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Zalutsky & Pinski Launches New Online Webisode Series
CHICAGO , Sept. 23, 2011 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — Zalutsky & Pinski Ltd., Attorneys at Law, a Chicago -based law firm that focuses solely on helping clients through bankruptcy, has launched a series of online videos.
No more free rides for seniors after Labor Day
The Regional Transportation Authority is ending its free ride program for more than 250,000 Chicago-area seniors later this summer. Diane Palmer, spokeswoman for the RTA, said that the transit service’s…
State Director on Aging urges Seniors to get Flu Shots in Observance of Healthy Aging Month
SPRINGFIELD – In observance of September as Healthy Aging Month, Illinois Department on Aging Director Charles D. Johnson reminds seniors to prepare for the upcoming flu season by getting their flu shot. Seniors are at increased risk for the flu especially those who have certain chronic health conditions. “It’s important older adults get a flu shot to protect themselves,” said Director Johnson. “Getting a flu shot this month can provide protection for the entire flu season, which usually starts in the fall and runs through spring.” Good news this year is that only one flu vaccine is needed. The H1N1 strain has been rolled into the seasonal flu vaccine, so seniors as well as everyone else only need to get the one flu vaccine. Seniors are at higher risk for flu like complications so they should make getting a flu vaccine a priority. Seniors should also talk with their health care provider about getting a pneumococcal vaccine.
Aging lease resolution stalled in House
House Republicans were rebuffed Friday in their efforts to have a formal review of a new office lease for the cash-strapped Department on Aging. Republicans and a handful of Democrats…
Legislators propose nursing home reforms
CHICAGO (AP) — Beefing up staffing in Illinois nursing homes and raising fines on facilities that endanger residents are key features of reform legislation announced Tuesday by two Chicago lawmakers,…
House votes to limit free rides for seniors
The Illinois House voted overwhelmingly today to scale back the free-rides-for-seniors program on public transit systems that ex-Gov. Blagojevich put in place. The House voted 83-27, with three other representatives…
Deptartment on Aging Urges Civic Involvement and Commitment; Planning Underway for Monthly Events
The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is kicking off efforts for the year-long campaign 2010: Year of the Engaged Older Adult. Last month, Governor Pat Quinn made the call to…
Department on Aging to Assist with New Law to Locate Missing and Endangered Seniors
A new law takes effect Jan. 1 that beefs up the state’s system to help locate elderly people who go missing in Illinois The Endangered Missing Person Advisory Program will…
Department on Aging Provides Tips to Keep Seniors Safe and Warm This Winter
Find how to “Keep Warm” at 1-877-411-WARM or keepwarm.illinois.gov On this first day of winter, Illinois Department on Aging Director Charles D. Johnson is encouraging older people and their families…
State Recognizes Advocates for Outstanding Service to Older Adults
Awards Ceremony Held During 2009 Governor’s Conference on Aging The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) today hosted an awards ceremony to celebrate the efforts of individuals and organizations providing the…
