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.
The Visitors’ Guide to Nursing Homes
Tips for a Good Nursing Home Visit To help you get the most enjoyment from your time together, long-term care experts and a family caregiver offer guidelines for a successful nursing home visit. Here are some of their top take-home messages: Shared activities help break the ice. Working on a puzzle […]
5 Engaging Christmas Activities for the Elderly
Christmas is just around the corner, and it is the perfect opportunity to spend some time with your senior loved one. This Christmas season, encourage your aging loved one to try out some of these engaging activities that can boost his or her health and wellbeing. 1. Play Christmas […]
What is Semantic Dementia?
Most people know little about the very rare condition of semantic dementia. It refers to a variant of Frontotemporal dementia (FTD), which is an uncommon type of dementia that mainly impacts the frontal and temporal lobes (or front and side parts) in the brain, mainly leading to problems with mental […]
6 Healthy Thanksgiving Meals for Elderly People
The Calorie Control Council reports the average American Thanksgiving dinner contains a whopping 3,000 calories. The snacks typically served before the feast may add another 1,500 calories. This is not good news for seniors living with serious health conditions. However, there are many ways to trim calories while still enjoying […]
2019 Christmas Party Schedule
Each house has chosen a time for their Resident/Family Christmas parties. Family and friends are welcome to join in the fun, so mark your calendars now! As the date gets closer, each house will have a sign-up sheet available for visitors. This is not a mandatory sign-up but will help […]