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Results From A European Caregiver Survey Highlight The Impact Of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) On The Child And The Family
Shire plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPGY), the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, today announced results of a European survey that found a child"s Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) symptoms at school were a key concern for parents, yet outside of school their child"s ADHD also had significant impact on parents" personal time.1 The survey also revealed key findings surrounding parents" role in assessment and treatment for their child.1 Additionally, the survey suggested that informational needs may not be met adequately for these children with ADHD and their families.1 Conducted in partnership with ADHD advocacy groups in four EU countries, the survey analysed parental impressions surrounding the impact of ADHD on their child, themselves and their family, as well as their child"s ADHD treatment plan.
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Protecting The Value Of Long-Term Care Insurance

Today, U.S. Senators Mel Martinez (R-FL) and Herb Kohl (D-WI) of the Special Committee on Aging examined the long-term care insurance industry. The high cost of long-term care and the current economic instability are creating significant financial planning challenges for baby-boomers, seniors, and individual states. The committee discussed the industry"s current limitations and how to prepare for the growing number of seniors who will be in need of long-term care. "When planning their financial future, many Americans overlook the possibility of long-term care," said Martinez, the lead Republican on the Senate Special Committee on Aging. "The number of seniors requiring long-term care is on the rise, and these expenses could cause a person to quickly deplete their finances and become dependent on Medicaid. Personal planning, such as purchasing a long-term care insurance policy, offers a viable way to save seniors" assets and reduce a potentially large future financial burden." The Department of Health and Human Services estimates that about nine million men and women over the age of 65 are in need of long-term care. By 2020, that number will be close to 12 million. Presently, only about 10 percent of seniors have chosen to purchase long-term care health insurance. To encourage more people to purchase long-term care insurance, the federal government has joined states in the Long-Term Care Partnership Program. "The Long-Term Care Partnership Program offers enhanced insurance products that use Medicaid as a form of re-insurance and asset protection for consumers, while also saving states money," said Martinez. "As this industry continues to evolve, states should determine whether private long-term care insurance is sufficient to help each individual afford long-term care." The Special Committee on Aging


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