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AAA Study Finds in-Vehicle Technology a Big Distraction for Older Drivers
There is no doubt that technology simplifies our daily tasks, but when it comes to driving, is it doing more harm than good? The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety seems to think so, especially when it comes to older drivers on the road. New research conducted by the AAA Foundation…
Read MoreAre Nurse Staffing Ratios in Long-Term Care Facilities Safe?
If you have a loved one living in either a long-term care home (LTC) or skilled nursing facility (SNF), you want to know they are happy, well-cared for and safe. However, that confidence could be tested when you discover that today’s nurse staffing ratio requirements for LTC and SNF were…
Read MoreMan Jailed on Assault Charges at Sheboygan Nursing Home
A 66-year-old man from Green Bay has been charged with four felonies relating to two incidents on July 7 in which he assaulted an elderly resident in a Sheboygan nursing home where he worked. A coworker assigned to a floor for patients with dementia and Alzheimer’s says she saw the…
Read MoreFord Knowingly Sold Cars with Dangerous Transmission Problems
A Free Press Investigation has found that Ford Motor Co. knowingly launched two low-priced models equipped with faulty transmissions. Ford continues to sell these models despite thousands of complaints and many costly repairs. Many of the cars with these transmissions randomly lose power on freeways, unexpectedly move into intersections and…
Read MoreHow to Prove You Were Not at Fault in a Car Accident
When you are involved in a car accident, the first question that comes to mind is, “who caused the accident?” Determining who is at fault can make all the difference. Typically, the at-fault driver is responsible for the accident damages like medical expenses and vehicle repairs. But how can you…
Read MoreStudy Finds 75 Percent of Nursing Homes Fall Short of Federal RN Staffing Expectations
A new study done by researchers from Harvard and Vanderbilt reveals that three-fourths (75 percent) of U.S. nursing homes are rarely ever in compliance with federal expectations for staffing of registered nurses (RNs). There are often no RNs in these facilities on weekends. RN coverage expectations are set by the…
Read MoreCommunity Struggles to Get Answers About Nursing Home Closure
Sunshine Haven, a small nursing home in southern New Mexico (Lordsburg) is scheduled to close by August 3, 2019. The only nursing home in the community houses 37 residents, according to the Healthcare Compare website, who will need to find new housing and care before the facility shuts down. However,…
Read MoreFiery Crash at 50th Road in Racine County Leaves 2 Truck Drivers Dead, Injures 2 More People
Courtesy: FOX6News When a southbound semi tractor-trailer hit a construction barrier on I-41/94 in Racine County on Wednesday morning, it started a chain reaction that ultimately led to the tractor-trailer driver’s death, the death of another semi truck driver and injuries to two passengers in vehicles traveling northbound. In…
Read MoreNursing Homes in Wisconsin Graded Above Average in Half of Quality Measures
For the third year, Families for Better Care, a citizen advocacy group, released a report card on nursing homes across all 50 states. The report grades nursing homes in all 50 states based on the quality of care provided to residents. Wisconsin nursing homes received a B grade, which makes…
Read MorePKSD Newsletter: Motorcycle Safety for New and Experienced Riders
The number of motorcycle riders on U.S. roadways continues to grow thanks in part to the increase in female riders and retired baby boomers who want to give motorcycle riding a shot. While ridership numbers change, leading reasons for motorcycle accidents remain the same, according to the latest edition of…
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