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Consumer Protections for Wisconsin Senior Citizens

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection publishes the Wisconsin Senior Guide, which provides education for senior citizens about how to avoid common financial scams and opportunities for exploitation. Wisconsin law also provides […]

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What Records Should I Look at if I Suspect Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect?

Nursing homes and long-term care facilities have a responsibility to care for every aspect of their residents’ lives. This includes making sure that they are observed on a regular basis, that their personal care and […]

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Defining Elder Abuse

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), elder abuse is “an intentional act, or a failure to act, by a caregiver or another person in a relationship involving an expectation of trust […]

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Protecting Nursing Home Residents From Financial Exploitation

According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), financial exploitation of the elderly is one of the most prevalent kinds of elder abuse, with losses to older Americans topping $3 billion in 2010. This loss […]

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Requirements for Investigating and Reporting Caretaker Abuse and Neglect

Wisconsin law requires that certain services programs report allegations of caregiver abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation and take certain precautions when these types of allegations arise. Under the Caregiver Law, workers at adult family homes, […]

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Rail Safety Week Celebrated by Wisconsin’s National Railway Museum

Fox II News recently reported on Wisconsin’s National Railway Museum hosting a Rail Safety Week event, as proclaimed by Governor Scott Walker. Law enforcement authorities were on hand to make safety presentations and educate the […]

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Sauk County Collision Results in Injuries to Three

A recent Sauk County traffic accident led to injuries for three different people involved, including one who was airlifted to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. The wreck, which occurred about 7:30 p.m. on a Saturday […]

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Seatbelts and Airbags May Reduce Facial Injuries in Car Accidents

Reuters Health recently reported that the results of a new study indicate that wearing a seatbelt and having a vehicle with airbags when a car accident occurs may reduce the risk of broken facial bones. […]

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August and September 2016 Mark Safest Months on Roads in Decades

According to a recent news report, August 2016 was the safest month in terms of traffic fatalities in the state of Wisconsin since World War II. Statistics from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) indicate […]

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The Dangers of Driving While Playing Pokemon Go

While the Pokemon Go craze of the summer months appears to be dying down, there are still many individuals who engage in the game on a regular basis. Using a mobile game app, players try […]

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