Are you evaluating nursing homes and assisted living facilities on behalf of a loved one who can no longer reside at home? If so, you’re not alone. The population of older Americans is growing rapidly; in 2019, 16.5 percent of Americans were over 64 years old, and trends indicate that…
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Nursing Home Abuse: A Public Health Crisis
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…
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…
Biggest Causes of Distracted Driving
Even though Wisconsin and many other states in the U.S. have laws in place to prevent distracted driving, it is still a problem. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation reports a distracted driving crash happens somewhere in Wisconsin every 22 minutes. It’s a nationwide issue, as well. In 2019, there were…
What To Do If You’re Hit By A Distracted Driver
Distracted driving is dangerous behavior and can even be fatal. In 2019, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that over 3,000 people were killed by distracted driving. Many states like Wisconsin have passed laws to ban or prevent distracted driving behaviors, like texting, making a call, or even…
Common Questions About Spinal Cord Injuries
As of 2019, the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (NSCSC) estimates that the number of people with spinal cord injury (SCI) in the United States is around 291,000, but it may be as high as 363,000 people affected. In this blog, the Boller & Vaughan team answers your frequently…