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.
Easy Meals for Seniors to Make on Their Own
Nutrition plays a major role in keeping seniors healthy and maintaining or improving overall well being. A healthy diet can guard against numerous health challenges such as osteoporosis, high blood pressure, and heart disease. By following a few simple guidelines, there’s an endless variety of nutritious and easy meals that seniors can […]
Spring Activities for Seniors With Dementia
Spring has arrived and if you are a caregiver to a parent or senior loved one with dementia, you may be ready to get outside and start enjoying some spring activities with them. People in all stages of the disease need to participate in activities to enjoy life, but when […]
9 Ways To Get Seniors With No Appetite To Eat
Some Seniors Refuse to Eat Some older adults refuse to eat because they’ve lost their appetite. This is a big problem for caregivers because seniors still need to get enough nutrients to stay healthy. It’s tough convincing someone with no appetite to eat. First, it’s important to rule out serious […]
Easter Activities for Seniors with Dementia
Sometimes the long-term memory of seniors with dementia is unaffected, and often they can remember celebrating Easter. Your senior loved one will probably enjoy participating in many different activities to commemorate the holiday and springtime in general. Easter gatherings are a good time for your loved one to reconnect with […]
5 Fantastic St. Patty’s Day Activities For Seniors
Happy St. Patty’s Day Everyone! How do you usually celebrate this day? Do you make green food? Do you like to collect four-leaf clovers? Do you eat corned beef? Here are 5 fun activities for you to try with your favorite senior. 1.) Play St. Patty’s Day Bingo Who doesn’t […]