Vital Aging
Thursday, June 5, 2014, 10:00am
The state of Wisconsin needs to do a better job planning for the future of caregiving for the elderly. That’s according to the director of La Crosse County’s Aging Unit. “I’m embarrassed to say, I don’t think we’ve (Wisconsin) done a good job planning and I would...
For Many Elderly People, With Age Comes Adjustments Behind The Wheel
Monday, May 26, 2014, 8:00am
About 18 percent of Wisconsin's 4 million drivers are over the age of 65. While t he crash rate of older motorists is lower than other drivers, driver deaths rise with age -- leaving state transportation officials concerned for the safety of elderly drivers.
4 Charts On Race And Elder Care In Wisconsin
Thursday, May 22, 2014, 8:00pm
As part of Wisconsin Public Radio's series on aging in Wisconsin , news reporter Richard Kremer recently explored how race and culture affect how people use nursing homes . Here are four charts that help visualize how race and elder care intersect in Wisconsin: 1. Number of Nursing Home...
In Wisconsin, Culture And Race Factor Into Elder Care
Wednesday, May 21, 2014, 10:15pm
According to census data and information from the staet Department of Health Services, different segments of Wisconsin's population are using nursing homes at very different rates.
Demand Rises For Home Health Care Workers
Tuesday, May 20, 2014, 8:30pm
The move to keep older people in their own homes as long as possible has meant more demand for home health care workers -- a job that is not only tough, but that can be low-paying as well.