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.
Top 10 Facts About Alzheimer’s Disease
Latest Facts about Alzheimer’s Researchers learn more and more about Alzheimer’s Disease every year, and some of the statistics are staggering indeed. The Alzheimer’s Association publishes an annual report detailing the complications and costs of the disease to caregivers and the health care system, and we’ve pulled out 10 of the latest facts about […]
Health Benefits of Laughter for Seniors
We all know it feels good to laugh, but can laughter cure common diseases like cancer, dementia or heart disease? Do people with a positive attitude live longer, healthier lives? Learn more about the many health benefits of laughter for seniors. Health Benefits of Laughter In the late 1980’s, Dr. Bernie […]
Sleep Problems and the Elderly
Poor sleep has been linked to everything from car accidents to increased risk of obesity and cardiovascular disease. But when does typical tossing and turning cross over into problem territory? We often accept sleep interruptions as an unavoidable part of the aging process, but experts say that while some differences […]
10 Best Things About Growing Old
Like all phases of life, our senior years can come with their challenges. However, the difficult and unpleasant aspects of aging should not overshadow all the wonderful parts of growing old. Best Things About Growing Old Here’s a list of 10 great aspects of aging — from the financial perks that come […]
Diabetes and Dementia
With the number of over-65 Americans growing each day, it’s becoming ever more critical to spread awareness of the health changes that go along with aging, including the increased risks seniors face when they already suffer from a chronic disease. When that disease is diabetes — the seventh leading cause […]