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Opinion: Latinos Must Be Part of Long-Term Care Discussion

"Addressing the needs of aging Latinos in [California] is not an issue that can be ignored or put off for future generations" when "a coming wave of need for services threatens the financial security of many Latinos," SCAN Foundation CEO and President Bruce Chernof writes in a HealthyCal opinion piece.

Providers Act As Hurricane Sandy Closes In

10/29/2012

Meg LaPorte

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Added by LTCCareer.com on October 30, 2012 at 11:53am — No Comments

Share Your Story

All across the country there are stories of staff, residents and families working together to improve quality in America’s long term and post-acute care facilities. We want to hear from you. If you have a quality story to share, let us know…

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Added by LTCCareer.com on October 20, 2012 at 1:55pm — No Comments

AARP Study: California Faces Soaring Demand for Long-Term Care

by Steve Hart (Guest Contributor)

California faces soaring demand for long-term care services, with a senior population expected to surge 90% by 2032, according to a new study by AARP.

The number of seniors age 85 and over -- those most likely to need long-term care -- will grow by 78%, significantly faster than the U.S. average, the report said.

Most people in that demographic category live below…

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Added by LTCCareer.com on October 15, 2012 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Record salaries for top-level positions

October 01, 2012

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Record salaries for top-level positions

Incremental raises earned by many long-term care workers are being eroded by increases in their own healthcare costs and shrinking bonuses, according to the nation's largest annual survey of nursing homes.

Based on a survey of 2,467 private and…

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Added by LTCCareer.com on October 9, 2012 at 3:39pm — No Comments

Hospitals and Nursing Homes Brace for Medicare Cuts

By Christopher Flavelle on October 04, 2012

Hospital and nursing home managers are reaching for the aspirin again. No matter who wins on Nov. 6, most Democrats and Republicans agree in…

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Added by LTCCareer.com on October 4, 2012 at 6:32pm — No Comments

500 - Long-Term Care Jobs - NHA, DON, MDS, BOM, Sales, Accounting

Executive Search Solutions is a national leader in healthcare recruiting with a focus within the senior care industry. Our primary customers…

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Added by Tony Perry on September 28, 2012 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Recent Studies Demonstrate Importance of Skilled Nursing Care in Reducing Hospital Readmissions

AHCA Quality Initiative readmissions goal gets skilled nursing prepared

Michael Cowden 202) 898-3165

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Added by LTCCareer.com on September 20, 2012 at 8:12pm — No Comments

Preventing Medicaid Cuts Stands as Highest Priority in Final Days of the 112th Congress

Look to full entitlement reform before enacting more haphazard cuts, Parkinson says

Michael Cowden (202) 898-3165

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

9/9/2012

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Added by LTCCareer.com on September 11, 2012 at 9:09pm — No Comments

CAHF succeeds in passing AB 1489

CAHF succeeds in passing AB 1489, which extends AB 1629 and results in a stable reimbursement environment for the next two years.

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Added by LTCCareer.com on September 4, 2012 at 5:19pm — No Comments

Culture Change

Great resource for Culture Change

Added by LTCCareer.com on September 1, 2012 at 1:46pm — No Comments

Long-Term Care Jobs - NHA, DON, MDS, BOM, Sales, Accounting

Executive Search Solutions is a national leader in healthcare recruiting with a focus within the senior care industry. Our primary customers include Skilled Nursing Facilities, Assisted Living and Independent Living centers,…

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Added by Tony Perry on August 26, 2012 at 5:37pm — No Comments

Accreditation Improves Care in Nursing Homes

Posted on August 9, 2012 by…

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Added by LTCCareer.com on August 16, 2012 at 8:15pm — No Comments

Providers Pleased with CMS Notice on Skilled Nursing Payments

Michael Cowden (202) 898-3165

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

7/26/2012

Washington, DC – The following is a statement from American Health Care Association (AHCA) President & CEO…

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Added by LTCCareer.com on July 28, 2012 at 10:16am — No Comments

Things that Affect the Cost of Long Term Care Insurance

Long Term Care Insurance can be surprisingly affordable if you choose your benefits wisely. Finding the balance between too much and too little insurance is important.

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Added by Senior Independent Lifestyles on July 23, 2012 at 9:00am — No Comments

Raising Expectations - Rankings by State

A State Scorecard on Long-Term Services and Supports for Older Adults, People with Physical Disabilities,and Family Caregivers

http://www.longtermscorecard.org/

Added by LTCCareer.com on July 19, 2012 at 9:47pm — No Comments

When Should You Think About Buying Long-Term Care Insurance?

Many people ask, "When is the right time to buy “long term care insurance?" Some consumer advocates feel the right time to buy coverage is when you are in your 50's. Other…

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Added by Senior Independent Lifestyles on July 16, 2012 at 9:37am — No Comments

SELLING TO THE SENIOR MARKET?

If you answered "Yes" then we need to talk.

Senior Independent Lifestyles offers a true "Aging In Place" program designed for Seniors. Our program is comprehensive and affordable. Representatives enjoy some of the highest commissions in the industry, with vested renewals.

Best of all....EVERYONE QUALIFIES!!! Field Issued, Guaranteed…

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Added by Senior Independent Lifestyles on July 6, 2012 at 10:05am — No Comments

Is It Safe to Leave Your Elderly Loved One Home Alone?

As a caregiver, you may have to decide if it is still possible to leave the elderly loved one in your care alone for an hour, afternoon, or even an entire day. Will they wander away? Will they let a stranger into the house?

Making such a decision is both complicated and emotionally challenging for you and your loved one. For you, it may mean a loss of flexibility, requiring you to develop new strategies to carry out daily tasks and errands. For your…

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Added by Senior Independent Lifestyles on July 6, 2012 at 9:34am — No Comments

What is wrong with our legal system...

$90 million nursing home verdict called 'a deafening amount'

Defense lawyers want new trial

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Defense attorneys in a $90 million nursing home negligence case asked a circuit judge to grant a new trial or lower the award that they called excessive and unfair.

Ben Bailey, who is representing ManorCare and Heartland…

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Added by LTCCareer.com on July 2, 2012 at 5:18pm — No Comments