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Inside Horizon’s plans for nursing home-inspired hospital units
Nursing home-style space in hospitals will be necessary until there are more beds in the long-term care system, according to the health authority.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/horizon-nursing-home-unit-9.7149005?cmp=rss

Karen Strickholm 4d ago

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Pneumonia AND sepsis!!

In midst of sending out last update (ĺink below), air got bad here in Albuquerque NM from huge fire. Came down with #pneumonia + #sepsis. In hospital now. 😞

Struck with extra medical bills, need help to cover ~$2,000. Thanks for nothing to the stinkin' Rs. Whatever you can toss in the pot, greatly appreciated. Links to contribute here.

https://mailchi.mp/ce406741f763/thecareandfeedingofyou

#HealthCare #BrainTumor #Paralysis #Recovery #NursingHome #LongTermCare

Michelle 6d ago

Well, this is interesting, and a bit (a lot!) scary, if you're of a certain age. In any case, it's informative. I expect we'll be seeing more of this stuff as the U.S. keeps aging.

https://www.milliman.com/en/insight/2025-milliman-long-term-care-index

#OldPeopleOfMastodon #LTC #LongTermCare

2025 Milliman Long-Term Care Index

On average a 65-year-old would need to set aside $135,000 to cover expected future lifetime costs of long-term care, according to Milliman research.

sgt1372 Mar 28

#LongTermCare . . .

I bought & paid in full for a long term care policy over 20 years ago when I was working for a government agency.

It's one of the best purchases that I ever made & insures that I won't go broke if I ever need such care.

As the following article notes most #Boomers who are in their 70-80's now, do not have such coverage at a time when they are likely to most need it.

It's probably too late/expensive for Boomers to buy such coverage now but it's not too late (or early) for aging #GenX, #Millennials & even #GenZ babies to consider purchasing such coverage now.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/27/your-money/long-term-care-insurance.html?unlocked_article_code=1.WlA.genX.w-aXHzkvOtpB&smid=url-share

Many People Will Need Long-Term Care, but Most Don’t Have Insurance to Cover It

Care for people who can’t take care of themselves is expensive, and regular health insurance doesn’t cover the cost.

The New York Times

Karen Strickholm Mar 28

📣🥰📣 SUCCESS! 📣🥰📣

Victory, friends! One of the nastiest wounds has completely healed! My motto ~ Never, ever give up. 📣 YOU and your generous support are a huge part of this victory, and it has never been more needed. Please click link to give if you are able. Every little bit counts. Also some great links here. Much gratitude, Karen

#BrainTumor #Paralysis #Health #HealthCare #Recovery NursingHome #LongTermCare

👉👉👉 https://mailchi.mp/ce406741f763/thecareandfeedingofyou

CBC Health Mar 27

Ontario budget boosting home care funding, but unlikely to reach long-term care bed goal
Ontario is investing $1.1 billion more in home health care as it grapples with the reality that it is unlikely to achieve its goal of building 58,000 new long-term care beds by 2028.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-budget-healthcare-long-term-care-9.7143637?cmp=rss

CBC New Brunswick Mar 25

Long-term care budget increase met with criticism from sector, MLAs
The province increased the long-term care budget for the coming fiscal year, but sector groups say it's not enough to meet the needs of New Brunswick's aging population.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/long-term-care-budget-9.7140427?cmp=rss

CBC Nova Scotia Mar 24

N.S. long-term care staff prepare for strike after talks with province break off
The union representing more than 5,000 Nova Scotia long-term care staff says its members are making strike preparations after five days of conciliation talks with the province did not result in an agreement.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/nova-scotia-long-term-care-staff-conciliation-strike-9.7140894?cmp=rss

Karen Strickholm Mar 24

📣🥰📣 HELP! 📣🥰📣

Thank you so much for considering a contribution! I realize these are trying times. Unfortunately, my out of pocket medical expenses persist and what with wars and tariffs, increased. Hence this plea. Please know that every little bit helps, it truly does. And, so appreciated. Thank you! ~ Karen 🙏❤️

#HealthCare #Paralysis #BrainTumor Recovery #NursingHome #LongTermCare

https://mailchi.mp/ce406741f763/thecareandfeedingofyou #Knitting @Knitting

Matteo Cesari Mar 24

How can co-ordination improve long-term care delivery?

This paper discusses different policies to improve the co-ordination of #health and #care services to help individuals perform everyday activities (long-term care, #LTC)

#Ageing #Aging #LongTermCare #PublicHealth

https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/how-can-co-ordination-improve-long-term-care-delivery_38332894-en.html?adestraproject=Health%20Update#top