Latest Long-term care Stories

AUSTIN, Texas, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Saying a resolution to the longstanding shortfall between the actual cost of providing quality nursing home care and what the State actually reimburses skilled nursing facilities must rise in terms of being a public policy priority, the Texas Health Care Association (THCA) today said the 6% Medicaid rate increase ultimately passed by the Legislature is a needed step forward. "Of the more than $350 million in biennial GR we were...

Men now providing care almost half the time RICHMOND, Va., June 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- According to recent data from Genworth men are taking an increasingly active role in caregiving. The data also shows the impact of long term care on caregivers and care recipients; money, time spent and emotional issues could be minimized if those involved take a more proactive role towards planning. The data reveals that caregivers on average spend $8,080 on out-of-pocket expenses, with...

An often underutilized but helpful resource for millions of Americans who need extra assistance as they age is the Geriatric Care Manager, a professional adviser who helps families through the tough questions and endless mazes of possibilities for long-term care services and providers. Des Moines, IA (PRWEB) June 04, 2013 One often underutilized but helpful resource for millions of Americans who need extra assistance as they age is the Geriatric Care Manager, a professional adviser who...

Private social network for caregivers honored for lowering costs while boosting quality of care WILMINGTON, N.C., June 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Monarcares, a developer of web-based caregiving management tools, was honored with a Coastal Entrepreneur Award at a presentation on May 23(rd). The Coastal Entrepreneur Awards spotlight best-of-class regional businesses and is a joint venture of the University of North Carolina Wilmington's Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and the...

Financial advisory group concentrates on the importance of women owning a LTC policy in the interest of wealth preservation SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn., June 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Women are uniquely at risk for Long-Term Care and why this is will be addressed and documented in the following. The cost and the average stay in a Long-Term Care facility will be documented and discussed. The final aspect that may be of interest that will be addressed is wealth preservation. Why is KNIGHT...

Financial Problems, on the Heels of Cancer, Alzheimer's, or Other Major Afflictions, May Be Combated by Planning for Critical Illness in Advance; New Guide Offered Free From Local LTCFP Experts KIRKLAND, Wash., May 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A new 16-page guide describes a form of insurance designed to protect against financial catastrophe on the heels of catastrophic illness. Titled "Surviving Critical Illness Financially," the guide is being offered free of charge by LTC Financial...

LTC Tree, the number one “virtual” seller of Long Term Care Insurance in the industry, has launched a Health and Wellness section on their website designed to help clients reduce the risk that they will need to use their Long Term Care Insurance policy. LTC Tree Health provides the latest research and information on nutrition, fitness, mental health, and aging to encourage consumers to make healthy decisions in their every day lives. Atlanta, Georgia (PRWEB) May 23, 2013 Long-Term...

Caregiver Homes, which supports families with an intensive care management model known as Structured Family Caregiving, has launched a fully redesigned website (http://www.caregiverhomes.com). Boston, MA (PRWEB) May 21, 2013 Caregiver Homes, which supports families with an intensive care management model known as Structured Family Caregiving, has launched a fully redesigned website: http://www.caregiverhomes.com. The updated branding for Caregiver Homes includes numerous stories about...

The newly released infographic highlights caregiver job demand, pay, and outlook. Chicago, IL (PRWEB) May 20, 2013 myCNAjobs, a growing professional caregiver job network and recruitment vehicle for home care agencies and long term care nationwide, announces the release of a new infographic titled, The All Stars of Caregiving. The infographic highlights caregiver, certified nursing assistant (CNA), certified home health aide (CHHA), and LPN job outlook, median pay, and education and...

LTC Tree launched a new website that offers up-to-date statistics and news about the Texas Long Term Care Insurance industry. LTC Texas provides Texans with tools to help them plan for retirement and Long Term Care needs. Dallas, Texas (PRWEB) May 16, 2013 LTC Tree, a leader in the Long Term Care Insurance industry, launched a new website this week to help Texans plan for their Long Term Care needs. LTC Texas provides Texans with industry related information to assist them in retirement...