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Worth Noting: Goodbye, Michael; Used Bikes; Centennial Celebrations

A Shot in the Arm
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r a Long Shot?
If you’ve been scrambling to find a Covid-19 vaccination, you’re in good company. With limited supplies and clunky websites, it’s been an exercise in frustration for many of us. Whether we’re helping older family members or trying to score a vaccination for ourselves, the process has proven to be time-consuming and confusing. Ugh!

One place to start is the state website — vaccine.coronavirus.ohio.gov/ — which lists vaccine providers by county and zip code. Supplies should be increasing throughout the spring as production ramps up and new vaccines get emergency approval. The end, at last, is in sight.

 

A Generation’s Touchstone  
Goodbye, Michael Stanley
Cleveland rock-n-roll singer and songwriter Michael Stanley was part of our lives throughout the ‘70s and ‘80s. His death earlier this month was bittersweet.

Stanley stayed here and played here, but the Michael Stanley Band didn’t. We packed up our MSB albums in milk crates and carted them off to dorm rooms and first apartments, where Stanley’s lyrics and rhythms time-stamped our memories. Stanley reminded us of our younger years and hometowns in all the very best ways. 

That’s a great way to be remembered. 

 

Clothes Call
Local Company Simplifies Dressing

If you’ve ever tried to help an older loved one (or yourself, for that matter) put together an outfit and struggled to keep everything together in one easy-to-assemble spot, then you’ll appreciate this creative solution from Brecksville’s Erin Naso: The Hanger Valet.

Launched last year, The Hanger Valet is a daily outfit organizer that simplifies getting dressed, a task that can be especially frustrating for people who are trying to maintain independence and the people who help them. But honestly, who couldn’t benefit from an organizer with pockets that drape over a clothes hanger? Think about it: socks, shoes, undergarments, jewelry and anything else necessary, all in one, handy spot.

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For Sale Today, Sold Tomorrow

Interest rates are at an all-time low. They have been ridiculously low for the past year and economists are not expecting them to increase anytime soon. Low interest rates have brought buyers into the real estate market, some of them first-time buyers. ...
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Winter Hiking, Better Sleep & a 2021 Grandbaby Care Primer

Look for the January/February issue of Northeast Ohio Boomer and Beyond coming to newsstands (Marc's, Discount Drug Mart, Giant Eagle and others) starting Jan. 21. Of course, Boomer Insider Club members get our print issue mailed directly to their homes. But if you're out and about, look for our next issue featuring winter hikes throughout Northeast Ohio, just for starters. You can also read the issue online at northeastohioboomer.com. You'll find a wide range of topics that will enrich your journey to “Better Living After 50.” ...
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Get Your New Benefit Verification Letter Online

If you receive a Benefit Verification letter, we have good news for you! A new standardized Benefit Verification letter is now available when you need proof of Social Security benefits, Supplemental Security Income or Medicare. ...
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How to Replace a Missing Social Security Card Online

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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engAGE Your Brain: What is Brain Health?

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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Brain Games. Change It Up

You know how the feeling when you stop at a different grocery store and you can’t find what you need? Your usual hunt-and-gather mission becomes more like a freewheeling scavenger hunt. That’s a good thing because your brain shifts off automatic pilot and gets a good workout. ...
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On the Move: The Benefits of a Senior Real Estate Specialist

Leaving the home behind can be both physically and emotionally difficult, but it is a decision most older adults eventually will make. Part of the process of downsizing is finding a real estate agent to help with the process.    ...
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