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.
5 Engaging Christmas Activities for the Elderly
Christmas is just around the corner, and it is the perfect opportunity to spend some time with your senior loved one. This Christmas season, encourage your aging loved one to try out some of these engaging activities that can boost his or her health and wellbeing. 1. Play Christmas […]
What is Semantic Dementia?
Most people know little about the very rare condition of semantic dementia. It refers to a variant of Frontotemporal dementia (FTD), which is an uncommon type of dementia that mainly impacts the frontal and temporal lobes (or front and side parts) in the brain, mainly leading to problems with mental […]
2019 Christmas Party Schedule
Each house has chosen a time for their Resident/Family Christmas parties. Family and friends are welcome to join in the fun, so mark your calendars now! As the date gets closer, each house will have a sign-up sheet available for visitors. This is not a mandatory sign-up but will help […]
Christmas Gifting
Family members often ask us for suggestions for Christmas gifts for residents. Here are a few suggestions: Magazine Subscription Hometown Newspaper Subscription Large Print Books//Puzzle books Adaptive Clothing Photo Album w/ Family Pictures Pictures to Hang on the Wall Small Book Shelf/Corner Shelf Bulletin Board/Wipe-off Board Puzzles Clock Radio w/ […]
Christmas Decorations Reminder
Just a few reminders about decorating resident rooms for Christmas… Due to Federal Fire and Life Safety Codes, we cannot allow live evergreens in the facility. This would include real trees, wreaths, or porch pots. Nothing can be set on top of the over-the-bed lights, and you cannot completely cover […]