Elder abuse is all too common in nursing homes and care facilities in Wisconsin and throughout the country. Unfortunately, this issue can be easy to ignore if it doesn’t immediately affect you or someone you love. But we can’t afford to ignore the problem any longer; elder abuse isn’t just…
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How Common Is Elder Abuse in Nursing Homes and Other Care Facilities?
A large percentage of the U.S. is aging; statistics show that in 2019, 16.5 percent of Americans were 65 years old or older. If current trends continue, it’s expected that 22 percent of the population will be 65 or older by 2050. Many elderly people are unable to care for…
Several Wisconsin Nursing Homes Failed to Protect Residents From Pandemic Dangers
COVID-19 has affected countless Wisconsin residents’ lives, but our nursing home population has been one of the groups that was hit hardest. According to data from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, as of early January 2022, the number of Wisconsin nursing home residents with confirmed COVID-19 cases…
Nursing Home Abuse Horror Stories
Nursing homes and assisted-living facilities are supposed to care for elderly adults who cannot care for themselves. Unfortunately, too many of these facilities provide the opposite of a safe and caring environment; instead, they neglect and abuse residents. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services Annual Elder Abuse and Neglect Report…
What To Do After a Madison Truck Accident
Motor vehicle accidents involving trucks are unfortunately common in Wisconsin. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, there were 5,921 crashes involving large trucks in the state in 2020 alone. Getting into a wreck with a semi-truck or tractor-trailer can have devastating consequences that affect your life long after the…
How to Find the Right Attorney for Your Injury Case
If you or a family member has gotten injured at work, during a car accident, or in a nursing home, getting fair compensation from your employer or insurance company may be a challenge. You may consider pursuing a personal injury lawsuit. But Wisconsin is home to many personal injury lawyers,…
Food Donations Wanted!
Your Donation Makes A Difference Boller & Vaughan will match community contributions to help local families in need. For more than 30 years, The Goodman Community Center has hosted the Thanksgiving Basket Drive to support local families in need during the holidays. This year, they plan to serve more than…
Finding a Safe and Reputable Nursing Home
Although it is often a hard decision, sometimes the best thing to do for yourself and your family is to find a nursing home or assisted living facility for your loved one. If you have a parent or family member who is unable to live on their own or with…
Teen Driver Habits: Research From the CDC
According to the Centers for Disease Control, motor vehicle crashes are the second leading cause of death for U.S. teens. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) indicates that teen drivers are nearly three times as likely to be in a fatal crash as drivers who are over 19 years…
How Your Life Changes After Mobility Loss
Mobility loss is more common than many people think. According to the CDC, 18.6 percent of adults have difficulty walking or climbing stairs. Many things can affect an individual’s mobility, but injuries from falls, motor vehicle accidents, or caregiver neglect are some of the most common causes. Losing the ability…