TAX TIP: Get Long-Term Care Insurance NOW to Qualify for Deduction Next Year
KIRKLAND, Wash., Jan. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Long-term care insurance is subsidized, in effect, by Uncle Sam. "For many people, a large part of their premium cost is deductible on their federal ... (Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:00:00 -0800)

Intermediate, long-term care sector to be key focus: Health Minister
SINGAPORE: Health Minister Gan Kim Yong said the intermediate and long-term care sector will be a key focus for his ministry for the next few years. (Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:49:47 -0800)

Long-term-care insurance offers protection, but it’s not right for everyone
In the last years of Martin Privot’s life, his family had to start selling his assets to pay for his nursing home costs. “He needed 24-hour care and couldn’t be left alone,” recalls his daughter Toni Footer. “My biggest fear was we would run [through his money] and wouldn’t be able to provide the care that he needed.” Read full article >> (Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:48:54 -0800)

Long-term care for children remains a challenge
Despite some progress on a transitional-care program for medically dependent children, a solution for long-term pediatric care on Long Island remains elusive. Local politicians and hospital administrators say the issue will not be easy to resolve, since the program’s potential cost, as well other, more pressing medical needs in the area, are pushing it to [...] (Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:02:48 -0800)

States long-term care partnership wins federal approval
The Washington State Health Care Authority, the legislature, Office of the Insurance Commissioner and the federal government have completed 
changes in law, administrative rules and State Plan Amendments that will provide 
some additional long-term care insurance options for individuals planning for their future care needs. Similar forms of the Washington State Long-Term Care Partnership, which ... (Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:17:14 -0800)

Motion Picture & Television Fund's long-term care unit won't shut down
WOODLAND HILLS - In what is being called a real-life Hollywood happy ending, the Motion Picture & Television Fund announced Wednesday it will be able to save its long-term care unit from closure and open to new residents as well as those who were moved out in 2009. (Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:58:07 -0800)

Motion Picture and Television Fund to Begin Re-Admitting Industry Members to Long-Term Care Facility
WOODLAND HILLS, CA-- - The Motion Picture and Television Fund announced today that it will immediately begin admitting additional industry members to the long-term care unit on its Wasserman campus in ... (Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:15:00 -0800)

Assisted Living and Nursing Home Differences Discussed by Senior Care Authority on KRON4TV
Though staying at home is certainly the choice of the elderly, it may not be the safest or least costly choice. Does your loved one know how assisted living and nursing differ?Sonoma, CA (PRWEB) January 27, 2012 Frank Samson, Founder of Senior Care Authority, was interviewed on “Aging Matters” on KRON4 TV discussing the various options of long-term care. “Aging Matters” is viewed by 2 million ... (Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:05:44 -0800)