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.
Healthy Eating for Seniors
A Well-Balanced Diet Eating a well-balanced diet is an important part of staying healthy as you age. It can help you maintain a healthy weight, stay energized, and get the nutrients you need. It also lowers your risk of developing chronic health conditions, such as heart disease and diabetes. According […]
When It’s Time For A Nursing Home
Caregivers Often Feel an Emotional Mix When the phone call finally came, I gasped in shock. It was a social worker from the nursing home where my mother had been on a waiting list for the admission for a year and a half. The social worker said the words that […]
Simple Tips to Prevent Falls
Falls put you at risk of serious injury. Prevent falls with these simple fall-prevention measures, from reviewing your medications to hazard-proofing your home. Fall prevention may not seem like a lively topic, but it’s important. As you get older, physical changes and health conditions — and sometimes the medications used […]
How to Keep Seniors Active
When trying to best care for your aging parent or loved one, it’s important to explain the benefits of exercise and how it impacts their life. Being active can help your aging senior in a variety of ways, from strengthening social relationships to improving memory and preventing depression. As you […]
9 Outdoor Activities for Seniors
Summer is the perfect time to get outside and have some fun. However, an older adult’s idea of a “good time” is different than what people in younger age groups typically like to do for recreation and entertainment, especially when those activities take place outdoors. Older adults and seniors are […]