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 Keep Seniors Active
When trying to best care for your aging parent or loved one, it’s important to explain the benefits of exercise and how it impacts their life. Being active can help your aging senior in a variety of ways, from strengthening social relationships to improving memory and preventing depression. As you […]
9 Outdoor Activities for Seniors
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 […]
Reminiscing With Jo: Spring In Wisconsin
“I don’t know about you, but I am experiencing some major spring fever right about now. This winter has been brutal with all the snow then melting to ice. We are coming off the last couple years of Covid feeling like we are able to socialize and get out and […]
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 […]