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Celebrate Grandparents Day in Northeast Ohio

Grandparents Day is celebrated on the first Sunday after Labor Day every year... on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024 this year. Make plans to spend time together with your grandchildren at one of these special events during this special weekend in the greater Cleveland/Akron area. ...
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Take a Bite Out of Your Sweet Tooth

As someone who nibbled on Skittles candy while watching the Olympics on TV last night, I know that sugar cravings are tough to resist. But there's hope for those of us with a sweet tooth. ...
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Ready for a Road Trip?

There's nothing like a leisurely drive to help clear your mind and appreciate Ohio's lovely summertime weather. Lucky for us, the Ohio Department of Development (the tourism folks) has already done the groundwork for your next ramble. ...
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Patio Cocktails? Count Carefully

Many of us are seasonal drinkers, and summer is our season. But don't let summertime celebrations and casual get-togethers turn into an excuse to overindulge. Now's the time to be mindful of how much you're drinking. ...
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Stay Safe in the Heat

It's not your imagination. Older people can have a tougher time dealing with heat and humidity. Too much heat is not safe for anyone; it's even riskier if you are older or have health problems. It is important to be cautious and get relief quickly when you get overheated. ...
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Recognize Signs of Elder Abuse

June is World Elder Abuse Awareness Month, and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) and Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) are encouraging Ohioans to help their older family members, friends, neighbors, and colleagues by learning the signs of elder abuse and how to report it. ...
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Alcohol and Older Adults

Opportunities to drink alcohol pop up frequently in warm-weather months. Unfortunately, too much of a good thing is dangerous, and alcohol is at the top of the list. ...
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Wildlife: Help or Leave Alone?

That fuzzy bird hopping across your lawn, or the fawn parked near your garden hose: do you "rescue" them or leave them alone? Most of us want to help animals, but when should be intervene and how? ...
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