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Safe Seniors: Camera Program Aims to Protect At-Risk Elders

At least 10 percent of individuals 65 and older are believed to be victims of neglect or abuse, according to the National Center on Elder Abuse, and that number is likely much higher as many […]

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Federal Reports Highlight Poor Nursing Home Care

Many elderly Americans benefit from the care they receive in nursing homes and other types of assisted-living centers. But two recent government reports indicate that elder neglect and abuse is rampant nationwide, and that the […]

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What if I was Injured as a Passenger in a Car Crash?

If you were injured as a passenger in a Wisconsin traffic crash, you have the right to seek compensation for medical expenses, lost wages and other related damages. In this post, the Madison personal injury […]

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Wisconsin Elder Abuse: By the Numbers

In recent years nursing home abuse and other forms of elder abuse have come under increased scrutiny as the baby boom generation reaches retirement age and is confronted with the need for assisted-living care. Each […]

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Wisconsin Task Force Targets Elder Abuse

Wisconsin’s population aged 65 and older is projected to increase by nearly 100 percent between 2010 and 2040, according to recent data from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS). With these sizeable demographic changes […]

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Madison’s Most Dangerous Intersections for Pedestrians and Cyclists

Despite efforts to improve intersection crosswalks and expand bike paths, crashes involving motor vehicles and pedestrians or bicyclists remain problematic in Madison. And a recent report from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Traffic Operations and Safety […]

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Wisconsin Moves to Revoke License of Sun Prairie Care Center

Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services has moved to revoke the license of Faith Gardens, a Sun Prairie assisted-living center where a resident was found dead last December. In its motion, the state cited problems caring […]

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Nursing Homes vs. Other Care Facilities in Wisconsin

Choosing between a nursing home and another type of care facility can be a daunting task for families. What level of care does your loved one need? What are the differences between nursing homes and […]

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Elder Care Impacts Women’s Ability to Work

A recent New York Time article discussed the reasons behind lower rates of women participating in the workforce around the turn of the century, after 50 years of steadily increasing numbers. The consensus seemed to be […]

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Rural Roads and Motor Vehicle Accidents

While you might think of motor vehicle accidents being more likely to occur on traffic-packed, narrow urban streets, the opposite is actually true. Despite the prevalence of rush hour traffic, pedestrians, and bicyclists that may […]

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