During this unprecedented coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Boomer is here to offer a steady hand through unsteady times. On this page, you will find tips on how to keep yourself productively occupied during the stay-at-home mandate, how to stay in touch with loved ones, how to access needed services, how to stay healthy, how to maintain a sense of humor and so much more. We can contend with COVID-19 and come through, even stronger, on the other side!
UPDATE: Boomer Bash West 2020 will be moving to the Spring of 2021. Since we are concerned about the safety for all involved during these trying times, we are looking to move this event to early next year. Please stay tuned for a new date and updated event information.
The night will still include a mix of entertainment, education, raffle/giveaways, complimentary small bites, happy-hour priced cocktails, photo booth fun and much more. It will truly be Celebrating Better Living After 50.
We look forward to seeing you then! Stay safe and healthy.
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Shopping online has become a literal lifeline during the COVID-19 pandemic for many at-risk individuals. But for millions of people on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) who are currently unable to enter grocery stores, online shopping is not an option for purchasing food. Responding to demands from disability rights advocates, the federal government is now starting to modernize the program. ...
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COVID-19 has forced many of us to spend more time than usual with our significant others — A LOT more time. If your home life isn't all unicorns and rainbows, you've got a lot of company. A doctor has advice for constructive squabbling.
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Ohio's gyms and fitness centers are gradually reopening, but if you're not comfortable getting back to your favorite group exercises or indoor workout routines, then you're a good candidate for virtual options. If you're in a high-risk group or aren't excited about all the new protocols in place, then there's no place like home — with some help from virtual instructors. ...
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I find myself often repeating the phrase, "Better safe than sorry," as we get back to ‘reopening America’ after months of lockdowns, shutdowns and stay-at-home orders brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. By nature, I hate the restrictive nature of helmets for bicycling, seatbelts for traveling in a vehicle, or wearing a face mask when entering a public space. But wearing a face mask really isn’t about protecting myself anyway. It’s about protecting those around me who may be more vulnerable to the virus. ...
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A joke making the rounds these days is that the most useless purchase of 2020 was a daily planner. For the past three months, our lives have been in an uncomfortable holding pattern of dashed expectations, deferred dreams and blank calendars. If you or a loved one fell victim to the coronavirus, the stress was multiplied tenfold. There's a restlessness these days that persists as society tiptoes back to "pandemic normal." Even if you've not lost a loved one to the virus, what many of us are experiencing is grief. Our mental health expert explains pandemic grief and how to cope. She reminds us that we have control over our thoughts, if not our world or what's happening (or not) around us. ...
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Before the shutdown, we were too busy with work and dined out frequently, but we’ve now found ourselves cooking at home more than ever. It’s helpful that social media has live cooking demos that provide the confidence and inspiration to whip up a delicious meal enjoyed with family. ...
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Many of us are taking a new look at backyard vegetable gardens because grocery shopping has gotten more complicated as the pandemic drags on. Growing your own food isn't hard, it's just hard work — at least in the beginning. One key: getting pests under control. Our garden blogger has a few tips to battle unwanted visitors. ...
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