Contending with COVID-19

The Department of Aging will use the money to bolster the assistance area agencies on aging provide to older adults throughout the state. This grant opportunity will enable Ohio’s Aging and Disability Resource Centers to add capacity, which may include extended hours of operation, more providers and resources, and to directly support older Ohioans who may be asking for help for the first time. ...

Online order hassles, masks, crack-of-dawn store hours, lousy selections. Wouldn’t it be nice to get food from your back yard instead of a grocery store? Like Victory Gardens during World War II, Pandemic Plots promise to be the go-to hobby this summer. Grab a shovel and get started. ...

It’s been a productive few months, by pandemic standards. Aside from stumbling around with Zoom — the video conferencing app — I’ve tackled several projects: pitching failed hair products jammed under the bathroom sink; trimming hair from my golden retriever’s feet and matching plastic lids with bowls. I also sorted insurance statements and moved winter clothes to a back closet.  ...

Summer kicks off with Memorial Day on May 25. Communities won’t have parades this year but you can put up a flag and mark the occasion with the dignity the day deserves. The same goes for Flag Day on June 14 and the Fourth of July. ...

Antibody testing for the virus isn’t 100 percent accurate yet and we don’t know if antibodies will protect us from another COVID-19 infection, as this type of information is typically gathered during long-term vaccine studies. ...

“We are thrilled to reopen our doors and welcome back our loyal guests,” said Scott Swaldo, General Manager, GV Destinations. “While things may look different, we are fully committed to taking care of the health and safety of both our guests and our staff. As such, we are implementing not only the recommended protocols, but also the best practice guidelines for restaurants. We are committed to ‘The Ohio Restaurant Promise’ and want our guests to feel safe as they enjoy their dining experience.” ...

The region’s independent restaurants have taken a wallop during the COVID-19 crisis, but as they find new ways to keep stay relevant (and in business) it can be tough to know what’s open and how they’re adapting their menus and service for customers.

To sort through the confusion, Cleveland Independents, a group of more than 80 locally-owned and operated restaurants has an updated list on its website clevelandindependents.com.

The restaurant scene will look a lot different when we all start emerging from our stay-at-home lives. Whatever your comfort level -or comfort food – a local restaurant is likely to have what you need: carryout, open patios, eat-in or delivery.

Not ready to go out yet? The website also offers discounted gift cards to member restaurants. Eat up.

 

 

 

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 Assisted living facilities, which are not heavily regulated, may have greater trouble containing the virus than nursing homes because their staff is not necessarily medically trained. With this in mind, many families are considering bringing their loved ones home. But there are many considerations to weigh first. ...