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When applying the statistical theory of long range dependent (LRD) processes to economics, the strong complexity of macroeconomic and financial variables, compared to standard LRD processes, becomes apparent. In order to get a better understanding of the behaviour of some economic variables, the book assembles three different strands of long memory analysis: statistical literature on the properties of, and tests for, LRD processes, mathematical literature on the stochastic processes involved, models from economic theory providing plausible micro foundations for the occurence of long memory in economics. Each chapter of the book will give a comprehensive survey of the state of the art and the directions that future developments are likely to take. Taken as a whole the book provides an overview of LRD processes which is accessible to economists, econometricians and statisticians.

Intro -- LONG-TERM CARE: BACKGROUND AND ISSUES -- LONG-TERM CARE: BACKGROUND AND ISSUES -- CONTENTS -- PREFACE -- Chapter 1 LONG-TERM CARE (LTC): FINANCING OVERVIEW AND ISSUES FOR CONGRESS -- SUMMARY -- INTRODUCTION -- WHAT IS LTC? -- SOURCES OF FINANCING FOR LTC -- Public Sources of Financing for LTC -- Medicaid -- Eligibility -- Eligibility Criteria: Group One -- Eligibility Criteria: Group Two -- Other Requirements -- Services -- Mandatory Services -- Optional Services -- Medicare -- Home Health Services -- Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Services -- Other Public Payers -- Private Sources of Financing for LTC -- Private LTC Insurance -- Out-of-Pocket Spending -- Other Private Funds -- LTC ISSUES FOR CONGRESS -- Barriers to Public and Private Coverage -- Strain on Federal, State, and Local Budgets -- Better Coordinating Care across Medicaid, Medicare, and Other Public Programs -- Better Coordinating Care across Provider Settings -- Medicaid Spending Still Dominated by Institutional Care -- Navigating the Current LTC System Is Complex -- Limited Supply of the LTC Workforce -- Limited Access to Affordable Housing -- Guaranteeing Quality Can Be Challenging -- End Notes -- Chapter 2 FACTORS AFFECTING THE DEMAND FOR LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE: ISSUES FOR CONGRESS -- SUMMARY -- INTRODUCTION -- PRIVATE LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE -- Current Financing of LTC Services -- LTC Insurance Industry Trends -- FACTORS AFFECTING THE DEMAND FOR PRIVATE LTCI -- Cost and Complexity of Long-Term Care Insurance -- The Type of Coverage -- Dollar Amount of Coverage and Annual Inflation Adjustments -- Duration of the Benefit -- Elimination Period -- Adequacy of Consumer Protections For LTCI Policyholders -- State Oversight -- Federal Oversight -- Premium Instability -- Inappropriate Sales Practices -- Inappropriate Denial of Claims -- Solvency of LTC Insurers

The fourth volume in the prestigious Advances in Long-Term Care Series continues to address the challenges of long-term care with innovation and practical insight. Highlighting the dynamic nature of long-term care, the authors share their practical insight and explore issues linked to the cost and process of delivering care to an increasing number of clients. Topics include transitions between acute and long-term care, geriatric day hospitals, subacute care, and more. Contributors from a range of gerontologic disciplines use new research as bases to develop care solutions under the mandates of

Epidemiology of psychiatric conditions in nursing homes / Ann L. Gruber-Baldini, Hannah Day, and Jay Magaziner -- Dementia in nursing home patients : assessment and management / Solasinee Hemrungrojn and Jeffrey L. Cummings -- Delirium in the nursing home setting / Steven F. Huege and Joel E. Streim -- Mood disorders / Ashok J. Bharucha and Soo Borson -- Anxiety disorders / Art Walaszek and Timothy Howell -- Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders / Gauri N. Savla ... [et al.] -- Sleep-wake disorders in long-term care facility residents / Yohannes Endeshaw -- Sexual disorders / Peggy A. Szwabo -- Personality disorders / Marc E. Agronin -- Mental retardation / C. Michael Henderson -- Substance use disorders / Kenneth Schwartz -- General approaches to behavioral disturbances / Lisa L. Boyle, Anton P. Porsteinsson, and Pierre N. Tariot -- Principles of geriatric psychopharmacology / Adrian Leibovici and Laurie Daiello -- Insight-oriented, interpersonal, and integrative psychotherapy / Richard A. Zweig, Patricia Marino, and Gregory A. Hinrichsen -- Cognitive and behavioral therapy / Lurgis Karuza and Paul Katz -- Family interventions / Lee Hyer, Shailaja Shah, and Amanda Sacks -- Environmental and milieu interventions / Jiska Cohen-Mansfield and Rene Laje -- Staff education in long-term care facilities / David K. Conn and Joy Richards -- Psychiatric consultation and liaison / Gary S. Moak -- An overview of residents, care providers, and regulation of medical practice in the long-term care continuum / Suzanne Gillespie and Paul R. Katz -- Ethical and medicolegal issues / Marshall B. Kapp -- Mental health in the assisted living setting / Quincy M. Samus and Adam Rosenblatt

Intro -- LONG-TERM CARECONSIDERATIONS AND FEDERAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR LONG-TERM SERVICES AND SUPPORTS -- Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data -- CONTENTS -- PREFACE -- Chapter 1 REPORT TO THE CONGRESS OF THECOMMISSION ON LONG TERM CARE∗ -- INTRODUCTION -- SECTION I. A CALL TO ACTION -- SECTION II. SPECIFIC CHALLENGES TO PROVIDING LTSS -- SECTION III. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS -- SECTION IV: ADVANCING AN AGENDA ON LONG-TERM SERVICES AND SUPPORTS -- Chapter 2 FACTORS AFFECTING THE DEMAND FOR LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE: ISSUES FOR CONGRESS -- SUMMARY -- INTRODUCTION -- PRIVATE LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE -- FACTORS AFFECTING THE DEMAND FOR PRIVATE LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE -- EFFORTS TO EXPAND PARTICIPATIONIN THE LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE MARKET -- INDEX.

Hugely popular market guru updates his popular trading strategy for a post-crisis worldFrom Larry Williams--one of the most popular and respected technical analysts of the past four decades--Long-Term Secrets to Short-Term Trading, Second Edition provides the blueprint necessary for sound and profitable short-term trading in a post-market meltdown economy. In this updated edition of the evergreen trading book, Williams shares his years of experience as a highly successful short-term trader, while highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of what can be a very fruitful yet potentially dangerous endeavor.Offers market wisdom on a wide range of topics, including chaos, speculation, volatility breakouts, and profit patterns Explains fundamentals such as how the market moves, the three most dominant cycles, when to exit a trade, and how to hold on to winners Includes in-depth analysis of the most effective short-term trading strategies, as well as the author's winning technical indicatorsShort-term trading offers tremendous upside. At the same time, the practice is also extremely risky. Minimize your risk and maximize your opportunities for success with Larry Williams's Long-Term Secrets to Short-Term Trading, Second Edition.

"Hugely popular market guru updates his popular trading strategy for a post-crisis worldFrom Larry Williams--one of the most popular and respected technical analysts of the past four decades--Long-Term Secrets to Short-Term Trading, Second Edition provides the blueprint necessary for sound and profitable short-term trading in a post-market meltdown economy. In this updated edition of the evergreen trading book, Williams shares his years of experience as a highly successful short-term trader, while highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of what can be a very fruitful yet potentially dangerous endeavor. Offers market wisdom on a wide range of topics, including chaos, speculation, volatility breakouts, and profit patterns Explains fundamentals such as how the market moves, the three most dominant cycles, when to exit a trade, and how to hold on to winners Includes in-depth analysis of the most effective short-term trading strategies, as well as the author's winning technical indicatorsShort-term trading offers tremendous upside. At the same time, the practice is also extremely risky. Minimize your risk and maximize your opportunities for success with Larry Williams's Long-Term Secrets to Short-Term Trading, Second Edition"--Provided by publisher.

""Long-Term Care Medicine: A Pocket Guide"" lessens the uncertainty involved in caring for patients in a long-term care facility. This practical pocket guide is divided into four sections: Introduction, Common Clinical Conditions, Psychosocial Aspects, and Special Issues in Long-Term Care. The chapters address all the varied components of the LTC system as well as how to take care of the patients and residents living within it. The contributors to this easy-to-read guide are passionate about LTC and many have worked within the American Medical Directors Association to create and disseminate a