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.
Diabetes and Dementia
With the number of over-65 Americans growing each day, it’s becoming ever more critical to spread awareness of the health changes that go along with aging, including the increased risks seniors face when they already suffer from a chronic disease. When that disease is diabetes — the seventh leading cause […]
What to Do with Your Parent’s Pet
We’ve shared an inexplicable bond with animals throughout our history. Whether it’s the joy, love, or protection that animals offer us, the benefits of having a pet are well documented. When we age, however, it can become more difficult to care for oneself, let alone a pet. What do we […]
Tips to for Helping Seniors Get Dressed
Getting dressed is a daily action that most of us take for granted. We often don’t think twice about putting our arms up to dive into a sweater or reaching down to tie our shoes. But in caregiving situations, a person may have lost the ability to dress themselves and […]
Celebrating the Holidays in Long Term Care
The holidays can be stressful, but they can be especially trying for residents in a long-term care facility. After a lifetime of having family and tradition to define the holidays, residents find themselves in a nursing home instead. The stress can vary from person to person. It’s somewhat less traumatic […]
6 Healthy Thanksgiving Meals
The Calorie Control Council reports the average American Thanksgiving dinner contains a whopping 3,000 calories. The snacks typically served before the feast may add another 1,500 calories. This is not good news for seniors living with serious health conditions. However, there are many ways to trim calories while still enjoying […]