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Feds Crack Down on Social Media Abuse in Nursing Homes

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which is the federal government office that regulates nursing homes, issued a memo to all state health departments recently concerning the usage of social media to abuse residents. […]

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Wisconsin DHHS Investigates Waupaca County Veteran’s Home

The Capital Times recently reported on its investigation into the Wisconsin Veteran’s Home at King, which is Wisconsin’s largest state-run, skilled nursing facility. More than 25 current and former employees, residents, and their family members […]

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STEADI Initiative and Healthcare Providers

The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control of the Centers for Disease Control recommends that nursing homes and other healthcare providers that deal with older individuals follow the STEADI initiative, which stands for “Stopping […]

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Traffic Safety and Pedestrians on Halloween and Other Holidays

As the holiday season is upon us, this is a good time to discuss the most common, specific situations that can result in danger to pedestrians. For instance, during the recent Halloween celebration, which typically […]

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What You Need to Know About Falls

Every year across the United States, millions of individuals aged 65 and older fall. More than one in four of those individuals fall each year, but many fail to report their falls to their doctor. […]

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Appeals Court Reverses on Exemplary Damages in Elder Theft Case

A three-judge panel for the District III Court of Appeals recently issued a ruling in a case involving a woman who stole from money from her late uncle while serving as his caretaker prior to […]

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What is Wisconsin’s Caregiver Law?

Wisconsin’s Caregiver Law was enacted in order to provide protection for particularly vulnerable individuals in regulated settings, such as a nursing home, assisted living facility, or other long-term care facility. Under this law, individuals who […]

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How Can I Pay for a Nursing Home Abuse Attorney?

When a loved one suffers serious or fatal injuries while under the care of a nursing home or other long-term care facility, you may not know where to turn first. You might not be sure […]

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When is a Death a ‘Wrongful Death’?

A death becomes “wrongful” within the meaning of Wisconsin’s wrongful death statute when another person or persons acts in a negligent manner so as to cause the fatal accident. In most cases, if the injuries […]

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As Summer Draws to an End, Driving Risks Start to Decrease

According to AAA, the stretch between Memorial Day and Labor Day is called the “100 Deadliest Days,” due to the heightened risks of fatal car accidents involves teens during this timeframe. As summer draws to […]

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