![national-nursing-home-week Residents eating lunch inside at the Neighbors of Dunn County.](https://neighborsdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/the-neighbors-of-dunn-county-residents-lunchroom-nursing-home-week.png)
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.
![Sitting on the patio with friends and family Sitting on the patio with friends and family](https://neighborsdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/the-neighbors-of-dunn-county-residents-patio-friends-family.jpg)
Why Nursing Homes Are a Good Place to Live
It’s an exciting time to be a part of the evolution of healthcare in our country. While it’s anyone’s guess as to what will happen in healthcare reform in the upcoming years, the signs are clear about the direction in which we’re moving: patient-centered care, more sophisticated and better-informed healthcare […]
![Senior Feeding Kitten Senior man playing with black kitten](https://neighborsdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/the-neighbors-of-dunn-county-senior-citizen-feeding-kittens.jpg)
How Pet Therapy Has Changed Assisted Living
It doesn’t take a scientist to know that pets make humans feel good; anyone who’s ever stroked a dog’s fur or felt a cat’s thrumming purr knows this. Science can, however, tell us how and why pets can be therapeutic. Just 15 minutes bonding with an animal sets off a […]
![Volunteers assisting residents with crafting activity at The Neighbors of Dunn County. Volunteers assisting residents with crafting activity at The Neighbors of Dunn County.](https://neighborsdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/the-neighbors-of-dunn-county-volunteers-assisting-residents.png)
News Flash: Resident & Family Surveys
The Neighbors of Dunn County has commissioned NRC Health (National Research Corporation), formerly known as My Innerview to conduct satisfaction surveys of our residents, families and employees in 2017. Currently, residents of The Neighbors are in process of completing their satisfaction surveys. Responses to these surveys remain anonymous and NRC […]
![Government Center of Dunn County outside building. Government Center of Dunn County outside building.](https://neighborsdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/the-neighbors-of-dunn-county-government-center-building.png)
News Flash: Business Office Staff Moving August 2017
Effective January 1, 2017, the Business Office Staff of The Neighbors of Dunn County have been made part of the Finance Division of the Department of Administration. This also includes accounting staff from the Highway Dept., Human Services Dept. and Health Department. The Business Office Staff includes: Effective January 1, 2017, the […]
![Senior and Daughter Hug Senior and Daughter Hug](https://neighborsdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/the-neighbors-of-dunn-county-senior-mother-daughter-hug.jpg)
Dealing With A Friend Or Family Member That Has Alzheimer’s
When one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) they often have a hard time remembering things and thinking clearly. This can have a strain on your relationship, so it is important to realize the main challenges people with Alzheimer’s face, and learning how to cope with it. It is also […]