News from The Neighbors at Dunn County
Below you will find various news highlights at The Neighbors. You will also find pdf versions of our downloadable newsletters if you would like to read the full versions.
Hot Weather Tips For Older Adults
“We’re having a heat wave, a tropical heat wave…” “It’s too… darn… hot…” “It’s like a heat wave… burning in my heart…” For people in their 60s, 70s, 80s and beyond, these classic song lyrics may bring back fond memories of hot summer days. But anyone old enough to remember […]
Community Living: It’s Healthier
Staying socially connected and feeling engaged with life becomes more important as we grow older, and not just for mental health reasons. Isolation is a serious health risk for older adults. We now know that people who don’t or can’t maintain connections with friends, family and neighborhood will experience greater […]
Lower Injury Risk For Active Seniors
Physical activity is one of the key components of a healthy lifestyle. Though physical activity benefits people of all ages, it can be especially helpful for seniors. Active seniors may find it easier to overcome some obstacles associated with aging. Additionally, it is important for seniors to practice ways to […]
Senior-Friendly Outdoor Activities
The great outdoors beckons people of all ages. Fresh air can be hard to resist and the benefits of spending time outdoors are so numerous. This leads anyone, including seniors, to answer the call of nature. Despite this, senior-friendly outdoor activities may seem minimal or unrealistic to some. According to […]
How Senior Living Communities Can Drive Family Engagement
The decision of “putting” a loved one in a senior living community can be tough. Inevitably, it conjures up some feelings of guilt, particularly when their loved one gets to an assisted living environment. Senior living operators see this type of reaction daily. And it raises a question: Are there new […]