Nearly 1.4 million people in the United States are cared for in nursing home facilities, but most nursing homes lack adequate staff to properly care for their residents, according to recent federal data. This can put residents at an increased risk for neglect and nursing home abuse. In this post,…
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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 instances go unreported. As the nation’s aging population grows, Wisconsin and other states are seeking…
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 underreporting of suspected abuse and a lack of oversight remain obstacles to preventing neglect and…
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 attorneys at Boller & Vaughan discuss the rights of passengers who are hurt in motor…
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 year, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services publishes an Elder Abuse and Neglect Report, which…
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 on the horizon, Wisconsin is taking steps to limit elder abuse, including nursing home neglect…
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 (TOPS) Laboratory indicates that a major reason for these continued—and often fatal—collisions is that many…
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 for several residents. According to a Wisconsin State Journal article on the matter, Faith Gardens…
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 other assisted-care centers? How can you be sure a facility is safe? We entrust nursing…
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 the fact that women primarily care for children, and many of them have left the…