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.
Health & Safety Measures
Dear Families, Friends, and Community Members, As many of you are already aware our community has seen a large increase in COVID-19 cases over the past few weeks. According to The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) our county’s positivity rate is currently at 11.4% which is the […]
Balancing Work & Elder Care Through the Coronavirus
While much attention has been paid to the difficulties of parents trying to balance their professional responsibilities with home-tutoring children whose schools have, there are also millions of people who are juggling work and elder care in the midst of the Coronavirus outbreak, leaving many feeling overwhelmed. Some are attempting […]
Experts Urge Seniors to Spend More Time in Nature
Though we are all creatures of nature, these days we’re more likely to find ourselves removed from the natural world. This might be by choice, as we opt to spend our hours indoors, under artificial light, staring into one glowing device or another. Or, we might have little choice, as […]
Managing Personality & Behavior Changes in Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease causes brain cells to die, so the brain works less well over time. This changes how a person acts. This article has suggestions that may help you understand and cope with changes in personality and behavior in a person with Alzheimer’s disease. Common Changes in Personality and Behavior Common […]
What Older Adults Need to Know About Dehydration
Your risk of dehydration – and your chances of experiencing serious side effects – increases with age. At any age, staying hydrated is important to stay healthy and feel your best. But it is increasingly crucial in the older years. Dehydration carries a significant risk of negative outcomes, including disability, […]