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.
Self-Care for Seniors: Winter Hydration
Dehydration in the elderly can be a sneaky thing — it is a common cause of hospitalization among older adults because by the time signs and symptoms of dehydration appear — it can already be too late. The sense of thirst diminishes with age and as a result, according to The […]
Holidays and Alzheimer’s During COVID-19
The holidays are often filled with sharing, laughter and memories. But they can also bring stress, disappointment, sadness — and due to the COVID-19 pandemic — heightened risk for spreading the virus, especially for older adults who tend to have underlying health conditions. A person living with Alzheimer’s may feel […]
6 Signs It’s Time to Stop Driving
Running stop signs and getting lost are indicators it may be time to give up your driver’s license and stop driving. Getting older doesn’t automatically mean that you shouldn’t be behind the wheel; however, regularly monitoring your driving abilities is an important part of maintaining senior health because there comes […]
Virtual Resident Wish Tree
At each Christmas party, every resident who wants to participate will be given a Christmas gift. This year, staff members are asking each resident what they might like for Christmas. In place of putting up a wish tree in each house, a virtual Wish Tree is being compiled. Anyone who […]
Christmas Decorating
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 […]