to help address ... (Tue, 08 Jul 2014 06:04:00 -0700)

Long-term care specialists see patients at home
Today’s nursing homes are not like the nursing homes Mark Jackson knew when he started as a doctor in 1987. (Tue, 08 Jul 2014 13:17:04 -0700)

Paying Long-Term-Care Premiums With HSA Money
The amount you can withdraw from a health savings account tax-free to pay premiums depends on your age. (Tue, 08 Jul 2014 14:37:08 -0700)

26 Women to Watch: Amy Hane
Amy Hane's home visit with Donna and Hank Ford is part of a typical day for the geriatric care manager and owner of Long Term Liaisons. "People hire me to help them make long-term care planning decisions for their elderly loved ones," says Amy.In this case, the Ford's children are far away. Even though the couple is very active and independent, Amy helps make sure their needs are met and acts as ... (Tue, 08 Jul 2014 23:19:08 -0700)

LTCG Demonstrates Remarkable Growth by Performing Over 425,000 Assessments in the Last Year Alone
LTCG, the recognized leader in business processing outsourcing for long-term care insurance, has reached an important milestone illustrating its significant growth. The company has performed over 425,000 assessments in the last 12 months for its customers, including many of the nation’s top long-term care and life insurers. (Wed, 09 Jul 2014 05:38:00 -0700)

ASK TONI KING: Need help qualifying mom for Medicaid’s long term care!
Toni: (Wed, 09 Jul 2014 07:13:06 -0700)

ASK TONI KING: Need help qualifying mom for Medicaid’s long term care!
Toni: (Wed, 09 Jul 2014 07:18:40 -0700)

Adults with special needs see gains, challenges with long term oral care
Among adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the likelihood of having cavities decreased as the number of years receiving dental care increased, researchers report. "Based on these results, patients had a significant decrease in cavities. Dental pain, infection, cooperation level, and hygiene also tended to improve over time; however, results for these outcomes were not ... (Wed, 09 Jul 2014 17:01:37 -0700)

Va. changes regs on long-term care insurance
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Virginia regulators are encouraging long-term care insurance policyholders to take advantage of changes that strengthen protections against unintentional coverage lapses due to nonpayment. The Bureau of Insurance of the State Corporation Commission says insurers have long been required to provide policyholders with the option ... (Thu, 10 Jul 2014 00:05:54 -0700)

How to Position a LTC Facility for Future Success
Fran Kirley, President & Chief Executive Officer, Nexion Health Management and a speaker at the marcus evans LTC & Senior Living CXO Summit 2014, on overcoming the changes to the long-term care business. NEW YORK, NY, July 10, 2014 - (ACN Newswire) - "The playing field in which long-term care (LTC) facilities operate is changing. In this environment, organizations need to be more strategic. They ... (Thu, 10 Jul 2014 06:24:00 -0700)

Greeley man has spent 6 months at NCMC because he can’t find long-term care
Trisha Grossaint stands along side her son Kurtis Grossaint at the end of a corridor in the North Colorado Medical Center last month in Greeley. (Thu, 10 Jul 2014 06:59:13 -0700)

All About Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-term care is the care needed for individuals with chronic disabilities. (Thu, 10 Jul 2014 07:28:35 -0700)

Research and Markets: Care Homes Market Report 2014
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Care Homes Market Report 2014" report to their offerin (Thu, 10 Jul 2014 07:55:00 -0700)

TONI KING: Do you need help qualifying mom for Medicaid’s long term care?
Toni: (Thu, 10 Jul 2014 09:20:49 -0700)

LTC Consumer Announces Long Term Care Insurance Quoting Website
LTC Consumer is a new, free online service featuring one-of-a-kind tools to help consumers easily understand, evaluate, and price long term care insurance policies. (PRWeb July 10, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/lo (Thu, 10 Jul 2014 11:32:31 -0700)

Seniors home deal will not fix disparities, say operators
Operators of private long-term care facilities on P.E.I. have a new contract with government, but operators say some seniors will still end up paying more for housing. (Fri, 11 Jul 2014 04:56:57 -0700)

Changes May Be in Line for Pa Long-Term Care
ALTOONA - A new report finds that Pennsylvania does a poor job of providing long term care for older and disabled residents.  The  AARP measured several factors including  how affordable and accessible long term care is,  and how much choice residents have about the type of help  they receive. Blair Senior Services and other Area Agencies on Aging in Pennsylvania provide meals, activities and ... (Fri, 11 Jul 2014 14:56:12 -0700)

Lawmakers seek lower price for bill on vets' care
WASHINGTON (AP) — Stung by sticker shock, members of Congress are scrambling to lower the cost of a bill to fix veterans' health care amid a growing uproar over long waits for appointments and falsification of records to cover up the delays at Veterans Affairs hospitals. (Fri, 11 Jul 2014 15:01:43 -0700)

Medicaid change on long-term care delayed
ATLANTA | A state health agency recently delayed approval of a change in the Medicaid eligibility system for people in long-term care whose incomes are above the government program's thresholds. (Sat, 12 Jul 2014 16:43:27 -0700)

Jobless for long: Team effort needed to ease problem
How to overcome the stigma of long-term unemployment. (Sat, 12 Jul 2014 17:08:04 -0700)

Lawmakers seek lower price for bill on vets' care
— Stung by sticker shock, members of Congress are scrambling to lower the cost of a bill to fix veterans' health care amid a growing uproar over long waits for appointments and falsification of records to cover up the delays at Veterans Affairs hospitals. (Sun, 13 Jul 2014 19:30:12 -0700)

Long-Term Care as an Investment
By Charles Sizemore. Read more » » Related Stocks: LTC , ARCP , O , (Sun, 13 Jul 2014 20:04:18 -0700)

AARP: Minnesota is #1 in Meeting Older Residents' Long Term Care Needs
Minnesota is as good as it gets when it comes to meeting older residents' long term care needs, according to a new report from AARP. Overall, Minnesota is ranked number one in the state by state breakdown... (Mon, 14 Jul 2014 11:06:10 -0700)

Company tied to Rauner faced lawsuits, complaints
CHICAGO (AP) - A long-term care company with ties to Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner (ROW'-nur) has faced lawsuits and disciplinary action over the mistreatment of residents. The Springfield bureau of Lee Enterprises reports (http://bit.ly/1wlPpwC ) allegations against American Habilitation Services include fatalities and "deplorable" living conditions. ... (Mon, 14 Jul 2014 11:52:04 -0700)

Long-term care company tied to Rauner faced lawsuits, complaints
A long-term care company with ties to Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner has faced lawsuits and disciplinary action over the mistreatment of residents. (Mon, 14 Jul 2014 12:51:04 -0700)

Temperatures rise at long-term care facility
Air conditioning unit broken at O'Mahony Manor since Thursday (Mon, 14 Jul 2014 13:33:28 -0700)

Long-term care topic of July chamber meeting
Long-term care topic of July chamber meeting Chamber member Ivory Freeman will lead a discussion on long-term care planning concepts and long-term care insurance. The restaurant held its grand opening event July 9 at its FM 78 location. (Mon, 14 Jul 2014 23:20:58 -0700)

Elder Care Helper Publishes The Elder Care Helper Guide: Making Sense of Long-Term CareBook Helps Families Make ...
Elder Care Helper announces the release of The Elder Care Helper Guide: Making Sense of Long-Term Care, a book that helps families make informed choices about the type and quality of care for their elderly loved ones. (PRWeb July 15, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Tue, 15 Jul 2014 00:59:02 -0700)

OnShift Introduces Scheduling Task List in New Release
OnShift, the leader in web-based staff scheduling and labor management software for long-term care and senior living, today introduced its newest release featuring a configurable dashboard with an intuitive ... (Tue, 15 Jul 2014 05:00:00 -0700)

Long-term healthcare spending dips but debt remains high, CBO says
The government's long-term spending on healthcare is projected to decline slightly in the next 25 years, but the rising federal debt load remains on an unsustainable trajectory, the CBO said Tuesday in its annual budget outlook. (Tue, 15 Jul 2014 10:55:07 -0700)

Citizens petition for more long-term care facilities
The Lloydminster Concerned Citizens for Seniors Care Society is continuing its efforts to preserve long-term care spaces for seniors and severely handicapped people in the area. (Tue, 15 Jul 2014 13:18:59 -0700)

Butler County’s first long-term care hospital to open
LifeCare Hospitals, which operates long-term care hospitals for some of the sickest patients, is opening a location at Fort Hamilton Hospital. (Tue, 15 Jul 2014 16:00:00 -0700)

Butler County’s first long-term care hospital to open
LifeCare Hospitals, which operates long-term care hospitals for some of the sickest patients, is opening a location at Fort Hamilton Hospital. Renovation work is expected to begin on patient rooms and office space for the new services next week, said Russell Dean, chief executive officer of LifeCare Hospitals of Dayton, which is opening the Hamilton campus on Eaton Avenue. The new LifeCare ... (Tue, 15 Jul 2014 16:55:48 -0700)

Sherri Shusterwitz - Long Term Care Ombudsmen Program
Note: Comments with profanity are automatically filtered and hidden. Verbal attacks towards others via our comments section will not be tolerated. (Tue, 15 Jul 2014 18:57:23 -0700)

Long-Term Health Care Spending to Drop
Washington — The government’s long-term spending on health care is projected to decline slightly in the next 25 years, but the rising federal debt load remains on an unsustainable trajectory, according to the Congressional Budget Office. (Tue, 15 Jul 2014 21:46:24 -0700)

ORPEA: Acceleration in Revenue Growth in Q2: Up 16.2% to 462.6 Million
(Tue, 15 Jul 2014 22:03:33 -0700)

LTCG Appoints Dean Miller as Chief Financial Officer
LTCG, the recognized leader in business process outsourcing for long-term care insurance, has just announced the appointment of Dean Miller as Chief Financial Officer. With more than 25 years of global experience focusing primarily on the insurance industry, Dean is an ideal complement to LTCG’s existing management team, which has been in place for over a decade. (Thu, 17 Jul 2014 05:38:00 -0700)

EmLogis Offers Expert Live Webinar on Preventing Burnout in Long Term Care with Dr. Eleanor Feldman Barbera PhD
EmLogis and Guest Speaker Dr. Eleanor Feldman Barbera, “Dr. El,” will present a live webinar on Thursday, July 17, 2014 at 1 PM Central offering practical advice on how to recognize, reduce, and prevent burnout with long term care facility staff. (PRWeb July 17, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Thu, 17 Jul 2014 08:50:47 -0700)

Pennsylvania Office of Inspector General Recovers $7.3 Million in Medical Assistance Long Term Care Funds
HARRISBURG, Pa., July 17, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Inspector General Michael A. Sprow announced today that the Office of Inspector General recovered more than $7.3 million in taxpayer funds for the fiscal year 2013-2014 from individuals who were ineligible to receive long term care assistance. In addition, the commonwealth realized over $2.6 million in cost savings for the same period ... (Thu, 17 Jul 2014 11:30:00 -0700)

Lakeside Homes to receive upgrade
Overhead and underneath concerns will be taken care of at a Gander long-term care facility as the provincial government announces more than $450,000 in funding. (Thu, 17 Jul 2014 12:35:04 -0700)

Plenary Group bid selected for Swift Current Long Term Care Facility
Plenary Group beat out two other bids to secure the contract to construct a new 225 bed long-term care facility in Swift Current.Details of the private partnership will be worked out in the coming weeks to determine the contract’s financial details and the final value for money analysis. ... (Thu, 17 Jul 2014 18:09:16 -0700)

Elderplan, Inc. Expands Relationship With PopHealthCare Bringing In-Home Care to Medicare Members
PopHealthCare announced today that Elderplan, Inc. is expanding their long-term relationship by implementing CareSight, PopHealthCare’s high-risk patient care services. The program will work closely with Elderplan’s physician network by supplementing in-office care with a comprehensive care management program, inclusive of house call visits to provide care in the homes of high risk members with ... (Fri, 18 Jul 2014 00:46:45 -0700)

Authority rolls out housing blueprint
Undoubtedly, the most important development on housing policy in the recent period is the formulation of the long term housing strategy initiated by the Government. It will be the first long term housing strategy to be formulated by the Government since 1998. An extensive and in-depth discussion process had been initiated by the Government with a view to gauging public's views. First of all, the ... (Sat, 19 Jul 2014 02:41:07 -0700)

Immunization for Ontario health care workers lags as patients die
Nearly 200 people died and hundreds more were hospitalized from the spread of disease in Toronto long-term care homes, retirement homes and hospitals in the past four years, a Star/Ryerson University investigation has found. In all, more than 4,200 staff, patients and residents became sick or were killed in 144 fatal outbreaks between 2010 and 2013. To bring the numbers to acceptable levels will ... (Sat, 19 Jul 2014 05:39:09 -0700)

Pa. scores poorly on AARP’s list for care of elderly, disabled
Pennsylvania, which has a larger percentage of people older than age 65 than the national average, is not the best state to grow old in, according to a recent AARP report. (Sat, 19 Jul 2014 23:41:39 -0700)

Plenary Group bid selected for Swift Current Long Term Care Facility
Plenary Group beat out two other bids to secure the contract to construct a new 225 bed long-term care facility in Swift Current.Details of the private partnership will be worked out in the coming weeks to determine the contract’s financial details and the final value for money analysis. ... (Sun, 20 Jul 2014 23:43:50 -0700)

National Research Corporation and Custom Learning Systems announce educational partnership to transform resident ...
LINCOLN, NEB. -- Resident satisfaction in long term care and senior living is being taken to new heights, thanks to a recent partnership between My InnerView by National Research and Custom Learning Systems. ... (Mon, 21 Jul 2014 04:02:54 -0700)

MatrixCare Enters Into an Agreement With Johns Hopkins Medicine
MatrixCare®, the industry-leading electronic health record for long-term care and senior living providers, has licensed the Johns Hopkins Fall Risk Assessment Tool aimed at preventing falls. MatrixCare's ... (Mon, 21 Jul 2014 07:50:54 -0700)

Long Island Nursing Home The LUX at Medford Celebrates Healthcare Hospitality Week 2014
MEDFORD, N.Y., July 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- With summer well underway The LUX at Medford cordially welcomes the community to come and join in celebrating Healthcare Hospitality Week 2014. On July 20th through the 26th, The LUX at Medford opens its doors wide and welcomes physicians, nurses, social workers and the general public, in addition to friends and family, to come and explore their ... (Mon, 21 Jul 2014 08:01:00 -0700)

Media Advisory: CUPE Ontario leaders join frontline workers in rally against care-hour cuts at Frost Manor long-term ...
LINDSAY, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - July 21, 2014) - Beginning next month, residents of local long-term care home Frost Manor will receive 75 fewer hours of care biweekly, on top of the loss of 112 personal support hours biweekly last August. (Mon, 21 Jul 2014 12:37:17 -0700)

Community group opposes TTC bus garage proposal
A proposal to build a TTC bus garage in a part of Scarborough that is home to a long-term care facility has raised the ire of local residents who feel the project is both a health hazard and a safety risk. (Mon, 21 Jul 2014 14:20:00 -0700)

Maris Grove’s Rose Court Celebrates Anniversary
Rose Court, the continuing care neighborhood for Maris Grove which provides skilled nursing, assisted living, respite care, long-term nursing, short-term rehabilitation and dementia care, is celebrating its fifth anniversary. (Tue, 22 Jul 2014 10:21:54 -0700)

Outbreaks of gastro often mismanaged: report
Hospitals and long-term care centres across Quebec often mismanage outbreaks of gastroenteritis, shutting down entire wards unnecessarily — with the result that access to health care is diminished, suggests a new government report. (Tue, 22 Jul 2014 17:14:37 -0700)

Andrew House strives for the best in nursing care
Special TO THE HERALD NEW BRITAIN — For years, Andrew House has sat on Clinic Drive ready to welcome-in patients and provide the best care possible for those who need both short-term and long-term attention. (Tue, 22 Jul 2014 23:50:48 -0700)

Research and Markets: US Long Term Care Market Report 2014-2015
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The Long Term Care Market: Nursing Homes, Home Care, Hospi (Wed, 23 Jul 2014 02:39:00 -0700)

Risks In Retirement: Don't Forget About Health Care Costs
What?s the biggest risk to your financial security in retirement? Many pre-retirees don?t budget for unexpected medical expenses that can pose a threat to their retirement income plan. (Wed, 23 Jul 2014 04:04:28 -0700)

Medicaid Millionaires: The Flip Side of the Story
Long-term care for the elderly is expensive. Statistically speaking, every day for the next nearly twenty years 10,000 baby boomers will reach retirement age. That means long-term spending will more than double by the year 2050. (Wed, 23 Jul 2014 04:56:36 -0700)

Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (MassNAELA) Participates in Long-Term Care ...
The Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys today announced the release of the Long Term Care Insurance Rate Stabilization report, which the organization contributed to as ... (Wed, 23 Jul 2014 07:00:00 -0700)

Maris Grove’s Rose Court Celebrates Anniversary
Rose Court, the continuing care neighborhood for Maris Grove which provides skilled nursing, assisted living, respite care, long-term nursing, short-term rehabilitation and dementia care, is celebrating its fifth anniversary. (Wed, 23 Jul 2014 08:58:38 -0700)

City will contribute close to $10 million for long-term care project
The City of Swift Current has announced it will contribute its share towards the $15.7 million needed for the Cypress Long-term Care Project. Now they’re hoping other municipalities will do the same. The city approved a payment of almost $10 million, due in December of 2016 for the new ... (Wed, 23 Jul 2014 09:07:26 -0700)

McKesson Medical-Surgical Introduces a New Suite of Incontinence Resources
McKesson Medical-Surgical has launched a complete suite of incontinence resources as part of its increased investment in incontinence care. For care providers in the Hospice, Home Medical Equipment and Long Term Care markets, McKesson Brands’ incontinence suite offers a variety of solutions ranging from clinical, retail or business support to skin care to incontinence products. (Wed, 23 Jul 2014 13:06:00 -0700)

Maris Grove’s Rose Court Celebrates Anniversary
Rose Court, the continuing care neighborhood for Maris Grove which provides skilled nursing, assisted living, respite care, long-term nursing, short-term rehabilitation and dementia care, is celebrating its fifth anniversary. (Thu, 24 Jul 2014 04:23:58 -0700)

Volokh Conspiracy: Estimating returns for very-long-term investors
Vampires, and other long-term investors, need to take care about how they interpret historical return data. (Thu, 24 Jul 2014 05:32:10 -0700)

Long Term Care Insurance Costs Changing; Qualifications Can Be Challenging
Why would a 60-year old New York couple pay $3,250 yearly for long term care insurance when virtually identical coverage costs $1,800, some 57 percent less? (Thu, 24 Jul 2014 07:18:00 -0700)

Money Matters: Helping older relatives articulate long-term care wishes
Long-term care issues are best dealt with when the older relative or parent is healthy and the various options can be considered when there is adequate time to do so. (Thu, 24 Jul 2014 11:58:31 -0700)

Money Matters: Helping older relatives articulate long-term care wishes
Long-term care issues are best dealt with when the older relative or parent is healthy and the various options can be considered when there is adequate time to do so. (Thu, 24 Jul 2014 12:28:28 -0700)

Critics sound off about Alberta’s long term care troubles
Legislation states that anyone moving from out of province must live in Alberta for 12 months before being eligible for any kind of continuing care subsidy. (Thu, 24 Jul 2014 15:46:53 -0700)

Pa. scores poorly on AARP’s list for care of elderly, disabled
A recent AARP report cited Pennsylvania as ranking 42nd in the country overall in a new study on long-term services and support for older people. The state also got poor grades in terms of affordability and access to long-term care. (Thu, 24 Jul 2014 23:16:00 -0700)

Maris Grove’s Rose Court Celebrates Anniversary
Rose Court, the continuing care neighborhood for Maris Grove which provides skilled nursing, assisted living, respite care, long-term nursing, short-term rehabilitation and dementia care, is celebrating its fifth anniversary. (Fri, 25 Jul 2014 06:22:44 -0700)

Maris Grove’s Rose Court Celebrates Anniversary
Rose Court, the continuing care neighborhood for Maris Grove which provides skilled nursing, assisted living, respite care, long-term nursing, short-term rehabilitation and dementia care, is celebrating its fifth anniversary. (Fri, 25 Jul 2014 06:52:38 -0700)

We're not over-supplied: SDSG MPP Jim McDonell to Minister of Health
Our local MPP took the opportunity during Question Period on Thursday to take the Minister of Health and Long-term Care Dr. Eric Hoskins to task over Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry's health needs. (Fri, 25 Jul 2014 18:53:19 -0700)

Long-term care facilities adopting LGBT-friendly policies
Years ago, Derrick Bishop and his young gay friends chatted about buying a big communal house for their senior years. (Sat, 26 Jul 2014 01:14:35 -0700)

Retirement Planner: Long-term care policies and your rights
LTC policyholders should take the time to write to Dave Jones, the California insurance commissioner, and suggest that he require insurance companies to honor the marketing materials they used to sell policies years ago that clearly implied that 'buying policies at a young age LOCKED IN low premiums.' (Sun, 27 Jul 2014 00:06:05 -0700)

Retirement Planner: Long-term care policies and your rights
LTC policyholders should take the time to write to Dave Jones, the California insurance commissioner, and suggest that he require insurance companies to honor the marketing materials they used to sell policies years ago that clearly implied that "buying policies at a young age LOCKED IN low premiums." (Sun, 27 Jul 2014 00:25:44 -0700)

50 Must-Know Statistics About Long-Term Care
Read full story for details. (Sun, 27 Jul 2014 04:07:21 -0700)

Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairmen Reach Deal: Report
House and Senate negotiators have reached a temporary agreement regarding the long-term needs of the struggling Department of Veterans Affairs, the Washington Post reported Sunday. Their proposal is set to be revealed Monday during a press conference. (Sun, 27 Jul 2014 18:17:29 -0700)

Ohio ranks near bottom on long-term care
Ohio ranks 44th among states in meeting the long-term-care needs of its older and disabled residents, according to a recent scorecard by AARP. The study examined 26 indicators in five broad areas: affordability and access; choice of setting and provider; quality of care and quality of life; support of family caregivers; and effective transitions (from long-term care to home- and community-based ... (Mon, 28 Jul 2014 02:56:24 -0700)

In our opinion: The long-term outlook for Social Security isn't good, so begin solving problem now
Congress has some tough decisions ahead on Social Security: Cut additional spending, raise taxes more, limit the growth of... (Mon, 28 Jul 2014 17:05:56 -0700)

Changing Family Caregiver Dynamics Ramp Up the Importance of Long-Term Care Planning
When planning for retirement, clients often list long-term care as a primary concern. However, very few people have well defined plans for dealing with related expenses. Instead, most people rely upon family members to provide long-term care, with roughly 70% of services coming in the form of informal care provided [...] (Mon, 28 Jul 2014 19:00:06 -0700)

Maris Grove’s Rose Court Celebrates Anniversary
Rose Court, the continuing care neighborhood for Maris Grove which provides skilled nursing, assisted living, respite care, long-term nursing, short-term rehabilitation and dementia care, is celebrating its fifth anniversary. (Mon, 28 Jul 2014 22:22:30 -0700)

Despite good news, benefit programs face problems
Despite some good news, Medicare and Social Security still face long-term financial problems as millions of baby boomers reach retirement. Social Security's disability program is already in crisis as it ... (Tue, 29 Jul 2014 00:12:40 -0700)

This Is the Secret to Getting Good Long Term Care Insurance
Long-term care industry insurance carriers each have different ways to calculate costs and fees, and that makes getting a good policy hard to do alone. (Tue, 29 Jul 2014 08:00:00 -0700)

When Aging Parents Need Financial Help
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance estimates that only about 8 million of 313 million Americans have long-term care insurance policies. Just ask Janet Perry of Northern California. (Tue, 29 Jul 2014 09:08:16 -0700)

Genworth’s Boyle Departs After Six Months as Life CEO
Genworth Financial Inc., the seller of mortgage guarantees and long-term care coverage, said James Boyle is stepping down less than six months after joining as chief executive officer of the U.S. life unit. (Tue, 29 Jul 2014 14:03:31 -0700)

Genworth Profit Climbs 25% on Gains at U.S. Mortgage Insurer
Genworth Financial Inc. (GNW) , the provider of mortgage guarantees and long-term care coverage, said second-quarter profit increased 25 percent on gains at the business backing home loans. (Tue, 29 Jul 2014 16:08:46 -0700)

Genworth Falls as Claims Costs Prompt Review of Reserves
Genworth Financial Inc. (GNW) plunged the most since 2012 after higher-than-expected claims costs at its long-term care insurance unit prompted a company review of whether its reserves are adequate. (Wed, 30 Jul 2014 07:01:13 -0700)

State Ranks High On Long-Term Elder Care, But Caregivers' Needs Not Met
Connecticut outperforms most states in addressing elder long-term care, but needs to improve support for family caregivers, transitions between hospitals and other settings and affordability of nursing homes, according to a national report card. (Wed, 30 Jul 2014 07:11:50 -0700)

Long Term Care Insurance Savings For Women Executives A Little Known Benefit
LOS ANGELES, July 30, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Single women purchasing long term care insurance protection now pay as much as 50 percent more than single men for identical coverage.  An expert shares how working single women can still avoid the price difference."Two thirds of all long term care insurance claim benefits are paid to women so it is understandable why insurers started ... (Wed, 30 Jul 2014 07:18:00 -0700)

A New Way to Save for Long-Term Care Costs in Old Age, But How Many Will Buy?
Earlier this month, with absolutely no fanfare, the Treasury Department announced what could be a major change in the way we save for retirement. It will now permit people to shift a portion of their 401(k)s or IRAs into a deferred annuity that provides a guaranteed stream of income once [...] (Wed, 30 Jul 2014 09:55:08 -0700)

Women bear brunt of rising long-term care insurance rates
Sometimes it pays to be a woman, but not when it comes to long-term care insurance. Rates started rising for women last year after the long-term care insurance industry discovered that two-thirds of claims paid were for women. (Wed, 30 Jul 2014 18:41:31 -0700)

Commissioner proposes capping long-term care insurance rates
In an attempt to stanch steep rate increases facing consumers for long-term care insurance, New Hampshire Insurance Commissioner Roger A. Sevigny proposes placing limits on future price hikes. (Wed, 30 Jul 2014 18:44:59 -0700)

NextGen Healthcare Chosen by Capital Women’s Care as Long-Term Revenue Cycle Management Partner
NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Quality Systems, Inc. and a leading provider of healthcare information systems and connecti (Thu, 31 Jul 2014 02:00:00 -0700)

How to Plan for Rising Health-Care Costs
With life expectancy continuing to increase, the likelihood that you’ll need some form of long-term care is also on the rise. And that will eat up a substantial portion of your nest egg if you don't plan accordingly.  (Thu, 31 Jul 2014 10:23:27 -0700)

Genworth Financial Provides Additional Disclosure On Long Term Care Insurance
RICHMOND, Va., July 31, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Genworth Financial, Inc. (GNW) announced on July 29, 2014 that it is conducting a comprehensive review of its long term care insurance claim reserves. Many of the company's investors have asked for additional information about the last in-depth review of the claims reserve, which was conducted in 2012. As a result of the 2012 claims review, the ... (Thu, 31 Jul 2014 16:30:00 -0700)


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