Risk of Heat Stroke in the Elderly Rises with Temperature

Hot Temperatures Dangerous for Elderly A new study from the Harvard School of Public Health found that even a 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit increase in temperature during the summer can increase death rates for elderly people who have a chronic health condition.1 One health risk posed to the elderly as a result of rising temperatures is…

What to Expect of Nursing Home Activities Calendars

  Nursing Home Activities are Important Get Involved Adjusting to a new environment is a challenge that everyone faces. For nursing home residents, the adjustment is especially challenging. Because their lifestyle requires significant dependence on others, many of them strangers, nursing home residents may experience a period uneasiness during their first few weeks after being…

How to Ensure a Positive Visit to Your Loved One?

  How Can I Ensure a Positive Visit to a Loved One in a Nursing Home? Visiting your loved one in a nursing home is fundamental to sustaining their general health. Studies show that the more connected the elderly are with others, the better they will fare on tests of memory and cognition.1 Committing to…

Nursing Home Reform in Illinois

  Nursing Home Rights How Can I Make Nursing Home Care Reform Better in Illinois? Legislation reform is one of the primary ways to respond to the inadequate care practices of nursing homes. The treatment of residents will likely improve substantially if the federal and state regulations are responsive to abusive and neglectful behavior occurring…

Motorcycle Collides with Truck on I-80

  Illinois Motorcycle Accidents Motorcycle and Truck Collide Over the past two days, there have been two horrific collisions between motorcycles and trucks. During the summer months, motorcycle riding increases and it is essential that everyone be aware of their surroundings while on the road. Below are two accounts in the last two days of…

Motorcycle Helmets: The Single Most Effective Means of Reducing Injuries and Deaths in Crashes

  Motorcycle Accidents Injuries As the warmth of summer continues to heat up Illinois, more and more motorcyclists are firing up their bikes to enjoy the good times riding has to offer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, motorcycle related deaths have increased by 55% since 2000. As motorcycle ownership continues to…

Taste of Chicago Turns Sour for Two

  Chicago Accident: Taste of Chicago ATV Accident According to a recent article by Carlos Sadovi of the Chicago Tribune, the Taste of Chicago was not festal for two attendees. Two adults were struck by an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) used to collect garbage at the festival. The driver who was operating the vehicle under a…

Year of Elder Abuse Prevention (YEAP)

Elder Abuse Every year an estimated 2.1 million older Americans are victims of elder abuse, neglect or exploitation. Combating this requires efforts on state, local, and national levels. Abuse affects all seniors and spans every socio-economic class, culture, and ethnic background.

New X-Ray Technology in Black Lung Claims

Coal miners work in some of the most dangerous conditions. Each day coal workers enter the mines, burdened with the constant threat of an explosion or collapse. Miners suffer some very traumatic injuries, yet aside from the daily threats of the mine an even more deadly risk lingers. Long-term exposure to coal dust places miners…

Weissburg’s Workers’ Compensation Tip of the Month

  Workers’ Compensation Lawyer – Advice Importance of Settlements I’ve seen hundreds of of people walk through my office door with old, unsettled claims, who never even heard of Workers’ Compensation settlements till a friend or family member mentioned it to them. Clients frequently tell me, “they paid my Temporary Total Disability, they paid my medical, but no…