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Due to inclement weather, the Waukesha County Circuit Courthouse will be closed Monday, March 16, 2026.  Please see 26-SO-09 (67) for more information. 

Vaccines are an important part of maintaining your health. Vaccines help to train our immune systems to fight and prevent disease. They also protect you and your loved ones from preventable diseases and illnesses. Vaccines are used to prevent and even treat exposure to diseases and illnesses. Vaccines aren’t only for children; they are given to adults and people of all ages.

As important as they are, it can be difficult to understand how Medicare covers vaccines. 

We have recently added a new dining option in Waukesha County every Tuesday, from 10:00a - 1:00p) at a local Sussex restaurant called "the" Kitchen (located at N64W23316 Main Street, in Sussex). This option allows diners that are 60+ to choose items off a special “My Meal, My Way” menu and enjoy a delicious meal while socializing in a restaurant setting.

The Waukesha County Circuit Court has issued a Standing Order governing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in documents filed in the Family Division. The Order applies to all attorneys, parties, and self-represented litigants.

Waukesha County Public Health has confirmed a case of measles in an adult resident who contracted the disease while traveling internationally.

When someone says, “I’m having a ‘senior moment’”, what comes to mind?  Something positive, inspiring, or fun? Or something negative, embarrassing, or a mistake?  A “senior moment” should make us smile - not cringe. Too often, aging is framed as something to resist or reverse. We’re told to look younger, not live fuller. Cards joke about decline rather than applaud another year of growth.” These are everyday signs of ageism, which is defined as discrimination against older people due to negative and inaccurate stereotypes. We can change the story with your help.

Crews will be conducting door-to-door assessments to verify damage that we’ve reported to WEM and FEMA.

Following historic flooding, private property damage estimates continue to rise. Damage Assessment teams going door to door to collect data.

Dear Ina,
All of this talk about contacting Social Security and I feel like I am still having issues contacting them! Any update on this? 

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Medicare does not cover custodial care but will cover skilled care under specific circumstances. Knowing the differences between custodial care and skilled care will help you better understand your medical care choices and financial obligations. First, it is important to know what custodial care is...