State Must Fight Domestic Violence
from the Daily Herald
 The results of the census show that in one day alone, over 600 victims of domestic violence did not receive the requested services due to a lack of funding for domestic violence organizations. In order to meet the needs of its citizens, the state of Illinois needs an increase of $17 million in domestic violence funding, according to the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women's Network. More
Support Groups Relieve Stress, Help Those Dealing with Cancer
from the Castro Valley Forum
Support groups, which often meet in hospitals, can offer both practical information and emotional nurturing to patients and caregivers alike. And even those who have lost a loved one to the disease can find comfort in groups that focus on bereavement. More
24-hour Help for Gay Youth
from CNN
The transgendered woman on the other end of the line was threatening to kill herself by jumping off of a parking structure. The Trevor Helpline counselor who answered the phone worked to get the 24-year-old calm and immediately called police for help. Exactly one month later, that same woman called the helpline back -- to thank them for saving her life. More
DFCS May Get Police Backup
from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Social workers for Georgia's Division of Family and Children Services, who answer complaints of suspicious injuries to children, would be backed by teams comprising a police officer, a health department nurse and a representative from the district attorney's office. The teams could be on the streets by the end of the summer. More
More Women in Need of Shelter
from The Charlotte Observer
The number of homeless women - many with children - is on the rise in Mecklenburg County, N.C. And even as two new shelters for women prepare to open, some social workers worry they won't be enough. More
More Take a Long-Term Look
from the Chicago Tribune
Of everything to plan for in retirement, a nursing home stay is about last on the fun scale.
But some Baby Boomers previously unconcerned about their care in old age are beginning to ponder it. A new study from Fidelity Investments estimates a 65-year-old couple will need an average of $85,000 to cover long-term-care insurance throughout retirement.
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Creating High-Tech Homes for Frail Seniors
from the Chicago Tribune
Imagine an 85-year-old widow who lives alone. She can't get around too well, stairs are a problem, and she sometimes forgets to take her medication. Sensors placed strategically around the home can monitor whether a senior takes her medication or gets out of bed in the morning. A home-health monitor can chart blood pressure and other vital signs. More
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