Davenport, IA - When Rita and her brother realized their mother could no longer live at home safely; they struggled wondering how they would care for her while juggling their own family and job responsibilities.  Knowing how important it was for her to stay a part of her community without having to move into an assisted living center, they looked to CASI's Jane's Place.  The only Adult Day Service Center in the Iowa Quad Cities, Jane's Place gave Rita's mother a sense of belonging and purpose keeping her safe while they continued to work.

"Without Jane's Place, we simply could not have had Mom move in with us while we continued to work," said Rita P, a Jane's Place Family.  "Each time she went to Jane's Place, she would enter, turn around and wave with a big smile.  We knew we had found the right place at the right time for our mom," she added.

According to the Alzheimer's Association, every 60 seconds, someone in the United States is diagnosed with Alzheimer's, and one in three adults living with it will die from the disease.  Staggering statistics.  Yet, thousands of Quad City families deal with the challenge of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's each and every day.  Living well into the future - The Power of Adult Day Services will commence the week of September 14^th honoring, recognizing and celebrating Adult Day Services around the country. Jane's Place Adult Day Services Center at CASI will host special events including an informational Open House Tuesday, September 15, from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Jane's Place, Eastern Iowa's only adult day service center provides care to those with early-age and on-set Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.  Jane's Place serves older adults dealing with memory loss, confusion, effects from stroke and disabilities, as well as those who may need socialization or simply cannot be left home alone during the day.  Located at The Center for Active Seniors, Jane's Place provides a low-cost alternative to a nursing home or assisted living facility.  Offering a secure, structured home-like environment, Jane's Place encourages fun interaction through social and therapeutic group activities.

Living with Alzheimer's

Nearly 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's including 13% of Iowa adults age 65 and older.  "Feeling overwhelmed and as if they have few options, family members and caregivers often believe their only choice is to place their loved one in a nursing home," said Laura Kopp, CASI's CEO/President. "Adult day services are a cost effective alternative for older adults who cannot be left home alone while providing respite to caregivers who may still be working or simply need a break from their responsibilities," added Kopp.

According Genworth, a Fortune 500 Insurance company, the average care in an Iowa nursing home is just over $5300 per month compared to just $1300 at an adult day service center like Jane's Place.

The need for adult day services was first recognized by President Ronald Reagan on September 27, 1983 when he signed Proclamation 5107, recognizing the third week of September as National Adult Day Care Week, calling upon "every American community to consider the value of adult day care centers and to give appropriate recognition to centers offering these important services."   In 2004, former President Regan died from complications associated with Alzheimer's.

"Thank goodness for Jane's Place.  They always treated our mom with respect and kindness," said Rita P. "When asked how her day was each time we picked her up, mom would always respond 'It was a good day.  They're always good at Jane's Place'."

SPRINGFIELD - Governor Bruce Rauner announced today he has made appointments to the Workers' Compensation Commission, the Illinois Finance Authority, the Illinois Workforce Investment Board and the Illinois Civil Service Commission.

Name: Christina Hemenway

Position: Arbitrator - Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission

Governor Bruce Rauner has appointed Christina Hemenway to the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission as an arbitrator. She has been an attorney specializing in workers' compensation claims for more than 20 years.

Currently, Hemenway works for COUNTRY Financial as a workers' compensation claims attorney where she manages catastrophic claims and employer liability and coverage lawsuits. In addition, she is a subject matter expert for the company Previously, she was the supervisor for the department.

Hemenway is a member of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce's Workers' Compensation Committee, the Property Casualty Insurers' Workers' Compensation and Medicare Committees, and is a member of the Illinois Advisory Committee for the Workers' Compensation Research Institute.

Hemenway is a graduate of Missouri State University and earned her law degree from the University of Missouri. She lives in Lincoln.

Name: Arlene A. Juracek

Position: Director - Illinois Finance Authority

Governor Bruce Rauner has appointed Arlene Juracek the Director of the Illinois Finance Authority. Juracek is currently the Mayor of Mt. Prospect and brings more than 40 years of experience in the private and public sectors to the position.

Juracek has been the Mayor of Mt. Prospect since 2013, prior to that she was a Village Trustee for six years. Most recently, she served as the Acting Director of the Illinois Power Agency where she was responsible for power and energy procurement, as well as the planning for Illinois' two major electric utilities, ComEd and Ameren.

Prior to her work for the State of Illinois, Juracek was the Vice President of Energy Acquisition at ComEd, where she worked for nearly 35 years.

Juracek is a graduate of the Illinois Institute of Technology. She earned a master's degree from Northwestern University in management. She lives in Mt. Prospect.

Name: Adam Israelov

Position: Member - Illinois Finance Authority

Governor Bruce Rauner has appointed Adam Israelov to the Illinois Finance Authority. Israelov has a unique legal and financial background, as well as an international perspective that he brings to the position.

Israelov is currently an associate at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. He oversees private equity funds as well as public and private companies in the U.S. and cross-border transactions. Prior to his work at Kirkland & Ellis, Israelov served as a Fulbright-Nehru Student Research Fellow for the United States Department of State in New Delhi, India. He conducted fieldwork on the topics of corporate fiduciary duties and corporate social responsibility.

Israelov holds a bachelor's degree in risk management and insurance from Georgia State University and a law degree from Northwestern University School of Law. He lives in Chicago.

Name: Michael E. Massie

Position: Member - Illinois Workforce Investment Board

Governor Bruce Rauner has reappointed Michael Massie to the Illinois Workforce Investment Board. He has served on the board since 2011 and brings more than 40 years of experience as an attorney to the position.

Currently, Massie is a partner at Massie & Quick, LLC. His area of practice includes agricultural issues, estate planning, business planning, real estate and wind energy. His energy and agriculture practice spans both the United States and international areas.

In addition to his service on the Illinois Workforce Investment Board, he serves on the Illinois Leadership Council for Agricultural Education and the Illinois Pathways Advisory Council. He also serves as an adjunct professor at Western Illinois University teaching agricultural law. He is also a veteran, having served in the Air Force from 1972-1973.

Massie earned his bachelor's and law degrees from the University of Illinois. He lives in Dahinda.

Name: William Schroeder

Position: Member - Illinois Civil Service Commission

Governor Bruce Rauner has appointed William Schroeder to the Illinois Civil Service Commission. He brings regional diversity and experience as an attorney to the board.

Schroeder has been a licensed attorney since 1969. Most recently, he has been a law professor at a number of universities across the country including Southern Illinois University and Washington University in St. Louis.

In addition to his work as a professor, Schroeder worked in private practice and as a prosecutor at the state and county levels in Massachusetts.

Schroeder earned his bachelor's and law degrees from the University of Illinois. He also earned a Master of Laws degree from Harvard University. He lives in Nashville, Illinois.

Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees

Governor Bruce Rauner has also designated Southern Illinois University-Carbondale student Allen Shelton as the voting representative on the SIU Board of Trustees.

Dear Friend,

Today we join with our families, neighbors and friends to stand together and remember those whose lives were taken when our nation was attacked on this tragic day 14 years ago. We are eternally grateful to the firefighters, police, EMTs, and other first responders who risked their own lives on September 11^th to save their fellow Americans. We must also pause today to honor those servicemembers who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation.

In the years since the tragedy, we have honored those we lost with a National Day of Service and Remembrance. This is a time for us to come together to make a difference in our communities. It also provides a living reminder of hope and gives comfort to those whose lives were forever changed.

We also must care for those who rushed towards the building saving an untold number of lives. To support these heroes, Congress passed the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act in 2010. I was proud to support this legislation, which finally allowed over 70,000 9/11 responders and survivors to access medical monitoring and treatment for their injuries and illnesses.

Unfortunately, this important law expires in October and Congress must act now to extend it and maintain coverage for these first responders.  Please be assured that I will continue to fight every day for the selfless individuals who put protecting and helping others above their own safety.

Fourteen years ago, we were attacked by terrorists seeking to tear our country apart. Let us come together again on this solemn anniversary to redouble our commitment to honoring the legacy of those we lost by making our great nation event stronger and more steadfast.

Sincerely,

Iowa's Second District