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Healing Truths I Learned Riding My Motorcycle
It recently occurred to me that most of the truths I learned about achieving wellness and healing have parallel truths I learned while riding my motorcycle. Healing is as much a mental process as a physical. I hope the following wellness tips bring a smile to your face and help you advance in your healing journey.
Focus on Where You're Headed, Not Where You Are
Most beginning motorcycle riders find that cornering (making a turn) is one of the hardest skills to master. Cornering has so many different facets to consider that schools exist which have the sole purpose of teaching how to corner more effectively. One of the first lessons learned is that the best way to turn without winding up in a ditch or in oncoming traffic is to focus on where you want to end up. (This tidbit works while driving a car, too, but is most effective in motorcycle riding.) It's a simple fact that when you focus on your ultimate destination, your mind automatically triggers your body to do what's needed to take you there. Most beginning riders get hung up looking down at the road lines or at their own front tire and wind up veering far away from where they need to be. Focusing on our destination is especially important for physical healing.
I find many people become so focused on being sick they fail to focus on becoming well. Their thoughts become burdened by their physical challenges and they stop thinking about regaining health. I know how easy it is to stop focusing on wellness and to become almost obsessed with the many physical problems you're battling. I've been there. I can speak from experience that true healing requires the ability to look past today's challenges to focus on tomorrow's victories. Doing so will be easier some days than others, but committing to focus on your end goal will help you feel better physically, mentally and emotionally.
Always Wear Protective Gear
Nothing concerns me more than seeing a motorcycle rider zipping along without a helmet and without any protective gear. Common sense dictates that wearing protective gear will help protect one from the unexpected. In our household, one of the basic rules each of our kids has to follow before riding anything with two wheels is that full protective gear is always required. Ignoring this rule and not taking basic precautions for protection would be foolish. The same is true of wellness.
I am often amazed when I meet with people who want to feel better but who are not doing basic things to maintain the health they have or who are not doing the things they know they must to control a specific condition. For example, a diabetic who eats everything, doesn't exercise and who never checks a blood sugar is asking for trouble. Regardless of the health challenge one is working to reverse, there are simple lifestyle habits that must be done on a daily basis. Occasionally skipping a day is acceptable, but ignoring basic health needs on a continual basis may result in worsening health or in an additional diagnosis. Taking full precautions to protect oneself from harm just makes sense. I'm not talking about extreme changes, but am merely referencing the basics. I estimate it only takes me about 60 seconds to put on my protective riding gear. Taking the steps needed to improve health are also rarely complicated or time consuming.
Speeding Doesn't Get You There Faster
If you do the math, you'll quickly find that riding fifteen to twenty miles over the speed limit only gains two to three minutes on short trips. The time gained is minimal and typically does not justify the added risks. Driving from one location to another is a process. It would be nice to speed up the process or skip a mile or two, but that usually isn't possible.
The same is true in healing. Healing takes time. Most health conditions develop over time, so it logically will take time for your body to reverse conditions. One of the basic healing guidelines I learned in school was that the body heals conditions in the reverse order they occurred, and that one can typically expect the body to need about one month of healing time for each year the condition has existed. This is just a guideline – each person's situation will be very unique. Sometimes the body can reverse a condition very rapidly, sometimes additional time is needed. Regardless, the fact remains that the body requires time to heal. Healing is a process. Mainstream medicine says you can skip the process by taking a pill, but this merely hides the symptom instead of reversing the problem. Healing takes times. We live in a society used to receiving instant gratification. Our bodies don't work that way. Patience may sometimes be needed to stop being a patient.
Drop the "When Not If" Mentality
When I was learning to ride, one of the things I heard over and over again was the mantra: "It's not a question of IF, it's a question of WHEN you'll drop your bike." So what naturally happened? I developed a nagging fear of dropping my bike and dropped my brand new Buell within two months of buying it. Here's my problem with the "when not if" mentality: It becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. When you have those seeds of impending doom planted in your subconscious, they inevitably take root and bloom if you don't work to pull out that weed of deception.
This is closely related to focusing on your desired destination and not on where you are now. I find many people become terrified of and focus on the potential outcomes of their condition instead of being thankful for the health they have now. I recently chatted with a woman who has had active cancer for over fifteen years. The doctors keep telling her she should be dead, but she refuses to listen. She gets up every day and gives thanks for how good she feels – even when she doesn't. Her blood work continues to improve, she feels better every day, and her doctors can't figure it out. By focusing on the positive and ignoring the potential negative consequences of her illness, she is maintaining a high degree of health. There are no guarantees. Just because you've received a diagnosis doesn't mean you're going to have every possible complication associated with that diagnosis. Focus on your wellness and maintain a positive attitude! Focusing on the positive actually creates physiological changes in our body chemistry that aid healing. Keeping a positive attitude may accomplish more healing than anything else. Even if it doesn't, you feel better when you focus on the positive, so give it a try!
Everybody Loves a Custom
Anyone who's ever watched the Discovery Channel knows many hit shows revolve around taking a stock motorcycle or stock parts and creating a custom look. We have a fascination with taking what the factory hands us and customizing it to fit our own personality and style. Most bike owners find customizing their bike is a back and forth process that is never really done. We need to use this same approach with wellness!
Every eating plan and lifestyle program can and often should be "tweaked" to fit your personal needs. Your body won't lie to you. If you began a program that worked well for a few months but you're now starting to lose the momentum you gained, it's time for a change. I encourage my clients to get regular blood work or Zyto scans every six months to make sure various nutritional and physiological measures are staying at their optimum level. There is no single eating style or lifestyle approach that is perfect for everyone. Constantly monitor your progress. If you start to feel poorly or regain symptoms, then it's time to identify and address the reason. This typically means a change is needed in lifestyle habits, eating styles or supplementation. Wellness is a journey with many twists, so we should expect to need to make adjustments along the way.
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Diabetes Myths that Need to be Busted
There are a multitude of diabetes myths still perpetuated and shared as "fact" even though they are blatantly false. Myths get perpetuated in odd ways. Case in point: the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) recently allowed Krispy Kreme donuts to sponsor a fundraising run. During the run, participants – many of whom have diabetes – ran a single mile, ate a dozen donuts, and then ran a mile back. The JDRF spokesperson defended this run by stating that "food doesn't cause Type 1 diabetes." Guess what? Studies done in Finland since 1991 prove she's wrong!
I was blessed with Type 1 Diabetes in 1967 and have been researching it through life experience or active study ever since. I've studied the mainstream approaches to Diabetes control and have also studied and experimented with many natural wellness approaches. My desire is to help people with any form of Diabetes live life abundantly and realize that having Diabetes doesn't mean their life is over. Following are a number of myths related to diabetes that need to be busted right now:
Myth #1: Type 1 Diabetes is an autoimmune condition that has nothing to do with food
Fact: While Type 1 Diabetes is indeed an autoimmune condition, autoimmune reactions are caused when the body secretes antibodies that attack cells of the body. Studies have connected dairy antibodies (antibodies the body produces to cow milk, not human breast milk) to an attack on the beta cells in the pancreas that secrete insulin. Countries having the highest intake of bovine dairy products (Sweden, Denmark and Finland) also have the highest incidence of Type 1 Diabetes in children. The connection cannot be denied. The studies found that children who were not given bovine dairy prior to the age of 7 months had significantly lower incidence of Type 1 Diabetes than those who were. My recommendation is to not give babies cow milk, cheese, ice cream or other dairy products prior to the age of 12 months. (Avoid soy, too, as other studies found that boys given soy formula had lower sperm counts as adults and that girls given soy formula developed breasts and began menstruating at an earlier age.)
The American Academy of Pediatrics Work Group on Cow's Milk and Diabetes Mellitus issued this statement in 1994: "The evidence incriminating cow-milk consumption in the cause of type 1 diabetes is sufficient to cause the American Academy of Pediatrics to issue this warning, 'Early exposure of infants to cow's milk protein may be an important factor in the initiation of the beta cell destructive process in some individuals.' and 'The avoidance of cow's milk protein for the first several months of life may reduce the later development of IDDM or delay its onset in susceptible people.'"
Having said that, let me add that dairy antibodies are not the sole causative factor of Type 1 Diabetes. Many other factors may be associated with Type 1 Diabetes, including viral infections, bacterial infections and some genetic factors. There is also some evidence that toxins in vaccinations may be associated with auto-immune over-stimulation that may contribute to Type 1 Diabetes. Genetic factors also play a role in whether or not a child's body can counteract certain antibodies.
Myth #2: Only fat people get Type 2 Diabetes
Fact: I personally know several very thin, athletic people who have Type 2 Diabetes. Type 2 Diabetes is caused when the body develops insulin resistance, or when the body's cells no longer absorb and use insulin as they should. Although insulin resistance is much more common in people who are overweight, thin people may also develop it.
The pancreas of most – not all – people with Type 2 Diabetes typically works as it should. It works so well, in fact, that it over-produces insulin in response to elevated glucose levels. The excess insulin in the blood stream causes the body's cells to become "overwhelmed" by the excess insulin, which creates worsening insulin resistance. Please read my article, "The Top 3 Blood Tests Almost Everyone Should Request" for information about having your insulin level checked. Unfortunately, insulin is a fat-storage hormone, so excess insulin in the blood stream may make weight loss very difficult if it is needed.
There are multiple potential causes of insulin resistance, and every person with Type 2 Diabetes may have very distinct issues that led to their body's resistance. The fact does remain, however, that people who are overweight and who eat diets which are extremely high in high-glycemic carbohydrates are much more likely to develop Type 2 Diabetes than those who are thin and who eat a more balanced diet. Luckily, many people with Type 2 Diabetes have reversed their insulin resistance and reduced or even eliminated their need for prescription medication simply by making a few simple lifestyle changes.
Myth #3: My doctor says I have "pre-diabetes," which means I don't need to make any changes
Fact: The prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes has become so high that a new term – Metabolic Syndrome – was developed for people who have the early stages of insulin resistance but who may not have highly elevated blood glucose levels. Those who are in the very beginning stages of insulin resistance, or "pre-diabetes," often reverse insulin resistance by making simple lifestyle changes.
When I have clients whose blood work shows elevated insulin levels, I recommend the same regimen I recommend to people who have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. Placing a prefix before the word "diabetes" doesn't mean there's nothing to worry about, it simply means early intervention is needed.
Myth #4: People with Diabetes have to eat a very restricted diet
Fact: This myth floors me. People with any form of Diabetes need to eat a very nutritious diet, but not one that is severely restricted. I will admit that my research and personal experience with diet cause me to disagree with the typical regimen prescribed by the American Diabetes Association (ADA). The ADA encourages people with Diabetes to eat high amounts of carbohydrates and to avoid fats, stating that carbohydrates are essential for energy. I can't tell you how many times I've had a client come to see me and claim their dietitian is trying to kill them. People with Diabetes can eat carbohydrates, but I encourage them to primarily eat low-glycemic carbohydrates that don't require large amounts of insulin. Insulin is a fat-storage hormone, so weight loss is often dependent upon eating in a fashion that allows the body to produce less insulin. Eating in this manner may also improve insulin resistance, as a lower amount of insulin in the blood stream may help the body's cells not be "overwhelmed" by it. For more information on effective eating styles for controlling glucose levels, please read: Why Mainstream Diabetes Diets Often Fail.
The typical eating style I recommend for people with any form of diabetes is highly personalized to meet the physical and personal needs of each person. I typically encourage the use of low-glycemic carbohydrates in somewhat limited quantities. I basically encourage my clients to use a similar eating style to that which I use. Why? Because the eating style I use – which is not at all restrictive – allowed me to cut my insulin needs to less than a third of what they were ten years ago and to reduce my Hemoglobin A1C from 8.5% to a typical reading of 5.7%. Hemoglobin A1C is an "average" of blood glucose levels over a three-month period. "Normal" levels are said to be between 4.5 – 6.0%. I know people who are not diabetic who have higher A1C readings than I do. Not bad for someone who's had Type 1 Diabetes for more than 46 years! (On a side note, I recommend asking your doctor to run an A1C after age 40 simply to establish a baseline that can be used to spot any changes.)
The program I recommend to people who have insulin resistance or full-blown Diabetes is always very personalized. Cookie-cutter approaches don't work. I customize the approach to be suitable for anyone of any age and any body size, including pregnant women and children – with physician approval.
Myth #5: I had gestational diabetes, but I'm no longer pregnant so I don't need to worry about it
Fact: The incidence of developing Type 2 Diabetes is significantly higher for women who had Gestational Diabetes. Those women obviously need to make careful dietary changes while pregnant in order to maintain normal glucose levels and protect their baby, but should consider continuing to consume fewer carbohydrates and lower-glycemic carbohydrates after giving birth. Making post-partum dietary changes may help improve insulin sensitivity and may reduce the likelihood of developing Type 2 Diabetes.
Note: None of these statements were evaluated by the FDA and none are intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any medical condition. This information is shared for informational purposes only and should never be used to replace standard medical care. Always check with your physician before making any changes to diet or lifestyle, and never adjust medication or begin taking supplements without your physician's recommendation.
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There is a Cure for Diabetes, Gabriel Cousens, multiple references.
How I'm Different from Other Practitioners
The words, "Naturopathic Medicine" evoke a wide variety of different perceptions and misconceptions in people's minds. Because of that, and because no natural practitioner is exactly the same, I thought it might be wise to share more details about my practice and about my philosophies of healing. As you read, please feel free to ask if you have any questions.
As I said, every natural practitioner is wonderfully unique. That's part of what I love about my profession. Because we are very unique, we can each help a very different set of people. The points that follow provide information that will help distinguish me from other practitioners. Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions!
- Not opposed to mainstream medicine: Many people incorrectly believe I am opposed to all forms of mainstream medicine and pharmaceuticals. That is not true. There are many situations where mainstream treatments are necessary. What I am opposed to are violations of the first tenet of the Hippocratic Oath: "Do no harm." I see the results of serious damage caused by medical doctors and/or pharmaceutical medications every day in my office. THAT is what I'm opposed to. There are many situations where mainstream treatments are needed and are a huge blessing. It's the times they are used incorrectly or in ways that harm the patient that I'm opposed to. I embrace an approach where mainstream treatments are seamlessly combined with holistic approaches. I am happy to consult with my clients' doctors to request blood work, recommend medication alternatives, provide information on non-invasive test procedures, etc. Many of my clients bring their test results and blood work results with them to every appointment so that I can review their results in a holistic fashion, explain the potential causes of abnormal results, and explain what the results mean in a way that's easily understood. I myself am alive due to insulin, so I recognize the need for mainstream intervention when needed. Clients in my office will never be made to feel inadequate for choosing to use pharmaceutical medications.
- Belief in the body's ability to heal itself: I am a firm believer that the body will heal itself if given the support it requires. However, healing of extreme, chronic, long-term issues does not occur rapidly. Most chronic conditions require extreme dedication and commitment to changing lifestyle, food choices and negative thought patterns. My belief is that healing requires the removal of any toxins or issues preventing healing, and the identification of systemic weaknesses or nutritional deficiencies. If you remove the blockages that are preventing healing, your body will often heal. The "trick" is to dig deep enough to find all the issues preventing healing. I have had diabetes for almost 50 years, but still believe I can support my body so that it can heal itself. So far I've gone from taking 80+ units of insulin daily to needing less than 20. My pancreas has gone from not producing any insulin to producing insulin in small amounts. I'm not there … yet … but I'm on my way. The bottom line is that if you believe you cannot heal, you can't. Reversing the emotional scars that make us cling to illness is essential for healing. My job is to help identify nutritional deficiencies, cellular damage, systemic weaknesses, toxic overloads, and negative thought patterns that are preventing the body from healing itself. I then work with you to create a plan to slowly but surely reverse those issues.
- Dedication to finding the cause instead of masking the symptoms: I was in the corporate world during a time when performing a "root cause analysis" of every business problem was the craze. These exercises were developed based on the belief that finding the cause of a problem was essential to correcting it. I apply this same approach to wellness. Instead of trying to solely minimize your symptoms, I use a variety of assessment techniques to find the CAUSE of your issues. I then work with you to create a plan to address and reverse the cause, thereby eliminating or diminishing the issue. Although I try to focus more on the cause than the symptoms, I will also recommend supplements and therapies to alleviate any symptoms which are negatively affecting your daily life and ability to function. For example, in the case of someone having daily headaches, I will recommend ways to alleviate the pain so that the client does not suffer while we perform the necessary assessments to identify what is causing the headaches.
- Compassion – I've been there: I can honestly give thanks that I spent ten years almost bedridden due to illness because it helps me relate to a very wide variety of symptoms and health conditions. It also provided exposure to a wide range of medical specialties and procedures. During my illness, I dealt with diabetes, hypo- and hyperthyroidism, depression, adrenal fatigue, chronic sinus problems, extreme food allergies, multiple autoimmune disorders, severe neurological disorders, cardiac abnormalities, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, debilitating anemia requiring IV therapy, malnourishment caused by malabsorption, environmental sensitivities, liver disease, poor kidney function, hormonal imbalances, GERD, hypertension, and more. I was incorrectly diagnosed with MS three times and cancer once. When a patient or client sits across from me and breaks down crying because he or she is frustrated and discouraged beyond the breaking point, I often cry with them because I've been there. I understand. I KNOW what it's like to be sick and tired of being sick and tired, to do all the right things and get no results, to be too ill to function yet have "normal" test results, and to deal with doctors who refuse to listen to your insight and and imply your physical issues are all in your head. I know what that's like because I lived it. But … I also know what it's like to heal. Of all the issues I listed above, I now only deal with a few very minor ones. Healing happens. My goal during a consultation is to listen more than I talk, to address every single concern or symptom you have, and to provide encouragement and support. In the midst of that, my goal is to empower you with the knowledge you need to achieve wellness and the support you need to be successful in pursuing your goals. (I cover more about this in my post, Why I Do What I Do.)
- Truly holistic approach: I work with my clients to address any and all imbalances in body, mind and spirit. Wellness is not solely a physical issue, and most physical issues have a spiritual and/or emotional component. Solely addressing the physical side of an issue is similar to chopping off two legs of a three-legged stool and expecting it to stand better than it did before. True balance cannot occur unless all three legs of the stool are healthy and whole. I use a variety of non-invasive but very effective techniques to help identify and address any issues that may be impeding healing.
- Comprehensive remedies: After assessing the issues affecting you, I will work with you to create a holistic plan to address them. One of the things I believe sets me apart from others is that I work with you to create a plan instead of dictating a long list of do's and don'ts and then sending you on your way to do them. You are responsible for helping your body to heal, I'm merely a support tool. I will meet you where you are and will not ask you to make huge changes overnight. I will not overwhelm you with changes but will create a plan that allows you to make changes at your own pace. I will also provide support and encouragement every step of the way. YOU are the only person responsible for your health. My job is to educate and empower you to make the right choices to improve your health on a daily basis. The remedies I recommend will be comprehensive and may include any (but not all) of the following: lifestyle changes, modifications to eating habits, supplements, hypnosis or EFT to address harmful habits, gentle exercise, lymphatic therapies to boost immunity and speed healing, massage, acupuncture, Jin Shin Jyutsu (a Japanese art used to bring balance to body and mind), detoxification, aromatherapy, Bach Flower Remedies, or specific protocols for health conditions that I customize to fit your needs. I NEVER use a "cookie cutter" approach. If you want an allopathic approach where the exact same supplement protocol is always used to treat specific conditions, I will not be a good fit. I will work with you to create a very customized, very personal plan. What is right for you may not be right for anyone else, and that's ok. We are each wonderfully unique and each need a very personalized program to achieve the maximum wellness possible. I also don't believe there is one, single dietary approach that is correct for everyone, nor do I believe extreme dietary habits are good. Again, I will work with you to develop a realistic eating plan that allows you to get the nutrition you need while providing your body with the building blocks it needs to heal itself. (For the record, I'm not raw or vegan. I support those lifestyles but typically encourage a more balanced approach.) On what may be an unrelated side note, I want to express to my Christian readers that I have no concern with the therapies I use being occult or satanic. Please ask me if you have any concerns with the origins or spiritual connections of any therapy. I'm happy to share the research I did that led me to accept the therapies.
- Education, education, education: My role is to teach and equip you to help your body heal itself. I do that by working one-on-one with you, providing hand outs and resources you can refer to after our appointment, and by always being available to answer questions. I also hold frequent classes and seminars to provide education on specific topics. If needed, I will schedule a grocery shopping consultation with you and will go grocery shopping with you to help educate you on label reading and how to make good choices while shopping. If you leave a consultation without having learned anything new or gained new insight into an issue, I've failed. I also assume I've failed if you leave without feeling encouraged and uplifted. I feel so strongly about the value of education that I travel nationwide speaking on natural health topics. I also speak locally and lead corporate wellness programs. If I can teach you enough about wellness to ensure you never need to schedule another appointment with me, I've succeeded. I may be in the only profession in the world whose primary goal is to put myself out of business. I'm ok with that. (Please feel free to contact me if you'd like more information on scheduling me to speak.)
- Unique assessment techniques: I use a variety of unique assessment techniques to identify and assess systemic weaknesses, nutritional deficiencies, and blockages that prevent nerve flow and physiological energy from freely circulating. In addition to reviewing blood work and test results from your MD, I use any or all of the following to identify other issues:
- Bio-Impedance Analysis (BIA) Testing: To assess metabolic function and cellular hydration
- ElectroDermal Scan (EDS): EDS measures nerve flow through acupuncture points in the body to identify systemic weaknesses, nutritional deficiencies and more. I can also use the EDS unit to assess your current supplements to determine if they are right for you or not.
- Fingernail and tongue analysis
- Iridology
- Saliva hormone testing (more accurate than blood tests)
- Food allergy testing
If you would like to receive additional information about scheduling a consultation in person or via Skype, please feel free to call me at 317.489.0909 or email me. Please also feel free to sign up to receive my newsletter. Thanks so much!


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Phyllis Sanderson April 18, 2017
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Care One Hamilton is a beautiful facility. The Director of nursing is awesome, very attentive to your needs, gets the job done with no hesitation, very professional. My mother has been there a little over a year. It's wonderful to know my she is taken care of.
invinciblechar April 12, 2017
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Both of my parents are now residents at CareOne, and it's such a relief that they are there and are well taken care of. From even before the move, the staff was super accommodating and helped us prepare every step of the way. And, when my father was about to be discharged from a rehab facility where he had spent some time after the move, CareOne bent over backwards to be able to have him rejoin my mother again at CareOne, even though he needs a much greater amount of care than any of the residents at the moment. It required a lot of creativity and hard work, but they made it happen.
The facility is clean, the staff is receptive and friendly for the most part, and they really do seem to know each and every resident and treat them like part of the CareOne family. It's a shame that they aren't able to continue living independently, but, now that they can't, I'm glad CareOne is there to be their new home.
jtor563 March 10, 2017
Very friendly staff, and the place is very clean! Although we don't need services at this time, this facility will be our choice for dad when the time comes in the near future.
Manny3 February 24, 2017
I visited this facility
Facility was dirty, everyone seemed rush, building was very dirty and smelt very bad. NOT worth the money. Please don't put your family in this nasty Facility.
Hi Manny3, I am sorry you had a bad experience on your tour. If you don't mind getting back to me with dates and times you toured in CareOne at Hamilton, I would greatly appreciate some more information. We have pride in showing our community at any given time and have a great housekeeping department. I have never had any complaints on odor, cleanliness or rushing any clients through our community and would like to address and correct any of the issues you have had. Thank you for your feed back, Executive Director of CareOne at Hamilton.
craig42 February 01, 2017
I visited this facility
Awesome staff. if you tell them something needs to be done, they will get to it right away! i couldn't believe how clean the place looked. you usually don't see places that clean.
Lewis673254 January 10, 2017
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
CareOne is newly renovated. It is such a beautiful building inside and out. It is very clean inside. They have a lot of music groups come in for the holidays, and they have pet therapy which my mother likes. They would do a lot of games with the residents. They actually had a very nice Christmas party for the residents' family. My mother said that overall the food quality is very good especially the soups. She loves her soups. I had a couple of meals there with her, and I was satisfied with the quality. The dining area is nice-looking inside. It has wallpaper with flowers, and they put fresh flowers out every week. Their dining area looks more like a bistro.
Cait42 December 20, 2016
I visited this facility
The Place Was Extremely Clean, unlike a lot of other assisted livings, rooms were unbelievablely well kept, staff was awesome and super friendly, you can tell the staff sees each other as FAMILY.
Linda404720 December 16, 2016
I visited this facility
I know they just remodeled Care One. The people that we talked to were very friendly, but it seemed like a disconnected atmosphere and a little too fancy for my dad. He comes from a farm, so he doesn't need something really fancy. The rooms were beautiful.
JM167086 September 30, 2016
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
CareOne was just taken over by another company, and they were having some problems. We ran into some problems with staffing, and they put my mother-in-law in an Alzheimer's unit; there was a problem with not having enough people to watch them. There were a couple of problems we ran into, and they said it's because there was a new takeover in the facility that they were working things out. They need to get more staff, and they should have better communication. They can do better with food, and I know they're trying, but they seem to give them all apple juice. There's nobody there to watch the people eating. They just leave them there to feed themselves. I have even assisted in helping a patient eat because he didn't want to eat, and there's no way for them to know if these people were eating or not because nobody was monitoring them.
JPM1 November 10, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
We were happy with Care One and the service provided for my mom. The staff was very nice. They were in the process of redoing the rooms and the whole building, but her room was well-kept. We were pleased with the service. They were very compassionate and really good with us and our Mom.
Vinny556 July 06, 2012
I am a friend or relative of a resident
The medical director at Care One leaves a lot to be desired. At this facility, his rule is law, and outside physicians are not allowed to write scripts or act upon the health of patients. The staff, however, are brilliant, and are genuinely do care about the well being of patients. The nurses often go well beyond the call of duty to make sure patients are comfortable, safe and as happy as possible. The rates for the assisted living rooms are also reasonable for the type of care provided, and the living quarters are also adequate. The facility provides some furnishings for the rooms, though patients are welcome to bring in electronics, furniture and other items from their former homes to make the assisted living facility feel home-like. This facility also provides wireless Internet service to patients and their guests, so its a great way for patients living there to remain connected to the outside world and family. The area in which this facility resides is also nice -- at no point have I ever felt unsafe going and coming from here. The same cannot be said for many of the other facilities in the greater-Trenton area.
ihaterbf22 April 14, 2012
I am a friend or relative of a resident
This was an awful facility. I cant explain the overwhelming stress it caused on me and my family. My grandmother wasnt the kindest woman, thats for sure. And at first we belived maybe she was treating the workers poorly. She kept complaining about them. Eveuntally we came to find out that she was in fact being treated very poorly by the workers. In one instance we found her gown on the bathroom floor and it appeared as if someone cut it in half. We attempted to get answers but to no avail. We had to consistently rotate ourselves in and out of the facility in fear that my grandmother wouldnt be cared for in the manner she deserved. They would "forget" to bring her meals, and were generally dismissive of her requests. We eventually got her moved to another facility where she found comfort and then passed away.
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Great service, the hosts are very nice. The house is located near Briancon. Car is important if you want to enjoy this beautiful area. Breakfast was great. Wifi was challenging and this is the only thing that needs to improve! It was perfect and will come back again for sure ;)Vincent2015-07-11T00:00:00Z
We spent four days at Corinne and Patrice's and had a lovely time. They were both so welcoming and the apartment was great and had everything we needed. The village is charming and the mountains are great to explore. We were there in the fall and would love to go back and check out the endless winter sports. Villard St Pancrace is a great base to explore the area and we couldn't have had better hosts!Corinne2013-10-15T00:00:00Z
The accommodation at Corinne's place was delightful. The bed was comfortable. Everything was clean and the showere was great. We were met by her friend Michelle who let us in and put the fire on, although the heaters were already on. The coffee was lovely as were the other breakfast provisions. It is in a lovely quiet area.Elizabeth2016-10-13T00:00:00Z
If you are in this area, this is the place to stay! Why? Corinne is an incredibly good host, with an amazing place at a very fair price, which includes a great breakfast. Plus, this is the most quiet place you will find, yet is is close to everything.Mark2016-01-17T00:00:00Z
Its our first time to be in France. the host are just amazing couple. we really enjoy our time. its just like going back your own house!and we also go to the market together. we enjoyed the hot spring water that the host recommended. everything is perfect! its a pity that we can only stay for one night! I will come vist next time!chang2016-04-07T00:00:00Z
It was the perfect stay in a perfect place. Such a pleasure to be welcomed and accomadated by Corinne and Patrice. We've been met by Patrice, he showed us everything in the house, explained house rules. Recommended the places to go to eat (we've been there during Pentecote). It felt like home: peace, confort, clean, with interior managed to the smalest details. We woke up with a view to mountains and had breakfast ( outside on terrace) that was super tasty and healty. Everything was homemade: freshly baked bread, yogurt, jam and fresh cut strawberies.. Yum! Such a shame we were there only for one night... It's definitely the place to come back. Chere Corine, Cher Patrice, Merci pour votre hospitalité!Oksana2016-05-17T00:00:00Z
The stay in the Corinne's house was very comfortable, convenient, and pleasant. Corinne and Patrice are great hosts and house is very cozy and has everything you need to stay pleasant. It would be very nice to have wifi properly working everywhere in the house but Corinne provided us with wired internet connection that solved our problem. House has plenty of parking in front of it and it is very close to the slopes. Will be coming next year. Thank you.Stanislav2016-02-20T00:00:00Z
A very nice stay. The host made me feel very welcome, took time to show me around, and checked in occasionally to make sure everything was okay. They provided a delicious breakfast every morning, which was a nice touch that I did not expect. The place was cozy, the neighborhood was quiet, and the surrounding were just breathtaking. I would definitely visit again.Adam2015-09-21T00:00:00Z
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Villar-Saint-Pancrace, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
I had a great stay in the apartment, couldn't have asked for anything more! It was clean, cosy, comfortable and well stocked with everything I needed. Benjamin and family were extremely kind and helpful, and gave me lots of advice about the best views and short walks around the area. The location is fantastic, with the mountain ridge above and the lake on the other side. A short walk or drive up the hill gets you some spectacular views of the area, and I am determined to come back and explore more in future. I especially appreciated the tomatoes, basil and egg from Benjamin's own garden. Recommended!Lucy2015-09-26T00:00:00Z
We enjoyed a week-end stay in Benjamin's apartment. It is perfectly well equipped, impeccably clean and very practical and comfortable. Benjamin was very helpful and gave us lots of tips about places to go. We enjoyed the nearby winter sport areas in Crévoux and Les Orres, just a short drive away. 100% recommended.John2015-02-08T00:00:00Z
Benjamin was very good at keeping in contact with me, and he has been very friendly and helpful. Merci!Mia2016-05-15T00:00:00Z
Great place to stay. Wonderful hosts. Welcoming. Always available, helpful. Great discussions. Many warm thanks.David & Rata2017-02-12T00:00:00Z
Benjamin's place is absolutely worth staying and recommendation. He is such a nice host that would make you really feel welcomed and taking care of. He travelled himself so he knows exactly what travelers need. His place locates in a beautiful quiet village. The suit is perfectly equipped with everything. Definitely a great choice.YONGMING2015-10-09T00:00:00Z
The appartment is very cosy, clean and warm. Benjamin and Fanny were perfect hosts. I would really recommend this place.Pieter2015-03-23T00:00:00Z
Benjamin's apartment is part of a house surrounded by the French countryside, where you can hear the clucking of hens and where peace is guaranteed. Benjamin is very kind, reliable and able to give you all the information you need to enjoy your trip. The apartment is very bright, clean and quaint. The kitchen is equipped with everything you need to cook, there is also a laundry room and many windows which ventilate and illuminate the rooms. The climate is perfect. In addition there is a corner equipped with books, games and maps. We loved this! Benjamin has also offered some fresh eggs, we really enjoyed the hospitality. Moreover, in every corner of the house they have written posts with some useful information. The house is in a good position to reach all parts of the lake. Great place, great people. Thanks, Annalisa, Giuseppe, Ivana, DavidAnnalisa2015-08-12T00:00:00Z
Wonderful hosts; great place to stay; quiet. Great conversations. We enjoyed meeting and getting to know you. We will return!!David & Rata2017-02-21T00:00:00Z
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Chorges, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
What delightful accommodation and hostess in an absolutely wonderful setting!! Our only gripe is that our itinerary only allowed a one-night stay. We would have loved to stay longer and explore the area a little better. But there is always a next time!Johan2016-07-05T00:00:00Z
Genevieve's place was absolutely stunning! Great value and very comfortable. The apartment had everything we needed and the house and garden were beautiful.John2015-07-11T00:00:00Z
What an amazing spot! It was tricky to find in a tiny village off the beaten path, but Genevieve and her son speak English so thankfully helped us navigate to her place. The flat is in a farmhouse, is quiet, and we woke to the birds singing on a sunny day. It was a little spot of heaven with lovely and helpful people. Thanks for having us!ally2016-04-02T00:00:00Z
Genevieve gave us a warm and friendly welcome. The apartment had everything we needed and is in a beautiful location, with nice gardens to enjoy and walks straight from the door.Abi2015-09-26T00:00:00Z
I booked this property in haste and made an error (I misunderstood where the property was by approximately 80kms), I did this at short notice within the 24hr no cancellation period. I notified the hosts that I had made a mistake and would not be coming within about 2 hours of making the booking. I fully accept that I was in the wrong and under the listed AIRBNB terms and conditions must pay the full fee, which I duly paid. However, I think it would have been nice of the hosts to have made a refund, if only a partial refund, as they were not put to any trouble, but they did not do this.ian2016-10-14T00:00:00Z
We had a great stay in this lovely property. The host was friendly and welcoming. We would recommend to others.Tyler2016-08-31T00:00:00Z
A warm host with a charming place in a truly bucolic setting, nestled in the foothills of an awe-inspiring landscape.Alok2015-09-11T00:00:00Z
We stayed with Genevieve for one night, a tiny detour from our travels on the Route Napoleon. Genevieve was very amicable and welcoming, she even gave us bread and eggs from her chickens. It was cold that night and the house was quite cold but we slept very well all the same. The very comfortable bed made up for the less than comfortable shower. The views were spectacular and the two adorable ponies and house-cat made us feel extra welcome.Thor2016-04-11T00:00:00Z
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Le Noyer, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
This was such a wonderful find! Sophie was incredibly helpful with all questions, including information on things to do, good hiking, etc. The appt is small as described but was fine for us and our kids, and the view is incredible. The kitchen is well supplied so we pulled off some great dinners at home and did day trips as well to eat in town. There was tons of spectacular hiking right out the door, up the ridge - and driving up a little let our kids access some good hikes as well. Overall we loved meeting Sophie and her family and would LOVE to come back, so thank you again!!!Helen2016-09-21T00:00:00Z
Very nice place with wonderfull views. Good located for a bit of calm after a sport day . The house is very good equiped. Sophie has been very helpfull and kind, from arrival to departure. To sum up, a place to return!!!Laura2017-01-13T00:00:00Z
Probably the best view from our accommodation we have had so far during our month in Europe. Sophie is extremely welcoming and helpful. The apartment has everything you need for a short stay in Vars and I would highly recommend this Airbnb.Luke & Claire2016-07-30T00:00:00Z
Sophie was very helpful . Her apartment had everything we needed. It was clean and warm. Beautiful view across to Vars.Richard2015-02-19T00:00:00Z
Sophie was great host. She was very helpful in helping us find the place (even picking us up at the train station and stopping so we could go food shipping). She also gave us plenty of ideas on things we could do in the area, including lots of hiking and skiing. There are trails that you can snowshoe if there is enough snow (which there wasn't this year). Also, at least at this time of year, there are free shuttles from the area where Sophie's house is to the nearby towns where you can go shopping or skiing. It was a great apartment too. Although it has enough beds for four or five people, I think it might be a bit small if there were many more than just the two of us who were there this time. I would 100% recommend this listing.Logan2014-12-26T00:00:00Z
SophI made us very welcome, we had a long drive and did not arrive until late. We got a bit lost in Vars and she drove down to find us and show us the way.Emma2016-08-17T00:00:00Z
This is a great find - perfect for 2 adults....with room for a couple of small children too. All very tastefully appointed and with a view to die for. So quiet and peaceful, and with an excellent free shuttle bus service almost from the door. A charming hostess awaits.Richard2017-02-19T00:00:00Z
Nous avons passé une très agréable semaine dans l appartement de Sophie confortable avec une vue magnifiqueCyrille2016-02-27T00:00:00Z
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Vars, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Highly recommended! We had a really good stay at Fabrice's spacious apartment. He lived next door, ready to answer our questions (English worked just fine) and also kind enough to take our laundry in when it started to rain and we were away :) Perhaps not shown in the photos is the small but cosy garden that was available for guests, clearly a bonus!Klara2016-07-03T00:00:00Z
Fabrice's place is truly unique. In a restored 18th century stone building in a village on the outskirts of Briancon, he is creating one of the most imaginative renovations we have ever seen. Besides the structure, he has even modified existing objects and repurposed architectural details within the space to create a very functional work of living art. It is also perfectly located to explore what we found to be the most unspoiled area of the French Alps, Le Queyras. If you want to get away from the myriad ski resorts of the north, go there. In particular, make sure you visit the village of St Veran, one of the prettiest in France, with its distinctive Alpine wooden architecture. On the practical side, you enter into the kitchen space into a fully-equipped kitchen, including washing machine. Seating is at a custom island. The next room is a very spacious living room with large flat screen TV (that we didn't use, but we did use the Wi-Fi). The bedroom and bathroom were modern and comfortable. Outside is a small garden area with picnic table and a tree house for the little ones. Fabrice's house is on a narrow street, a little tricky for the Mercedes estate we were stuck with by the rental car company. We preferred to park up on the village's main street, about 50 meters uphill. Fabrice is as unique as his house, a cameraman who uses his off time to work on his dream house project, and he's doing all the work himself. As a host, he is extremely helpful and enthusiastic, and his English is better than my French. Make sure you ask him to show you the other apartments he is renovating, they are quite spectacular. If you travel to seek unusual, authentic experiences without sacrificing comfort, stay with Fabrice.David2016-06-12T00:00:00Z
Fabrice was very pleasant and accommodating. The apartment was quiet and very comfortable. Fabrice renovated the apartment himself and his handiwork was outstanding. I had car trouble upon arrival and Fabrice was extremely helpful. If I had not had a problem with the car everything would have been perfect!David2016-07-21T00:00:00Z
I stayed for one night in that lovely refurbished flat in an old house.Fraenz2016-03-18T00:00:00Z
Fabrice is a great host, very friendly and eager to help in all possible ways. The apartment is fabulous, tastefully handcrafted by Fabrice himself. Its quite big in size as well. I would recommend this apartment to anyone visiting anywhere within 100 kms.Asad2016-09-16T00:00:00Z
Fabrice's apartment is super cosy and incredibly well finished. We were amazed to learn he renovated it himself! Fabrice himself was helpful and friendly, and we would definitely recommend staying here.Joe2016-07-04T00:00:00Z
If you like to be in a a very cool renovated place, surrounded by lovely neighbourhood cats in a cosy garden, this is the place to be! Everything was perfect, Fabrice is a very friendly and quick responsive person. Thank you, see you maybe the next summer.Youssef2016-06-26T00:00:00Z
The house is very nice And clean. We had a great time. Fabrice was very helpful and nice and he helped us a lot with some trouble with the car. Very recomended! We will be back again for sure!Nicoletta2016-12-11T00:00:00Z
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Villar-Saint-Pancrace, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Nous avons décidé de passer Noël à la neige en famille et Élodie a ete tres réactive en nous permettant le 23 à minuit de venir chez elle le 24 au matin. L'appartement était très bien, tout était à disposition, on se serait vraiment cru à la maison ! Merci Élodie et merci à Monsieur Risi de nous avoir accueilli. :)Marina2016-12-26T00:00:00Z
Super communication avec Elodie ! Nous avons été accueillis par une de ses amies qui a été très disponible. L'appartement est super pratique et bien équipé. Aucun problème pour y résider à 5 adultes. Je pense très certainement y retourner et le conseille vivement !!!Guillaume2016-04-22T00:00:00Z
Séjour au top ! L'appartement est conforme à la description ,coquet et très bien équipé ,Elodie répondu très rapidement à nos questions,tout est parfait,comme à la maison !Annie2016-05-29T00:00:00Z
Appartement comme neuf, très propre, bien équipé. Proche piste. Accueil et entrée rapide et simple. Adresse à garder!Guillaume2017-01-08T00:00:00Z
Comme à la maison c'est bien ça! Rien a redire sur la propreté, les équipements, l'accueil et la communication. Déçus de n'avoir réservé qu'une nuit on recommande ce logement et nous espérons revenir!Julie2017-03-31T00:00:00Z
Superbe appartement neuf et moderne très bien équipé au pied des pistes et des commerces.hôte trés réactive et soucieuse de notre bien être.je recommande vivement cette location.Florence2016-01-06T00:00:00Z
Nous avons été très bien accueillis sur place par une amie d'Elodie qui nous a fait visiter l'appartement qui était tel que décrit et même très coquet dans un endroit très agréable. Cette personne avait allumé le chauffage étant donné que l'appartement se trouve à 1850m d'altitude. Le réfrigérateur était également branché.JEANIE2016-06-24T00:00:00Z
Appartement très propre et très bien décoré ! Au pied des pistesdimitri2016-01-15T00:00:00Z
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Risoul, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
The reservation was canceled 6 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.Olivier2014-01-04T00:00:00Z
The host canceled this reservation 91 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.JOSIANE2016-12-13T00:00:00Z
The reservation was canceled 24 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.Romain2014-02-14T00:00:00Z
Friendly owner. Appartment is nice, clean and complete. Very close to the ski slopes.Martin2014-02-23T00:00:00Z
The reservation was canceled 8 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.Nelly2015-01-15T00:00:00Z
Très bon séjour à Risoul, logement à 2min à pied des pistes, confortable. Nous étions 3 couples et la configuration de l'appartement permet à chaque couple d'avoir son espace, ce qui est appréciable. Balcon agréable avec super vue. Je recommande à tous les skieurs et familles!Benjamin2016-12-11T00:00:00Z
Appartement très bien équipé et propriétaire très a l'écoute et disponibleKelly 2016-12-26T00:00:00Z
Petit appartement très fonctionnel, propre, quasiment sur les pistes. Excellent contact avec les hôteslionel2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Risoul, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
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Allos, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Fantastic apartment - spacious, well-equipped and nice views. Very comfortable bed. Florence was a great host - she couldn't be there when we arrived but she left clear instructions and welcomed us the next day. Shame our stay was so short but hopefully we'll be back!Ute2016-05-17T00:00:00Z
The host canceled this reservation 60 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.aymeric2016-12-20T00:00:00Z
Appartement chaleureux, bien exposé, donnant sur un jardin agréable. Séjour très confortable avec notre fille de 4 ans. Hôtes très agréables et disponibles. La ferme voisine accessible à pied est un réel atout. Bon emplacement du gîte pour rayonner et découvrir le Vercors.Marie2016-08-21T00:00:00Z
L'appartement est super et très spacieux, très agréable à vivre. Florence est une hôte très sympathique. très bon accueil.Michel2016-02-15T00:00:00Z
Appartement spacieux avec une jolie vue. Un coin superbe et un très bon accueil. merci!Sylvain2015-12-15T00:00:00Z
J'ai passé 2 nuits sur place avec un de mes amis & nous avons tout 2 été très satisfait. Le logement est facile à trouver (GPS Waze), vraiment agréable, tout le nécessaire pour cuisiner, prendre le petit déjeuner, jeux de société, etc. & Florence est une hôte très accueillante : J'y retournerai avec grand plaisir ! PS : Pour les amateurs, il y a une petite ferme juste à coté (même pas 50m) où il y a du très bon fromage !Emmanuel2016-01-31T00:00:00Z
Super séjour dans ce grand et bel appartement très bien aménagé et équipé où l'on se sent tout de suite chez soi, avec en plus une petite terrasse d'où l'on peut contempler les montagnes. Tout est neuf et très propre. Les hôtes sont particulièrement accueillants et serviables tout en étant très discrets, et de très bon conseil pour les balades, les visites... et même les vêtements à apporter pour s'adapter à toutes les températures et profiter de la montagne ! On ne peut qu'avoir envie de revenir...Marie-Aurore2016-08-13T00:00:00Z
Très beau logement spacieux, lumineux et fonctionnel. Une vue magnifique sur les sommets du Vercors, dans un lieu paisible. Idéale pour faire un break et se ressourcer. Florence est une hôte très accueillante et arrangeante. A recommander +++. Jean-Jacques et BénédicteJean-Jacques2015-11-14T00:00:00Z
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Lans-en-Vercors, Rhône-Alpes, France
The host canceled this reservation 266 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.Didier2016-10-20T00:00:00Z
very nice recently renovated small apartment,tastefully done at the edge of the village in an old building,very cool,even with temperatures of 30 degrees. excellent shower,small but delightful kitchen has everything, even a dishwasher. the shops are a few kilometers away in briancon,but open 7 days a week if you need them.joost2016-07-11T00:00:00Z
Nice apartment with every thing new and good state. Mickael was very friendly and the location of the apartment is good. Nice stay.Rodolfo2016-09-22T00:00:00Z
Un accueil et une disponibilité incroyablement ! Le logement est parfait et très bien situé. Je recommande vraiment +++Christelle2016-03-26T00:00:00Z
tres bon accueil de Mickael, il nous a de suite décrit les alentours, et indiqué de super balade. Quand à l'appartement, il correspond complètement aux photos, très bien aménagé, propre, et fonctionnel. Un très agréable séjour, nous retournerons voir MiclaelGeneviève 2016-07-01T00:00:00Z
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour dans le logement de Mickael. Très fonctionnel , moderne et cosi. L'accueil très agréable. De très bon conseils pour de bon restaurants . En somme, nous recommandons très largement ce joli petit appartement aux portes de briançon , et y retournerons avec grand plaisir .Aurélie2016-02-19T00:00:00Z
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour . L'appartement est conforme aux descriptions, bien agencé, neuf. Le propriétaire est sympathique et à l'écoute A 5' MN en voiture des remontées et 2' d un centre commercial .laurence et bernard2016-12-25T00:00:00Z
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Villar-Saint-Pancrace, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
nice room and a welcoming, friendly and relaxed host.Matthew2016-08-04T00:00:00Z
Noelle is a wonderful host, she waited outside to escort us to her apartment. Briançon is great for hiking and the old town is well preserved.Jaap2014-10-09T00:00:00Z
Noelle is very sweet and helpful, house is cozy warm and clean.Susanna2017-01-03T00:00:00Z
What really makes Noelle's a great place to stay is Noelle herself - what a perfect host. She is happy and friendly and couldn't do enough for us - she even collected us from the railway station and helped us by hanging out our washing to dry! Noelle's apartment is positioned perfectly - a couple of minutes walk away from the Carrefour supermarket, the Prorel lift into the ski area, and the restaurants and bars in Briançon. The apartment is clean and tidy, the bed is really comfortable, and there's plenty of storage space for guests to use. Ce que rend l'appartement de Noelle un endroit formidable pour sejourner, c'est Noelle elle-même. Quelle hôtesse parfaite! Elle est heureuse et amicale, et elle a fait tous qu'elle pouvait pour nous - elle nous a emener de la gare, et nous a aidé par traîner le linge! L'appartement se place parfaitment - quelques minutes à pied du supermarché Carrefour, du telecabine Prorel qui sert le domain skiable, et des restos et bars de Briançon. L'appartement est propre et bien rangé, et Il y a beaucoup d'espace de rangement pour les clients à utiliser.Dave2017-02-19T00:00:00Z
The flat is very near to the ski station, more or less 2 minutes by walk, and it it not necessary to take the car. The house is very beautiful and clear. If I come back to Briancon, I know where I have to stay because Ms Noelle's flat is my choice. Noelle has been very nice with us. I and Francesco would like to say thank for the nice welcome.Antonino2015-02-02T00:00:00Z
This was great! A very cosy, warm, and intimate room in a great location. Everything was clean and nicely arranged. Noelle is a very energetic and lovely lady. She was very hospitable and thoughtful and we were able to communicate well despite the language barrier. We recommend this place for any single/couple who would like to enjoy Briancon and what it has to offer.Elinor2016-10-12T00:00:00Z
Noelle is a lovely, kind and a very friendly lady. We arrived late to her placed due to our situation but she was very understanding and accommodating. She made us ( my hubby n me) feel like home. It's. Beautiful house and we did find the location a bit difficult to find.. As we were unaware of the way the buildings are named in France. There was a bit of a communication problem cos Noelle speaks only French, but we are truly really appreciative of the fact that she used the (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) translator to communicate with us. It was a warm welcome and warm bye bye. Thank you Noelle!!!Anu & Krishna2016-08-28T00:00:00Z
One of the best AirBnb experiences I've had yet. Noelle greeted us warmly into her very nice flat and even helped us wash and dry our clothes on a moments notice. If there's availability and you're in Briancon you have to stay here!Max2016-08-03T00:00:00Z
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Briançon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Barbara was very nice and helpful. The place was exactly like the pictures very clean and very nice. It was a pleasant stay i would come back againsalam2016-02-27T00:00:00Z
Merci a Barbara pour son accueil, et a son mari de nous avoir fait un petit bonjour dans la soirée de notre arriver , tout ce qui et décrit et tout a fait correct ... Logement plus que parfait , et lieu super pour moment de detente et du calme ... dommage que l'on ne l'ai pas vu pour notre depart --- 3 j trop court ...Nanou2016-07-10T00:00:00Z
Pour un premier essais avec Airbnb super appartement très propre et confortable,quartier très calme, linge de maison fourni. Il donne sur une terrasse et offre une vue magnifique. Merci Barbara Je recommande vivemen(URL HIDDEN)Chantal2016-03-31T00:00:00Z
Merci pour votre accueil. Votre appartement et vraiment très beau et très agréable et quelle vue!Anaïs2015-09-06T00:00:00Z
Nous avons passé une soirée très agréable chez Barbara, très bel appartement et accueil très sympathiquejerome2017-02-18T00:00:00Z
Séjour tout simplement fantastique : la vue est superbe, l'appartement est très bien équipé et décoré avec beaucoup de goût (les photos ne rendent pas bien la réalité), le village de Chateauroux est très sympa, à proximité de beaucoup de belles randonnées. Nous y reviendrons avec beaucoup de plaisir, merci encore !Pierpaolo2017-01-08T00:00:00Z
L'appartement est très bien équipé. Tout est fait pour que nous y passions un séjour agréable et la vue est superbe !Romain2017-03-26T00:00:00Z
Beau logement très propre et fonctionnel. Je recommande ! Encore merci pour l'accueil, PaulinePauline2017-01-20T00:00:00Z
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Châteauroux les Alpes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
The host canceled this reservation 17 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.Claudia2016-01-20T00:00:00Z
We're very satisfied with Natacha's hospitality. We were late and she found a way to meet us though she was at her work. The apartment is clean and comfortable. It was very convenient to reach all passes by bicycle. We're thankful to Natacha and her friend Melanie.Анна2016-07-14T00:00:00Z
we arrived late night around 11pm but she was waiting for us even though she had to wake up early next morning. And welcomed us very friendly ..her flat was really clean and cozy everythings was good. And we found out next morning that she prepared simple but nice enough breakfast for us as well before she leaves for work. I felt very touched and want to show my big big thanks to her. definatly recommend her place~Hana2016-04-07T00:00:00Z
Natacha's apartment in Guillestre was a comfortable retreat for our week's skiing in Risoul/Vars. We were made to feel very welcome by our lovely host who made sure we had everything we needed and more. The flat was clean and tidy and comfortable bed led to a great nights sleep after a day on the piste. Ample parking and good road access made driving to the ski resort easy and hassle free although a ski shuttle was available. Would recommend to anyone wanting a quiet stay in a French alpine village and can highly recommend the Trois Pigeon Rhum kindly offered by Natacha on our final evening. Merci beaucoupWill2017-01-28T00:00:00Z
Everything was good as expected. Natacha is a very friendly host. I didn´t miss anything.Jost2016-09-27T00:00:00Z
Just a wonderfull place and time I had there! Very good place to relax or visit the village centre by walk.Voros2016-06-23T00:00:00Z
Great one night stay with Natacha. Everything was clean, communication was good and the location was a perfect stopover on our drive.Milenko2016-06-30T00:00:00Z
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Private room
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Guillestre, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
We loved staying in Feifei's apartment. It is beautifully decorated and such a great use of the space. The kitchen is well equipped and incredibly functional, the living space is beautiful and comfortable and the terrace is amazing, with views out over the valley and sunlight every morning. Feifei was a fantastic host and was very easy to contact. She provided us plenty of information before our arrival and kept in touch during our stay to make sure we were comfortable. The location of the apartment is slightly out of the main town and a decent walk up a hill/stairs to get there but there is a free shuttle bus and the walk is well worth it for the views from the terrace! We came to L2A in summer to go mountain biking and found this accommodation perfect for us. There is a lift in the building so no problems with bike access and a trial that runs straight back to the house. The terrace provides plenty of space to work on and store bikes and a good place to relax with a cool drink in the evening. I would definitely recommend this apartment to anyone coming to L2A in either summer or winter.Mel2016-06-26T00:00:00Z
Amazing apartment! Great host!Bogdan2017-03-25T00:00:00Z
Our host was very welcomingMartin2016-08-17T00:00:00Z
Absolutely wonderful place, done to such a great standard and surprisingly spacious for four adults. Amazing new ears holiday!ceri2016-01-01T00:00:00Z
Amazing views, very cosy apartment with plenty of bedding. good cooking unit, short walk down stairs to town centre or an even quicker free bus ride.Steve2016-02-06T00:00:00Z
Great place with an amazing view. Host was kind and easy to get ahold of. We highly recommend this apartment.Frederik2016-07-05T00:00:00Z
Everithig perfect, location, apartment fully equipped, beautiful view! Marie the lady who gave us the key very kind. Unfortunately we came back Italy one day before cause the glacier has been closed for the weather... see you next year!paola2016-10-26T00:00:00Z
Feifei's apartment was fantastic, we stayed for 6 nights with our two daughters. The apartment was very clean and communication with Feifei was easy. We would definitely recommend staying here and will probably stay here again when we go back to Les Deux Alpes. The location is also great, a short walk to the centre or a 2 minute shuttle bus........What a view from the balcony! We had an amazing holiday. Thank you Fife Paul, Sarah, Grace & Irispaul2016-03-26T00:00:00Z
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Vénosc, Rhône-Alpes, France
Excellent location, very well designed and cosy apartment. Well equipped kitchen and we enjoy the view from the balcony. Could not have ask for more :)kaman2016-04-07T00:00:00Z
Very nice, unusual property on 1700 m above sea level. Communication with Marc was perfect. Definitely recommended.Tomasz2016-06-21T00:00:00Z
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour dans l'appartement de Marc. Les literies sont très confortables, les 2 salles de bains impeccables, la cuisine très bien équipée. La décoration est très typique cela donne un super charme à cet appartement. Nous étions 6 adultes et n'avons jamais été à l'étroit. Il y a une multitude de rangements dans toutes les pièces. L'appartement est très calme et pourtant à deux pas des commerces, des premières remontées mécaniques, des départs des randonnées ou des navettes bus. Marc est très arrangeant pour la récupération des clés à l'arrivée et au départ. Nous avons passé un très bon séjour dans cet appartement, nous retenons cet adresse, nous reviendrons. MERCILaetitia 2016-12-18T00:00:00Z
ParfaitValérie et Jean-Pierre2017-01-15T00:00:00Z
Nous avons passé un très bon séjour d'une nuit dans l'appartement très confortable de Marc situé à quelques pas des pistes. Marc a été très serviable. Nous l'avons contacté le samedi pour un séjour d'une nuit seulement à partir du lendemain dimanche et il s'est débrouillé pour nous donner accès à l'appartement, avec des draps et des serviettes propres.Cyril2014-03-25T00:00:00Z
Joli appartement, bien décoré et très bien équipé, il ne manque rien. Situation parfaite à quelques dizaines de mètres des commerces et des remontées mécaniques.ANDRE2016-04-15T00:00:00Z
Super séjour dans un appartement très bien agencé et très cocooning . Nous étions 7 et nous étions à l'aise . Marc a été très disponibleChrystelle2016-12-04T00:00:00Z
Séjour réussi en partie grâce au logement de Marc. L'accueil et la disponibilité de Marc ont été très bien. Le logement fut suffisamment grand pour que ma compagne, nos 4 enfants et moi soyons confortablement installés. Décoration très sympa et équipements très complets. La proximité des pistes était idéale.Laurent2017-02-11T00:00:00Z
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Chamrousse, Rhone-Alpes, France
This place is amazing. There is nothing I could suggest to make it better. The location is amazing, it's fully equipped, great shower, stunning views, coffee machines, all the kitchen stuff you need, 4 comply beds and Eric the Landlord is really really nice and helpful.. Its brilliant!!!Joshua2017-02-03T00:00:00Z
We had a great little holiday here! We decided to drive to ski at Alpe D'huez and stay here for 3 nights over Easter. The accommodation is great in the next town down form the ski resort. There is a free shuttle bus and a ski gondola which you can take up to the mountain. The town is very quiet and peaceful with great views looking out sitting at the balcony. The accommodation is great and all very new, fondue is amazing so make sure you pick some local cheese up on the way!! Hosts were very welcoming , over all great trip and would highly recommended!Charlotte2015-04-05T00:00:00Z
As a cyclist, I thought this was a fantastic location to stay for several days to make the Alpe d'Huez climb more than once. The village of Huez is charming and seems quiet most of the time -- just the steady stream of determined cyclists ascending nearby during the day. The apartment is well-maintained, efficient, and tasteful, with good heating if needed. Nathalie and Eric are very friendly and down-to-earth. Highly recommended!Teo2015-09-21T00:00:00Z
Me and my Partner had an amazing time in village d'Huez! The house was fantastic and well-maintained. Nathalie and Eric were fantastic hosts! Would be very happy to stay again.peter2015-05-07T00:00:00Z
Eric and Nathalie were super welcoming, they helped us out with lots of advise about activities in the area. The apartment was great, just as pictured. We were two people and slept on the sofa which was very comfortable. Great bathroom and shower. Amazing view out of the window also. Highly recommended, and hopefully we'll be back in the future.Ben2014-09-22T00:00:00Z
Great little flat with all the amenities required, including raclette and fondue to make at home. Very quiet village away from the hustle of the resort with easy access to the slopes via free bus or gondola. The restaurant serves very good, high quality food for a very reasonable price. Spectacular views to wake up to and enjoy breakfast on the terrace. Would happily recommend.Melanie2015-03-14T00:00:00Z
Lovely apartment with great access to the ski area by gondola or free bus. Would definitely stay again.Michael2015-02-02T00:00:00Z
Awesome apartment fully equipped (we eat at home and the dishwasher was a real powerup) very nicely furnished. Perfect for skiers and snowboarders is placed very close to the bus stop for the slopes or 2 minutes walking from the lift (if you already have your pass). It have shelves over the heating to dry gloves, hats and boots. Very suggestedPaolo2017-01-05T00:00:00Z
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Huez, Rhone-Alpes, France
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Puy Saint Vincent, France
We loved our stay at the Petit studio! Dominique and Roger were the perfect hosts, although arriving very late at night Dominique greeted us with a big welcoming smile and helped us get settled after our long drive from the U.K. They were always on hand if needed and exceptionally friendly. The studio was even better than expected, it's a fantastic space with all the facilities you need for a warm, cosy return after a day on the slopes. The space is packed with French charm. The sunny balcony for morning coffee overlooking Briancon and the beautiful surrounding mountains, the kitchen with a clever folding table for nights eating in, the bathroom with essential hot and powerful shower and the mezzanine floor bedroom beneath the star gazing skylight! There were also two parking options, on the drive directly outside the studio or just off the road in a parking space a couple of houses away. Locating the chalet by car is easiest from the road above and then down the steep hill. The Prorel 1 gondola is well within walking distance and easy to find, approx 5-10 mins down the hill with plenty of ski/snowboard hire shops nearby and escalators leading to the lift pass office. Briancon is a great little town with tons of character, The old town is a must visit with quaint and narrow cobbled streets within the imposing fortress walls with stunning views of the valley. Access to the rest of Serre Chevalier is easy, le Monetier les Bains approx 20 mins away by car, there is also a free bus service that runs frequently and stops at all the villages incase you can't make it back to the Prorel. All in all a fantastic week and we can't wait to go back! Thank you Dominique and Roger :)Neil2016-04-05T00:00:00Z
Cute little place. Very cosy and comfortable bed.Stephanie2016-07-01T00:00:00Z
The apartment was little but very comfortable, everything you may need is there. We particularly liked the position of the bed, and the big roof window from which one can look at the stars in the night. The position is great, close to Briancon but out of the main roads, very quiet and easy to reach. Definitely recommended.Riccardo2016-12-30T00:00:00Z
Really enjoyed staying here, great bijou apartment.Molly2017-03-04T00:00:00Z
House is very comfortable with amazing views. At daytime you have lively view on mountains and the town. At night there is fantastic view of many stars in the sky. There was good wifi and all necessary stuff for comfortable live. Thank you Dominique for so good holidays!Armen2017-02-28T00:00:00Z
A lovely apartment, making the best use of a small space. The french doors opened onto the veranda where you could sit in the sun, with fantastic views to the mountains above Briancon. The address on the website was wrong, which meant we spent a lot of time after a long drive looking for Dominique. When we eventually found each other, she was very welcoming. The road to the house is narrow and steep and if you have a long car with a low chassis, you won't be able to get it up her steep drive. There was no wifi.Alison2016-03-26T00:00:00Z
It is a real privilege to stay in such a lovely studio on the edge of town with all mod cons as described. Fantastic views over the mountains, which can be enjoyed from the balcony, and an easy walk down to Briançon for skiing,shops and visits to the old fortified town. Dominique and Roger were really welcoming and happy to meet me at the station - aways a plus. I would love to return.Rosie2016-03-12T00:00:00Z
Dominique is one of the warmest hosts I have come across. She welcomed us and ensured we had everything we needed to be comfortable in our stay. The studio is small but perfectly formed and just slightly outside Briancon but only approx. 20mins walk to the old town. Highly recommend.Zoë & Ivan2016-08-19T00:00:00Z
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Puy-Saint-Pierre, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France


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LOGAN, W.Va. — The Kiwanis Club of Logan bicycle rodeo has been a staple occasion for the organization for many years; however, this year Kiwanis Club has changed one important part of the event.
June 11, 2016 has marked the first annual Jim Frye Memorial Bicycle Rodeo.
Frye, a Kiwanian and leader in both the business and civic worlds of Logan County recently passed away after a long battle with cancer.
The bicycle rodeo, however, is an event where the community-minded Frye would have been present as bicycles, safety gear and fun were made available to children at the event.
Each year, the Kiwanis Club donates bicycles and safety gear to area children and gives them a chance to put their new gear through its paces by cycling a preset course of twists and turns.
Logan Regional Medical Center donated dozens of helmets to be given away at the event. Kiwanian Diana Barnette commented the club was, "…very happy to have the support of the hospital."
Once the children at the event finished cycling, the Main Island Creek Fire Department was on hand to provide home fire training.
The fire department employed a travel trailer which was specially prepared to expose household fire hazards.
Children who participated in the training were taught to spot fire hazards throughout a house, and they were presented with a "smoke" filled room and taught proper exit strategies.
Parents at the event also had a chance to record their child's fingerprints for safety.
Owen Wells is a reporter for Civitas Media. He can be reached at 304-752-6950 ext. 1729 or by email at [email protected]


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Who won the Birdy 30 Challenge?
The results of The Record's first-ever Birdy 30 Challenge are in, and the message is clear. If you don't spend much time watching birds from your window, you don't know what you're missing.
Consider: Although many folks think that you can't see many birds in North Jersey this time of year, nearly 50 contestants saw a combined total of more than 40 different species in this neck of the woods.
Besides the usual gang of sparrows and mourning doves, sharp-eyed birders saw a great blue heron, two bald eagles and an assortment of other raptors – from red-shouldered hawks to merlins.
The winner of the Birdy 30 is Betty McDonnell of Mahwah. She saw the most species of birds — 19 — from one window in a continuous 30-minute period. Most were typical backyard denizens, with a rare hermit thrush for good measure. She wins the nesting box of her choice from Wild Birds Unlimited of Paramus. Congratulations, Betty!
For those keeping score at home, her other birds were dark-eyed junco, white-throated sparrow, downy woodpecker, hairy woodpecker, tufted titmouse, black-capped chickadee, blue jay, white-breasted nuthatch, house sparrow, fox sparrow, song sparrow, American goldfinch, mourning dove, northern cardinal, house finch, American robin, northern flicker and red-bellied woodpecker.
In all, 47 folks in four states (New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Florida) entered. Most common birds: cardinal and junco. Thank you to all who participated!
We hope to hold another Birdy 30 contest next fall, after many backyard bird-watchers put up their feeders again. Maybe next time, folks will be able to send their lists by snail mail (to encourage more people to join in), and we'd like to have a prize winner picked at random so no one thinks they need to see a ton of birds to enter.
If you have any suggestions on improving the contest, contact email@example.com.
Although I wasn't eligible for the prize, I decided to compete anyway. I had just gotten home early from work after taking my car and its busted clutch to the repair shop, and I was feeling grumpy.
Then a friend called to say he'd seen 15 species from his window, tying his personal 30-minute best. I decided what the heck — I might as well join in and take my mind off my car troubles.
I wasn't optimistic. The first time I had done a Birdy 30, I had maybe 10 species. Still, I got out my pencil, paper, stopwatch and trusty Vortex binoculars, and went to work.
The going was slow at first, all juncos and mourning doves, and I wondered if I'd even break into double figures. About 20 minutes in, I was up to eight species, when things started picking up — grackle, white-throated sparrow, hairy woodpecker.
After 24 minutes, I was up to 13 and scanning the trees and skies like a hungry peregrine. Just two more birds to tie my buddy.
Then the absolutely worst and best thing happened. A red-shouldered hawk appeared and perched about 20 feet away from the feeder. The raptor's arrival was the worst thing because all the other birds dove for cover. One of the juncos was so scared that it might have turned white.
The raptor's arrival turned out to be the best thing because I got great looks at this magnificent hawk for several minutes before it flew off.
By then, my 30 minutes were up, and I had come up short. But during that time, I had forgotten my busted clutch and packed up all my cares and woes. Red-shoulder, bye-bye.
For me, that has always been the most enjoyable aspect of birding. I'll take a beautiful bird nearby over two in a bush — or a dozen species in distant trees — any day.
The Birdy 30? It's the next best thing.