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Older adults in Wisconsin and across the nation are navigating various challenges that affect their quality of life. An annual report shows progress, but concerning trends continue to persist
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Nationally, Medicare loses about $60 billion a year to a combination of fraud, errors and abuse
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The nursing home is currently owned by Lincoln County, and the decision by the county to sell it to North Central Health Care has been controversial
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Organizers see fixing systemic issues within Social Security as a key step. The American Federation of Government Employees is co-leading demonstrations around the state, calling on Congress to fully fund Social Security
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A Midwest health care system recently announced the closure of two hospitals of two hospitals in western Wisconsin. Those who help transport older people to medical appointments said the situation underscores the need for volunteer drivers
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More older adults are pursuing college education in Michigan than before, according to a new report called "Late Bloomers: The Aggregate Implications of Getting Education Later in Life." The report found the number of older adults in college is rising
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In 2023, the Lincoln County Coroner’s Office investigated 45 accidental deaths. 17 were related to falls.
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Consumer advocates warned more people report being targeted by scammers as key information to protect their financial identity is not always getting through, and a Wisconsin expert hopes holiday shoppers take note
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From prolonged droughts to intense rain and snowstorms, the Midwest is not immune to climate change threats
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Wisconsin has the highest death rate due to falls in older adults in the country for the second year in a row