Aging

Noble Richards

Noble Richards Blazes a Trail

SALISBURY — William Shatner of “Star Trek” fame may have gone up in a rocket for his 90th birthday, but Noble Richards pedaled into his 91st year. The resident of Noble Horizons recently biked 188 miles of the Katy Trail State Park across Missouri. Knowing their dad was a lifelong cyclist, Richards’ three sons arranged […]

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Gina and Carly

Noble Spotlight: Hospice NursING Staff – Making a Difference

Working in the nursing field can be both rewarding and heartbreaking, especially if you work in hospice care. Hospice care is tailored to the needs of each individual but the goal of hospice care is always the same – to provide comfort, dignity, and the highest quality of life and care for the duration of

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PERS response

Personal Emergency Response Systems and the Benefits for Seniors

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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mammogram

Breast Cancer Awareness – The Importance of Mammograms as You Age

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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healthy aging

Healthy Aging – It’s Never Too Late to Start

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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care

What Do You Do When Your Parents Need Different Levels of Care

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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immunization

National Immunization Awareness Month

August is National Immunization Month (NIAM). NIAM is a yearly observance in August to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages from infants to elderly. The goal of NIAM is to raise awareness about the important role vaccines play in preventing serious, sometimes deadly, diseases. If COVID has taught us anything, it’s just

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