Current Long Term Care News Today
When to get long-term-care insuranceIt's not alarmist to think that you'll need long-term care in your lifetime. Among Americans who reach their 65th birthday, 45% will have to pay for some kind of long-term-care services, according to the actuarial firm Milliman.
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:42:01 -0700
Long-Term Care Leads Lackluster SessionIn trading Tuesday, long-term care facilities shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 3%.
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:01:30 -0700
Slovakia to fight long-term unemploymentLong-term unemployment is a major problem in Slovakia, partly due to the fact that many people prefer to receive social benefits instead of slightly higher wages. The country hopes that the 'Europe 2020' strategy can help overcome this and other problems. EurActiv Slovakia reports.
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:51:53 -0700
Omnicare, Inc. and Walgreen Co. to Exchange Home Infusion and Long-Term Care Pharmacy BusinessesCOVINGTON, Ky. & DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Omnicare, Inc. (NYSE: OCR) and Walgreen Co. (NYSE: WAG) (NASDAQ: WAG) today announced a transaction in which Omnicare will acquire substantially all of the assets of Walgreens long-term care pharmacy business. In exchange, Walgreens will acquire substantially all of the assets of Omnicare’s home infusion business. Closing of the transaction ...
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:17:29 -0700
Long-term care insurance could be a wise investmentLike any other insurance plan, coverage options for long-term care vary. If you are in poor health, or if your family has a history of medical problems, including cancer and dementia, you will either have to pay more for coverage or might not qual.
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 04:16:07 -0700
