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Christmas will soon be here, and on its heels will be New Year's Eve! What to do? The grandchildren always want to celebrate the New Year’s Eve holiday but they (let’s face it, and we grandparents, also) have a difficult time staying awake until midnight! Why not host your own party? We call these parties Noon Year’s Eve since the magic hour is at 12 o’clock noon! ...
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Can't find your Social Security card? No problem! If you need to replace your lost or misplaced Social Security card, the online application process makes getting a replacement card easier than ever. If you’re only requesting a replacement card and you’re making no changes, you may be able to use the Social Security Administration's free online service. ...
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Welcome to Caregiver Corner by Boomer's newest blogger, Jennifer Beach, LSW, MA, C-SWCM. Jennifer established Advocate for Elders in Rocky River in 2010. In this debut blog entry, Jennifer discusses the challenges families face as they anticipate the holidays — apart instead of together — during the ongoing pandemic. ...
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Retiring? Understanding how your future retirement might affect your spouse is important. Let the Social Security Administration help you untangle the options associated with spouse's benefits. ...
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Dad knew he couldn’t just mandate upstanding moral character; he had to model it in order for us kids to follow his example. He would go out of his way to practice kindness. My dad demonstrated that the spirit of giving should be a natural outflow of everyday life. If you would like to join together with like-minded people to spread kindness, consider joining From Cleveland to Kindland. This citywide initiative inspires the Cleveland area to be a community of kindness and a model for the rest of the nation to follow.
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Usually, the career continuum begins as a teenager, often with hobbies and interests. All these experiences and education define your career continuum because everything is connected. Interconnected experiences enable you to leverage all your talent and experience into a seamless career continuum where everything is connected. ...
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So many of us worry from time to time that 'we're losing it.' We can't remember why we walked into a certain room, can't recall someone's name, can't find our keys, etc. Not to worry! Welcome to EnGAGE Your Brain, Boomer's newest blog by Doctor of Behavioral Health and Social Gerontologist Dr. Krystal L. Culler, DBH, M.A. Her vision for this blog is to provide a reliable resource of information for brain wellness, healthy aging and memory care. Her blog entries will translate current research into actionable steps that readers can implement into their daily lives today! ...
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In November, we show gratitude for the many things we are thankful for throughout the year. Family usually tops the list. The strong women in our lives are one of the central figures we appreciate. More women in the 21st-century work, pay Social Security taxes, and earn credit toward monthly retirement income than at any other time in our nation’s history. Yet, on average, women face greater economic challenges in retirement than men. ...
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