Health & Wellness

A speech-language pathologist can help individuals with dysarthria communicate more clearly. Some techniques that may be beneficial include using a slower rate of speech and exaggerating the movements of the lips and tongue. Some people may need other forms of communication, such as gestures, writing, or using phones or computers with text-to-speech capabilities. ...

Really? Cell phones can be dangerous? Until I dropped a pitchfork and punctured my foot while talking on my cell phone in a chicken coop, I wouldn't have believed it. But it's that sort of multitasking that can result in a trip to the med center. Read more about good cell phone habits. ...

Make a New Year's resolution to get outdoors more this winter. One place to start is the big ice skating rink in downtown Akron. After you've recycled your Christmas boxes and gathered up the stray ribbons for the trash, take a break (but don't break anything!) with a spin around the ice. ...

If you're looking for an active vacation that incorporates history, geography, great food and recreational bicycling, you might consider joining the 2020 FIDF Ride in Israel next fall. It's a week you'll never forget as you travel through the ancient land that has the magical touches of modernity and technology for which the Israelis are legendary. ...

If you're a caregiver or know a caregiver, the day-to-day workload can be overwhelming and isolating. Head into the new year with a resolution to get the help you need. The American Society on Aging has put together this list of 25 websites that can give caregivers a much-needed boost. ...

If you've ever had the flu, you know it's not something you want to get again. The flu not only makes you feel lousy, but it can also cause serious complications and even death. Don't be a statistic. Roll up your shirt sleeve and get a flu shot this year. ...

Be on the lookout for the Nov./Dec. 2019 issue of Northeast Ohio Boomer & Beyond magazine, rolling out to newsstands and mailboxes November 15-22.

This festive issue will become your go-to guide for traditional and offbeat places to go and things to do as family and friends gather together for the holidays. You’ll also be inspired by our Volunteer Salute to ordinary people in our midst who do extraordinary things with their gifts of time and talent for others. Lively articles about food, films, photographs, Boomer lingo, grandparenting, health, finances and more will make great conversation starters, as well.

You can read the digital version right here and now: https://issuu.com/northeastohioparent/docs/boomernovdec2019

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“Keeping medications past their usefulness can be dangerous because time can change how some medications work,” says Lori Criss, director of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. “Medications that you no longer take or that have passed the expiration date on their labels should be disposed of promptly and properly.” ...