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Two New Laws for Illinois Nursing Homes Go Into Effect

CHICAGO, IL – Two new laws went into effect at the start of the year requiring nursing homes to provide more oversight in order to prevent abuse and neglect. One law guarantees older adults more rights if they reside in a nursing home including clarifying that it’s illegal for nursing home residents to perform labor […]

How to Avoid Drunk Driving on New Years

CHICAGO, IL – The National Safety Council (NSC) estimates that more than 425 people may die on U.S. roadways this New Year’s Day holiday period. Holidays are traditionally a time of high travel for families across the country with many choosing to travel via car which has the highest fatality rate of any major form of […]

Transgender Worker Denied Coverage in New Hampshire Alleges Discrimination

CHICAGO, IL – A transgender woman in New Hampshire has filed a discrimination lawsuit Friday against Turbocam, a manufacturing company where she works as a machinist, challenging its exclusion of gender-transition health coverage. (Credit: AP) The complain against Turbocam, who produces parts for the HVAC, automotive, aviation and space explorations industries, asked the New Hampshire […]

Types of Long-Term Care Facilities

CHICAGO, IL – Long-term senior care encompasses a spectrum of options. There are a variety of long-term care options including nursing homes and assisted living, but sometimes these are not enough. Maintaining independence is a priority for most adults. Other alternatives like independent living and continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) attract many residents. For seniors […]

Understaffed Nursing Homes: How Do They Get Away with It?

CHICAGO, IL – Regulators have continued to allow thousands of nursing homes across the country to remain afloat without a registered nurse on duty, according to USA Today’s investigation. Only 4 percent of these nursing home facilities were cited by government inspectors. Even worse? Even fewer were fined. Understaffing is a serious issue that has […]

Best Illinois Nursing Homes of 2022

CHICAGO, IL  – Choosing the right nursing home for your family member is a difficult, stressful and confusing decision. Newsweek partnered with respected global data research firm Statista to create an annual ranking of America’s Best Nursing Homes. This year’s ranking identifies the country’s top nursing homes based on three critical areas: overall performance data, […]

Why You Should Never Sign an Arbitration Agreement

CHICAGO, IL – Have you ever wondered what you’re agreeing to when you sign an arbitration agreement? An arbitration agreement is a written contract in which two or more parties agree to utilize a neutral third-party, the arbitrator, to resolve a dispute instead of pursing any legal claims against the other party through a lawsuit. […]

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