Hope Gallagher is a friend to many in the Noble community, though few have actually met her! She is the popular teacher of Noble’s free weekly balance class on Zoom, but because she joined the Noble team as an Occupational Therapist during the pandemic, her class members have only known her virtually. People lucky enough […]
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Osteoporosis, meaning porous bones in Latin, is a condition that affects more than 53 million people in the USA. Normal, healthy bones have small honeycomb-like spaces inside of them, when the size of the spaces increases and causes the bone to lose strength and density making them weaker and thinner then you suffer from osteoporosis.
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May is Stoke Awareness Month. Strokes are the 5th leading cause of disability in America according to the American Stroke Association but they can be prevented and treated once you learn how to control and treat several risk factors. Up to 80 percent of strokes can be prevented if you don’t smoke, make healthy
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This May, we’re talking about High Blood Pressure and everything you need to know! High blood pressure, or hypertension, occurs when your blood pressure reaches unhealthy levels as it passes through your blood vessels. The “pressure” is the amount of resistance the blood meets while the heart is pumping. The narrower your arteries are, the
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May 6 was a memorable day at Noble Horizons! In the midst of celebrating National Nurses Day, we were awarded our 7th consecutive CMS 5-star rating, earning particularly high scores for the time our Registered Nurses dedicate to each resident on a daily basis. The perfect score makes Noble Horizons one of only a select few
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From time to time, we invite guest bloggers to share their wisdom with our Noble community. The following is written by Art Mulligan of Senior Advocate Services. Navigating the world of health care is daunting especially when you are considering long-term care options for a loved one. Health Care Advocates are trusted advisors who help
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(May 6, 2021) The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced today that it has awarded the rare 5-Star designation to Noble Horizons for the seventh consecutive quarter. The announcement also coincides with the celebration of National Nurse’s Day. The perfect score makes Noble Horizons one of the highest rated senior communities in the region, one of only a select few
Printed in the Lakeville Journal on May 6, 2021 In 1982, President Ronald Reagan declared May 6, “National Recognition Day for Nurses,” later expanded to “National Nurses Week (May 6-12)” to give communities, businesses, individuals, and organizations an opportunity to honor and thank nurses for the many ways they touch our lives. Given the grueling
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Arthritis is a condition caused by inflammation of the joints, but for many, it can be hard to tell the difference between normal aches and pains as we age. In fact, there are more than 100 different types of arthritis that can affect one or more joints. The symptoms of arthritis can develop over time,
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As we age, getting the proper nutrition becomes harder for a number of reasons – going to the grocery store is more of a challenge, cooking nutritious meals can be more difficult, and making meals or eating alone just isn’t as enjoyable as it used to be. Regardless, eating healthy meals, is of course, extremely
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