The days when bingo and birthday celebrations were the social highlight for seniors in assisted living, thankfully have long since passed. Many communities nowadays offer a well-rounded menu of activities that can keep seniors engaged and stimulated, no matter how diverse the interests and abilities. Here’s a rundown of just some […]
WHEN A PANEL OF HEALTH and nutrition experts ranked 35 diets for Best Diets 2015, they considered not only weight loss, but also whether diets were heart healthy, good for controlling diabetes and easy to follow. Now, two-panel members discuss which U.S. News-ranked diets make the most sense for seniors. Fewer Calories/More Protein For Amy Campbell, […]
Falls put you at risk of serious injury. Prevent falls with these simple fall-prevention measures, from reviewing your medications to hazard-proofing your home. Fall prevention may not seem like a lively topic, but it’s important. As you get older, physical changes and health conditions — and sometimes the medications used […]
Summer is the perfect time to get outside and have some fun. However, an older adult’s idea of a “good time” is different than what people in younger age groups typically like to do for recreation and entertainment, especially when those activities take place outdoors. Older adults and seniors are […]
The early warning signs of dehydration can be difficult to detect in elderly people. For one, elderly adults don’t feel thirst as strongly as other adults, and thirst is a common early warning sign for mild dehydration. Plus, there are a number of other reasons elderly adults face a greater […]
Staying active in mind and body is essential for our health and well-being. Oftentimes, the hardest part of getting started is taking the first step, but there are a variety of simple ways to keep seniors active, if you know where to start looking. Socialization Activities It’s no secret that […]
Getting lost in a page-turning book isn’t just an enjoyable hobby for seniors; it also can enhance their mental and emotional health. Whether it’s poetry or prose, fiction or nonfiction, research indicates that avid readers may experience many health benefits. If you haven’t cracked a book open in a while, […]
Each year, we celebrate National Skilled Nursing Care Week (formerly known as National Nursing Home Week) throughout our campus. We believe this is the perfect time for us to celebrate our residents, volunteers, and staff, but also an opportunity to give back to the Dunn County community. As in past […]
Did you know?… The Red Cedar Bistro, located in the Central Neighborhood, is open to the public. Our Bistro features soups, salad bar, sandwiches and a special of the day. Regular hours are 10:30 a.m. —1:30 p.m. Monday—Friday. They also feature homemade cinnamon rolls every Wednesday morning at 8 a.m.!
To help better accommodate our guests, we ask that all guests order their meals before meal times. We would appreciate having lunch meals ordered by 10:00 a.m. and supper meals ordered by 3:00 p.m. You may call your order into the house where you will be dining. As a reminder, […]