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coopercash
2885 Posts |
 Posted - 06/27/2009 : 06:31:52 AM
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THE COLON HEALTH CHECK TEST HAS NOW BEEN ENDORSED FOR INCLUSION IN MONTEL WILLIAMS' NATIONWIDE "LIVING WELL WITH MONTEL" PROGRAM = montelmedia.com
A number of you are aware that a significant part of my professional activities involve
providing business development, marketing consulting and debt/equity capital-raising services primarily to owners and Principals of businesses with a product or service that has "dynamic" potential.
One such client is a NJ based Company by the name of Health Care Providers Direct, Inc who are primarily engaged in R&D of innovative diagnostic tests for in-practice use by physicians and clinicians.
Very recently, HCPD Inc received all-important FDA clearance on two Tests that enable those "Life-Essential" products to be sold directly to consumers.
How many of you have been directly or indirectly impacted by COLON CANCER? How many of you are even aware that Colon Cancer has become the 2nd ranked cancer killer in the USA?
Most of you cannot have avoided the growing number of medical media-advocates urging those aged 40+ to undergo an annual colon screening. The simple fact is that MOST of "us" do not seek out a colon exam. Even among those covered by health insurance, fewer than 30% will "volunteer" for that examination for the following reasons:
1: A SENSE OF AWKWARD EMBARASSMENT ASSOCIATED WITH A COLON EXAM
2: A RELUCTANCE TO UNDERGO A COLONOSCOPY WITH IT'S PERCEIVED DISCOMFORT
3: "IGNORANCE IS BLISS!" Best explained by the fact that early stage colon cancer is "silent" and without symptoms. Translated: "I feel great so, why bother?"
Put the above factors together and little wonder that colon cancer has become an increasing medical menace both in terms of the numbers of folks falling victim of mid-to-late stage cancer and the cost of treatment.
Detected in it's early stages, colon cancer can be effectively treated with 90% success.
Mid-to-later stage colon cancer requires aggressive surgical treatment which in many cases leads to radically changed lifestyle changes which are also "inconvenient". Left too late and the result is a painful death.
HCPD INC'S "COLON HEALTH CHECK" is a fast-response AT HOME SELF-TEST which is NON-INVASIVE and 98.3% accurate. In less than 5- minutes the test will show either a negative or positive result.If "positive", users are highly motivated to seek appropriate medical investigation because symptoms have been detected that indicate the presence of POLYPS in the colon that may be benign or cancerous.
At $39.95 the COLON HEALTH CHECK is not only highly convenient and EASY-TO-USE it costs way less than a doctor's office visit plus the added cost of a colonoscopy.
Once thought to be a disease that commonly affects adults aged 45+ the FACTS now indicate that adults aged 25+ are increasingly being diagnosed with colon cancer.
COLON CANCER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY DISEASE albeit the incidence among the African American population is significantly higher.
Many of you on B/O are under aged 35 with a sense of "immortality". Think again! In any event you have loved ones, parents and relatives who are aged 45+ and you need to make them aware of the need for an ANNUAL colon health check.
HCPD have established an informational website which features a video presented by Brett Bernstein, MD who is Head of the Department of Endoscopic & Gastrointestinal Medicine at New York's Beth Israel Hospital. (colonhealthcheck.com)
The other "Life Esential" Test that has been FDA cleared for consumer distribution is the CHOLESTEROL LEVEL TEST. Again, very easy to use with results in 5-minutes that indicate both your HDL (good) and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels.
Make no mistake about it, sustained elevated levels of LDL cholesterol WILL lead to cardio-vascular problems not the least of which will be high blood pressure caused by the build up of plaque deposits attached the walls of arteries.
Adults aged 25+ are encouraged to have a cholesterol level check-up every three months and again, at $39.95 for a single use Test, way less expensive than a dioctor's office visit.
FDA clearance on the Cholesterol level Test was received within the past couple of weeks and HCPD, Inc have yet to develop a consumer website for that product. So, if you want to order it you might want to send me an email inquiry and I will forward it to the Company who will contact you with "How to Order" information. DO NOT SEND ME YOUR CREDIT CARD INFORMATION - I DON'T NEED IT - I DON'T PROCESS ORDERS - AND NORMAL EMAIL TRANSMISSIONS DO NOT PROVIDE YOU WITH SECURITY.
Some of you may be sufficiently interested in either or both products for business reasons especially if you have a spouse or a friend who is a "Health & Wellness" practitioner or a Certified Nutritionist or ND in private practice. "YES" HCPD, Inc have volume pricing available for purchase by such professionals.
In addition, I have just introduced a special program whereby Non-Profit Health Foundations, Chapters of Philanthropic Organizations (Eastern Star, Freemasons etc) and Churches will receive special pricing on multiple unit orders for their Health Awareness Events. Just email me with brief details, name of Church/Organisation and quantity required.
SOME OF YOU WILL DOUBTLESS COMPLAIN THAT I HAVE POSTED AN "OUT-OF-CONTEXT" PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT! Get over it! It just so happens that persons engaged in most sectors of the financial services industry - particularly those who's incomes are RESULTS BASED - are at higher risk of both colon cancer AND elevated levels of LDL cholesterol than the general population. WHY? Higher stress levels, irregular hours, diet/nutritional deficiencies, and a greater reliance on "snack foods" and other fast-foods. |
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cmac
28 Posts |
Posted - 06/30/2009 : 5:32:57 PM
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Coop
The same can be said for Breast Cancer or just Cancer period. I know this is so off topic for mortgages, but Cancer is something serious. Ladies it only takes 20 mins to get a mammo. I'm a 2 year survivor- I know. Get checked. |
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coopercash
2885 Posts |
Posted - 07/01/2009 : 04:05:05 AM
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Cheryl, I completely agree with you! Given the nationwide membership of Broker Outpost representing both men and women across an age range that is 25-65+ and, in many cases, folks who are pro-active in their communities I have a thought:
The establishment of a network of mortgage professionals who can allocate time to make contact with the Executive Directors of local Chambers of Commerce and introduce a program where Chamber Members can not only purchase the COLON HEALTH CHECK and the CHOLESTEROL LEVEL TESTS at a preferential price but where business owning members can sponsor Cancer Awareness events in conjunction with churches, Chapters of Rotary, Elks, Eastern Star and Freemasons plus the numerous organizations established by military veterans.
Those of who like to get this type of initiative under way are invited to send me a direct email. |
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frank drigotas j
5410 Posts |
Posted - 07/04/2009 : 08:42:58 AM
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I agree that colon cancer is nothing to fool with.
Without commenting on the merits of a self test kit, I would (and did) prefer a professional, thorough colonoscopy administered and interpreted by an expert physician.
When I had the routine procedure last spring I felt no embarassment, no discomfort, and it took about twenty minutes.
Just me.
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coopercash
2885 Posts |
Posted - 07/04/2009 : 09:13:30 AM
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Congrats on taking the initiative to go for the colonoscopy exam. Fact is that you are in the 30% minority. My client's Test is FDA cleared with a 98.3% accuracy rating which is designed to appeal to the 70% majority who need "evidence" of a potential problem as a motivation to seek qualified medical opinion.
I might also add that both the Colon Health Check and the Cholesterol Level Tests have now been "adopted" for inclusion in Montel Williams' nationwide, multi-media "Living Well with Montel" campaigns.
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frank drigotas j
5410 Posts |
Posted - 07/04/2009 : 2:02:11 PM
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You are welcome. And I am glad you didn't take my post in any negative light.
I came out clean from the exam, and my oldest son now wants me to bequeath my colon to him.
Good luck to the venture.
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coopercash
2885 Posts |
Posted - 07/05/2009 : 06:10:00 AM
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Frank, your opinions and constructive comments on B/O always represent "our" chosen profession in a very credible manner. FYI... Norman Proulx who founded Health Care Providers Inc was a prior President of "Wilkinson Sword". In current FDA trials are a quartet of STD tests that will enbale private practice physicians to conduct highly accurate "rapid-response" diagnostic tests for HIV-AIDS, syphyllis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia IN-PRACTICE. Currently those tests have to be outsourced to third party labs = delay of 2- 4 days.
In addition, a unique test about to be released that reavels minute particulates of albumen. That test result is highly significant because it can identify the potential for renal problems and diabetes. |
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seaRick1
880 Posts |
Posted - 07/17/2009 : 11:25:12 PM
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| I'm going in for my second colonoscopy at the end of the month. Nothing to take lightly -that and prostate cancer for men. |
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sduran165
855 Posts |
Posted - 08/03/2009 : 5:06:11 PM
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| A friend of mine died at 29 years old of colon cancer. He looked healthy, but didn't find out until it was too late. |
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MortgageBoarder
6661 Posts |
Posted - 08/03/2009 : 7:14:49 PM
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| My friend is one of the top Gastroenterologist in the world. Let me know if you need a referral, he's in Beverly Hills. |
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coopercash
2885 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2009 : 08:15:08 AM
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Justin... very helpful input! Brett Bernstein, MD heads the Dept of Endoscopic Medicine and Gastrointestinal Medicine and NY's Beth Israel Hospital and can be seen on the 90-second video that is available at www.colonhealthcheck.com or at www.montelmedia.com
Every since I brought Montel Williams on board to support this product sales have "gone through the roof" and he is bringing in a powerhouse of political support based on the very obvious fact that PRE-SCREENING AND EARLY STAGE PREVENTION of possible colo-rectal cancers will save the healthcare system close to $8-billion per year in later stage treatment.
The FDA cleared Colon Health Check Product with 98.3% accuracy at $39.95 is, as "they" say a No-Brainer cost saver, and more importantly, a potential LIFE SAVER. |
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johnnyboy38109
4581 Posts |
Posted - 08/06/2009 : 5:05:11 PM
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Some years ago I had some issues similar to colon issues.
Suffice it to say, the problems were much, much worse than I thought and I was speechless at the diagnosis, though I shouldn't have been because cancer runs in the family, but I survived. I was insured for none of it....3 week lapse in coverage between employers in 1996.
If you are 40 or over, get the colonoscopy, and get a prostate screening. |
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Jonas
1405 Posts |
Posted - 08/06/2009 : 5:15:15 PM
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Getting a screening actually takes a lot of courage, good on you.
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Originally posted by frank drigotas jr
I agree that colon cancer is nothing to fool with.
Without commenting on the merits of a self test kit, I would (and did) prefer a professional, thorough colonoscopy administered and interpreted by an expert physician.
When I had the routine procedure last spring I felt no embarassment, no discomfort, and it took about twenty minutes.
Just me.
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Scrooge McDuck
15977 Posts |
Posted - 08/10/2009 : 06:15:30 AM
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not getting a screening could end up requiring a whole ton more courage. why wouldnt you want to know? i understand people are uncomfortable with the process, but it cant be anywhere near half as bad as chemo. or to get that bad news.
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Originally posted by Jonas
Getting a screening actually takes a lot of courage, good on you.
quote:
Originally posted by frank drigotas jr
I agree that colon cancer is nothing to fool with.
Without commenting on the merits of a self test kit, I would (and did) prefer a professional, thorough colonoscopy administered and interpreted by an expert physician.
When I had the routine procedure last spring I felt no embarassment, no discomfort, and it took about twenty minutes.
Just me.
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rudeness
6261 Posts |
Posted - 08/16/2009 : 2:34:55 PM
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| What happens if you're one of the nearly 2% that it's wrong about? |
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rudeness
6261 Posts |
Posted - 08/19/2009 : 2:59:46 PM
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| I'm guessing since its been three days you have no answer? You keep bumping the thread, but you don't answer the question. |
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Hopland
4284 Posts |
Posted - 08/19/2009 : 3:29:41 PM
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And I don't know why coop would say this is an out of context product announcement. It seems like this product is right up a brokers alley... so to speak. If you can't get someone to buy a loan maybe you could sell them this product. Same result in the end... so to speak.
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coopercash
2885 Posts |
Posted - 08/26/2009 : 04:14:25 AM
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Dean...."What happens if you are among the 1.7% who get a false reading?"
Statistically, one half of those will receive a false "positive" and will hopefully be encouraged to receive a physician administered colon exam as would be the case for every user who gets a positive test result.
Don't forget that a very high percentage of those who's test result shows a "positive" will not necessarily be diagnosed with an active cancer. More than likely, a presence of a benign polyp. However, better to be fully aware because a benign polyp will frequently become cancerous.
Of the remainder (0.85%) who's result shows a false "negative"... the emphasis is on having a colon health check once per year. The chances of that user receiving a false result on their second test is very unlikely.
I would also make the point that all diagnostic tests have a % of false readings inclusive of pregnancy tests. Any test that has been FDA cleared with a 98.3% accuracy is as good to achieving "perfection" as is humanly or scientifically possible.
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frank drigotas j
5410 Posts |
Posted - 08/30/2009 : 10:26:34 AM
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Mandy,
I must say, that is quite a personal story.
Thank you for sharing.
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rudeness
6261 Posts |
Posted - 10/03/2009 : 4:28:02 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by coopercash
Dean...."What happens if you are among the 1.7% who get a false reading?"
Statistically, one half of those will receive a false "positive" and will hopefully be encouraged to receive a physician administered colon exam as would be the case for every user who gets a positive test result.
Don't forget that a very high percentage of those who's test result shows a "positive" will not necessarily be diagnosed with an active cancer. More than likely, a presence of a benign polyp. However, better to be fully aware because a benign polyp will frequently become cancerous.
Of the remainder (0.85%) who's result shows a false "negative"... the emphasis is on having a colon health check once per year. The chances of that user receiving a false result on their second test is very unlikely.
I would also make the point that all diagnostic tests have a % of false readings inclusive of pregnancy tests. Any test that has been FDA cleared with a 98.3% accuracy is as good to achieving "perfection" as is humanly or scientifically possible.
My question was targeted towards a false negative reading. If I'm one of the nearly 2% that thinks everything is fine after I get an all clear from this test and then I find out a year later after my cancer has had another year to grow, I'm screwed! |
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coopercash
2885 Posts |
Posted - 10/04/2009 : 05:54:46 AM
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| Dean..."life ain't fair!" and medical science is not 100% guaranteed. With the odds of an accurate test being 98.3% you are totally missing the point that the obvious benefit vastly exceeds the minimal chance of an erroneus reading. |
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rudeness
6261 Posts |
Posted - 10/04/2009 : 07:30:09 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by coopercash
Dean..."life ain't fair!" and medical science is not 100% guaranteed. With the odds of an accurate test being 98.3% you are totally missing the point that the obvious benefit vastly exceeds the minimal chance of an erroneus reading.
What's the accuracy of a professional test administered by a physician? |
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coopercash
2885 Posts |
Posted - 10/04/2009 : 1:16:56 PM
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Between 90% and 98.3% with NO guarantee beyond a re-test if indicated.
I suspect that you have ZERO knowledge of medical diagnostics.
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frank drigotas j
5410 Posts |
Posted - 10/07/2009 : 9:04:24 PM
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With all due respect, Richard Cooper, isn't it time to let this thread die or survive on its merits without your incessant bumping?
After all, it has been around since late June, and has had how many "bumps" by you?
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coopercash
2885 Posts |
Posted - 10/08/2009 : 03:53:29 AM
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Frank, the simple truth is that colon cancer is an increasing problem among the adult population. With less than 35% of those who are risk (40+ years of age)undergoing a routine annual colon exam the availability of a convenient self-test needs to be continuously promoted.
I make no excuse for "bumping" this thread because of it's life-saving potenial benefit for those who care about themselves and their families.
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CoralSnake
12650 Posts |
Posted - 10/13/2009 : 5:47:58 PM
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| Huh |
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frank drigotas j
5410 Posts |
Posted - 10/16/2009 : 12:55:29 PM
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Just think,
this thread will live longer than any of us.
Oh, the irony.
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AK__47
1661 Posts |
Posted - 10/16/2009 : 4:20:28 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by cspatmon
Interesting....and for the one's that don't have health insurance and find out they have contracted the disease...how must they handle it?
Well they should have paid for some. |
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coopercash
2885 Posts |
Posted - 10/16/2009 : 7:03:50 PM
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The issue of health insurance within the context of the USA economy is incredibly complicated as I am sure we are now all too well aware.
It is pretty obvious that a Fed mandated requirement for health insurers to accept those previously denied coveage because of "pre-existing conditions" will inevitably lead to one of two outcomes: a) an exorbitantly expensive premium to those affected; or b) an "excess" surcharge on ALL policyholders.
Currently, those without the ability to afford any type of health insurance are treated in the Emergency Room with the effect that those who are insured or who can pay for treatment and hospitalization wind up paying "their" bill one way or another.
Regardless of one's political persuasion, there IS a pretty compelling case for some type of National Health Care Insurance, the premiums for which must be tied to the individuals ability to afford it.
In most Countries offering a "National Health Insurance" there is also the option to pay for private health insurance IN ADDITION to payroll deductions for the mandated National Program.
The ONLY way that insurance premiums can be brought into line with realistic affordability - whether it be private or Public insurance - is for draconian price controls to be brought to bear on every level of health care delivery inclusive of the cost of medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, administrative overhead, and caps on malpractice insurance.
Moreover, both National Health Insurance and private health insurers should be mandated to recognize the medical treatment facilities offered AT LOWER COST in Mexico, and Central America where there are world class physicians and specialists with PROVEN ability to provide equal treatments and therapies at costs that are 40% LESS than prevail in the USA.
With our Nation's accelerating need for Senior Care and attendant medical services it must be obvious that with present cost levels our MediCare system simply cannot be sustained without very significant increases on taxpayer contributions. Little wonder that a number of USA owned operators of Assisted Living and Senior Nursing Facilities are establishing a presence in Mexico, Panama and Costa Rica. Not for the benefit of the citizens of those Countries but for the benefit of aging U.S citizens! |
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frank drigotas j
5410 Posts |
Posted - 10/16/2009 : 9:21:09 PM
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Mexico no, but my wife and I are interested in Costa Rica, maybe Panama.
Where is the sign up list?
Anything on a beach?
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coopercash
2885 Posts |
Posted - 10/17/2009 : 05:10:01 AM
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| Frank, as a matter of fact a mid sized U.S. developer/operator of Senior Care Residential facilities inclusive of Independent Living, Assisted Living as well as geriatric nursing, Alzheimer care and Hospice are taking a look at developing a fully integrated "Senior Lifestyle Village" at one of my client's expanding oceanfront resorts (1,100 acres property)in the Rep.of Panama. The property is a natural "show-stopper" with almost 3-miles of beach! Located on Playa La Barqueta and within a 45 minute drive of David International Airport. |
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frank drigotas j
5410 Posts |
Posted - 10/17/2009 : 10:00:17 AM
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That's interesting.
As one never knows what life will bring, I'd would like to follow the progress of that development.
Will they have a prospectus?
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datalyst
928 Posts |
Posted - 10/17/2009 : 10:02:48 AM
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What is the bottom line cost to get in one of these "seniors" developments?
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frank drigotas j
5410 Posts |
Posted - 10/17/2009 : 10:07:13 AM
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A lot.
The amount and monetary arrangements vary greatly. In the higher end complexes, residents are required to provide a set aside of six figures plus pay for some amenities and services.
I can tell you this: these types of facilities are great investments.
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coopercash
2885 Posts |
Posted - 10/17/2009 : 4:31:25 PM
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Chris, Frank Drigotas was pretty much on-point from a potential resident perspective. Some faciities will accept a Structured Life Settlement Policy and others may work with a variety of financial instruments.
However, was your question based on investing in a Senior Care project or a Senior Care Corporation? |
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