January is National Glaucoma month and nearly 3 million Americans suffer from Glaucoma although nearly half of them don’t know they have it. Until you get to the advanced stages there are no symptoms of this dreadful and irreversible eye disease, but early detection and treatments can preserve vision. What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma causes fluid to build up […]
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There is often confusion when it comes to the terms palliative care and hospice, and they are often used interchangeably. While they have some commonalities, they aren’t the same and there are some important differences. The definition of hospice care is “Compassionate comfort care for people facing a terminal illness with a prognosis of six months or less, based
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As a big sister in a family of six, a mother of five and a nurse for 43 years, Mary Ellen Baldwin has not only dedicated much of her life to caregiving, but most of it has been joyfully rendered at Noble Horizons. In fact, despite retiring from her nursing responsibilities a six years ago,
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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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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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Noble Horizons was honored to host Dr. Scott Small as he discussed his latest book and insights into memory loss and Alzheimer’s. You can view the recording by CLICKING HERE. Scott A. Small is a physician specializing in aging and dementia and a professor of neurology and psychiatry at Columbia University, where he is the director of
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Finding the right senior living community for you or a loved one can be intimidating, as we wrote in a recent blog post which you can read here. However, once you’ve gathered all your information and, narrowed down your list of communities that meet your needs, you’ll want to start touring communities to make sure it’s a good fit. Touring
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Whether you are starting the search for a senior living community for yourself or a loved one out of curiosity, a need has arisen, or you just want a plan in place, you’ve come to the right place. Reading this article is a great first step as you begin your search. Below are some simple tips to help you prepare for what’s
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May is Stoke Awareness Month. Strokes are the 5th leading cause of disability in America according to the American Stroke Association but they can be prevented and treated once you learn how to control and treat several risk factors. Up to 80 percent of strokes can be prevented if you don’t smoke, make healthy
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When it comes to senior living communities, they come in many shapes and sizes. It’s important to understand that there is no universal process or approach when it comes to aging and one’s needs. There is a common misconception that a senior living community (which provides a variety of senior living options) is the same
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