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.
Best Diets for Seniors
WHEN A PANEL OF HEALTH and nutrition experts ranked 35 diets for Best Diets 2015, they considered not only weight loss, but also whether diets were heart-healthy, good for controlling diabetes, and easy to follow. Now, two-panel members discuss which U.S. News-ranked diets make the most sense for seniors. Fewer Calories/More Protein For Amy Campbell, a […]
7 Tips to Help Elderly People Avoid Dehydration
The early warning signs of dehydration can be difficult to detect in elderly people. For one, elderly adults don’t feel thirst as strongly as other adults, and thirst is a common early warning sign for mild dehydration. Plus, there are a number of other reasons elderly adults face a greater […]
Keeping Seniors Active
Staying active in mind and body is essential for our health and well-being. Oftentimes, the hardest part of getting started is taking the first step, but there are a variety of simple ways to keep seniors active, if you know where to start looking. Socialization Activities It’s no secret that […]
Reminder from Nursing
Residents and Families: Please let us know if you or your loved one is going out to an appointment so we can plan ahead of time to send paperwork and documentation that is needed for that appointment. Stop at the nurses’ station before you leave for the appointment to pick […]
National Skilled Nursing Care Week
Each year, we celebrate National Skilled Nursing Care Week (formerly known as National Nursing Home Week) throughout our campus. We believe this is the perfect time for us to celebrate our residents, volunteers, and staff, but also an opportunity to give back to the Dunn County community. As in past […]