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.
How to Protect a Senior from Cybercrimes
Cybercrime is a growing problem for businesses, the government, and individuals. It is increasingly difficult for most people to find ways to protect private information online. For older adults who might not be comfortable with technology, protecting themselves from becoming a victim of cybercrime is even more important. Check out […]
Tips to for Helping Seniors Get Dressed
Getting dressed is a daily action that most of us take for granted. We often don’t think twice about putting our arms up to dive into a sweater or reaching down to tie our shoes. But in caregiving situations, a person may have lost the ability to dress themselves and […]
How to Create a Dementia-Friendly Environment at Home
Simple changes at home make life easier for people with dementia. Everyday life can be challenging for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia. But simple adaptations can make home life easier and more pleasant. As their dementia progresses, your older adult will have more trouble remembering, thinking, processing, and reasoning. Making everyday tasks easier helps […]
Celebrating the Holidays in Long Term Care
The holidays can be stressful, but they can be especially trying for residents in a long term care facility. After a lifetime of having family and tradition to define the holidays, residents find themselves in a nursing home instead. The stress can vary from person to person. It’s somewhat less […]
Holiday Meals and Gatherings
We welcome family members and friends to join us for any of our holiday meals. If you plan on joining us this year for Thanksgiving or Christmas, please let the nursing staff in your house know by signing up at the nurses’ station. The cost of holiday meals is $7.00. […]