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February 17th: Annie Glenn Communication Disorders Awareness Day

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Thrive
February 12, 2020
Anna Margaret “Annie” Glenn is the widow of astronaut and Senator John Glenn. She suffered from a severe stutter for most of her life. Once she received treatment and overcame her disorder, she became a tireless advocate for people with disabilities and communication disorders. ...
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Spring is Coming – How About an eBike?

By The OutSPOKEnCyclist Diane Jenks
February 10, 2020
What makes an eBike awesome is that it gets those people back on a bicycle who might have hung up their wheels because of issues like hip or knee replacements, back problems or breathing difficulties. That extra boost up hills smooths out the road and brings back the joy of cycling. ...
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Heart Health for Women

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Thrive
February 6, 2020
February is Heart Month. How much do you know about your risks for heart disease? Women are especially likely to underestimate their vulnerability to heart attacks and disease. Read what a Cleveland Clinic doctor has to say about women and heart health. ...
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What is Aphasia?

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Thrive
February 6, 2020
Aphasia is a language disorder resulting from an injury to the brain, such as stroke or head trauma. Aphasia involves varying degrees of communication difficulties in several areas. ...
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Northeast Ohio Boomer and Beyond Seeks Impact Award Nominees 

By Northeast Ohio Thrive (formerly Boomer) Staff
February 3, 2020
Do you know someone who makes a great impact, improving the lives of others in an exceptional way? From housing to healthcare, employment, recreation and more, here's your chance to nominate those who are creatively addressing Better Living After 50!  ...
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Barotrauma & Ear Pain During Airplane Flights

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Thrive
February 3, 2020
On an airplane, barotrauma of the ear most commonly happens as the plane descends for landing. The pressure change can create a vacuum or negative pressure in the middle ear space that pulls the eardrum inward. This can cause pain, a stuffy feeling, muffled sound and a sensation that you need to "pop" it.  ...
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Who to Contact: Social Security or Medicare?

By Brandon Smith
January 30, 2020
Social Security and Medicare offer related services, so people aren’t always certain who does what. This “cheat sheet” can help. ...
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Access to Services is Crucial for Deaf and Hard of Hearing

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Thrive
January 23, 2020
It’s important that Deaf/HoH children and adults have access to American Sign Language (ASL) as a way to connect with the world around them. ASL interpreters help bridge the communications gap between the hearing and Deaf/HoH communities. ...
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