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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. […]

5 Driving Tips for Thanksgiving Week Travel

CHICAGO, IL – Make sure to plan ahead if you are traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday. According to Tripadvisor’s fall travel index, 6 out of 10 Americans plan to travel this season – a 50% increase in people traveling more compared to last fall. Before you drive, take some time to review these five Thanksgiving […]

Can You Put a Surveillance Camera in a Nursing Home Room?

CHICAGO, IL – Depending on the state you reside in depends on if you can put a camera in a nursing home room. Some nursing homes have verbiage in their admission forms that prohibit all cameras and impose regulations and requirements for their use. Concerns over nursing home abuse and neglect have prompted states across […]

Tips for Long-Term Care Awareness Month

CHICAGO, IL – Throughout the month of November, activists seek to spread the word about nursing home abuse and neglect so residents of long-term care facilities remain safe. National Long-Term Care Awareness Month also encourages elder adults to have a care plan in place for their future. Long-Term Care Awareness Month Started in November 2001, […]

The Dangers Halloween Night Poses

CHICAGO, IL – Halloween can be a dangerous night for trick-or-treaters due to factors like distracted drivers, lack of visibility, alcohol or unsafe costumes. For many people in Illinois, Halloween is filled with memories of fall leaves, crisp air, creative costumes and the best candy; however, there’s no denying that it can be a dangerous […]

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