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What You Need to Know About Memory Care Facilities in Wisconsin
Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia are devastating, both for the patients and their families. People suffering from these medical conditions can no longer care for themselves. Gradually these individuals become someone who is unrecognizable and no longer able to care for themselves. Many families make the difficult decision to…
Read MoreJournalist Reviews Her Experiences Working at Memory Care Center for 691 Hours
Journalist Cleo Krejci has written a series of articles for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel documenting her experiences working at a memory care center between August 2022 and early 2023. Table of Contents Job Training Starting to Work Unexplained Bruises Being Exposed to Death Burn Out Among Dedicated Staff Members Anger…
Read MorePKSD Sponsors Backpack Drive at Rocketship Southside Community Prep
PKSD was out in the community this past weekend! Attorney Luke Mayefske and staff member Adriana Bravo had a booth at a backpack drive at Rocketship Southside Community Prep. PKSD was one of the major sponsors of the event, which handed out more than 500 free backpacks to underprivileged families…
Read MoreLegionnaires’ Disease Confirmed at a West Allis Senior Center
Last week, health officials confirmed a positive case of Legionnaires’ Disease in West Allis, Milwaukee. The Southwest Suburban Health Department (SWSHD) discovered the bacteria in a cooling system at the Noble Senior Living Facility. After confirming their findings, the SWSHD notified the public. What Is Legionnaires’ Disease? Legionnaires’ disease is…
Read MoreIowa Nursing Home Among Nation’s Worst Cited for New Violations
A nursing home in Scott County, Iowa that is already on the list of the nation’s worst nursing homes, has been cited yet again. Already assessed with serious regulatory violations and fines of over $200,000 since 2022, The Ivy has been assessed with new regulatory violations. Due to its lengthy…
Read MoreWhat Are the Warning Signs of Neglect at My Loved One’s Memory Care Center?
Do you have a loved one living in a memory care facility? Are you considering this type of care for a family member suffering from Alzheimer’s or dementia? If you answered “yes” to either question, you need to know the warning signs of neglect of memory care residents. One of…
Read MoreMedication Errors at Iowa Nursing Home Linked to Woman’s Kidney Injury
Nursing homes owe residents a legal duty to provide care that meets acceptable standards in the medical community. Despite these standards, however, long-term care facilities and their staff often make serious errors that can severely risk residents’ well-being. At PKSD, we have a deep commitment to protecting the injured in…
Read MoreState Inspectors Cite Azria Health for Ignoring Nursing Aides’ Concerns Before Resident’s Death
In November of last year, a resident of Azria Health of Clarinda died after her physical and mental health deteriorated over a 24-hour period. State inspectors have cited the facility for its response to the resident’s decline. Inspectors have also proposed a fine of $11,750. Two certified nursing assistants observed…
Read MoreFormer Director of Nursing Sues Iowa Care Facility Over Understaffing and Unsafe Conditions
Stephanie Schlegelmilch has filed a lawsuit against her former employer, Avoca Specialty Care facility in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. She was employed as the director of nursing at this facility. In her lawsuit, Schlegelmilch alleges Avoca broke state and federal laws by admitting residents to the facility despite ongoing issues with…
Read MoreIowa Nurse Fired For Her Mistreatment of Nursing Home Residents
An Iowa nursing home worker, Leann McVay, was recently terminated following multiple complaints about her poor treatment of residents. McVay worked as a state-licensed nurse at Care Initiatives, one of the largest nursing home chains in Iowa. On March 18, some issues regarding her care of residents arose at Avoca…
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