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.
The Holiday Season is Upon Us
Dear Families, Friends, and Residents, The Holiday season is a typical time to look back on the past year. This past year has been difficult, strange, and overwhelming for all. I truly believe it has been the hardest on our residents, and all who love them. I would like to […]
How to Protect Elders From Winter
Chilling temperatures and treacherous snow and ice can pose serious problems for seniors and their caregivers during the winter months. Consider using the following pointers to adapt your loved one’s care plan, minimize health risks, and ensure you’re prepared for whatever Old Man Winter may bring your way. Prevent Hypothermia […]
Health & Safety Measures
Dear Families, Friends, and Community Members, As many of you are already aware our community has seen a large increase in COVID-19 cases over the past few weeks. According to The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) our county’s positivity rate is currently at 11.4% which is the […]
Balancing Work & Elder Care Through the Coronavirus
While much attention has been paid to the difficulties of parents trying to balance their professional responsibilities with home-tutoring children whose schools have, there are also millions of people who are juggling work and elder care in the midst of the Coronavirus outbreak, leaving many feeling overwhelmed. Some are attempting […]
Experts Urge Seniors to Spend More Time in Nature
Though we are all creatures of nature, these days we’re more likely to find ourselves removed from the natural world. This might be by choice, as we opt to spend our hours indoors, under artificial light, staring into one glowing device or another. Or, we might have little choice, as […]