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13.7% CAGR to Take Long-term Care Software Market to $7,561.9 Million by 2019 Says a Latest Research Report Available ...
DALLAS, Jan. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- 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 ... (Fri, 02 Jan 2015 08:00:00 -0800)

Flu cases slam Colorado hospitals; assisted-living centers hit hard
Hospitals, doctor's offices and health clinics in Colorado are being slammed by flu cases this season, and long-term-care facilities that aid seniors have been hit particularly hard. (Fri, 02 Jan 2015 16:04:54 -0800)

'Significant' increase in complaints about seniors care in Sask., says ombudsman
Saskatchewan’s ombudsman says there’s been a significant increase in complaints about the quality of long-term care in the province. (Fri, 02 Jan 2015 16:21:35 -0800)

Visitor precautions in place at Bay St. George Long Term Care
Visitor precautions are in place at the full Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre due to a number of residents with gastrointestinal illness. (Sat, 03 Jan 2015 01:12:28 -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.         (Sun, 04 Jan 2015 21:48:52 -0800)

Provider Health Services utilizes gEHRiMed™ EHR solution to support population health management.
ASHEVILLE, N.C., Jan. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Provider Health Services has selected gEHRiMed™ as its Electronic Health Record (EHR) solution. Provider Health Services is a Long Term Care health service ... (Mon, 05 Jan 2015 04:00:00 -0800)

Progressive Care Inc.: PharmCo Fills Record Breaking Number of Prescriptions in 2014
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, 05 Jan 2015 06:00:00 -0800)

LTCG Announces the Appointment of Vince Bodnar as Chief Actuary
LTCG just announced that one of the most respected actuaries in the long term care insurance industry will be joining the organization as its chief actuary. Vince Bodnar comes to LTCG from Towers Watson, where he served as director of the firm’s strategic long term care efforts and initiatives. (Mon, 05 Jan 2015 06:38:00 -0800)

Long-term care a growing but vexing budget issue
A new committee in Minnesota's House will look at issues related to the care of the state's elderly population. (Mon, 05 Jan 2015 07:59:37 -0800)

Feds Fight To Deny Long-Term Expats Their Right To Vote
TORONTO - The right of long-term expats to vote in federal elections goes before Ontario's top court Tuesday, as Ottawa fights a ruling that struck down part of Canadian voting laws. Barring Canadians from voting — in this case those who have lived abroad for more than five years — is a justified restriction in a free and democratic society, the government argues. "The residence limit to voting ... (Mon, 05 Jan 2015 13:26:04 -0800)

Long-term care complaints to ombudsman increase significantly
Since November 20, 2014, 27 complaints about long-term care have been direct to Ombudsman Saskatchewan. (Mon, 05 Jan 2015 14:03:38 -0800)

First day on the job for Eastern Health LPNs from Jamaica
A group of licensed practical nurses from Jamaica had their first day on the job Monday at the new long-term care facility in St. John's. (Tue, 06 Jan 2015 00:30:11 -0800)

New Study Finds that Remote Monitoring Reduces Long-Term Care Days, ER Visits and Hospital Admissions
WORCESTER, MA and MINNEAPOLIS, MN / ACCESSWIRE / January 6, 2015 / Remote monitoring is playing an increasingly important role in helping the elderly and chronically ill live safely and independently in ... (Tue, 06 Jan 2015 07:35:00 -0800)

'Home Is a Medicine Unto Itself'
Turning our two-bedroom apartment into a makeshift hospital for my son's long-term care meant giving our family life a makeover, too. (Tue, 06 Jan 2015 09:36:58 -0800)

Wonkblog: Why you shouldn’t count on your family members to take care of you when you’re old
Americans severely underestimate their future long-term care needs, a new survey shows. (Tue, 06 Jan 2015 12:54:35 -0800)

Gastric bypass may save lives over time
By Shereen Lehman (Reuters Health) - In a small long-term study, obese patients who had gastric bypass surgery were half as likely to die as those who didn’t have the surgery, researchers found. They saw little difference in death rates for the first two to three years, but 10 years after gastric bypass surgery, even diabetic patients had significantly better survival if they had the surgery ... (Tue, 06 Jan 2015 14:35:04 -0800)

MatrixCare Announces Corporate Philanthropy Program
MatrixCare, provider of the industry leading EHR for long-term care and senior living organizations, today announced MatrixCare Gives, its corporate philanthropy and community service program. MatrixCare ... (Tue, 06 Jan 2015 15:20:52 -0800)

Gastric bypass may save lives over time
In a small long-term study, obese patients who had gastric bypass surgery were half as likely to die as those who didn’t have the surgery, researchers found. (Wed, 07 Jan 2015 05:01:52 -0800)

New National Coalition Forms to Advocate Exclusively for America's Independent Long Term Care Pharmacies, Interests of ...
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A group of leading independent long-term care (LTC) pharmacies has joined to form the new Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition (SCPC), dedicated to representing the legislative and regulatory interests of independent LTC pharmacies and those of the vulnerable patients they serve. ... (Wed, 07 Jan 2015 07:40:00 -0800)

AdCare Health Systems, Inc. Obtains Two Conditional Refinancing Commitments and Announces Change in its Board of ...
ATLANTA, Jan. 7, 2015 /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 obtained from a third-party lender two conditional mortgage refinancing ... (Wed, 07 Jan 2015 13:01:00 -0800)

Pennsylvania Governor Corbett Accepts Long-Term Care Commission Report
HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Tom Corbett today announced his acceptance of the Long-Term Care Commission Report, which proposes recommendations and a strategic approach for improving the state's long-term services and supports (LTSS) system for persons with disabilities and older adults."This report builds on the commitment of the Healthy Pennsylvania plan to ... (Thu, 08 Jan 2015 10:43:00 -0800)

House Republicans drop first bills
Republicans offered up tax cuts for business, education reform, transportation and long term care money and changes to MNSURE. (Thu, 08 Jan 2015 11:10:06 -0800)

Good Question: Who Takes Care Of Us When We Get Older?
A new study from the University of Minnesota finds we vastly underestimate the amount of help we'll need later in life, (Thu, 08 Jan 2015 20:25:40 -0800)

Pennsylvania Governor Corbett Accepts Long-Term Care Commission Report
Governor Tom Corbett today announced his acceptance of the Long-Term Care Commission Report, which proposes recommendations and a strategic approach for improving the state's long-term services and supports (LTSS)... (Fri, 09 Jan 2015 08:01:48 -0800)

Progressive Care Announces the Co-Joint Venture of PharmCo, LLC and Caremed Pharmacy, LLC
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 ... (Fri, 09 Jan 2015 10:00:00 -0800)

Navigating the complexity of a long-term care insurance policy
Photo by Dave and Les Jacobs/Blend Images via Getty Images Moments after Jay Lucas first met his future wife, Susie, he owed her an apology. He mistook the senior examiner for a clerk during his first day on the job at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in Alexandria, Virginia. She called him a “sexist pig.” “I took her out for coffee to apologize,” Jay said. “I spent the next 35 years ... (Fri, 09 Jan 2015 10:02:10 -0800)

Retirement Weekly: Women and Money: Long-term care
The decision of whether to purchase long-term care insurance can be a complicated one. First in a three-part series. (Fri, 09 Jan 2015 14:07:54 -0800)

Long-term care facilities in Kalamazoo Co. seeing uptick in flu cases
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) - Health officials say long-term care facilities in Kalamazoo County are seeing an uptick in flu outbreaks. (Sat, 10 Jan 2015 16:04:29 -0800)

Widespread Flu Causing Concern at Long-Term Care Facilities
The number of hospitalizations due to influenza decreased last week in Minnesota. But the flu is still considered widespread, according to the Minnesota Department of Health. A main concern is in long-term care facilities, where 26 outbreaks were reported during the week ending Jan. 3... (Sat, 10 Jan 2015 19:25:02 -0800)

Bedridden uncle's care at new Eastern Health facility concerns woman
A woman who says her elderly uncle has been left bedridden in the newly opened long-term care home in St. John's says there is something "inherently wrong" with the continuity of care there. (Mon, 12 Jan 2015 01:34:34 -0800)

Does Medicare Pay For Long-Term Care?
Seventy percent of Americans who reach age 65 will at some point need long-term care, whether at home or in an assisted care or nursing home facility, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (Mon, 12 Jan 2015 05:58:20 -0800)

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan announces expanded portfolio of insurance products available through Dearborn ...
DETROIT, Jan. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, LifeSecure Insurance Company and Dearborn National Life Insurance Company have signed an agreement to market Dearborn National insurance products alongside BCBSM medical, dental and vision offerings to Michigan groups. The four comprehensive Dearborn National products are group short-term disability, group long-term ... (Mon, 12 Jan 2015 07:00:00 -0800)

MatrixCare Analytics Generally Available
MatrixCare®, the industry leading EHR for long-term care and senior living providers, today announced the general availability of MatrixCare Analytics, a robust analytics platform providing capabilities ... (Mon, 12 Jan 2015 11:08:22 -0800)

New in 2015: Texas Launches Toll-Free Number to Help Older Texans and People with Disabilities1
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) is launching a toll-free number to help qualifying Texans connect with long-term care services. (Mon, 12 Jan 2015 14:59:28 -0800)

Avoid the guessing game in search for nursing home
The responsibility of finding the right long-term care facility for his mother, whose memory is clouded by dementia, gnawed at Ron Clark. (Mon, 12 Jan 2015 19:40:28 -0800)

Long-Term Care Software Provider Selects Clarity Quest as Healthcare Marketing Agency of Record
Real Time Medical Systems chooses healthcare software marketing firm for corporate rebranding and foundation projects (PRWeb January 13, 2015) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Tue, 13 Jan 2015 04:56:01 -0800)

15th Annual ILTCI Conference Program Expands with Future Leaders Program and Alzheimer’s Association Seminar
The Intercompany Long Term Care Insurance Conference Association, Inc. today announced special pre- and post-conference seminars for its 15th annual conference , to be held March 22-25, 2015 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Tue, 13 Jan 2015 07:07:00 -0800)

New in 2015: Texas Launches Toll-Free Number to Help Older Texans and People with Disabilities
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services is launching a toll-free number to help qualifying Texans connect with long-term care services. (Tue, 13 Jan 2015 07:15:00 -0800)

Eben Ezer making changes, looking to the future
The long term care industry is evolving and Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center is changing along with it and making plans for the future. (Tue, 13 Jan 2015 07:32:42 -0800)

Study: majority of adults underestimate need for long-term care
RENO, Nev. -- A new study finds Americans are strongly underestimating the needs for future long-term care. According to the study by Health Affairs, 60 percent of adults between 40 and 65 years old don't think they'll need long-term care services. ... (Tue, 13 Jan 2015 17:10:21 -0800)

Longtree & Associates Announces 2015 Healthcare Education Courses for Those Wishing to Attain New Jersey Certifications
Firm Notes Tremendous Growth in Healthcare Field and Future Job Opportunities in Long-Term Care Facilities; Offers Courses in Medication Management, Dementia Care, and Nursing Home and Assisted Living Administration (PRWeb January 14, 2015) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Wed, 14 Jan 2015 00:41:42 -0800)

Research and Markets: Long-term Care Software (EHR, eMAR, Payroll Management) Market - Global Forecast to 2019
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Long-term Care Software Market by Product, Mode of Deliver (Wed, 14 Jan 2015 01:24:00 -0800)

Long-term care seminar planned for Saturday
ROXBURY TWP. — The township library, located at 103 Main St., Succasunna, has several upcoming programs, all of which are free and open to the public. (Wed, 14 Jan 2015 13:29:43 -0800)

There's a Trick for Seniors Counting on Medicaid for Long-Term Care
NEW YORK ( MainStreet ) — With the annual cost of a decent nursing home facility averaging almost six figures ($94,000, according to industry studies ), more older Americans may be counting on Medicaid to cover long-term care bills later in life. (Wed, 14 Jan 2015 16:19:19 -0800)

Academies call for long-term investments in the education and care of small children
( Leopoldina ) The experiences we have as small children have a long-term impact on the entire course of our development. High-quality education and upbringing from an early age are thus crucial for individuals and for society. In a statement, the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, acatech-National Academy of Science and Engineering, and the Union of the German Academies of Sciences ... (Thu, 15 Jan 2015 07:00:32 -0800)

Academies call for long-term investments in education, care of small children
The experiences we have as small children have a long-term impact on the entire course of our development. High-quality education and upbringing from an early age is thus crucial both for every individual and for society as a whole. In a new statement, European experts are calling for long-term investments in the high-quality education and care of small children. (Thu, 15 Jan 2015 09:14:56 -0800)

First hackathon to foster health solutions
Software developers, medical specialists, healthcare professionals and people with long term health issues such as diabetes, asthma and heart problems, will be gathering in Auckland for a weekend to create novel health technology solutions next month. (Thu, 15 Jan 2015 14:40:40 -0800)

CareWorx, Holland and Mirifex Study Use of Mobile Devices for Patient Care in Long Term Care Facilities
Technology leaders in Senior Care pave the road to a mobile future. [PR.com] (Fri, 16 Jan 2015 00:11:06 -0800)

Research and Markets: United States Assisted Living Market Analysis 2014-2018
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Assisted Living: Market Analysis" report to their offeri (Fri, 16 Jan 2015 10:10:00 -0800)

Community Care Access Centre Care Coordinators May be Forced to Strike
TORONTO , Jan. 16, 2015 /CNW/ - Ontarians in 10 communities may find barriers to access to home care and admission to long-term care homes later this month as the province's care coordinators including ... (Fri, 16 Jan 2015 12:06:00 -0800)

Retirement Weekly: Women and Money: Long-term care
There isn’t a right way or a wrong way to approach long-term care plans for ourselves or family members. That’s what makes the puzzle so deeply frustrating for some, devastating for others. (Fri, 16 Jan 2015 14:23:32 -0800)

Long-term care for Gozitan elderly launched
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State must budget more for long-term care
The release of Gov. Jay Inslee's proposed two-year budget brought some grim news for many of our state's most-vulnerable residents lost in the budgetary shuffle. (Sun, 18 Jan 2015 01:16:52 -0800)

Advantage Management acquires two nursing homes from Henry Ford
Jay Greene - Advantage Management Group, a Southfield-based nursing home chain, has acquired two nursing homes with 320 beds from Henry Ford Health System in Southeast Michigan and an assisted living center in Port Huron owned by independent investors.The two Henry Ford long-term care facilities, which Advantage purchased for $12.8 million, are in Roseville and Harper Woods, said Reggie ... (Sun, 18 Jan 2015 05:32:15 -0800)

Inaugural health hackathon attracting widespread interest
Software developers, medical specialists, healthcare professionals and people with long term health issues such as diabetes, asthma and heart problems, will be gathering in Auckland for a weekend to create novel health technology solutions next month. (Sun, 18 Jan 2015 13:52:35 -0800)

Long-term care seminar planned for Saturday in Roxbury
ROXBURY TWP. — The township library, located at 103 Main St., Succasunna, has several upcoming programs, all of which are free and open to the public. (Mon, 19 Jan 2015 14:24:10 -0800)

ORPEA: Further Strategic International Expansion:
(Mon, 19 Jan 2015 22:18:24 -0800)

Retirement health costs not scary, after all
The prospect of health- and long-term-care costs in retirement can seem daunting, but careful advance planning can help put things in perspective. (Tue, 20 Jan 2015 04:59:24 -0800)

Russellville volunteer honored
Katherine “Kitty” Carswell of Russellville received the 2014 Arkansas Outstanding Certified Long-Term Care Volunteer Ombudsman Royce Haigwood Award. The award was announced in late 2014 and honors ... (Tue, 20 Jan 2015 05:09:06 -0800)

Long-Term Care Imperative Urges Minnesotans to Face Aging in 2015
ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Minnesota legislators who are chairing key committees on aging services outlined their plans for payment and quality care reform during the 2015 session. Senator Tony Lourey (DFL – Kerrick) and Representative Joe Schomacker (R – Luverne) announced they will introduce a bill this week that stabilizes funding for care services and better aligns ... (Tue, 20 Jan 2015 08:00:00 -0800)

Press Release
ST. PAUL Minn. Jan. 20 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Minnesota legislators who are chairing key committees on aging services outlined their plans for payment and quality care reform during the 2015 session. (Tue, 20 Jan 2015 09:51:36 -0800)

Bioethicists call for return to asylums for long-term psychiatric care
As the United States population has doubled since 1955, the number of inpatient psychiatric beds in the United States has been cut by nearly 95 percent to just 45,000, a wholly inadequate equation when considering that there are currently 10 million U.S. residents with serious mental illness. A new article looks at the evolution away from inpatient psychiatric beds, evaluates the current system ... (Tue, 20 Jan 2015 11:26:27 -0800)

Long-Term Care Industry Growing, But Workforce Departures Outpacing New Hires
The long-term care industry expects substantial growth in employment opportunities to meet growing health care demand, but the rate of exit from long-term care jobs is outpacing the rate of entry. (Tue, 20 Jan 2015 11:51:21 -0800)

Corrections: Women and Money: Long-term care
A previous MarketWatch report misspelled the name of Melissa Spickler, managing director and financial adviser of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. (Tue, 20 Jan 2015 18:04:31 -0800)

Free seminar to discuss paying for long-term care
How to get long-term care without going broke (Wed, 21 Jan 2015 12:12:05 -0800)

Medicaid patients have new local option
Binghamton (WIVT) - Patients receiving long term care coverage through Medicaid in New York State have a new locally-based managed care option. As part of its Medicaid redesign efforts, the state is forcing people who receive more than 120 days of in-home healthcare, including physical or occupational therapy, must enter a managed long-term care plan. Medicaid will no longer make fee-for-service ... (Wed, 21 Jan 2015 14:26:52 -0800)

Visitor restriction lifted for one long-term care unit
The Prince Albert Parkland Health Region has lifted visitor restrictions for one Herb Bassett Home unit. (Wed, 21 Jan 2015 18:30:42 -0800)

Full EMR Implementation Accelerates ROI Potential
A new case study from Leading Age details how a Chicago long-term care provider is leveraging a fully integrated electronic medical record developed by HealthMEDX® to improve patient outcomes, readmission rates and marketability. (PRWeb January 22, 2015) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Thu, 22 Jan 2015 00:24:38 -0800)

Leading Long-Term Care Insurance Agency Doubles Worksite Sales
KIRKLAND, Wash., Jan. 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Today ACSIA Partners, one of America's largest long-term care insurance agencies, reports 2014 sales of approximately $5,000,000 for its Worksite Division, up 100% from 2013. "Double in just one year! For us, that's huge," says Dan Cahn, Senior Vice President, who heads the worksite operation. "Employees appreciate it, but there's a bottom-line ... (Thu, 22 Jan 2015 04:00:00 -0800)

Press Release
Leading Long-Term Care Insurance Agency Doubles Worksite SalesTheir secret? Highlighting Productivity Benefits and Providing a Custom Outreach and Education Program for Each Employer (Thu, 22 Jan 2015 04:20:52 -0800)

Global Long-term Care Software (Nursing Homes, Home Health Agencies, Assisted Living Facilities) Market - Forecast to ...
DUBLIN, Jan. 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.co ) has announced the addition of the "Long-term Care Software Market by Product, ... (Thu, 22 Jan 2015 08:34:00 -0800)

Global Long-term Care Software (Nursing Homes, Home Health Agencies, Assisted Living Facilities) Market - Forecast to ...
(Thu, 22 Jan 2015 08:51:55 -0800)

The Power of Person-Centeredness in Long-Term Care Explored by The Beryl Institute
New White Paper Examines Perspectives and Practices of Patient, Resident and Family Experience (PRWeb January 22, 2015) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Thu, 22 Jan 2015 11:54:59 -0800)

Ontario Long Term Care Association calls for expansion of mental health supports for seniors with Alzheimer's
OTTAWA, Jan. 22, 2015 /CNW/ - As media and charitable organizations raise awareness of National Alzheimer's Awareness Month, the Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA) presented to the Ontario Finance Committee and called for the province to invest in dedicated support for seniors in long-term care homes suffering the effects of Alzheimer's and other dementias. "More than 6 in 10 of the 77 ... (Thu, 22 Jan 2015 14:50:00 -0800)

30 Beds Still Unavailable at Long-Term Care Home
Thirty beds remain unavailable at the new long-term care home in St. John's. Staffing shortgages has prevented Eastern Health from making all of the beds in the Pleasantville facility available. (Fri, 23 Jan 2015 01:29:20 -0800)

Health Care M&A Broke Records in Q4 2014, and for the Full Year, According to Health Care M&A News
Health care merger and acquisition activity exploded in the fourth quarter of 2014, and set new records for Q4 deal volume, as well as spending. At least 345 transactions were announced in Q4:14, up 1% compared with the previous quarter. (Fri, 23 Jan 2015 06:37:00 -0800)

Retirement Weekly: Women and Money: Solving the long-term care puzzle
In this final installment of a three-part special report, Retirement Weekly examines pieces of the long-term care insurance puzzle for women. The series has explored the complicated intersection of financial, medical, social and family needs in the new retirement era. (Fri, 23 Jan 2015 14:33:16 -0800)

Study: People mostly ignorant or wrong about old age health care costs
A recent study from the University of Minnesota shows that middle-aged adults underestimate the likelihood that they'll need long-term health care services as they grow older. (Sat, 24 Jan 2015 09:10:41 -0800)

How LTC Facilities Could Capitalize on their Wellness Program
NEW YORK, NY, Jan 24, 2015 - (ACN Newswire) - "Looking at wellness as a revenue source is a shift from how most long-term care (LTC) facilities look at providing exercise," says Shane Paulson, Board-Certified Exercise Physiologist and Chief Executive Officer, PhysioLogic Human Performance Systems LLC. "Wellness" has become an industry buzzword, but most facilities are simply providing access to ... (Sun, 25 Jan 2015 07:59:00 -0800)

Ontario Long Term Care Association partners with SCA Personal Care, Cardinal Health Canada, and ArjoHuntleigh to ...
MARKHAM, ON, Jan. 26, 2015 /CNW/ - The Ontario Long Term Care Association is pleased to announce its partnership with three major industry players – SCA Personal Care, Cardinal Health Canada, and ArjoHuntleigh – who are the 2015 Platinum Members of the Association's Corporate Alliance Partnership (CAP). The Corporate Alliance Partnership program is designed to provide a year-long platform for ... (Mon, 26 Jan 2015 05:00:00 -0800)

Encore: How to make long-term care insurance more affordable
One way is to increase “elimination periods.” (Mon, 26 Jan 2015 08:04:35 -0800)

Ige speech transcript
FINANCE In addition, home building begins with sound and long-term financing. It means working both the income and spending sides of the led… (Mon, 26 Jan 2015 13:58:36 -0800)

Coordinating Care: Why Long-Term Care Must Make It a Priority
NEW YORK, NY, Jan 26, 2015 - (ACN Newswire) - "Many long-term care (LTC) facilities are multi-disciplinary, not inter-disciplinary. They are not working together towards a common goal," according to Maureen McCarthy, Chief Executive Officer, Celtic Consulting. There is a general lack of care coordination and effective compliance plans. (Mon, 26 Jan 2015 15:27:00 -0800)

Why Alzheimer's & Dementia Resident Care Must Be Personalized in Long-Term Care
NEW YORK, NY, Jan 26, 2015 - (ACN Newswire) - The one-size-fits-all approach does not work with Alzheimer's and dementia resident care, says Joseph Jasmon, Chief Operating Officer of The LaSalle Group, which operates 42 Autumn Leaves memory care communities in four states, including 12 currently under construction. "Often times, long-term care (LTC) facilities do not take the time to get to know ... (Mon, 26 Jan 2015 16:24:00 -0800)

Latest videos show 'rough' treatment at Kipnes care home, daughter says
A hidden camera inside a long-term care room at the Kipnes Centre for Veterans in Edmonton has captured more disturbing footage. On Monday, CBC News shared hidden camera footage showing a male patient pulling 89-year-old Eileen Adamson out of her bed at the home run by CapitalCare, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alberta Health Services. Staff at the centre told Adamson’s daughter, Susan Carter ... (Tue, 27 Jan 2015 05:45:00 -0800)

Progressive Care Announces Alliance With Health Care of South Florida to Launch Medication Monitoring and Health ...
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 ... (Tue, 27 Jan 2015 06:30:00 -0800)

Average Costs For Long Term Care Insurance Rise 8.6 Percent
Overall costs for new long term care insurance coverage increased 8.6 percent compared to one year ago, according to the just published 2015 Long Term Care Insurance Price Index. (Tue, 27 Jan 2015 07:18:00 -0800)

Should the U.S. Bring Back Psychiatric Asylums?
A new paper argues that re-opening long-term facilities would help solve the country's mental-healthcare crisis. (Tue, 27 Jan 2015 07:54:14 -0800)

35 new complaints received about seniors homes, ombudsman says
While Ombudsman Mary McFadyen investigates a Regina seniors home, her office has received dozens of other complaints about Saskatchewan long-term care facilities. Last fall, the family of Margaret Warholm raised concerns. Warholm, 74, died in hospital after being a resident at Santa Maria. Health Minister Dustin Duncan asked McFadyen to investigate in response to the Warholm case. (Tue, 27 Jan 2015 09:00:30 -0800)

Ombudsman's office receives about 35 complaints related to long-term care
Saskatchewan's ombudsman says her office has received about 35 complaints related to long-term care facilities since November. Mary McFadyen began investigating cases of alleged mistreatment at seniors facilities after the death of a 74-year-old woman whose family said she was neglected. Margaret Warholm lived at Santa Maria Senior Citizens Home in Regina until October 2013. McFadyen said ... (Tue, 27 Jan 2015 13:31:27 -0800)

Westchester Elder Law Attorney Anthony J. Enea Offers Effective Strategies for Estate and Long-Term Care Planning
Elder law attorney Anthony J. Enea, managing partner at Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP in White Plains and Somers, N.Y., recently addressed the importance of estate and long-term care planning for seniors at an education program for the Financial Planning Association of New York. Mr. Enea, past chair of the New York State Bar Association’s Elder Law Section, urges seniors to take a proactive ... (Wed, 28 Jan 2015 00:32:37 -0800)

Free Town Hall Meeting on Long-Term Care Co-Hosted by University of Louisville on March 21
The University of Louisville Division of Geriatrics, a part of the Department of Family and Geriatric Medicine, will help host a town hall meeting on long-term care on March 21. (Wed, 28 Jan 2015 11:45:29 -0800)

11 Tips on Long-Term Care as Rates Rise
The cost of long-term care insurance rose by 8.6% compared to a year ago, but that isn't likely to dissuade advisors' commitment to using it for clients. (Wed, 28 Jan 2015 12:47:08 -0800)

11 Tips on Long-Term Care as Rates Rise
The cost of long-term care insurance rose by 8.6% compared to a year ago, but that isn't likely to dissuade advisors' commitment to using it for clients. (Wed, 28 Jan 2015 13:18:28 -0800)

NHS struggling with care claims
Some patients are being treated "unreasonably" by health boards dealing with claims for long-term NHS care, warns a watchdog. (Thu, 29 Jan 2015 01:05:21 -0800)

LTCG and Hannover Re’s US Subsidiary Recognized by A.M. Best for Innovative Risk Management Solution That Drives the ...
LTCG, the leader in business process outsourcing for long term care insurance, and Hannover Life Reassurance Company of America , have been recognized in the January 2015 issue of Best’s Review magazine for their innovative contribution to the life and long term care insurance industries. (Thu, 29 Jan 2015 07:00:00 -0800)

Protect against surprise costs later in life with long-term care insurance now, says Atlantic Trust
ATLANTA, Jan. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ - Incorporating long-term care insurance into your retirement plan now can help protect you later in life if you're no longer capable of living independently, according to Atlantic Trust, the U.S. private wealth management division of CIBC (CM) (CM.TO). Unlike medical insurance, which typically covers doctor visits and hospital stays, long-term care insurance ... (Thu, 29 Jan 2015 08:00:00 -0800)

Long-Term Care Payouts Are at Record Highs, Meaning You Pay More Too
NEW YORK ( MainStreet ) — Seniors are living longer , and that means a possible stay in a nursing home or other long-term care situation — along with a bigger price tag for long-term care. (Thu, 29 Jan 2015 11:20:14 -0800)

More Staff Critically Needed to Meet Complex Resident Care Needs
TORONTO, Jan. 29, 2015 /CNW/ - Without increased staff, long term care residents will not get the care they need and will increasingly be at risk, warns the Ontario Association of Non-Profit Homes and Services for Seniors (OANHSS). OANHSS delivered its message today to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs at pre-budget hearings in Toronto. OANHSS is urging the government to ... (Thu, 29 Jan 2015 12:45:00 -0800)

Finances and Long Term Care
People pondering their retirement years often conjure images of spending more time on a favorite pastime or traveling around the country or the world. (Thu, 29 Jan 2015 13:54:40 -0800)

LTC Consumer releases 2014 Buying Trends data on long term care insurance
LTC Consumer announced that its summary of long term care insurance buying trends from 2014 is now available online. (PRWeb January 30, 2015) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Fri, 30 Jan 2015 06:25:26 -0800)


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