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.
Updates on Vaccinations and Visitations
Dear Residents, Families, and Friends of The Neighbors, It has now been a year since the COVID-19 pandemic started affecting skilled nursing facilities, including The Neighbors. So many things have changed, and it has been a difficult year for all. We recognize that this awful situation has been the most […]
National Library Week
National Library Week is April 4-10, 2021 Did you know The Neighbors has a library in the Central Neighborhood? Our library is for the entire campus to use and has regular, large print, and books on CD. We are grateful to have recently received a significant donation of large print […]
It’s National Social Work Month!
Social Work Month in March is a time to celebrate the great profession of social work. The theme for Social Work Month 2021 is Social Workers Are Essential. Social workers are essential to community well-being. As practitioners, social workers are trained to help people address personal and systemic barriers to optimal […]
The Benefits Of Cooking For Seniors
Fewer meals and smaller portions are common with advancing age. A shift in eating Patterns and preferences does more than change diets, it decreases social activity. Meal preparation is an exceptional way for Seniors with dementia to stimulate their brain activity. Cooking, baking, and serving involves more than one skill, […]
Falls At Home: Caring For Elderly Parents
When we’re toddlers, we lots of falls tend to occur, as we learn about balance and organizing our bodies to stay upright. In middle age, we suffer few falls and those that do occur tend to be the result of tripping, slipping or suffering from an illness. As we age, […]