To say Noble Horizons is in Auxiliary President Judy McKernon’s blood would be stating the obvious. Judy’s family connection to Noble dates back to its inception. Judy’s father Tom Wagner, a local attorney, was chosen to administer the John H and Ethel G Noble Charitable Trust, the purpose of which was to provide a place […]
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On December 4th we wished long time Recreation Department member, JoAnna Whitmore, a happy retirement. JoAnna joined the Noble community nine years ago, following a long career at Sharon Hospital. “It was one of the best decisions I ever made. As soon as I got here, I felt so at home. Everyone here is so caring
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Lynn Famigletti loves her job. “I always want to do what I can to help everybody,” says Lynn and as the Wellness Coordinator, she is doing exactly that. As the Wellness Coordinator, Lynn works with the cottagers and cobble residents, overseeing their health and wellness needs, and during the pandemic, providing a variety of services
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When Medicare awarded Noble Horizons its highest 5-star rating, we were especially proud to be recognized for our staffing levels which exceed the industry standard. Providing extra hands to deliver exceptional care is The Noble Way. Maintaining our high nurse to resident ratio, however, can be challenging in our rural, sparsely populated area, so we
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Social interaction is a key component of healthy aging. Beyond a cup of coffee, there are many ways for older adults to remain socially connected, among them volunteering, adult education, new hobbies, and volunteering which is an excellent way to stay connected to one’s community and to give back. There are not only documented medical
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Strokes are very common, in fact, they are the leading cause of disability in the US and the fifth leading cause of death. A stroke occurs when oxygen and nutrients are unable to reach the brain because of a blood clot or ruptured artery. When brain cells are starved of oxygen, they die, and the function
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From nursing to dietary, maintenance to recreation, Noble team members count on and support one another. Wishing to acknowledge this camaraderie and dedication, Administrator Bill Pond asked Department Heads to write testimonials to the dedication and teamwork that characterize Noble Horizons. Through these essays, it is clear that because every Department is valued and works
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Marion Romeo’s 9/24 Lakeville Journal picture with her husband Fred doesn’t just celebrate 60 years of marriage, it recognizes the loyalty that defines Marion’s commitment to others. Her astonishing 20-years as a beloved Noble Horizons volunteer further evidences her dedication and steadfastness. After retiring from a nursing career in 1998, Marion brought her skills, compassion, and kind
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Carita Gardiner is a veteran English instructor at The Hotchkiss School. She’s taught countless students and scores of literary works, and her entire career has been focused on creating and sustaining a love affair with literature and writing for herself and her students. When not in the classroom, she is always evolving her skills as
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Ellie Youngblood, the young manager of Fairfield Farm at the Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, Connecticut, represents a generational link between farming’s agrarian past, and its socially conscientious future. Ellie is a self-described “turbo farm nerd” who began working on Marble Valley Farm in her hometown of Kent, CT, at the age of 16, and has
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