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Mitchell Media’s Northeast Ohio Thrive After 55 and Seniors Guide Announce Cross-Marketing Partnership to Support Older Adults and Caregivers

Mitchell Media LLC, publisher of Northeast Ohio Thrive After 55, has announced a new strategic partnership with Seniors Guide, published by Ross Media Solutions, a second-generation family-run business that provides trusted resources connecting older adults and caregivers with senior living options and essential services. The collaboration will expand access to valuable information, resources and service providers for Northeast Ohio’s growing population of adults age 55 and older and their families. ...
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How to Know If You’re Ready to Buy a Home

There is no joy like owning a house of your own, but it also comes with a lot of responsibilities. For a lot of people, their first home is the biggest investment, and buying one is a good way to start building and enjoying financial stability. With every mortgage payment, you build home equity, and it works as a useful financial resource. The current rise in mortgage rates and soaring home prices have made it tough for a lot of people to invest in a home but it always pays to shop around. Look for the best mortgage rate and when you set your eyes on the right property, do not hesitate to make the move. A lot of buyers make the mistake of only focusing on the price of the home but there are other factors to consider as well. Let’s take a look at the signs that show you are ready for a new home.

You are paying a very high rent

The entire country has seen a rise in rental prices, and it has grown significantly over the past two years. This makes it difficult to budget for the monthly housing costs while trying to save for other long term goals. If you are paying very high rent and it feels like a bad investment, it is time to think about investing in a home. When you have seen the rent escalate significantly and feel worried about the finances, it is time to consider buying a property. That said, if you are above 62, you can also benefit from a reverse mortgage and can convert the home equity into cash income. Start looking at the possibility of owning instead of renting a property.

You enjoy a solid credit score

Many people do not qualify for a mortgage, and they might not be happy with the idea of owning a home.

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Why Northeast Ohio is Becoming a Top Retirement Choice — Including Ohman Family Living Briar Cottages

Cleveland and the surrounding Northeast Ohio region are gaining attention as attractive options for retirees because of affordability, healthcare access and lifestyle opportunities. Independent Living Cottages at Ohman Family Living Briar offer a peaceful, maintenance-free lifestyle while staying close to everything the region offers. ...
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Unaffordable Housing & Older Adults: A Growing Problem

Older adults are the fastest-growing group experiencing homelessness. Many of them live on fixed incomes, such as from Social Security or small pensions, so rising rents can quickly push them into housing instability. ...
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3 Questions to Ask Before Choosing Senior Care in Northeast Ohio

When families in Northeast Ohio start looking for senior care, the experience can often be quite overwhelming. The population of those aged 65 and older in Ohio is projected to rise by 33.4%, ultimately making up a quarter of the state’s population by 2030. As a result, the need for securing quality care has never been more pressing. The essence of making a well-informed decision hinges on asking the right questions that tell you about the quality of healthcare service you’re likely to receive in retirement communities.

Ask About the Level of Personalized Attention

The key to high quality care for the elderly is comprehensive evaluation and customized care planning. Residential care homes, under Ohio law, are required to conduct extensive health evaluations within 48 hours of intake, including the person’s physical as well as mental condition, medication needs, functional abilities, behavioral health requirements and socialization needs.

It’s an important process as it helps identify whether or not a facility will be able to meet your loved ones’ current and future needs. A good way to approach care planning is exemplified by facilities that offer a complete range of services. 

For instance, if you’re looking for Healthcare and Retirement Communities with an enhanced focus on offering thorough care assessments, you may want to try Heritage Health and Retirement Community. It’s quite interesting to see how these facilities create personalized care plans and change them as a patient’s needs change. 

You must avoid care facilities where they only do cursory checks, don’t check on people regularly, or appear as if they’re not equipped to deal with more demanding care situations. If a senior care facility doesn’t describe the way that they evaluate things or treat everyone in the same way, it indicates they don’t really have the skills to offer truly personalized retirement community healthcare service.

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Clear Your Clutter, Clear Your Mind

Living in a mess wastes time and money. People spend about 2.5 days a year looking for misplaced items, while 60% of us have repurchased missing things, resulting in wasteful impulse buying and reinforcing the cycle of over-accumulation. ...
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Act Now if You Want to Age at Home

If your goal is to stay at home as you age, it's time to reexamine your current health and home. Are you willing to adapt, modify and change to meet your changing needs as they evolve? ...
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Tech Helps with Aging in Place, Survey Finds

Assistive health-related technologies—such as mobile apps, health trackers and medical alert devices—have and will continue to help older adults age in pace, a survey finds. ...
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