Alice Bonner commits to a higher level of care Nov 16, 2009
A. For the last 20 years, I have been a nurse practitioner at the Fallon Clinic in Worcester; for seven years I coordinated the long-term care program. Nursing homes are places where people live for a long time. (Boston Globe)
Health care center gets new - and improved - future Nov 16, 2009
After a final overview and exhaustive discussion on Tuesday, the Dunn County Board of Supervisors voted 26-2 to allow a trio of committees Executive, Facilities and Health Care Center to seek and choose a designer for an all-new way to deliver skilled nursing and long-term care as well as remodel the existing facility for adaptive reuse by the county. The board recently learned that the county has received three incentive grants from the state to replace the existing Dunn County Health Care... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
NFL Waking Up to Danger of Brain In... Nov 16, 2009
Some live in poverty while some end up in long term care facilities due to Alzheimer's or other memory-related illnesses. Former NFL Player Creates a Hard Hitting Expose. (Suite101.com)
Gene Cohen, 65, psychiatrist who broke ground in geriatrics Nov 13, 2009
Dr. Cohen, as a former federal employee with an eye on the looming national health care debate, reported that arts programs appeared to reduce risk factors that drive the need for long-term care. Single-handedly he changed the image of aging from a period of senescence to a period of creativity, said Walter Reich, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at George Washington University. (Boston Globe)
MORE JOBS FROM CAREERBUILDER.COM Nov 13, 2009
- Job type: Full-Time (LPN) Unit Manager "Long-term Care experience Preferred" At. professional growth. (Pensacola News Journal)
Futuremed Announces Strong Organic Growth in Third Quarter 2009 Nov 12, 2009
Futuremed Healthcare Income Fund, through its operating entities, is Canada's leading value-added distributor of consumable nursing home supplies and specialized furniture and equipment to the growing long-term care facilities sector. Futuremed's Trust Units trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol FMD.UN. More information can be found at www. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Supervisors OK hiring architect for Clearview Nov 12, 2009
JUNEAU A new facility for Clearview Long Term Care and Rehabilitation Center in Juneau moved one step closer Tuesday as the Dodge County Board of Supervisors approved hiring an architectural and preconstruction firms. After more than an hour presentation by the architectural firm Engberg Anderson Inc. of Minneapolis, teamed with Horty Elving of Milwaukee, and Ehlers, financial consultants of Brookfield, the board voted 28 to 4, with one supervisor abstaining, to move ahead with the project. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Charlie Crist: Here are some ways for vets to get ahead in Fla. Nov 11, 2009
While modern medical breakthroughs have reduced combat deaths, we are seeing an increase in the number of survivors with permanent injuries who require long-term care. Recently, I called upon United States Sens. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Salvation Army Creates New National Advisory Board Nov 11, 2009
Newly Formed Group of Business and Civic Leaders to Advise Nation's Largest Non-Governmental Direct Provider of Social Services. We look forward to working with the National Advisory board in developing strategies that will sustain and expand the Army's service throughout the nation. (Canada Newswire)
Jackson Health System announces layoffs Nov 11, 2009
for free extra services. South Florida Business Journal. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Owning the place Nov 10, 2009
This is a new routine for Adams, who is a registered nurse by training and also the new owner of Midtown Manor, a long-term care facility where, up until a few months ago, he was working as an employee ... "When I started in the long-term care profession, I thought, 'It would be nice someday to own a nursing home,' " Robert explains. (MSNBC -- Business)
Five facts about Medicaid Nov 10, 2009
For starters, it s important to understand that health insurance does not pay for or contribute to the cost of long-term care in a nursing home. The cost can be paid three different ways: You can pay with your own money, access benefits under a long-term care insurance policy or access public Medicaid benefits, sometimes called MassHealth in Massachusetts ... Medicaid will only pay for the cost of long-term care in a nursing home for individuals who are both medically and financially eligible. (Medfield Press, MA)
Newton People Nov 10, 2009
Woolf will oversee all Hebrew SeniorLife operations, including Hebrew SeniorLife s flagship Hebrew Rehabilitation Center, the only HMS-affiliated hospital dedicated to geriatrics and long-term care in Boston. He will also oversee Hebrew SeniorLife s Institute for Aging Research, where HMS scientists and faculty focus on advancing the standard of care for geriatrics. (Newton Tab, MA)
Test improves Alzheimer diagnosis Nov 10, 2009
"Della Salla's team aims to develop a simple screening test that will help GPs discriminate Alzheimer's from normal ageing and depression. "An early diagnosis is hugely important as it may enable people with dementia to understand their condition, have access to certain drugs that could help relieve some of their symptoms and enable them to plan for their future long-term care needs. " Bookmark with: Print Sponsor SEE ALSO 21 Sep 09 | Health 20 Sep 09 | Health 22 Dec 08 | Health RELATED INTERNET... (BBC News -- Health)
Health-care legislation is abomination Nov 10, 2009
HSAs allow individuals to keep catastrophic insurance at a low cost and use the HSAs to save for long-term care needs. Tort reform would reduce the need for defensive medicine and the prohibitive cost of malpractice insurance for doctors. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Northrop sells advisory services unit for $1.65B Nov 9, 2009
Omnicare Inc., which dispenses drugs to nursing homes and long-term care facilities, said Thursday its third-quarter profit rose 13 percent as lower costs and an income tax adjustment offset a dip in revenue. Net income rose to $72. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Health care reform is good for Wyo Nov 8, 2009
Also welcome in the House plan are measures that support preventive care and wellness, as well as primary and specialty care, chronic care coordination, and coverage for hospitalization, rehabilitation, emergency care, mental health, and prescription drugs, as well as a new voluntary insurance program for long-term care services and supports to help people live independently in their homes and communities. We support the opportunity to choose from a menu of insurance plans that have better... (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
White House praises House healthcare bill Nov 7, 2009
In addition, it provides new options for long-term care. Moreover, the House bill is fully paid for and will help to reduce the deficit in the long-term. (TheHill.com)
New finding suggests prostate biopsy is not always necessary Nov 7, 2009
The system comprises 1,056 acute care, rehabilitation and long-term care beds and has been ranked as one of "America's Best Hospitals" by U.S. News Report since 1993. Wake Forest Baptist is ranked 32nd in the nation by America's Top Doctors for the number of its doctors considered best by their peers. (EurekAlert!)
Sooner or later, something's gonna get you! Nov 7, 2009
Critical Coverage #3: long-term care insurance Long-term care insurance can help pay for professional long-term care services if you need long-term care. Long-term care is defined as care expected to last at least 90 days, caused by either severe cognitive impairment or the inability to perform at least two activities of daily living ... Long-term care may be given in your own home, or it may be received in a facility such as an assisted living facility or nursing home. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Military Update: Senator puts hold on wounded vets caregiver bill Nov 7, 2009
"This legislation forges a new paradigm of long-term care for our severely wounded warriors, one that acknowledges and fully supports the vital role of the family caregiver" in successful rehabilitation, said leaders of 21 veterans' groups in an Oct. 21 letter urging passage of the bill. But Coburn has refused to allow it to come to a floor vote. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Dem Leader: House Will Pass Health Bill Nov 6, 2009
AARP Senior Policy Adviser John Rother said the 40-million strong organization favors the House bill because it closes the coverage gap in Medicare prescription benefits, puts strict limits on what health insurers can charge older workers too young for Medicare and creates a voluntary, long-term care insurance program. "The bill does improve quality, and it improves access," said Rother. (Time.com)
•Letter: Counselor on hand to help with Medicare decisions Nov 6, 2009
Counselors are trained volunteers who can answer questions about Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare supplement insurance, Medicaid, long-term care insurance, prescription coverage and low-income assistance. The Johnson County SHIP site is at Johnson Memorial Hospital, 1125 W. Jefferson St., Suite G, in Franklin. (The Daily Journal)
Cape Corals Sears outlet goes dark Sunday Nov 6, 2009
A brief & informative discussion on the costs involved with long term care. ADVERTISEMENT. (The News-Press -- Business)
LETTER: Ask lawmakers not to cut senior service funds Nov 6, 2009
The amount of cuts to the long-term care sector, which has been made more vulnerable due to recent cuts by the Administration and states that are struggling to meet their Medicaid budgets, will impact communities nationwide the residents, dedicated staff, and employees families of local nursing homes. Because 70 percent of nursing home costs are tied to labor, these devastating cuts will undoubtedly affect staffing, and could result in the loss of more than 50,000 jobs nationwide including... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
House Dems Health Care Plan Gains Momentum with Key Endorsements Nov 6, 2009
The , which boasts some 40 million members and also faced backlash for its support of the legislation, also earlier today officially endorsed the , saying it would close the coverage gap in Medicare prescription benefits, put strict limits on what health insurers can charge older workers too young for and create a voluntary, long-term care insurance program. "We cannot continue to let insurers price older Americans out of the market, just as we cannot stand idle while millions of seniors are... (ABC News)
Seniors' Lobby Endorses House Dem Health Care Bill Nov 6, 2009
He said the measure closes the coverage gap in Medicare prescription benefits, puts strict limits on what health insurers can charge older workers too young for Medicare and creates a voluntary, long-term care insurance program. Officials with the seniors lobby said the organization lost 150,000 members since July 1 because of the group's support for health overhaul. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
How to Protect Valuables in a Nursi... Nov 6, 2009
Many residents in long-term care (LTC) facilities may find that their personal items are missing, and many of these victims remain silent and may not understand their rights or how to proceed with reporting and documenting a theft ... By utilizing proactive steps to help deter the theft of items and by properly reporting stolen items, perhaps all residents of the long-term care facility will benefit by having a safer home that protects the facility s greatest valuable of all the residents. (Suite101.com)
Open Enrollment Season Nov 5, 2009
Look into long term care insurance ... Long term care policies offered through employers are usually a much better deal now than they were in the past. (W-USA News, DC)
Triumph HealthCare, RehabCare to merge Nov 5, 2009
RehabCare (NYSE: RHB) is a St. Louis-based provider of rehabilitation management services and currently partners with more than 1,250 facilities providing long-term care throughout the United States. Following the merger, the combined organization will be the fourth-largest post-acute hospital operator and the third-largest provider of long-term, acute care hospitals in the country, with 29 long-term, acute care hospitals and six inpatient rehabilitation facilities in 13 states. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Health reform snarled in Senate Nov 4, 2009
dislikes provisions that would lift federal antitrust protections for insurance companies and that would create a new government insurance program for long-term care. Resolving these and other disputes could take weeks. (AZCentral -- News)
Reid signals timetable for health care may slip Nov 4, 2009
Officials said Democrats were still deciding whether to jettison a provision creating a new long-term care insurance program to help seniors and disabled people stay out of nursing homes. Because the government would collect premiums for several years before any benefits were issued, the measure would raise an estimated $70 billion over 10 years money that would have to be replaced before the health care bill could be completed. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Omnicare completes settlement deal Nov 4, 2009
Omnicare (NYSE: OCR), headquartered in Covington, provides pharmacy and related services for the long-term care industry. Most Read Stories. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Kickbacks Keeping Big Pharma Healthy? Nov 4, 2009
When it comes to selling drugs to nursing homes and other long-term care facilities across the country, Omnicare has a prescription for success - a market share in excess of 70 percent and more than $6 billion in sales last year alone. But that success, it appears, came with a strong dose of dishonesty: Today Omnicare agreed to pay nearly $100 million to settle a series of complaints with the Justice Department for paying and receiving kickbacks. (CBS News)
Kingdom of the Netherlands—The Netherlands 2009 Article IV Consultation: Preliminary Conclusions Nov 3, 2009
Tighter definition of entitlements in long-term care could spawn significant savings in an area where aging pressures will be strong. On the supply side, the mission notes that sustained productivity increases in health- and long-term care (achieved in some OECD countries) would significantly lower projected rises in spending. (IMF News)
Supplements to Strengthen the Immun... Nov 3, 2009
Visit the Vitamin D Council website to learn about vitamin D s critical role in keeping the immune system healthy, read a in a long-term care facility, and find out how much vitamin D to take. Vitamin E. (Suite101.com)
Afghanistan: Obama's First Domino Nov 3, 2009
It's fair to assume that this estimate doesn't include, among other things, long-term care for wounded soldiers or the cost of replacing destroyed or overused equipment. Nor do these figures include any civilian funds being spent on the war effort via the State Department, nor undoubtedly the funds being spent by the Pentagon to bases and facilities throughout the country. (CBS News)
Health-care execs give lawmakers an earful Nov 3, 2009
If the proposed reductions are passed by the Legislature, more clinics and long-term care facilities could close, especially those for the poor, elderly and minorities, Kaskie said. Additionally, the organization may have to lay off more than 250 workers, he said. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
County to distribute doses of seasonal flu vaccine today Nov 3, 2009
Residents of nursing homes and long-term care facilities ... problemsolver wrote on Nov 2, 2009 5:39 PM:" How exactly are nursing home and long-term care residents supposed to get to this flu clinic which is supposedly targeting them as part of the high risk group? ". (Longview Daily News, WA)
People on the Move: Nov. 2 Nov 3, 2009
After serving in the , Ebersberger devoted his career to counseling business owners about their financial planning needs, including health care and long-term care insurance. National mortgage-banking firm Love Funding announced that Latoria A. Thompson has joined the firm s D.C. office as a senior underwriter, with a focus in health care. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Public option won't work Nov 3, 2009
House health care legislation expected within days is likely to include a new long-term care insurance program to help seniors and disabled people stay out of nursing homes, senior Democrats say. The voluntary program would begin to close a gap in the social safety net overlooked in the broader health care debate, but it must overcome objections from insurance companies that sell long-term care coverage and from fiscal conservatives. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Pelosicare’s Costly Formula Nov 2, 2009
There is other sleight of hand in the bill, such as a federal long-term care insurance program which is calculated to reduce the budget deficit by $72 billion over 10 years because people will pay their premiums in advance. It is an accounting travesty that the CBO is allowed to consider the up-front insurance premiums as deficit-reducing since the attendant liability is likely to happen outside the 10-year period based on which Nancy Pelosi is trying to sell us unvarnished socialism as a... (Human Events Online)
Brentwood nurse crafts software program for nursing homes Nov 2, 2009
The nursing homes and Eads are part of a growing national movement to bring long-term care facilities into the world of electronic medical records that has been embraced at larger medical facilities like hospitals. Long-term care centers lie somewhere between hospitals and doctors offices in making the electronic shift, said Majd Alwan, director of the Center for Aging Services Technologies, or CAST. CAST is a program of the in Washington, D.C. ... In Tennessee, long-term care lags behind... (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Explore all the options of reverse mortgage Nov 1, 2009
Recommendations or requirements to use the proceeds for other financial products, such as annuities or long-term care insurance. Whatever you do, if you decide to go with a reverse mortgage, shop around for the best terms with the lowest costs. (Anchorage Daily News)
Border politics keeps artist from clinic he helped fund Nov 1, 2009
Ms Taylor declined to say whether the borders would be opened again, but she said a proposal for the long-term care of renal patients in Central Australia would be put to the WA and SA Governments soon. Ms Brown said she understood the need for long-term solutions, but said people like Mr Tjungurrayi could not wait. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
All in a Day's Work: Hospice nurse Kay Wheeler Oct 31, 2009
Hospice nurses also work in long-term care facilities. Wheeler appreciates the fact that what she does in her day-to-day work actually matters. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Mom received great care at Mat-Su Regional Oct 30, 2009
Robert H. wrote on Oct 28, 2009 10:47 AM:" Hmmm, must not have been the same hospital that I have gone to the past couple of times. I would drive right past it the next time and go tto providence. Mine didn't perform standard procedures as is accepted practice and failed to take some critical steps in reducing my pain and discomfort. They are severely understaffed at the ER. Maybe the long term care is great but not their ER ". Eva Snyder DuVal wrote on Oct 26, 2009 9:24 AM:" In July of 2008 my... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
$2.2M A WORD Oct 30, 2009
CREATES NEW, VOLUNTARY, PUBLIC LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE PROGRAMCreates a long-term care insurance program to be financed by voluntary payroll deductions to provide benefits to adults who become functionally disabled ... CREATES NEW, VOLUNTARY, PUBLIC LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE PROGRAMCreates a long-term care insurance program to be financed by voluntary payroll deductions to provide benefits to adults who become functionally disabled. (The Drudge Report)
Long-term health care program gains in House Oct 28, 2009
More than 10 million people currently need long-term care services ... WASHINGTON - House health care legislation expected within days is likely to include a new long-term care insurance program to help seniors and disabled people stay out of nursing homes, senior Democrats say ... The voluntary program would begin to close a gap in the social safety net overlooked in the broader health care debate, but it must overcome objections from insurance companies that sell long-term care coverage and... (MSNBC -- Politics)
County to distribute 350 doses of seasonal flu vaccine Wednesday Oct 28, 2009
Residents of nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Individuals with chronic medical conditions, such as asthma, diabetes, emphysema and certain blood or neuromuscular disorders. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Long-term care costs jump 3.3% Oct 28, 2009
Long-term care costs increase 3 ... Long-term care costs increase 3 ... Price cuts through much of the U.S. economy during the past year didn t make it to long-term care providers, according to a market survey by the Metlife Mature Market Institute. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Examining the Green House Project senior living concept Oct 28, 2009
The NCB Development Corp., which received the Green House grant through Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, says it "hopes to establish at least one Green House in every state" within the next five years in an effort "to propel the Green House into the mainstream of long-term care.". Chances are that most people reading this article have wondered how they will provide for either their own needs as seniors or those of parents or grandparents in the not-too-distant future. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Lesbian and Gay Elders Need Support... Oct 28, 2009
SAGE's Long Term Care Task Force estimates that only 13 per cent of long term care facilities provide sensitivity training on sexual orientation to employees. Because of this, many LGBT seniors are forced back into the closet for fear of ridicule and discrimination in care facilities which in turn may lead to depression, grief or loneliness. (Suite101.com)
Retirement Readiness of Americans Drops on Housing Slump, Nationwide Says Oct 27, 2009
The estimate is conservative because it doesnt include medical costs or long-term care, the insurer said. The real problem behind this is that so many households were dependant on their home values, , a senior vice president of customer insights and analytics at Nationwide, said in an interview. (Bloomberg -- US)
Concordia Lutheran Ministries inks deal to buy Covenant at South Hills Oct 27, 2009
The acquisition makes Concordia the fourth-largest nonprofit long-term care provider in the region, while giving Concordia a foothold in southern Allegheny County. Concordia will bring its flourishing home care and hospice services to the new center, Frndak said. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Vexing long-term health care absent from U.S. debate Oct 27, 2009
Even as the health care debate rages in Washington, scant attention has been given to providing long-term care for the elderly and disabled ... For all the warm words President has said about Ted Kennedy, he has remained largely silent on a long-term care plan -- one of the pieces the late senator saw as key to an overhaul bill ... Kennedy's bill included the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act, known as the CLASS Act, which would allow Americans to buy long-term care insurance... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Celebration of centenarians a tribute to hospital's service Oct 26, 2009
" The hospital moved to its present site in 1902. It began providing long-term care services in 1960 and has been operated as a nursing home since 1996. Leahi has 188 beds -- 179 for skilled nursing and intermediate care patients and nine acute beds used for tuberculosis patients. No TB beds are occupied now, said Hawaii Health Systems Corporation spokesman Miles Takaaze. The oldest residents, he said, are: ? Aloiau, born in Kapaa, Kauai. He married Violet Loui and they had five children. He... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
End of Life Care Should Not End Life Oct 25, 2009
As America increasingly becomes a mass geriatric society, large numbers of the elderly will soon need acute and long term care. Yet, even as the demand for medical care is increasing, Medicare funds are in short supply, and something's got to give. (Townhall.com)
No Elder Left Behind: Researchers Say Designers Can Help Close Tech Gap Oct 25, 2009
(June 18, 2009) Long-term care costs exceed median income for seniors living alone in more than half of California counties, according to new data. When paired with rent and food, long-term care costs exceed median. (Science Daily)
Record 1.01 million out of work in Florida Oct 24, 2009
Health services, including nursing and long-term care, were the only fields showing job growth, she said, while private education also bucked the trend to a lesser extent. In your voice. (The News-Press -- Business)
College provides career training in health care Oct 24, 2009
The student is prepared to care for clients in a variety of settings including long-term care, intermediate care, home health, hospice care, acute care, foster care, and assisted living situations. Students must be formally admitted to the course. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Our views: A moral duty Oct 23, 2009
Expanded VA centers just part of needed commitment to long-term care. October 23, 2009. (Florida Today)
Baird introduces extensive health care, tax code reforms Oct 22, 2009
The plans also would cover dental, vision, mental health and long-term care, which isn t covered in the current bills. Yet, he said, they would be cheaper because only those who need publicly funded insurance would receive it. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Resistance to flu shots violates nurses' duty Oct 22, 2009
Numerous studies have also found that unvaccinated workers are the main source of flu transmission within health care settings, particularly in long-term care facilities or on wards caring for pediatric, elderly or patients with compromised immune systems. In a study conducted in the United Kingdom, flu-related illness and death among nursing home residents decreased two-fold when at least half of the staff had been vaccinated against the flu. (Albany Times Union)
Jackson woman shot in June dies Oct 22, 2009
Linda Clark remained in Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta for weeks after the shooting, and was moved to a long-term care facility late in the summer, according to family members. The Clarks started arguing the morning of June 7 after Linda Clark accused her husband of taking a piece of a watermelon that she was saving for a Sunday afternoon picnic and then blaming the grandchildren. (Athens Banner-Herald)
