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Long Term Care News Dec 2014

The insurance "say-do gap": Many Canadians not protecting what they say matters most
Canadians the least prepared for unexpected disability, critical illness and long-term care needs MISSISSAUGA, ON , Nov. 28, 2014 /CNW/ - A new survey by Edward Jones reveals that while Canadians say they ... (Mon, 01 Dec 2014 02:59:00 -0800)

401(k) Withdrawals Could Keep Tax-Free Status When Used to Pay Long-Term Care
“Congress wanted the Affordable Care Act to cover long term care for all Americans and that would have been a good thing but it was left to the Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to do the work because the government couldn’t fund it,” said Tom McInerney, president and CEO with Genworth, a long-term care insurer. (Mon, 01 Dec 2014 06:18:49 -0800)

401(k) Withdrawals Could Keep Tax-Free Status When Used to Pay Long-Term Care
“Congress wanted the Affordable Care Act to cover long term care for all Americans and that would have been a good thing but it was left to the Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to do the work because the government couldn’t fund it,” said Tom McInerney, president and CEO with Genworth, a long-term care insurer. (Mon, 01 Dec 2014 08:02:13 -0800)

Health-care visitors should be vaccinated
As of Dec. 1, all visitors to provincial health-care facilities — including long-term care homes — are asked to be vaccinated against influenza, or to wear a mask while visiting, to help protect those most vulnerable from influenza. (Mon, 01 Dec 2014 18:12:11 -0800)

Long Term Care Insurance Costs at the Core of the Debate Regarding the Demise of a Financial Behemoth on UltraTrust.com
On the first week of November 2014, a major insurance giant issued strong statements that reflected huge and unexpected costs in their long-term care insurance operations. Rocco Beatrice, Managing Director of Estate Street Partners and UltraTrust.com responds in a recent article. (PRWeb December 02, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Tue, 02 Dec 2014 00:33:29 -0800)

MatrixCare Approvable by the Ohio Board of Pharmacy
MatrixCare, the industry leading EHR for long-term care and senior living providers, has been made approvable for ePrescription transmission by the Ohio Board of Pharmacy; specifically for the use of its ... (Tue, 02 Dec 2014 09:59:04 -0800)

Ontario government indifference fostering systemic neglect, hastening incontinence of LTC residents, finds PSW, RPN ...
STRATFORD, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Dec. 2, 2014) - Ontario government indifference to care quality, provincial policies and low funding for long-term care are fostering systemic neglect of residents, say personal support workers (PSWs) and registered practical nurses (RPNs) who took part in intensive focus group sessions in five Ontario communities. (Tue, 02 Dec 2014 10:27:03 -0800)

Media Advisory: Ontario government indifference fostering neglect of frail LTC residents: PSW, RPN focus group study ...
GUELPH, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Dec. 2, 2014) - The findings of a focus group study of personal support workers (PSWs) and registered practical nurses (RPNs) working in long-term care (LTC) will be released at a 10:00 a.m. media conference in Guelph, Thursday, December 4, 2014. (Tue, 02 Dec 2014 10:55:32 -0800)

Media Advisory: Milton; Ontario government indifference fostering neglect of frail LTC residents: PSW, RPN focus group ...
MILTON, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Dec. 2, 2014) - The findings of a focus group study of personal support workers (PSWs) and registered practical nurses (RPNs) working in long-term care (LTC) will be released at a 1:00 p.m. media conference in Milton, Thursday, December 4, 2014. (Tue, 02 Dec 2014 11:10:20 -0800)

Media Advisory: Georgetown; Ontario government indifference fostering neglect of frail LTC residents: PSW, RPN focus ...
GEORGETOWN, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Dec. 2, 2014) - The findings of a focus group study of personal support workers (PSWs) and registered practical nurses (RPNs) working in long-term care (LTC) will be released at a 10:00 a.m. media conference in Georgetown, Friday, December 5, 2014. (Tue, 02 Dec 2014 11:10:43 -0800)

Long-term Care Software Market Worth $7,561.9 Million by 2019
DALLAS, December 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the new market research report "Long-term Care Software Market   by Product (EHR, eMAR, Payroll Management), Mode of Delivery (Web-based, On-premises, ... (Wed, 03 Dec 2014 05:30:00 -0800)

Auditor says seniors in long-term care need better management of medication
Saskatchewan's auditor is raising concerns about the management of medication for residents in long-term care homes. (Wed, 03 Dec 2014 11:37:52 -0800)

Saskatchewan auditor reports over-medication in long-term care centres
REGINA - Saskatchewan's auditor says residents in some long-term care facilities face over-medication and are sometimes given the wrong medicine. (Wed, 03 Dec 2014 14:13:26 -0800)

Sask. auditor reports over-medication in long-term care centres
Saskatchewan's auditor says residents at long-term care facilities face over-medication and are sometimes given the wrong medicine. (Wed, 03 Dec 2014 14:37:25 -0800)

Shared LTC policies for all couples
My recent blog post, Shared-care LTC policies for couples, got me thinking about how shared long-term-care insurance policies might differ for same sex couples. (Wed, 03 Dec 2014 19:35:16 -0800)

ASK TONI KING: Why are long term care premiums so high?
Good Morning, Ms. Toni: (Wed, 03 Dec 2014 20:59:36 -0800)

Why are the long term care premiums so high?
Good Morning, (Wed, 03 Dec 2014 22:22:16 -0800)

The retirement threat few people think about
There are compelling reasons to make long-term care insurance a key element in your retirement planning. (Thu, 04 Dec 2014 10:05:36 -0800)

Why are the long term care premiums so high?
Good Morning, (Thu, 04 Dec 2014 11:43:58 -0800)

Goldman’s Siegel Says Rate Misjudgments Fuel Insurance Redesign
Mike Siegel, Goldman Sachs Group Inc.’s global head of insurance asset management, said companies providing long-term guarantees have had to change conditions on some policies after misjudging interest rates. (Thu, 04 Dec 2014 12:19:13 -0800)

TONI KING: Why are long-term care premiums so high?
Good Morning, Ms. Toni: (Thu, 04 Dec 2014 12:38:34 -0800)

TONI KING: Why are long-term care premiums so high?
Good Morning, Ms. Toni: (Thu, 04 Dec 2014 12:43:06 -0800)

Family disappointed with response to wandering senior
The daughter of an Alzheimer's patient in long-term care is disappointed with the response to her concerns being raised in the Legislature. (Thu, 04 Dec 2014 13:56:36 -0800)

Shared LTC policies for all couples
My recent blog post, Shared-care LTC policies for couples, got me thinking about how shared long-term-care insurance policies might differ for same sex couples. (Thu, 04 Dec 2014 15:17:59 -0800)

Daughter says her mother didn't get a bath for three months while in care
A Saskatchewan woman who says her mother went three months without a bath while in long-term care is calling for widespread changes to the system. (Fri, 05 Dec 2014 09:58:09 -0800)

Shared LTC policies for all couples
My recent blog post, Shared-care LTC policies for couples, got me thinking about how shared long-term-care insurance policies might differ for same sex couples. (Fri, 05 Dec 2014 11:48:10 -0800)

Editorial: Daunting challenges in senior care
It’s a comment that underlines why the growing number of stories about neglect in Saskatchewan’s long-term care homes are troubling to many in this province: “We’ll all end up there (in a care home) sooner or later.” (Sat, 06 Dec 2014 06:21:00 -0800)

Texas Children’s Hospital designated by the State of Texas as a pediatric Ebola treatment center
As part of the hospital’s long-term vision to care for children with the most serious and complex medical conditions, Texas Children’s Hospital announces its plan to build an eight-bed special isolati (Sat, 06 Dec 2014 09:40:44 -0800)

Alarming gaps’ in older people’s care revealed
THE DAILY lives of more than 51,000 older people across the county are impacted by a long-term health condition or disability. (Sun, 07 Dec 2014 16:30:44 -0800)

Regency Care of Morris offers short and long term care
MORRIS – Regency Care of Morris is Grundy County Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s most recent Business Spotlight. (Mon, 08 Dec 2014 14:51:21 -0800)

Alarming gaps’ in older people’s care revealed
THE DAILY lives of more than 51,000 older people across the county are impacted by a long-term health condition or disability. (Mon, 08 Dec 2014 16:39:53 -0800)

New solutions needed to address chronic problems in senior care: NDP
REGINA - A Saskatchewan woman who says her mother's death due to an allergic reaction was preventable is calling for systemic changes to long-term care. (Mon, 08 Dec 2014 17:20:15 -0800)

Premier Brad Wall promises to look at staffing ratios in care homes
Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall is promising to look at staffing ratios at long-term care homes in Saskatchewan, in time for the next provincial budget expected in the spring.Wall said Monday the province has put more money and more workers in to long-term care homes, but added the government will take a few months and to make sure homes have the right mix of front-line workers and administrators ... (Mon, 08 Dec 2014 19:37:01 -0800)

Signature HealthCARE Breaks Ground on New Assisted Living Center in Jefferson City, Tenn.
Signature HealthCARE, a Louisville, KY-based provider of long-term care, rehabilitation and other health care services, has broken ground on its first assisted-living facility as the company continues to diversify offerings across the health care continuum. (PRWeb December 09, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Tue, 09 Dec 2014 05:19:46 -0800)

Officials Hope To Use Ebola To Build Africa's Health Care Capabilities
In the short term, the disease is a tragedy for affected West African nations. In the long term, it could result in better hospitals and clinics and a well-trained cadre of community health workers. (Tue, 09 Dec 2014 14:08:28 -0800)

Dancing program tries to better dementia patients' lives
Dementia patients living at Baycrest, a long-term care home in Toronto, are being prescribed dance to exercise their minds. The project aims to improve the immediate lives and day-to-day functions of seniors living with dementia, and possibly even to slow the disease's progress.It started in the spring as a pilot program with Canada's National Ballet School and, though research continues on its ... (Tue, 09 Dec 2014 17:27:49 -0800)

Why Boomers Seeking to Retire Abroad Face Limitations in Long-Term Care Insurance Payouts
NEW YORK ( MainStreet ) — Celebrities, such as Mel Gibson, Harrison Ford and Gisele Bündchen are reportedly buying up beach front property in Costa Rica , and retiring Boomers seeking alternative long-term care options are following suit. (Tue, 09 Dec 2014 22:32:06 -0800)

Five Reasons to Give Yourself the Holiday Gift of Long-Term Care Insurance
KIRKLAND, Wash., Dec. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- If you're 50-plus, Denise Gott has some holiday advice for you. "It just might lift your spirits during the gift-giving season." Gott is CEO of ACSIA Partners, a leader in long-term care planning. There are 5 reasons why you might enjoy the holidays more if you secure LTC insurance this month, according to Gott. "With LTC insurance and a good ... (Wed, 10 Dec 2014 04:00:00 -0800)

Long-term Care Software Market Is Expected to Reach $7,561.9 Million by 2019- New Research Report by MarketsandMarkets
North America holds the largest share of the global long-term care software market. http://www.marketsandmarkets.com (PRWeb December 10, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/lo (Wed, 10 Dec 2014 06:26:22 -0800)

JMS Senior Living Chooses American HealthTech for Healthcare IT Solutions
JMS Senior Living, a developer and manager of 14 long term healthcare facilities in Missouri, has chosen American HealthTech for Electronic Health Records and financial manag (Wed, 10 Dec 2014 07:00:00 -0800)

Health care workplace violence an epidemic, says Ontario nurses' union leader
Nurses and others in the healthcare sector face what one union leader calls an epidemic of violence in Canada’s hospitals and long-term care facilities at the hands of patients, but he says little is being done to improve their safety and security. “We have particularly in health care this pervasive culture of accepting risk of violence as essentially part of the job,” Andy Sommers, vice ... (Wed, 10 Dec 2014 08:16:59 -0800)

Bridgemark Healthcare Is First Skilled Nursing Provider to Use Leaf Wireless Monitors to Prevent Pressure Ulcers
PLEASANTON, Calif., Dec. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Illinois' Bridgemark Healthcare, which operates 10 long-term care facilities and four short-term rehabilitation centers, is the nation's first skilled nursing and rehabilitation company to change its safety protocols to include the use of the wearable Leaf Patient Monitoring system. The cutting-edge wireless system helps prevent pressure ulcers ... (Wed, 10 Dec 2014 08:30:00 -0800)

Not your grandmother's long-term care: What you need to know
Long-term care doesn't mean just a nursing home anymore. Now, most people have long-term care at home or in an assisted-living facility. At least 70 percent of us are going to need some form of long-term care. And 80 percent of long-term care in the U.S. is provided by families. And "families don't get paid," Carol Levine, author of "Planning Long-term Care for Dummies," told TODAY. (Wed, 10 Dec 2014 12:30:43 -0800)

Transforming the Care and Safety of Residents in Ontario's Long-Term Care Homes
Long-Term Care Task Force Delivers Third Progress Report TORONTO , Dec. 10, 2014 /CNW/ - The Ontario Long-Term Care Task Force on Resident Care and Safety (Task Force) has issued its third update, reporting ... (Wed, 10 Dec 2014 14:32:00 -0800)

Using Medicaid dollars to expand long-term care choices in Michigan
Watch Video | Listen to the Audio RELATED LINKS In a state without Medicaid expansion, uninsured South Carolinians mind the gap Fixing the disconnect between Medicare and Medicaid to serve the most vulnerable Americans More than 1.7 million Americans are stuck in Medicaid application limbo JUDY WOODRUFF: Next: an effort in Michigan to permit frail senior citizens and adults with physical ... (Wed, 10 Dec 2014 18:01:49 -0800)

Ontario government indifference fostering systemic neglect, hastening incontinence of LTC residents, finds PSW, RPN ...
BRAMPTON, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Dec. 12, 2014) - Ontario government indifference to care quality, provincial policies and low funding for long-term care are fostering systemic neglect of residents, say personal support workers (PSWs) and registered practical nurses (RPNs) who took part in intensive focus group sessions in five Ontario communities. (Fri, 12 Dec 2014 07:11:10 -0800)

Press Release
KIRKLAND Wash. Dec. 10 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- If you're 50-plus Denise Gott has some holiday advice for you. "Consider giving yourself the gift of long-term care insurance" she says. "It just might lift your spirits during the gift-giving season." (Fri, 12 Dec 2014 19:38:42 -0800)

Liability costs for WV nursing homes among US highest
West Virginia ranks second in the nation in costs associated with lawsuits against long-term care facilities. Only in Kentucky do nursing homes pay more per occupied bed to defend themselves against lawsuits related to patient care and settle claims. (Sat, 13 Dec 2014 12:02:11 -0800)

AgeWell New York Now Offers Three New Medicare Advantage Plans
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Dec. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- AgeWell New York, a Medicaid Managed Long Term Care Plan since 2012, recently launched three (3) new Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug (MA-PD) Plans to offer prospective members more health care options, more flexibility, and more personalized care. "We look at all our members as individuals, not ID numbers", says AgeWell New York Executive ... (Mon, 15 Dec 2014 03:10:00 -0800)

Wolters Kluwer Health Expands Lippincott Advisor to Help Long-Term Care Facilities Improve Nursing Care Planning
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --  Wolters Kluwer Health , a leading global provider of information and point-of-care solutions for the healthcare industry, today announced it has further bolstered ... (Mon, 15 Dec 2014 05:31:00 -0800)

No CLASS in Affordable Care Act
Custodial care services due to chronic physical or cognitive disability is missing from national insurance program. (Mon, 15 Dec 2014 13:00:50 -0800)

MHA Solutions, Inc., a division of Mississippi Hospital Association, partners with Proxsys Rx to create revenue ...
MADISON, Miss., Dec. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- MHA Solutions, Inc., a division of The Mississippi Hospital Association, has established a Partnership with Proxsys Rx that provides Mississippi hospitals with new ways to achieve long-term cost savings by reducing readmissions and improving other key health system strategic indicators that impact reimbursements and margins. Proxsys Rx provides ... (Tue, 16 Dec 2014 05:41:00 -0800)

New Jimmy Erasmus Seniors Home to open in Behchoko today
People in Behchoko, N.W.T., are celebrating the opening of a new seniors' long-term care home today, now that the Jimmy Erasmus Seniors Home has been rebuilt. (Tue, 16 Dec 2014 06:43:38 -0800)

Genworth Earns DALBAR Life & Long Term Care Insurance Service Awards
Boston, MA -- DALBAR announced today the 2014 winners of its annual Life & Long Term Care Insurance Service Awards. Genworth ranked first for the high quality of service in long term care and third for ... (Tue, 16 Dec 2014 07:31:37 -0800)

Depression in dementia more common in community care, study finds
Those residing in long-term care homes are less likely to suffer from depressive symptoms than those living in the community, an English study of over 400 people in eight EU countries with severe dementia has found. (Tue, 16 Dec 2014 14:18:36 -0800)

Valley View Villa man dies during RCMP arrest
A man died during an RCMP arrest at a long-term care home on Tuesday and Nova Scotia's Serious Incident Response Team is investigating. (Tue, 16 Dec 2014 15:20:40 -0800)

Seniors care in 'crisis,' says Public Interest Alberta
Seniors advocates are pushing the province to deal with what they call a long-term care crisis. (Tue, 16 Dec 2014 17:16:49 -0800)

DGAP-News: Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA Sets New Long-Term Revenue Target and Outlines Vision for 2020 at ...
(Tue, 16 Dec 2014 17:18:28 -0800)

Qatar- Enaya care centre to be expanded
(MENAFN - Gulf Times) The Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has announced expansion of its long-term care facilities. The expansion of the award-winning Enaya Specialised Care Centre... (Wed, 17 Dec 2014 10:17:18 -0800)

Genworth Financial Provides Update On Timing Of Long Term Care Insurance Margin Review
RICHMOND, Va., Dec. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Genworth Financial, Inc. (GNW) today announced that it is still in the process of completing its annual review of long term care insurance active life margins. (Wed, 17 Dec 2014 13:35:00 -0800)

Genworth Delays Results of Reserves Review After Shortfall
Genworth Financial Inc. (GNW) said it will take until next year to release the results of its latest review into whether it has adequate reserves for long-term care insurance. (Wed, 17 Dec 2014 13:49:21 -0800)

High-dose flu vaccine superior for frail elderly living in long-term care facilities
( University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences ) The high-dose flu vaccine is significantly better than the regular flu shot at boosting the immune response to the flu virus in frail, older residents of long-term care facilities, according to the results of a University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine study. It is the first evaluation of the vaccine in long-term care residents, which ... (Wed, 17 Dec 2014 21:24:48 -0800)

High-dose flu vaccine appears better for frail older adults in long-term care
( Infectious Diseases Society of America ) For frail older adults living in long-term care facilities, the high-dose influenza vaccine appears to be a better option than the regular shot, producing a stronger immune response than the standard vaccine, according to a study published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases and now available online. High-dose vaccine may play a key role, along with ... (Wed, 17 Dec 2014 21:31:18 -0800)

High-dose flu vaccine better than regular flu shot for frail, older adults of long-term care facilities
The high-dose flu vaccine is significantly better than the regular flu shot at boosting the immune response to the flu virus in frail, older residents of long-term care facilities, according to the results of a University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine study. (Thu, 18 Dec 2014 03:26:40 -0800)

AdCare Health Systems Refinances Georgia Property, Reduces Interest Expense
ATLANTA, Dec. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- AdCare Health Systems, Inc. (NYSE MKT: ADK), (NYSE MKT: ADK.PRA), a leading long-term care provider, today announced that, as part of its ongoing strategic plan to transition from an owner and operator of healthcare facilities to a healthcare property holding and leasing company, it has closed credit facility agreements securing long-term financing for Mt ... (Thu, 18 Dec 2014 05:00:00 -0800)

Sensitive parenting may boost kids' social skills, school performance
The type of parenting children receive at an early age may have a long-term effect on their social skills and school success, a new study indicates. (Thu, 18 Dec 2014 09:44:10 -0800)

New long-term care beds opening this week at Atlantic Baptist Home
Over the past year, 32 new long-term care beds were opened, including seven beds at the Margaret Stewart Ellis Home in O’Leary, 10 beds at Andrews of Summerside and 15 at The Mount. This week another 15 beds are opening at the Atlantic Baptist Home and an additional 15 will open at the Mount in ... (Thu, 18 Dec 2014 10:26:21 -0800)

High-dose flu vaccine superior for frail elderly living in long-term care facilities
The high-dose flu vaccine is significantly better than the regular flu shot at boosting the immune response to the flu virus in frail, older residents of long-term care facilities, according to the results of a new study. It is the first evaluation of the vaccine in long-term care residents, which is the population most vulnerable to flu-related death. (Thu, 18 Dec 2014 14:20:40 -0800)

Fitch Affirms Catholic Health Initiatives (CO) Revs at 'A+'; Outlook Revised to Negative
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the 'A+' long-term rating on approximately $6.4 billion of CHI's outstanding long-term debt and affirmed the 'F1+' short-term ratings on $1.1 billion of (Fri, 19 Dec 2014 08:41:00 -0800)

New Venetian Care & Rehabilitation Center Welcomes First Residents to Experience the Future of Long-Term Care
Rehabilitation and long term care center that embraces person-directed care, modern design and technology opens on South Amboy waterfront (PRWeb December 19, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Wi (Fri, 19 Dec 2014 13:41:06 -0800)

Pfizer offers knowledge to boost self-care abilities
Long-term health enhanced as people learn to take care of themselves (Sat, 20 Dec 2014 09:15:42 -0800)

The Long-Term Care Insurance Dilemma
Read full story for details. (Sun, 21 Dec 2014 04:21:45 -0800)

State's aging population will need increased services to age at home
Over the next 15 years, the number of people 60 or older in Colorado is expected to more than double, boosting the need for long-term care and services that enable older adults to live independently in their homes. (Sun, 21 Dec 2014 23:05:57 -0800)

Glavine keeps focus on in-home care
If the Nova Scotia health-care system is to manage the growing demand for elder care and not bankrupt the province, there needs to be a shift in how we care for seniors, says Health Minister Leo Glavine. (Mon, 22 Dec 2014 02:37:54 -0800)

The long wait for long-term care
Kenny Miller Jr.’s father needed long-term care but the long wait for a spot in a facility was not good for him. Before the elder Miller died at age 95 in October, his family moved him to private care rather than see him languish in a hospital waiting for a bed in a nursing home. (Mon, 22 Dec 2014 02:38:34 -0800)

The long wait for long-term care
Kenny Miller Jr.’s father needed long-term care but the long wait for a spot in a facility was not good for him. Before the elder Miller died at age 95 in October, his family moved him to private care rather than see him languish in a hospital waiting for a bed in a nursing home. (Mon, 22 Dec 2014 04:23:44 -0800)

Specialty Hospitals of Washington Completes Financial Restructuring and Emerges From Chapter 11
WASHINGTON, Dec. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Specialty Hospitals of Washington – which operates the only Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals (LTACH) in the greater metropolitan area surrounding and including Washington, ... (Mon, 22 Dec 2014 05:27:00 -0800)

New House committee to address senior care
Rep. Joe Schomacker said the committee's work in 2015 will include funding issues for nursing homes and assisted living programs and addressing workforce challenges. (Mon, 22 Dec 2014 05:30:00 -0800)

DALBAR recognizes Genworth for superior customer service in long term care insurance, annuities and life insurance
RICHMOND, Va., Dec. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- DALBAR has once again awarded Genworth its 2014 annual Service Award for its long term care insurance, annuity and life insurance businesses.  Genworth ranked ... (Mon, 22 Dec 2014 07:00:00 -0800)

A.M. Best Briefing: Uncertainty in Long-Term Care Continues to Plague Profitability
A.M. Best has released a Best’s Briefing exploring how profitability struggles in the U.S. long-term care sector persist. The ability to sustain profitability in LTC has elud (Mon, 22 Dec 2014 08:38:00 -0800)

GovBeat: GAO: Without draconian cuts, states face decades-long fiscal crisis
Legislatures and governors would have to implement massive tax increases and spending cuts just to tread water, the government watchdog found. (Mon, 22 Dec 2014 11:41:20 -0800)

Fitch Affirms Carle Foundation (IL) Revs at 'AA-'; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the 'AA-' long-term rating on the following revenue bonds issued by the Illinois Finance Authority on behalf of Carle Foundation : (Mon, 22 Dec 2014 14:04:00 -0800)

ASK TONI KING: Have Medicaid for long term care?
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of my readers…2015 is just around the corner. Thank you for the questions for my Medicare column. God Bless you and your family, Toni (Mon, 22 Dec 2014 16:55:08 -0800)

ASK TONI KING: Have Medicaid for long term care?
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of my readers…2015 is just around the corner. Thank you for the questions for my Medicare column. God Bless you and your family, Toni (Mon, 22 Dec 2014 20:48:28 -0800)

State must address funding for long-term care needs
We're not getting any younger. A little less than 14 percent of Washington state's population is 65 years or older. Four years ago, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that the dependency ratio, the number of people 65 and older to every 100 people of traditional working ages, is expected to increase from 22 in 2010 to 35 in 2030, when the youngest of the baby boomers will have moved into that 65 ... (Tue, 23 Dec 2014 01:18:55 -0800)

Boston College Finds Rip-Off in Long Term Care Insurance Costs When Compared to Other Options, Opines UltraTrust.com
Although the United States has come a long way in terms of health insurance reform and medical care, older Americans are still finding it difficult to manage their personal finances with regard to long-term ... (Tue, 23 Dec 2014 05:00:00 -0800)

Encore: Why many shouldn’t buy long-term care insurance
For retirees with modest nest eggs, the odds of needing long-term care coverage don’t justify the costs. (Tue, 23 Dec 2014 09:11:02 -0800)

CORRECTION - Boston College Finds Rip-Off in Long Term Care Insurance Costs When Compared to Other Options Opines ...
In the news release, "Boston College Finds Rip-Off in Long Term Care Insurance Costs When Compared to Other Options Opines UltraTrust.com," issued earlier today by Estate Street Partners, LLC, ... (Tue, 23 Dec 2014 11:07:33 -0800)

Kaiser: Continuum of care to members through all stages of life
According to an estimate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, well more than 1 million U.S. seniors are now living in assisted living or long-term care facilities. As Baby Boomers age and move into these facilities at higher rates, providing high-quality, coordinated care will be essential to helping them remain as healthy as… Continue Reading Kaiser: Continuum of care to members ... (Wed, 24 Dec 2014 08:37:21 -0800)

Childcare funding needs major overhaul, say researchers
Complex childcare subsidies worth billions should be streamlined and a long-term plan developed to give preschoolers universal access to high-quality childcare, a leading childcare expert says.         (Wed, 24 Dec 2014 14:26:58 -0800)

New House committee to address senior care
Rep. Joe Schomacker said the committee's work in 2015 will include funding issues for nursing homes and assisted living programs and addressing workforce challenges. (Wed, 24 Dec 2014 22:38:04 -0800)

TONI KING: Have Medicaid for long-term care? Could lose mom’s house!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of my readers…2015 is just around the corner. Thank you for the questions for my Medicare column. God Bless you and your family..Toni (Thu, 25 Dec 2014 11:33:38 -0800)

Buildings to be converted to long-term care homes
The city will help the Campbell River Head Injury Society purchase two side-by-side apartmentS (Thu, 25 Dec 2014 15:07:45 -0800)

Ask Toni: Have Medicaid for long-term care? Could lose mom’s house!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of my readers…2015 is just around the corner. (Thu, 25 Dec 2014 20:04:54 -0800)

TONI KING: Have Medicaid for long-term care? Could lose mom’s house!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of my readers…2015 is just around the corner. Thank you for the questions for my Medicare column. God Bless you and your family..Toni (Thu, 25 Dec 2014 21:24:15 -0800)

Ask Toni: Have Medicaid for long-term care? Could lose mom’s house!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of my readers…2015 is just around the corner. (Thu, 25 Dec 2014 21:33:04 -0800)

Long-term Care Software Market Worth $7,561.9 Million by 2019 - New Report by MarketsandMarkets
The long-term care software market, by product, is segmented into clinical solutions and non-clinical solutions. http://www.marketsandmarkets.com (PRWeb December 27, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/lt (Sat, 27 Dec 2014 21:40:55 -0800)

Succeed Management Solutions, LLC and Geriatric Healthcare Consultants, LLC Partner to Deliver Resources to Long Term ...
Succeed and GHC will offer an integrated software platform with tools to manage staff training, workplace and patient safety, and regulatory compliance for Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing facilities. (PRWeb December 29, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/ag (Mon, 29 Dec 2014 00:29:37 -0800)

Health Department Announces Closure of Long Term Home Health Care Program
The Oswego County Health Department has announced it will no longer admit new patients to the Oswego County Long Term Home Health Care Program. The County Health Department is following New York State guidelines and working closely with local health care providers and contractors since receiving approval from the NYS Department of Health to close the Oswego LTHHCP. Continue reading → (Mon, 29 Dec 2014 04:26:15 -0800)

Christmas meal at Regina nursing home an oversight, says health region
A Regina dietitian who reviews meal plans in long term care homes says a meal served to an elderly man on Christmas Day is not something she would have approved. (Mon, 29 Dec 2014 04:30:19 -0800)

Progressive Care Releases Open Letter to Shareholders
Progressive Care, Inc. , a South Florida provider of prescription pharmaceuticals specializing in health practice risk management, the sale of anti-retroviral medications and related medication therapy ... (Mon, 29 Dec 2014 06:00:00 -0800)

Long-term Care Software Market by Product, Mode of Delivery (Web-based, On-premises, Cloud-based) & End User (Nursing ...
NEW YORK, Dec. 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The global long-term care software market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.7% during the forecast period of 2014 to 2019 and is estimated to be worth $7,561.9 ... (Mon, 29 Dec 2014 10:36:00 -0800)

Childcare funding needs major overhaul, say researchers
Complex childcare subsidies worth billions should be streamlined and a long-term plan developed to give preschoolers universal access to high-quality childcare, a leading childcare expert says.         (Mon, 29 Dec 2014 19:48:17 -0800)

Have Medicaid for long-term care? Could lose mom’s house
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of my readers…2015 is just around the corner. (Tue, 30 Dec 2014 15:15:46 -0800)

AIM FARTHER: A New Method of Patient Care
  There’s a big difference between visiting a doctor for a check-up every few years and requiring long-term care for a chronic issue. The Rheumatology Department at Geisinger Medical Center, which deals with many chronic patients, came up with a new method of care. And so far officials say it’s working. Carol Krohn has been […] (Wed, 31 Dec 2014 09:09:35 -0800)

Eastern Health Paid $20,000 to Decorate Long-Term Care Facility
Eastern Health has confirmed that it paid $20,000 for a contract to decorate the new long-term care facility in St. John's for the holidays. VOCM's Linda Swain reports. (Wed, 31 Dec 2014 21:25:24 -0800)


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