The failure of our corporate and political leaders to make sure every worker gets good health care is causing some unpleasant consequences – like widespread stomach flu. Ill workers often spread illness, because millions of employees who deal directly with the public are not covered by paid sick leave policies. So, when they come down […]
Centers for Disease Control
Advocates: States must prepare for Alzheimer’s boom
Springfield resident Tom Berkshire, 68, is married to a woman, 66-year-old Charlotte, who was diagnosed with dementia about five years ago. Suffering from frontotemporal dementia, Charlotte can no longer speak, has lost her ability to understand and, though now losing the ability to walk, was once at risk for wandering. Though Tom is lucky enough […]
