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Different Types of Distracted Driving Can Be Equally Dangerous

Distracted driving is one of the major causes of motor vehicle crashes involving injuries and fatalities throughout the United States, and Wisconsin is no exception. As many as one in five crashes in Wisconsin involved […]

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Are Bigger and Heavier Vehicles Really Safer?

In a motor vehicle accident, a larger and heavier SUV is likely to sustain far less damage than a small passenger vehicle. This is a simple matter of physics. The lowest death rate by vehicle […]

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Promissory Notes Now Valid to Assist Medicaid Eligibility

Medicaid is often a primary source of funding when a senior citizen is in need of long-term care. In order to be eligible for Medicaid, you must follow strict income and resource guidelines. More specifically, […]

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What is the SELF-DRIVE Act?

The SELF-DRIVE Act is bipartisan federal legislation that increases the authority of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to adapt and establish federal safety standards regarding self-driving vehicles. Many companies are currently testing and […]

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Take Precautions Helping Seniors With Their Finances

While it may seem natural to help an older relative, neighbor, or friend with his or her finances, you must be cautious about the help that you offer. It may be easy to write a […]

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What is the ‘Move Over’ Law?

Wisconsin’s “Move Over Law” helps safeguard law enforcement officers, emergency responders, and other road maintenance workers from harm while they are working on Wisconsin roads. Unfortunately, roadside crashes are the leading cause of death for […]

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Small Increase in Activity Brings Major Health Rewards for Seniors

A recent Tufts University study shows that senior citizens who increased their physical activity, for even a small amount of time each week, significantly improved their physical function and reduced their risk of immobility. Researchers […]

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Choking Accidents in Wisconsin Nursing Homes

Having difficulty swallowing is a relatively common ailment in older adults, especially those who reside in nursing homes. As a result, nursing home staff always must monitor residents during meals in order to prevent choking. […]

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Skilled Nursing Home Population Hits New Low
Skilled Nursing Home Population Hits New Low

The National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC) recently released a report showing that skilled nursing facility (SNF) occupancy dropped to 81.7%, or its lowest point in five years, during the second quarter […]

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Preventing and Treating Animal Bites

There are about 4.7 million dog bites that occur every year in the United States, about half of which occur to children between the ages of five and nine. Dog bites can result in serious […]

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