Senior Living News

Labor Day is behind us. Hints of Autumn are in the air. Take advantage of the lovely weather while we have it, enjoying an exclusive view of lions, tigers, bears and all the zoo has to offer! Northeast Ohio Boomer & Beyond is helping to bring you and your friends a dedicated visit to the Akron Zoo.

Adults 62 and older can enjoy discounted admission, live entertainment and vendors throughout the zoo that offer services for seniors. It all happens this Friday during the 2019 Senior Safari on September 6, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Get directions here: https://ohio.org/festivals-events/event/senior-safari/

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Medicaid rules are complicated and sometimes work against well-intentioned family members. But did you know that there are circumstances in which someone can transfer their home to a relative without incurring a Medicaid penalty? Read more to learn about this gift to families. ...

Get an exclusive view of lions, tigers, bears and all the zoo has to offer! Northeast Ohio Boomer & Beyond is helping to bring you and your cohorts a dedicated visit to the Akron Zoo.

Adults 62 and older can enjoy discounted admission, live entertainment and vendors throughout the zoo that offer services for seniors. It all happens during the 2019 Senior Safari on September 6, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Get directions here: https://ohio.org/festivals-events/event/senior-safari/

 

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Anyone who's struggled with narrow door frames, awkward stairs and other mobility barriers will appreciate the creativity that has gone into an international barrier-free design competition called Zero Threshold. Stop by The McGregor Foundation and see a few dozen of the submissions. Prepare to be amazed. ...

Learn more about the partnership between Boomer magazine and Senior Living Guide with this Live on Lakeside video.  Boomer publisher Brad Mitchell and SLG publisher Janelle Regotti sat down with WKYC’s Hollie Strano and Katherine Boyd to explain how the upbeat 50-and-over lifestyle magazine is pairing with the nuts-and-bolts resource guide to help seniors and their caretakers to make informed decisions when it comes to rehab and health care; housekeeping and transportation services; legal, financial and professional services; local service agencies; residential options and other aspects of senior living.

https://www.wkyc.com/article/entertainment/television/liveonlakeside/janelle-regotti-brad-mitchell-northeast-ohio-boomer-beyond-and-northeast-ohio-parent-partner-with-senior-living-guide/95-9cdbc85e-345c-4500-b303-37252d5fc5e5

 

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If you've ever planned a funeral for a loved one, you know how tough it can be. That's doubly true when you're left to guess about their preferences. And paying for it is another story. Take the hassle out of funeral planning for your own loved ones by doing it yourself. ...

Why is it that some people seem to "get" technology and some of us don't? If you're in the don't category, then you may be interested in a free tech expo coming up in August at the West Geauga Senior Center. Get hands-on help with smartphones, downloads and other tech stuff. If you want to learn how to use what you have or want to get started with the basics, this is the event for you. ...

We use our smartphones for almost everything - banking, shopping, podcasts, driving directions. Why not use an app to see what Medicare covers? Now you can. The free Medicare app is a convenient way to sort through coverage using only a few taps on your phone. ...