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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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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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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Every year on September 29th, we celebrate World Heart Day. Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) claims 17.9 million lives globally each year, so the World Heart Federation created the campaign to educate and encourage individuals to improve their heart health. Over a lifetime, the heart beats about 2.5 billion times! Like all our muscles, it’s important to
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September is World Alzheimer’s Month and the perfect time to learn more about this debilitating disease. According to Alzheimer’s Disease International, every three seconds someone in the world develops dementia, “a collective name for progressive degenerative brain syndromes which affect memory, thinking, behavior and emotion.” In fact, Alzheimer’s disease, and vascular dementia account for nine out of ten cases of dementia. Symptoms may include: Memory
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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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What you’ll quickly notice about Noble’s new Dining Director Lisa McGhee are her shoes. They not only reflect her fondness for food, but her great sense of humor; today she wears shoes decorated with hamburgers and pizza. Lisa’s began her career at Noble Horizons 15 years ago as a dietary aide alongside her mother, who
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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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Welcoming two generations of family members to Noble Horizons is one of our greatest privileges, whether as residents, staff, or volunteers. Rarely are we able to host two generations simultaneously but this summer, the mother-daughter volunteer team of Carita Gardiner and Eden Oostenink changed that! Veteran Hotchkiss School English teacher Carita Gardiner volunteered to lead
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August is National Eye Exam Month and there is a lot you can do to help keep your eyes healthy and protect your vision in between your yearly exams. Of course, the first step is getting that exam! Get a dilated eye exam every year. It’s simple and painless and it’s the single best thing
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