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.
Summer Heat Safety Tips
While summer brings us warmth and bloom, prolonged exposure to excessive summer heat can be dangerous. This is especially true for older adults. Every summer, more than 600 Americans die of health problems caused by excessive heat and humidity. Older adults and individuals with chronic medical conditions are at high […]
Know When It’s Time For A Nursing Home
Many caregivers and families make a huge effort to keep their loved one at home for as long as possible. But there may come a time when the scales tip and a nursing home is the best choice. It’s one of the hardest decisions to make about a loved one’s care, and […]
Helping Seniors Stay Cool In Hot Weather
Seniors Are At Risk For Heat Stroke During Hot Weather Seniors need to be more careful of overheating and heatstroke because their bodies can’t adjust to high temperatures as well as younger bodies can. And older adults are more likely to be dehydrated, which increases their risk. In fact, 36% […]
June is Dairy Month!
The Neighbors of Dunn County would like to thank all the farmers for all of their hard work! Here are some fun facts about the dairy industry in Wisconsin: Dairy Production adds $45.6 billion to the state’s economy each year. Wisconsin produces more than 600 varieties, types, and styles […]
July Is National Ice Cream Month
Did you know that July is National Ice Cream Month? Check out these sweet treat ice cream fun facts: New Zealand consumes more ice cream per capita than any other country, with an average of 7.5 gallons per person per year. The U.S. is second, with an average of […]