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Social Security touches the lives of nearly every American. Retirees who worked hard their whole lives, people no longer able to work due to disability, dependents and survivors all depend on the resource. As a member of the Rural Partners Network, Social Security continues reaching out to rural communities. ...
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Retirement is a time to think broadly with no boundaries, to let it all hang out, shoot for the moon and dance like no one is watching. Maybe for the first time in your life, you can do what you want without concerning yourself with what others think. It’s no longer necessary to follow traditional rules and routines. It’s a time to reenergize and reinvigorate, rekindle old interests or resurrect an earlier passion. ...
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Older adults are living longer than in past generations. The question is whether those added years will be quality years or ones filled with poor health. A big part of the answer has to do with our diet. Improved eating habits can lead to better health outcomes and quality of life. The choice is ours. ...
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Winter in Northeast Ohio brings with it the possibility of bitter cold, wind, snow, ice and widespread property damage. When winter storms come, Better Business Bureau® Serving Greater Cleveland (BBB®) is warning area homeowners to beware of “storm chasers” and out-of-town contractors soliciting business. Although not all storm chasers are scammers, they may lack proper licensing and insurance, offer quick but inappropriate fixes, or make promises they can't keep. ...
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The Social Security Administration is here for surviving family members when a worker dies. In the event of your death, certain members of your family may be eligible for survivors benefits. This includes surviving spouses, surviving divorced spouses, children and dependent parents. ...
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Allergies are annoying for people (and pets). But that doesn’t mean you have to get rid of a beloved cat if someone living in the home is allergic to them. Dr. Anna shares the science behind a new kitty diet and home hygiene measures to reduce the feline allergens in your home. ...
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Are you worried about brain fog, spaciness, confusion, forgetfulness? Did you have COVID? This may not be the onset of dementia but a form of long COVID. Talk to your doctor! ...
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Pull out those old cookie cutters to make all sorts of holiday ornaments with the grandkids. It's a great way to relive old family memories while making new ones that will last for years. ...
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