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December 18, 2008
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Federal Nursing Home Star Rating System Focuses on
Compliance, Neglects Quality |
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December 4, 2008
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Holiday Gift Ideas for Nursing Home Residents |
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October 10, 2008
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Pain
Relief: Important Advice for Today’s Elderly |
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October 1, 2008
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Lifelong Fans Cheer Hardest for Cubs and White Sox
to Make it to the World Series |
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July 16, 2008
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Keeping the Elderly Safe during Summer Heat Waves
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May 15, 2008
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Heroes in Long Term Care Honored during National
Nursing Home Week in Illinois |
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April 14, 2008
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Protect
Yourself -- Tips for Avoiding “Superbugs” |
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March 4, 2008
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Long-Term Care Profession Sponsors Statewide Program to Benefit Nursing Home Residents and Families |
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January 10, 2008
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State’s Leading Long-Term Care Associations Praise State Budget -- Funding Critical for Nursing Home Residents |
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December 12, 2006
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Helpful Advice for Children Visiting Nursing Homes During the Holidays |
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November 20, 2006
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Holiday Gift Ideas for Nursing Home Residents |
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November 6, 2006
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95% of Illinois Legislative Candidates Support Increased Funding for Both Community-Based Senior Services and Nursing Homes |
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November 1, 2006
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97% of Illinois Legislative Candidates Support Increased Funding for Innovations in Long-Term Care |
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October 23, 2006
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98% of Illinois Legislative Candidates Support Giving Legal Protections to Nursing Homes Similar to Doctors and Hospitals |
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October 18, 2006
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100% of Illinois Legislative Candidates Support Updating Nursing Home Medicaid Costs |
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October 13, 2006
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95% of Illinois Legislative Candidates Support Funding for Nursing Home Staff Recruitment and Retention |
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October 5, 2006
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95% of Illinois Legislative Candidates Support Funding to Modernize Nursing Home Environments |
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October 3, 2006
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Long-Term Care Legislators of the Year Announced |
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September 27, 2006
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100% of Illinois Legislative Candidates Support Full Funding for Specialized Care in Nursing Homes |
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July 13, 2006
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Hot Weather Tips to Safeguard Seniors |
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May 9, 2006
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Illinois Nursing Homes Prepare for Avian Flu Pandemic |
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March 14, 2006
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Illinois Council Urges Cook County Board Not to Apply Smoking Ban to Nursing Homes |
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February 9, 2006
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Romance Blossoms for Couples in Illinois Nursing Homes |
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January 9, 2006
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Winter Months Put Many Older Persons in Danger |
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December 8, 2005
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Illinois Council Offers Its "Top Ten List" for Making Successful Visits with Seniors During the Holidays |
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November 15, 2005
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Helpful Advice for the Elderly on Avoiding the Flu |
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October 10, 2005
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Historic Change in Nursing Homes Burgeoning in Illinois |
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September 14, 2005
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Illinois Nursing Homes Reach Out to Help Hurricane Katrina Victims |
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July 20, 2005
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Illinois Council on Long Term Care Publishes Booklet on Working Successfully with the Media |
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July 19, 2005
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Hot Weather Tips to Safeguard Seniors |
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July 1, 2005
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Over-the-Counter Drugs Slashed for Seniors |
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June 27, 2005
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Illinois Council on Long Term Care Offers Recommendations for Choosing the Right
Nursing Home |
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May 20, 2005
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Illinois Council on Long Term Care Develops Action Plan for Sex Offenders Living in Nursing Homes |
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May 9, 2005
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Governor's Proposed Budget Threatens to Cut
$49 Million from the Frailest Nursing Home Residents in Illinois |
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April 15, 2005
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Illinois House of Representatives Passes House Bill 822 Today |
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April 7, 2005
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Rep. Eddie Washington Announces Amendment for House Bill 822 During News Conference Today |
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March 14, 2005
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House Bill 822, Medication Technicians in Long Term Care, On Second Reading at the State Capitol |
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March 8, 2005
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Speaker Madigan Sponsors Cicero Summit on State Finances and the Budget |
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March 4, 2005
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Speaker Madigan Sponsors Northbrook Summit on State Finances and the Budget |
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February 8, 2005
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Simple Ways to Connect with Persons Who Have Alzheimer’s |
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January 6, 2005
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Cold Weather Tips to Safeguard Seniors |
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December 10, 2002
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Illinois Scores Among Top States for Nursing Home Quality |
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November 19, 2002
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Four Thousand Nursing Home Employees March Through Springfield to Protest $110 Million Medicaid Cut |
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October 23, 2002
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Hundreds of Nursing Home Employees Protest $110 Million Medicaid Cut; Rally Set for Thursday at Peoria Courthouse |
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October 22, 2002
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Legislative Candidates Discuss $110 Million Medicaid Funding Reduction to Illinois Nursing Home Residents; Candidate Forum to be Held on October 23rd at Libertyville Nursing Home |
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October 21, 2002
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Legislative Candidates Discuss $110 Million Medicaid Funding Reduction to Illinois Nursing Home Residents; Candidate Forum to be Held on October 22nd at Elgin Nursing Home |
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October 16, 2002
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Hundreds of Nursing Home Employees Protest $110 Million Medicaid Cut; Rally Set for Thursday at City Hall and Courthouse in Elgin |
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October 9, 2002
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Hundreds of Nursing Home Employees Protest $110 Million Medicaid Cut; Rally Set for Thursday at County Courthouse Complex in Waukegan |
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October 2, 2002
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More Than One Hundred State Candidates Pledge to Restore Medicaid Funding to Illinois Nursing Home Residents: Chicago Nursing Home to Host October 3 "Commitment to Care" Pledge Signing |
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September 6, 2002
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Thousands of Nursing Home Employees Protest $110 Million Medicaid Cut- Rally Set for Saturday at Operation PUSH |
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July 1, 2002
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Illinois Nursing Homes Mobilize to Help Seniors Beat the Heat |
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June 27, 2002
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Illinois Slashes Medicaid Funding to Nursing Homes By $114 Million- Greater Chicagoland Area Facilities to Lose $73 Million |
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May 22, 2002
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Illinois Voters See Health Care as a Top Priority Issue for the State Budget |
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May 15, 2002
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Other States Provide Revenue Models to Illinois for Protecting Frail Elderly |
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May 8, 2002
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Medicaid Cuts Will Lead to Higher Nursing Home Rates |
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May 1, 2002
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Illinois Nursing Homes Provide Wider Range of Services, Despite Shrinking State Budget |
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April 24, 2002
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Caring for Our Caregivers- Looming Budget Cuts Threaten the Well-Being of Illinois Seniors |
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April 16, 2002
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Medicaid Cuts Will Make It Nearly Impossible to Attract and Retain Staff |
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April 9, 2002
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Illinois Plans to Drastically Reduce Medicaid Funding Despite Increasing Costs |
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April 2, 2002
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Medicaid Budget Cut Will Lead to $85.5 Million in Lost Federal Funds |
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February 28, 2002
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Code Blue for
Medicaid: Illinois Nursing Home Residents at Risk |
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February 8, 2002
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Illinois Council Offers Booklet for Training Staff on Customer Relations Techniques |
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January 9, 2002
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Illinois Nursing Homes Set National Standards in Abuse Prevention |
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11, 2001
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Illinois Council Offers Its "Top Ten List" for Making Successful Visits with Seniors During the Holidays |
| November
14, 2001
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Illinois
Nursing Home Residents Raise More Than $100,000
for the Service Employees International Union September
11th Relief Fund |
| September
24, 2001
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Recommendations
for Helping the Elderly Cope with the Nation's Tragedy |
| September
18, 2001
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Illinois
Nursing Home Residents "Reach Out in Love" to Help
Victims of Terrorist Attacks. |
| July 30, 2001
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Illinois
Nursing Homes Mobilize to Help Seniors Beat the
Heat |
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June 26, 2001
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Illinois
Council on Long Term Care Offers Top Ten List for
Making Summertime Activities Safe for Seniors |
| May 15, 2001
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Chicagoland
Nursing Home Residents to Compete in the Heritage
Games- Activities Include Nerf Hockey, Arm Wrestling,
and Balloon Bust |
| May 8, 2001
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Illinois
Medicaid Rates for Nursing Homes Are Among the Lowest
in the Nation |
| May 1, 2001
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Professional
Nurses Nearly Double in Illinois Nursing Homes;
Medicaid Reimbursement Does Not Keep Pace |
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April 24, 2001
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Direct
Care Drives Nursing Home Cost Increases; Medicaid
Reimbursement Falls Far Behind |
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April 17, 2001
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Illinois
Medicaid Program Doesn't Cover Escalating Costs
for Nurse Aide Wages in Nursing Homes |
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April 3, 2001
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Legislative
Initiative Corrects Imbalance in Medicaid System |
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February 22, 2001
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Senator
Syverson’s Senate Bill 608 Corrects Inequities in
Medicaid System for Seniors |
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January 4, 2001
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Illinois
Council Develops Survival Guide for Certified Nurse
Assistants |
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