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.
Valentine Balloon Sale
The Life Enhancement department will be selling Balloon bouquets consisting of one 18″ heart-shaped mylar and two latex balloons for Valentine’s Day. The cost for each balloon bouquet is $5. To have a balloon and valentine sent to your loved one at The Neighbors, click here to download this order […]
Send a Singing Valentine to Residents
This year, the Life Enhancement department will be offering the opportunity for you to send a singing valentine. On Sunday, February 12, we will sing the selected Valentine song, and hand your loved one a chocolate kiss! The cost of having a Singing Valentine sent is $1 with all proceeds […]
The Visitors’ Guide to Nursing Homes
Tips for a Good Nursing Home Visit To help you get the most enjoyment from your time together, long-term care experts and a family caregiver offer guidelines for a successful nursing home visit. Here are some of their top take-home messages: Shared activities help break the ice. Working on a puzzle […]
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 […]