News from The Neighbors at Dunn County

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

We’ve shared an inexplicable bond with animals throughout our history. Whether it’s the joy, love, or protection that animals offer us, the benefits of having a pet are well documented. When we age, however, it can become more difficult to care for oneself, let alone a pet. What do we […]

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 […]