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Long Term Care News Nov 2014

TBRH Outstanding Emergency Department Performance
THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO ---- October 2, 2014 ----– The Ministry of Health and Long-Term care has recognized the Emergency Department (ED) at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) for “its commitment to reducing provincial wait times and improving emergency care for the people of Ontario”. (Sat, 01 Nov 2014 23:40:09 -0700)

Chattanoogan.com - Chattanooga's source for breaking local news
Five Chattanooga-area individuals and businesses came away with awards during the recent Tennessee Health Care Association annual convention. (Sun, 02 Nov 2014 20:54:54 -0800)

Psych drugs may harm more than help, author says
Before rushing to medicate people with mental illness, award-winning investigative journalist and author Robert Whitaker advocates another look at what 50 years of research shows: long-term harm may outweigh short-term benefit. (Sun, 02 Nov 2014 23:05:26 -0800)

Consultant-News.com – Latest News from the World of Consultancy
Healthcare organizations must think long-term to solve today's problems. (Mon, 03 Nov 2014 05:19:29 -0800)

Fitch Affirms Allina Health System's (MN) Rev Bonds 'AA-'; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the 'AA-' long-term rating on Allina Health System's, Minnesota outstanding debt, as listed at the end of the press release. The 'AA-' rating on (Mon, 03 Nov 2014 12:00:00 -0800)

Fitch Assigns 'A-' Rating to Aetna Inc.'s Sr Unsecured Notes
Fitch Ratings has assigned a rating of 'A-' to Aetna Inc.'s issuance of $750 million of senior unsecured notes. AET's long-term Issuer Default Rating is unaffected by this ra (Mon, 03 Nov 2014 13:18:00 -0800)

Joe Jasmon, COO of The LaSalle Group, Inc., to Speak at Upcoming Long Term Care & Senior Living CXO Summit in Los ...
The LaSalle Group, Inc., a national leader in memory care, is pleased to announce that Joseph E. “Joe” Jasmon, the company’s Chief Operating Officer, has been invited to speak at the 8th annual Long Term Care & Senior Living CXO Summit, February 9-10, 2015, in Los Angeles. His presentation, “Memory Care: Today, Tomorrow, and Beyond,” will explore ways to improve quality of life for those living ... (Tue, 04 Nov 2014 00:31:04 -0800)

Media Advisory - ONA Nurses to Hold Information Picket:
 RNs want to raise awareness that long-term care bed transfer mean RN cuts: HAMILTON and BURLINGTON, ON , Nov. 4, 2014 /CNW/ - Registered nurses working at St. Olga's LifeCare Centre and Cama Woodlands ... (Tue, 04 Nov 2014 12:00:00 -0800)

Senior resource fair will show long-term care options
Senior citizens will be able to learn about long-term care options and get help with Medicare Part D signups Thursday. Topeka Area Continuity of Care and Jayhawk Area Agency will host a senior resource fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Tue, 04 Nov 2014 13:05:28 -0800)

Families protest no improvement to long-term seniors’ care
Family members and advocates of patients in long-term care say the government gave lip service to concerns of under-staffing and inadequate care, but didn't fix the problem. (Tue, 04 Nov 2014 16:09:13 -0800)

ORPEA: Fresh Acceleration in Top-Line Growth During Q3: Revenue up 29% to 524.5 Million
(Tue, 04 Nov 2014 22:18:01 -0800)

Prepare far ahead for long-term care costs
November is Long-Term Care Awareness Month – a month dedicated to educating the public about the need to prepare for the potentially devastating costs of long-term care. And the more you know about these expenses, the better prepared you will be to deal with them. (Wed, 05 Nov 2014 03:08:22 -0800)

/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - ONA Nurses to Hold Information Picket:/
 RNs want to raise awareness that long-term care bed transfer mean RN cuts: HAMILTON and BURLINGTON, ON , Nov. 4, 2014 /CNW/ - Registered nurses working at St. Olga's LifeCare Centre and Cama Woodlands ... (Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:00:00 -0800)

NM Study Finds That Most Americans Know They Should Plan for Longevity, Yet Few Have Long-Term Care Strategies
MILWAUKEE, Nov. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Findings from Northwestern Mutual's 2014 Long-Term Care ("LTC") Study released today in conjunction with Long-Term Care Awareness Month reveal sobering realities regarding the state of long-term care preparedness. "Our study confirms that long-term care can have significant financial and lifestyle implications," said Steve Sperka, vice president of long ... (Wed, 05 Nov 2014 06:00:00 -0800)

Genworth Financial Announces Third Quarter 2014 Earnings Results
RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --  Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE: GNW) today reported results for the period ended September 30, 2014. Third Quarter Financial and Operational Developments Completes ... (Wed, 05 Nov 2014 14:20:00 -0800)

Genworth Posts $844 Million Loss on Long-Term Care Shortfall
Genworth Financial Inc. (GNW) , the largest U.S. provider of long-term care insurance, posted its first loss since 2011 after the company determined that reserves for the coverage were inadequate. The company slumped 10 percent in extended trading. (Wed, 05 Nov 2014 16:20:02 -0800)

Long-term nursing home care at 'critical juncture'
Nursing Homes Ireland has said the Government expects private and voluntary homes to provide complex care to residents each week, at an average of half what it costs the State in public nursing homes. (Thu, 06 Nov 2014 01:29:09 -0800)

NHC Announces Common Dividend and Preferred Dividend
National HealthCare Corporation , the nation’s oldest publicly traded long-term health care company, announced today that it will pay a quarterly (Thu, 06 Nov 2014 02:05:00 -0800)

http://www.hthu.net, Launches School of Long Term Care
HomeTown Health University announces its newest course offerings in the School of Long Term Care - designed to educate caregivers in elder care situations, long term care facilities, assisted living facilities and swingbed programs (PRWeb November 06, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Thu, 06 Nov 2014 03:11:50 -0800)

Genworth plummets after LTC charge
After completing the Long Term Care Insurance comprehensive claim review, Genworth ( GNW -30.3% ) boosts reserves by $531M and takes an after-tax earnings charge of $345M. (Thu, 06 Nov 2014 06:46:56 -0800)

Bethesda Health to take over 2 BJC HealthCare facilities
BJC HealthCare turns to local senior care provider to manage some of its independent and long-term care facilities.  (Thu, 06 Nov 2014 09:40:00 -0800)

Genworth Financial Down 37%; Compass Point Downgrades
Genworth Financial Inc (NYSE: GNW ) shocked the market with a $531 million addition to its long-term care reserves Thursday and news that a similar review for its active life business won't be complete ... (Thu, 06 Nov 2014 12:09:06 -0800)

Diversicare Announces 2014 Third Quarter Results
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. -- Diversicare Healthcare Services, Inc. , a premier provider of long-term care services, today announced its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2014. The Company's revenue ... (Thu, 06 Nov 2014 14:52:57 -0800)

Fitch Affirms Northwestern Mutual's IFS at 'AAA'; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Insurer Financial Strength ratings of The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Co. , collectively referred to as Northwestern at 'AAA'. (Fri, 07 Nov 2014 09:34:00 -0800)

Long-Term Care: 'People should know'
When Almer Holmes died in hospital of pneumonia, he had a bed sore on his bottom so large you could set a golf ball in it. (Fri, 07 Nov 2014 18:20:06 -0800)

The Wall Street Journal: 3 crucial things to know about long-term-care insurance
Long-term-care insurance offers buyers some peace of mind, but it has also saddled some longtime holders with a different kind of financial worry. (Sat, 08 Nov 2014 03:10:53 -0800)

Caregiverlist® Announces Illinois Nursing Home Rating and Cost Index for November, 2014
Illinois seniors needing a long-term stay in a nursing home in their state will pay $72,631 a year, the average annual cost based on the daily rates of more than 800 nursing homes in Illinois. Medicare does not pay for long-term care, while Medicaid, for low-income seniors does pay for an ongoing stay in a nursing home. (PRWeb November 08, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com ... (Sat, 08 Nov 2014 04:11:54 -0800)

State Rep. Frank Foster took on a cause, became a casualty
Chris Gautz - Huddled inside Stafford's Perry Hotel overlooking Little Traverse Bay in downtown Petoskey, state Rep. Frank Foster was working the phones during the final moments of the Aug. 5 primary campaign.As the polls closed and early returns came in, Foster, surrounded by family, his girlfriend and campaign staffers, was optimistic. While voter turnout was low, it exceeded their target ... (Sun, 09 Nov 2014 05:22:26 -0800)

Pete the Planner: Is long-term care insurance worth the cost?
Most long-term care insurance includes a 90-day elimination period before insurance will kick in, Pete the Planner says.                 (Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:22:36 -0800)

Long-Term Care Insurance Tax Deduction Increases by 2% in 2015
NEW YORK ( MainStreet ) — Increased tax deductions for long-term care insurance policies were approved by the IRS for coverage purchased in 2015. (Mon, 10 Nov 2014 05:17:38 -0800)

George Chapman Joins OnShift's Board of Directors
OnShift, the leader in web-based staff scheduling and labor management software for long-term care and senior living, today announced that George Chapman, retired Chairman, CEO and President of Health ... (Mon, 10 Nov 2014 05:30:00 -0800)

Genworth long-term care seen worthless by KBW, pressuring CEO
Genworth Financial Inc. is the largest U.S. seller of long-term care insurance, a position that Chief Executive Officer Tom McInerney is counting on to turn the company around after a record loss. (Mon, 10 Nov 2014 09:09:36 -0800)

Genworth Long-Term Care Valued at Zero Challenges CEO
Genworth Financial Inc. (GNW) is the largest U.S. seller of long-term care insurance, a position that Chief Executive Officer Tom McInerney is counting on to turn the company around after a record loss. (Mon, 10 Nov 2014 13:49:17 -0800)

Grant Could Help Unemployed Get Into Health Care Workforce
NEW BRITAIN — A new federal grant could help more than 250 long-term unemployed residents of central and northern Connecticut get training for new careers, Capital Workforce Partners announced Monday. (Mon, 10 Nov 2014 14:22:31 -0800)

The Illinois Association of Long Term Care Pharmacy Providers Announces Its Formation and Election of Officers
The Illinois Association of Long Term Care Pharmacy Providers (IALTCPP) formally announces its formation as a not-for-profit organization and the election of its first group of officers. (PRWeb November 11, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Tue, 11 Nov 2014 00:11:14 -0800)

Google for Entrepreneurs and Aging2.0 Partner to Support Innovators Working in Aging and Long-Term Care
Aging2.0, a global innovation network and startup accelerator program, has partnered with Google for Entrepreneurs to extend the reach of the Aging2.0 network and amplify the (Tue, 11 Nov 2014 07:00:00 -0800)

Long term care workers demand mandatory staff-to-patient ratios
Health care workers in long-term care homes are pushing the province to set mandatory staffing levels. The Ontario Council of Hospital Unions says 91 per cent of workers it surveyed feel they can't provide quality care because they have too many residents to care for. The council conducted focus groups with some of the registered practical nurses and personal support workers it represents around ... (Tue, 11 Nov 2014 07:02:01 -0800)

EmLogis Offers Webinar on How to Build an Emotionally Healthy Workplace in Long Term Care
Guest Speaker Dr. Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Long Term Care Psychologist, to offer practical advice and tools to help managers of long term care facilities create an emotionally healthy workplace. (PRWeb November 11, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Tue, 11 Nov 2014 07:17:12 -0800)

Maybe You Don't Need Long-Term Care Insurance After All
The biggest threat to a retiree's nest egg isn't a stock market crash. It's a long illness requiring round-the-clock care. The statistics behind that scenario -- $81,000 a year for a nursing home, $184,000 ... (Wed, 12 Nov 2014 11:14:30 -0800)

Fiscal update fails to address "new mediocre" for seniors care
OTTAWA , Nov. 12, 2014 /CNW/ - The federal government must begin investing now in long-term care infrastructure and make significant new investment in in programs for home and community care, Dr. Chris ... (Wed, 12 Nov 2014 14:09:00 -0800)

Community Ed “Long-Term Care Planning” starts soon
Friendswood ISD Community Education is pleased to offer a class in a topic that many adults must address as they—and their parents, age. “Long Term Care Planning,” taught by Ms. Kimberly Hegwood JD, o (Thu, 13 Nov 2014 04:01:08 -0800)

Yukon blasted for using hospital beds for long-term care
Health minister Doug Graham was criticized yesterday in the Yukon Legislature for allowing the use of hospital beds for long-term care. NDP health critic Jan Stick asked how many surgeries had to be cancelled because of lack of beds. Stick says local surgeon David Storey has raised the issue. (Thu, 13 Nov 2014 07:55:15 -0800)

Genworth Study Reveals Americans Would Rather Go to the Dentist Than Talk about Their Long Term Care Planning and ...
RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- One out of every four adults would rather go to the dentist than talk about their long term care or aging needs. "While the data stating people would rather ... (Thu, 13 Nov 2014 11:00:00 -0800)

The Beryl Institute Patient Experience Conference 2015 Expands Focus to Include Long-Term Care
Sessions focused on Improving Patient/Resident Experience in Long-Term Care Facilities added to Annual Healthcare Event (PRWeb November 13, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Thu, 13 Nov 2014 11:41:46 -0800)

Rethinking long-term care insurance
Long-term care insurance is a puzzle. Is this big expense really justified? A new study from the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College concludes that of those aged 65, 44 percent of men and 58 percent of women will need nursing-home care, but the duration of their stays will be short. (Thu, 13 Nov 2014 13:33:18 -0800)

Nordion and Bruce Power Sign Long Term Contract to Supply Cobalt-60 for Clean, Safe Hospitals
Nordion, a business unit of Sterigenics International LLC, is pleased to announce it has signed a multi-year agreement up to an additional 14-years with long-time partner Bruce Power, operator of the largest nuclear facility in the world, to provide a long-term supply of Cobalt-60 that will support health care around the world. (Fri, 14 Nov 2014 05:00:00 -0800)

LG CNS Announces EHR Interoperability With Omnicare
GEORGETOWN, Texas -- Collain Healthcare, an LG CNS Company, in coordination with Omnicare, Inc., the leading long term care pharmacy services provider, now delivers interoperability between LG CNS EHR ... (Fri, 14 Nov 2014 10:00:00 -0800)

Rethinking long-term care insurance
Long-term care insurance is a puzzle. Is this big expense really justified? A new study from the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College concludes that of those aged 65, 44 percent of men and 58 percent of women will need nursing-home care, but the duration of their stays will be short. (Fri, 14 Nov 2014 15:07:01 -0800)

Long-Term Care Insurance Prices for Seniors Now Searchable Using Insurer Finder Online
Long-term care insurance is now quoted for seniors when using the portal at the Quotes Pros website at http://quotespros.com/health-ins . (PRWeb November 14, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/lo (Fri, 14 Nov 2014 16:11:41 -0800)

Rethinking long-term care insurance
Long-term care insurance is a puzzle. Is this big expense really justified? A new study from the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College concludes that of those aged 65, 44 percent of men and 58 percent of women will need nursing-home care, but the duration of their stays will be short. (Sat, 15 Nov 2014 03:45:54 -0800)

Stonerise to acquire care center in Mercer County
Stonerise Healthcare plans to acquire a long-term care center in Mercer County for about $7 million. (Sun, 16 Nov 2014 10:53:36 -0800)

Franciscan St. James plans changes at Olympia Fields, Chicago Heights hospitals
Franciscan St. James Health wants to consolidate services at its two primary facilities, having its Olympia Fields hospital serve its medical-surgical patients, while providing more outpatient services at its Chicago Heights location. Changes are necessary to achieve long-term financial stability, the health care provider’s CEO said after it announced last week it had contracted with experts to ... (Sun, 16 Nov 2014 11:24:33 -0800)

The Life Financial Group Announces That This Month is Long Term Care Awareness Month
Long Term Care is something that Americans of all ages should be thinking about. (PRWeb November 17, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Mon, 17 Nov 2014 12:26:06 -0800)

Poll: Hispanics more positive on long-term care
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hispanics are more likely to consider caring for an elderly relative or friend to be a positive experience, and less likely to say it creates stress in their families, a new poll found. (Tue, 18 Nov 2014 00:36:53 -0800)

How the AP-NORC Center poll was conducted
The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll on long-term care was conducted from March 13 to April 23 by NORC at the University of Chicago. (Tue, 18 Nov 2014 00:38:44 -0800)

Poll: Hispanics more likely to call long-term care experiences positive
WASHINGTON — Hispanics are more likely to consider caring for an elderly relative or friend to be a positive experience, and less likely to say it creates stress in their families, a new poll found. (Tue, 18 Nov 2014 00:41:23 -0800)

Mediciad Asset Protection Plan Causes Ohio Judge To Tell Ohio Medicaid to “Follow the Rules” or Lose Federal Funding ...
Federal and state regulators in Ohio are locked into battle over Medicaid eligibility rules related to long-term care, and it could lead to a suspension of funding for that state. UltraTrust.com looks into this contentious issue. (PRWeb November 18, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/me (Tue, 18 Nov 2014 01:12:44 -0800)

Nursing home wait list in Nova Scotia balloons
The waiting list for long-term-care spaces in Nova Scotia continues to grow, despite a statement last week from the health and wellness minister that it is moving in the opposite direction. (Tue, 18 Nov 2014 02:22:27 -0800)

Poll: Hispanics more positive on caring for elderly
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hispanics are more likely to consider caring for an elderly relative or friend to be a positive experience, and less likel… (Tue, 18 Nov 2014 07:48:17 -0800)

AP-NORC releases new analysis of Hispanics' experiences with long-term care
( NORC at the University of Chicago ) The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research has released an issue brief containing results of a survey about Hispanics' experiences with long-term care in the United States. The issue brief provides new data on how Hispanics age 40 and older are, or are not, planning for long-term care, details how their experiences compare to those of non ... (Tue, 18 Nov 2014 09:00:25 -0800)

Why You May Not Need Long-Term Care Insurance After All
NEW YORK ( MainStreet ) — Most of us have been pitched on the merits of long-term care insurance , which pays the medical bills if you're out of commission for an extended time. But how important is it really? (Tue, 18 Nov 2014 10:16:53 -0800)

Eastern Health recruits Jamaican LPNs for long-term care facility
Newfoundland and Labrador's largest health authority says it had to look internationally to hire licensed practical nurses to meet staffing demands at its new long-term care facility in St. John's. (Wed, 19 Nov 2014 01:08:34 -0800)

Study: Hispanics more likely to see long-term care of loved ones as positive experience
EL PASO, Texas – A new study found that Hispanics are more likely than others to consider caring for an elderly relative or friend. Government figures indicate 70 percent of Americans who reach the age of 65, will need some sort of long-term care. (Wed, 19 Nov 2014 03:08:10 -0800)

Savvy Siblings Discuss Long-Term Care at Thanksgiving Table; They Seek to Protect Estates While Elders Still Healthy ...
KIRKLAND, Wash., Nov. 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- In recent years, Thanksgiving has become more than a time for getting together, showing appreciation, and renewing family bonds. It has also become a time ... (Wed, 19 Nov 2014 04:00:00 -0800)

Poll: Hispanics more positive on long-term care
Hispanics are more likely to consider caring for an elderly relative or friend to be a positive experience, and less likely to say it creates stress in their families, a new poll found. More than 9 in ... (Wed, 19 Nov 2014 08:26:40 -0800)

What Does Genworth's Bad News Mean for the Future of Long-Term Care Insurance?
Last week, Genworth Financial, the dominant player in the traditional long-term care insurance market, acknowledged it is continuing to struggle to keep the product afloat. The firm announced it increased its reserves against future insurance claims by $531 million and said it is reviewing outstanding policies to determine whether it will have to take an additional charge before the end of the ... (Wed, 19 Nov 2014 13:49:12 -0800)

Health Care REIT Completes HealthLease Transaction
Health Care REIT, Inc. announced today the completion of the previously announced acquisition of HealthLease Properties REIT . The acquisition includes a portfolio of high-quality seniors housing, post-acute care and long-term care communities that are managed by well-respected operators under long-term triple-net lease agreements. (Wed, 19 Nov 2014 14:01:00 -0800)

Malnourished senior in care home raised at Legislature
The children of a Regina senior believe their mother died prematurely last year at least in part because of the treatment she received in a long-term care home. The case of Margaret Warholm, 74, who died Oct. 6, 2013, was raised Wednesday at the Saskatchewan Legislature by the opposition NDP. Warholm's children also spoke to media about the case and said their mother was in the Santa Maria ... (Wed, 19 Nov 2014 15:20:15 -0800)

Study: Hispanics more likely to see long-term care of loved ones as positive experience
EL PASO, Texas – A new study found that Hispanics are more likely than others to consider caring for an elderly relative or friend. Government figures indicate 70 percent of Americans who reach the age of 65, will need some sort of long-term care. (Wed, 19 Nov 2014 20:07:49 -0800)

Genworth Launches R70 Age Simulation Suit to Help Americans Think Long Term
RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Genworth (NYSE: GNW) unveiled the Genworth R70, a first of its kind, state-of-the-art age simulation suit that will help raise awareness about the need ... (Thu, 20 Nov 2014 06:00:00 -0800)

National Long Term Care Awareness Month: Examining the Pros and Cons
National Long Term Care Insurance Awareness Month is coming to a close, prompting Nathan Sanow, Executive Director and co-founder of LTC Consumer, to revisit some of the pros and cons of getting long term care insurance. (PRWeb November 20, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Thu, 20 Nov 2014 06:11:47 -0800)

2015 Intercompany Long Term Care Insurance Conference Welcomes Broad Array of Professionals to Colorado Springs for ...
The Intercompany Long Term Care Insurance Conference Association, Inc. today announced its 15th annual conference , to be held March 22-25, 2015 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Thu, 20 Nov 2014 07:37:00 -0800)

Oswego County Health Department Begins Process of Closing Long Term Home Health Care Program
The Oswego County Health Department today (Nov. 20) announced it has begun the process of closing its Long Term Home Health Care Program. The State Department of Health recently approved the closure plan and the final closing date is pending the County Legislature’s approval. In August 2013, there were 18 patients in the program. By August 2014, 17 of those 18 patients had transitioned into ... (Thu, 20 Nov 2014 10:25:22 -0800)

Aging2.0 Academy Announces Second Class of Startups Focused on Aging and Long-Term Care
Today Aging2.0, the global innovation network, announces the 20 startup companies who will be part of the 2014-2015 Aging2.0 Academy. The highly competitive Aging2.0 Academy, the o (Thu, 20 Nov 2014 12:39:00 -0800)

Long Term Care Insurance Savings Depend on Asking the Right Questions
Asking questions is the simplest and most effective way of learning. Yet few people ask the right questions when it comes to long term care insurance planning? (Fri, 21 Nov 2014 07:18:00 -0800)

Health Care REIT (HCN) Acquires HealthLease
The acquisition enriches the company's portfolio with high-quality seniors housing, post-acute care and long-term care communities. (Fri, 21 Nov 2014 10:06:23 -0800)

Shared-care LTC policies for couples
I've been focused on the different options available in long-term care coverage recently. One type of policy that caught my eye is shared care policies for married couples. It provides options that individual policies don't have, and while it may not be less expensive, those options are valuable. (Fri, 21 Nov 2014 18:01:57 -0800)

Long-term care beds waiting on staff
Practical nurses on way from Jamaica, 23 more graduating from local program (Sat, 22 Nov 2014 04:29:18 -0800)

Increased Long-term Care Insurance Sales Will Benefit Home Care Providers
Long term care insurance companies are projected to pay billions for Americans utilizing home care services reports the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. (Sat, 22 Nov 2014 06:34:52 -0800)

Long-term care beds in St. John's waiting on staff
Practical nurses on way from Jamaica, 23 more graduating from local program (Sun, 23 Nov 2014 05:02:40 -0800)

Long-term acute care hospital focuses on special needs
Penny Armstrong was shocked and worried after caregivers at HSHS St. John's Hospital told her they planned to transfer her 58-year-old sister to a place called Vibra Hospital.St. John's officials thought Vibra could help wean Debra Stymets off a ventilator and help the Decatur resident continue to recover from a life-threatening bout with seizures, Armstrong said."I flipped out and said, What ... (Sun, 23 Nov 2014 20:27:00 -0800)

Future Purchase Option
A feature of long-term disability insurance that allows policyholders to increase their insurance coverage annually as their income increases, without medical underwriting, in exchange for paying a higher premium. (Mon, 24 Nov 2014 04:19:20 -0800)

Obama Immigration Move May Aid Eldercare Worker Shortage
Advocates for the aging and their health care workers, particularly in the nursing home and long-term care industry, say President Obama?s move to grant work permits for up to five million undocumented immigrants and shield them from deportation may bring at least ?some temporary relief?? to seniors and people with (Mon, 24 Nov 2014 09:58:02 -0800)

Newly formed group discusses palliative care
Thanksgiving is a time when families get together. It can also be a good time to discuss health or long term care issues. That's why a newly formed group chose Monday to launch its initiative. (Mon, 24 Nov 2014 15:45:14 -0800)

4 Things to Include in Your Long-Term Care Plan
Most people plan to live a long life, but not everyone has a plan for if they do live a long life. Personal finance experts say that within your retirement budget , money should be allotted for a long-term ... (Tue, 25 Nov 2014 06:00:00 -0800)

4 Things to Include in Your Long-Term Care Plan
Most people plan to live a long life, but not everyone has a plan for if they do live a long life. (Tue, 25 Nov 2014 06:00:00 -0800)

LG CNS Announces an EHR Interoperability With SoftWriters' FrameworkLTC(R) Pharmacy Management Software
GEORGETOWN, Texas -- Collain Healthcare (healthcare.lgcns.com), an LG CNS Company, announced on November 1st that the LG CNS EHR solution for long-term and post-acute care providers has achieved integration ... (Tue, 25 Nov 2014 08:00:00 -0800)

Crisis in long-term care
Care being given residents in long-term care facilities is substandard and the Ontario government is to blame, says a study group of personal support workers and registered practical nurses. (Tue, 25 Nov 2014 18:11:28 -0800)

Shared-care LTC policies for couples
I've been focused on the different options available in long-term care coverage recently. One type of policy that caught my eye is shared care policies for married couples. It provides options that individual policies don't have, and while it may not be less expensive, those options are valuable. (Tue, 25 Nov 2014 18:39:09 -0800)

NDP repeat call for changes in senior care, citing case of Jessie Sellwood
The death of an elderly woman in long-term care has the opposition NDP repeating its call for changes to seniors care. (Wed, 26 Nov 2014 15:22:25 -0800)

Family wants to hold system accountable after fall led to death
The family of a woman who died in a long term care facility wants answers about what a coroner's investigation deemed to be an accidental death. (Wed, 26 Nov 2014 16:48:44 -0800)

Old-age care next big thing for insurers
The next big business opportunity for insurers could be providing insurance cover for long-term care (LTC). (Wed, 26 Nov 2014 17:11:29 -0800)

Long-term care homes understaffed: Union
The physical and emotional needs of Ontario residents in long-term care homes are being neglected by the demands on time for overworked caregivers, the Ontario Council of Hospital Unions charged during a visit to Brockville on Wednesday. (Thu, 27 Nov 2014 06:07:08 -0800)

Sask. senior care ‘No family has ever said I wish I had done less’
Watch above: Controversy surrounds the amount of attention seniors receive at long-term care facilities following a recent death. Meaghan Craig tells us its prompting many people to take a step back and find out what they need to know to protect their loved ones. SASKATOON – There is growing discord as more and more Saskatchewan... (Thu, 27 Nov 2014 15:28:20 -0800)

Do you have a long-term care plan?
I was interviewing Deb Newman, of Newman Long Term Care, for an upcoming blog post on long-term care policies, when she described the need for couples to have a conversation about their long-term care plans. (Thu, 27 Nov 2014 19:39:53 -0800)

Financing long-term care is next step after MediShield Life's implementation: Analyst
Healthcare analyst Dr Phua Kai Hong said that while the focus has been on medical care in the hospital setting, prevention and other alternatives to hospital care should also be examined. (Fri, 28 Nov 2014 05:19:44 -0800)

Saskatchewan ombudsman investigating state of long-term care
Saskatchewan's ombudsman will investigate whether there are system-wide problems in long-term care.  (Fri, 28 Nov 2014 09:19:19 -0800)

Long term care complaints on the rise: Sask. ombudsman
The Saskatchewan ombudsman office is trying to determine if there are "system-wide" problems in seniors care. (Fri, 28 Nov 2014 09:34:28 -0800)

Do you have a long-term care plan?
I was interviewing Deb Newman, of Newman Long Term Care, for an upcoming blog post on long-term care policies, when she described the need for couples to have a conversation about their long-term care plans. (Fri, 28 Nov 2014 17:44:09 -0800)

Yukon NDP questions $35 a day fee for hospital patients
Yukon NDP health critic Jan Stick wants to know why long-term care patients stuck in acute care hospital beds are being charged a $35-a-day fee like the one charged at continuing care facilities. Stick said she understood that 30 per cent of the territory's acute care hospital beds are devoted to long-term care patients who are waiting for beds in long-term care facilities, such as Copper Ridge ... (Fri, 28 Nov 2014 17:49:00 -0800)


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