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Zoom whitening — often done for an event or meeting — is accomplished in a dentist's office in about 90 minutes using a thick liquid and a laser-like light to accelerate the process. Shade changes can be impressive, depending upon the age of the patient and tooth structure. ...

Who couldn’t use a bit of fun right now? Lighten up with these word puzzle brain ticklers; no paper or pencil required! ...

We’re all doing our best to find ways to keep each other safe and still keep each other close to our hearts and conduct our business. When it’s over, God-willing soon, the silver lining may well be that we will have learned a new language to convey our caring for each other and for everyone in our communities. ...

Our September/October 2020 issue — our Fifth Anniversary edition and our biggest ever — is now available online and will be on newsstands this week (Marc’s, Giant Eagle, Discount Drug Mart, Dave’s Markets and 600+ other locations). Don’t miss it!

Inside, we’ll introduce you to our interesting and inspiring Boomer Impact Award winners who’ve shown us how to age successfully and robustly in Northeast Ohio.

Having trouble connecting with Millennial and teen grandkids? We’ve got the perfect story for you that’s chock-full of tips, conversation starters and practical advice from readers.

Cooking? Journaling? Yup, those are just two of the ways these grandparents keep their relationships thriving with their grandadults.

If you’re facing boxes and closets full of stuff that needs to go (and who isn’t?), you will want to read our story about memorabilia management. Pitch it, save it,  sell it, store it. We’ll help you sort through the decisions and stuff.

With more of us eating at home, now’s a good time to beef up our slow cooker game. Chef John Selick is back with the lowdown on slow-down cooking.

Are you as sick of staying at home as we are? We’ve got a couple of COVID-friendly day trips that will take you through the lovely autumn Ohio countryside. All you need is a full tank of gas and a sense of adventure (bring along a mask, too!).

All this and more awaits you in this issue of Northeast Ohio Boomer and Beyond magazine.

Enjoy: issuu.com/northeastohioparent/docs/boomerseptoct2020

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With rules changing what feels like daily, you may be wondering which of your favorite Northeast Ohio museums are open, what new hours and procedures are safely in place and, of course, if there are any new exhibits you should know about. Don’t worry, we did the digging for you. Keep reading to learn how to get reacquainted with your old favorites or give that NEO staple an overdue visit.  ...

Our  September/October issue — our Fifth Anniversary edition and our biggest ever — is now available for online reading and will be on newsstands this week (Marc's, Giant Eagle, Discount Drug Mart, Dave's Markets and 600+ other locations). Don't miss it! Inside, we'll introduce you to our interesting and inspiring Boomer Impact Award winners who've shown us how to age successfully and robustly in Northeast Ohio. And that's just the beginning. Enjoy our Fifth Anniversary edition and thank you for giving us so much to celebrate as we embrace Better Living After 50. ...

During the coronavirus pandemic, it has become difficult to access health care safely out in the traditional marketplace. Fortunately, if you live in Geauga County (or surrounding Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Lake, Portage, Summit or Trumbull counties), you can have a medical professional from Ohman Family Living visit your home. A highly trained team of clinicians — nurses, specialized therapists, nursing assistants or companions — follow structured infection-control protocols to safely administer care in private homes. The result is greater peace of mind and improved health overall. ...

It’s here!

Our July/August issue is available digitally and on newsstands (Marc’s, Giant Eagle, Discount Drug Mart, Dave’s Markets and 600+ other locations). It’s loaded with fun stories aimed at busting through the mid-summer-this-pandemic-is-getting-old slump.

Dust off your bike, dig out a helmet and hit a trail. Northeast Ohio has miles and miles of interconnected and stand-alone trails that will take you through some of the region’s most scenic areas. Want to get away from it all? Check out one of the rural and relatively remote sections of trails in Geauga County. Have a hankering for city excitement? The northern section of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park Towpath Trail slides along some of Cleveland’s grittiest and most interesting areas.

If you want to connect with a younger family friend or grandchild, golf is a great way to find common ground. Read our story about building family ties on a golf tee.

Bargain hunters, we haven’t forgotten about you. Most consignment shops are up and running and filled with wardrobe-boosting bargains. Our story details the hows and wheres of buying gently worn clothing for a new look.

Plus, our new columnist Cleveland Clinic Dr. Ardeshir Hashmi talks about aging, specifically aging well, and how. And we’ve got a column on recycling your tech stuff, The Kent Stage, entertaining grandkids with bubbles and teaching an appreciation for nature. There’s lots more; we promise! Enjoy the rest of the summer.

Start reading now! issuu.com/northeastohioparent/docs/boomerjulyaug2020

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