As we age, our needs inevitably change. Sometimes it’s a subtle shift; at other times, a sudden requirement for additional support. If you are helping an aging loved one navigate this transition, one of the most crucial decisions you’ll make is about their living situation. Should they remain home, or is it time to consider […]
Planning for senior living is a significant step in ensuring a comfortable and fulfilling life for yourself or your loved ones. As you embark on this journey, it is crucial to understand the financial aspects of a senior living community, particularly budgeting, and affordability. Let’s explore the importance of early planning and why considering a
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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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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Ronica Doyen has always been a caregiver. Prior to joining the nursing team here at Noble Horizons, Ronica was an early childhood educator and for many years serving others in the capacity of a certified nursing assistant. “My goal has always been to become a nurse. After being a CNA for many years, I decided
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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
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Sadly, Type 2 Diabetes is quite common in the United States and the numbers of individuals who suffer from the disease are expected to rise over the next decade. We gathered some statistics from the National Diabetes Statistic Report, here are some key findings: 37.3 million Americans—about 1 in 10—have diabetes. About 1 in 5
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A significant part of Noble’s culture is centered around food and community, offering opportunities to nourish our bodies as well as our spirits. In addition to the social aspect of dining, the dietary team is behind the scenes, focused on good food’s healing effects on the body and the mind. Fueling with nutrient-dense foods that aren’t
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