Millions of people across the world have discovered that life is richer in the company of a dog. A dog’s love is unequivocal, its loyalty unwavering and its joy contagious. There is, however, another side to dog ownership, and that is the one that has brought us together to learn from Phil Klein, the Dog […]
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We all suffer from stress. It’s a normal part of our lives, no one is exempt from it, and at times, we don’t even know we are suffering from it because we’ve become so used to it. However, stress can be debilitating and even cause or accelerate health problems. April is Stress Awareness Month and
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While many who receive the vaccination breathe a sigh of relief, a visionary group of local women used it as an opportunity to launch an initiative and share their good fortune with others. Kathy Voldstad, Judith McGuire, and Judy Gafney met regularly via Zoom throughout the pandemic (“sort of a coffee hour”) and felt grateful
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If you are a pet owner, you’ve probably experienced the many therapeutic and emotional benefits that animals provide. It can be something as simple as coming home after a bad day and being greeted very enthusiastically by your dog or taking your horse for a long trail ride. Pets are great at helping us get
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On April 1 at 7:15 pm, scores of guests gathered via Zoom to hear the remarkable story of James Mars, a Black American born into slavery in Canaan, CT. Salisbury history teacher Rhonan Mokriski and his students have spent the last year excavating the buried stories of Black Americans in CT whose lives have been
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Helping people has been Liliana Ames’ passion since she was a child growing up in the picturesque village of Maramonovka in Modava. “I always wanted to take care of people who needed help,” Liliana reflects and as a Certified Personal Trainer at Noble Horizons she fulfills this passion daily. Liliana’s journey to Noble Horizons is as
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Just thinking about essential “paperwork” and documents can cause anxiety and stress. You either feel like you haven’t save what you need or you have 27 shoeboxes full and can’t find anything. There is a happy middle ground, and getting your affairs in order – including all that paperwork – isn’t as hard as you
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As parents or relatives age, balancing respect for their autonomy and independence against the potential consequences of their mental or physical health decline can be challenging. A power of attorney (POA) is one way to ensure that your loved one’s wishes will be prioritized. In a nationwide survey, 90% of people said they knew they
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Lori Jones has been a beloved member of the Noble Horizons community for over 35 years, brightening the lives of Noble residents with her irrepressible warmth and unflappable cheer. When she first began her career as a Certified Nursing Aide, she floated between Riga, Wagner, and Whitridge. She particularly enjoyed Whitridge, where memory care is
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Did you know that as you age, your sleep patterns change? We often experience normal changes in our sleeping patterns, such as becoming sleepy earlier, waking up earlier, or experiencing less deep sleep. However, disturbed sleep, waking up tired every day, and other symptoms of insomnia are not a normal part of aging. Sleep is just as
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