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We all can benefit from a good dose of yogic flexibility in body, mind and spirit during these trying times. Boomer blogger Diane Jenks is offering two weekly yoga classes from her Daily Yoga studio in Highland Heights via the Zoom videoconferencing platform. In order to join, all you need is an internet connection and a computer, tablet, or smartphone. This way, anyone with Wi-Fi and a device can enjoy the benefits of yoga class without leaving the comfort and security of home. ...

Welcome to the March/April 2020 issue of Northeast Ohio Boomer & Beyond magazine! Our theme for spring is "Change it Up," so you'll find lots of refreshing ways to change up old routines, home interiors, landscapes and mindsets so you can enjoy all that each new day has to offer. https://issuu.com/northeastohioparent/…/boomermarchapril2020 ...

Source: AARP

As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to climb in the U.S., Medicare is increasing access to testing and treatment for older adults, who health experts say are most at risk for severe illness caused by the novel coronavirus.

In an AARP Coronavirus Information Tele-Town Hall event on Tuesday (March 11, 2020), Seema Verma, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), reiterated that Medicare beneficiaries will not be on the hook for out-of-pocket costs associated with coronavirus testing. Verma added that many Americans with private insurance will also see relief from cost sharing for services associated with the coronavirus.

“Anyone who feels like they need a test, we don’t want costs to be a barrier to getting that test,” she told the event’s moderators and listeners.

And with recently eased restrictions, more adults with Medicare now also have the option to connect with their doctor through telehealth technologies. “You can call your doctor, you can Skype with them, you can send them pictures — and all of those are covered services,” Verma explained.

To read the entire article from AARP, click here.

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The 30^th Annual Canton Senior Expo was originally scheduled for April 1, 2020. On March 11, Dayna Yurkovich from Event Day Marketing made this announcement:

In an effort to keep our community safe from the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and as a result of Governor Mike DeWine’s recommendations, the 30^th Annual Canton Senior Expo is being postponed for a future date. It is not canceled.

We are being proactive in order to focus on the health and safety of our show participants and attendees. This annual event is loved by both businesses and area seniors and this is a milestone year. The show will go on! Our hope is to reschedule within the next few months. We will follow the guidance of the Ohio Department of Health before any official decision will be made.

I will be sure to keep everyone posted as soon as we confirm the rescheduled date for the Canton Senior Expo.  Thanks for your patience and understanding!

Get updates about the 30th Annual Canton Senior Expo at www.Facebook.com/CantonSeniorExpo, call 330-556-9974 or visit us online.

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It’s never too early to start planning for the future. Initiate conversations with loved ones before it’s time to make decisions. Early financial planning and revisiting your financial plan is the best way to ensure your wishes will be carried out. ...

Get a Plan for the new year, new you! From getting your finances in order to finding a ride, managing your emotions and maintaining your best health, we've got practical advice for you. Leading the way is heart transplant recipient Christian Bernadotte, featured on our cover. ...

This challenge was first presented to me this New Year’s Eve but the OneWord365 movement began a decade ago. It distills New Year’s Resolutions from a long list of to-dos to one word of intentionality… a mantra, a prayer, a way of thinking as you set off into the unknowns of 2020. In other words, it’s more a way to be than a goal to do.

The OneWord365 website encourages you to choose just one word… one word you can focus on every day, all year long; one word that sums up who you want to be or how you want to live.

It will take intentionality and commitment, but if you let it, your one word will shape not only your year but also you. It will become the compass that directs your decisions and guides your steps.

Discover the big impact one word can make. One word. 365 days. A changed life.

Find all the details at OneWord365.com.

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