The Inter-American Development Bank has commissioned a study of long-term care facilities in Uruguay, Argentina and Chile.

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As a result, long-term care facilities may start to see an increase in the amount of unpaid bills and therefore may start to pursue collection more aggressively.

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Remedi SeniorCare supplies medications to long-term care nursing facilities.

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If you can afford it, consider purchasing long-term care insurance to preserve both your assets and your choice of care and facilities.

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Slowly but surely, more people who receive Medicaid benefits for long-term supports and services are getting their care at home rather than in nursing facilities.

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The researchers say if these results are replicated, it could change the standard of care for such patients, most of whom have to be cared for in long-term nursing facilities.

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