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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 […]

5 Years of #MeToo: How the Movement Has Spread Across the Nation

CHICAGO, IL – The #MeToo movement was taken on five years ago and is still a predominately talked about subject across all social media platforms. Alyssa Milano, creator of the #MeToo movement, went viral after tweeting, “If you’ve been sexually harassed or assaulted, write ‘me too’ as a reply to this tweet.” In under twenty-four […]

New Lenox Hospital Reaches $8 Million Settlement in Wrongful Death Lawsuit

CHICAGO, IL – Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, Illinois has agreed to pay $8 million to settle a medical malpractice and wrongful death lawsuit that was pending in Cook County Circuit Court. The lawsuit alleged that in April 2017, a 61-year-old woman sought medical treatment at Silver Cross Hospital for an infected kidney and […]

Most Common Medical Malpractice Cases in Illinois

CHICAGO, IL – When people seek medical treatment, they do so with faith that everything goes well; unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. A recent study revealed medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States, only behind heart disease and cancer. If you believe you have been the victim of […]

Signs of Sexual Abuse and How to Report it

CHICAGO, IL – Sexual abuse can happen anywhere and at any time. Sexual abuse can be extremely distressing and painful for those who experience this and the effects can be lifelong. Victims have the right to hold their abusers accountable and seek justice. According to RAINN.org, there are more than 463,630 victims – ages 12 […]

5 Tips for Long-Term Care Planning Month

CHICAGO, IL – Long-Term Care Planning Month encourages seniors and their loved ones to take a look at the potential need for these services in the future. While the future is unknown, exploring long-term care options will pay off in the long run when the services are needed rather than being blindsided and rushed to […]

Police Brutality and Racial Bias in the United States

CHICAGO, IL – Protests spread around the nation after the world watched for 9 minutes and 29 seconds a Minnesota police officer kneeling on George Floyd, an unarmed Black man. Police departments and politicians are under pressure to do something about policy brutality and the clear issue of racism. Government officials, academic researchers and media […]

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