Clue Noble had raised six German Shepherds so her adult children unanimously agreed that the perfect gift of joy for their mom was another adorable German Shepard puppy! Unfortunately, what they actually gave Clue was an incorrigible German Shepard puppy who turned Clue’s life so completely upside down that her children not only told her …
Simply being in the company of Suzanne Mazzarelli is calming; her warm spirit is soothing and serene. “I love providing a safe space for people,” she admits. As her many students attest, Suzanne not only provides a safe space but within it, she offers opportunities for connecting and healing as well. Originally certified as an …
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Whether you love the heat or hate summer, it offers many opportunities to get outside and focus on your health. From taking walks to a refreshing swim, it’s important to make the most of these summer months. Soak Up the Sun While it may be tough to build up the courage to get outside during …
A highlight of the 50th-anniversary community celebration was Bill Pond’s announcement that the Noble Horizons Volunteer of the Year Award had been renamed the Mary Barton Volunteer of the Year Award. Even more exciting was that Mary was honored as the first winner! “Mary Barton has redefined dedication, devotion, commitment, and love, and it is …
Stress is a normal part of life, and genetically our bodies are geared up to handle it. We’ve all heard of the “Flight or Fight Response” – when are bodies sense danger, we go into defense mode. Having this response is a good thing unless it’s chronic. Chronic stress has been shown to negatively affect …
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Are there secrets to healthy aging in men? Genetics does play a part in how we age, and what diseases we may be prone to but for most men, their health is determined by their lifestyle choices, how early they address problematic symptoms and how they handle stress. Most men will age better, and by …
After 15+ years in a business-driven fast-paced environment, Danielle Mastrocola was looking for a change. When the opportunity arose to join the Noble Horizons’ Social Work team she quickly said “Yes!”. “I really wanted to be in a smaller scaled environment, where I could spend more time and be more involved with residents and family …
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“I wanted to be a nurse since I was a little girl – I never had an idea of being anything else,” says RuthAnn Wright, Noble Charge Nurse & Supervisor. RuthAnn began her nursing career at Noble Horizons working as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) while attending nursing school full time. After nursing school graduation, …
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We all know that volunteering benefits others, but did you know that volunteering has a personal advantage as well? By helping others, we also help ourselves! Volunteering Addresses loneliness and isolation. Social isolation and loneliness can contribute to a decline in health, especially among older adults. Volunteering not only gives people purpose, a crucial contributor …
