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In many cases, skills that were lost as a result of having a stroke can be regained through tailored strategies known as compensatory techniques, however, these methods may be more effective for some compared to others. A speech-language pathologist can help develop a plan to meet a stroke survivor’s specific needs. ...

Your family and friends — especially those who garden or enjoy watching birds — will appreciate gifts from your garden that you can make yourself. Read on for some suggestions from our gardening blogger, Donna Hessel. ...

Christmas will soon be here, and on its heels will be New Year's Eve! What to do? The grandchildren always want to celebrate the New Year’s Eve holiday but they (let’s face it, and we grandparents, also) have a difficult time staying awake until midnight! Why not host your own party? We call these parties Noon Year’s Eve since the magic hour is at 12 o’clock noon! ...

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. ...

Are you scaling down, or cancelling, an annual holiday tradition due to COVID-19? A psychologist shares tips for navigating family tensions. ...

Welcome to Caregiver Corner by Boomer's newest blogger, Jennifer Beach, LSW, MA, C-SWCM. Jennifer established Advocate for Elders in Rocky River in 2010. In this debut blog entry, Jennifer discusses the challenges families face as they anticipate the holidays — apart instead of together — during the ongoing pandemic. ...

The single most important benefit of digital literacy is the communication options it provides for maintaining emotional connectedness despite physical distancing. ...

Retiring? Understanding how your future retirement might affect your spouse is important. Let the Social Security Administration help you untangle the options associated with spouse's benefits. ...