Falls are all-too-common for older adults. According to the National Council on Aging, an older adult is treated in the ER every 11 seconds for a fall-related injury. Even more shocking is that a senior sustains a fatal fall every 19 minutes, making fall-related injuries one of the leading causes of death in seniors. Data […]
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Colorful foliage is popping up across campus, and we are enjoying from our dining room the increasingly bright hues splashing across the Berkshire hills. Regular leaf-peeping trips are scheduled throughout October along with ice cream trips to Fudgey’s which remain very popular (please see photo below)! On September 29, we recognized World Heart Day and
Once women reach the age of 40, yearly mammograms, along with a physicals, eye exams, etc. are a part of life. Getting a mammogram is one of the best ways to detect and diagnose the early stages of breast cancer at a time when it’s most treatable. Some women, however, question the need or benefits
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The Middle East is often called the forgotten theater of the Great War, yet the effects of the conflict there have reverberated through the 20th and 21st Centuries. Conflicting loyalties, personalities, and policies created a complex political and military situation, one that the allied powers found “hard to escape with honor and dignity.” This talk will center
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Every year on September 29th, we celebrate World Heart Day. Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) claims 17.9 million lives globally each year, so the World Heart Federation created the campaign to educate and encourage individuals to improve their heart health. Over a lifetime, the heart beats about 2.5 billion times! Like all our muscles, it’s important to
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Though fall officially arrives at 3:20 pm today, it is gratifying to look back on a rich and rewarding summer, the fruits of which we are still enjoying! Pictured above is a resident harvesting seeds from the sunflowers she and others planted in April and on the left, last week’s Mexican cooking lunch. The festive
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It has been said the time to relax is when you don’t have time for it. In 2008, the Department of Health and Human Services designated the entire month of September as National Yoga Awareness Month. The goal is to educate the public about the multiple health benefits of yoga, inspiring people to live a healthy lifestyle.
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September is World Alzheimer’s Month and the perfect time to learn more about this debilitating disease. According to Alzheimer’s Disease International, every three seconds someone in the world develops dementia, “a collective name for progressive degenerative brain syndromes which affect memory, thinking, behavior and emotion.” In fact, Alzheimer’s disease, and vascular dementia account for nine out of ten cases of dementia. Symptoms may include: Memory
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As Salisbury’s nightly temperatures dip into the 40s, it is clear that summer 2021 is winding down! Lime Rock Park’s annual Labor Day weekend Vintage Car Parade, during which 125 historic cars roared through Noble Horizons, eased the transition, however! Sleek Porsches, classic MGs, roadsters, souped-up muscle cars, and countless other unique vehicles delighted the
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We are living longer – thanks to advances in modern medicine. As we age, it’s more important than ever that we focus on living a healthy lifestyle – from diet, to exercise, to maintaining a healthy mindset and nurturing our minds. September is Healthy Aging Month, which was designated in order to focus national attention on the
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