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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What you’ll quickly notice about Noble’s new Dining Director Lisa McGhee are her shoes. They not only reflect her fondness for food, but her great sense of humor; today she wears shoes decorated with hamburgers and pizza. Lisa’s began her career at Noble Horizons 15 years ago as a dietary aide alongside her mother, who
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Your parents have spent decades together – building and enjoying a life with each other. They figured out how to overcome challenges, both big and small, making it through a lifetime together. As they age, their need for care may be different, and it can be hard to understand how to help. Despite what may
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It is hard to believe that Labor Day is just a weekend away! Though summer doesn’t officially end until the September 22 Autumnal Equinox, its days are certainly numbered. That said, we continue to take advantage of the region’s outdoor summer activities while enjoying the diversions of Noble’s 110-acre campus. Fortunately, Henri weakened to a
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Welcoming two generations of family members to Noble Horizons is one of our greatest privileges, whether as residents, staff, or volunteers. Rarely are we able to host two generations simultaneously but this summer, the mother-daughter volunteer team of Carita Gardiner and Eden Oostenink changed that! Veteran Hotchkiss School English teacher Carita Gardiner volunteered to lead
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