Help us protect Illinois residents with Alzheimer’s!
According to the most recent nationwide data published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Illinois ranks the 3rd highest for complaints of improper discharges and evictions by extended care facility residents. Due to a loophole in our laws, the facilities forcing residents out of their homes because they exhibit behaviors typical for Alzheimer’s disease or dementia is actually, in most cases, completely legal in Illinois.
Help us protect Illinois residents with Alzheimer’s!
Dear Advocate,
Every year, the Alzheimer’s Association conducts a survey of people and families facing dementia in Illinois. Unfortunately, this year’s results indicate that the practice of long-term care centers discharging residents with Alzheimer’s disease, simply because they exhibited behaviors consistent with the disease, oftentimes giving them little to no time to find residency elsewhere, is extremely common.
According to the most recent nationwide data published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Illinois ranks the 3rd highest for complaints of improper discharges and evictions by extended care facility residents. What’s even worse is that, because of a loophole in our laws, extended care centers forcing residents out of their homes because they exhibit behaviors typical for Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia is actually, in most cases, completely legal in Illinois.
Will you help us fix this problem?
By using your voice and sharing your story, you could help stop these detrimental occurrences from happening in the future.
I would be grateful for the opportunity to discuss your story with you and how it can change our state at your convenience. You can either email me or call me anytime at 847-779-6947.
Thank you for all that you do in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease.