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Social Security Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

If Spanish is your primary language, you can visit www.ssa.gov/espanol,Social Security Administration's Spanish-language website. There, you can find information about how to get a Social Security card, plan for retirement, apply for benefits, manage your benefits, and much more.   ...
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See Your Lifetime Earnings on Social Security Website

Did you know you can see your work history online all the way back to your first job? Your earnings history is a record of your progress toward your Social Security benefits. Social Security keeps track of your earnings so they can pay you the benefits you’ve earned over your lifetime. This is why reviewing your Social Security earnings record is so important.  ...
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This Redesigned Benefits Portal Works for You

The new Retirement Benefits portal is just the first of several steps the Social Security Administration is taking to improve your experience on the website. Visit the new retirement benefits portal to Learn, Apply, and Manage your retirement benefits and subscribe to receive retirement information and updates.  ...
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A Life’s Journey with Yoga

I became a yoga teacher when my mother, who at the time was in her upper 80s, made a decision that "life was not worth living." She defied doctor's orders to just get up out of the chair and walk — the length of the room, to the front door, to the sidewalk, and beyond. Her choice was to remain in that chair and, of course, we know the outcome. It was disheartening, scary and incredibly sad. With her stubborn refusal to do any of it, I came to a swift decision that I would not let myself get to that point in life. ...
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Legal Dos and Don’ts for Parents with Disabled Children

All parents caring for disabled children are advised to write down what any successor caregiver would need to know about the child and what the parent’s wishes are for his or her care. This is important whether the child be in a group home, live with a parent, or be on his or her own. The parent knows best, but needs to pass on important information about medical issues, medication, diet, a “day in the life,” housing, outside activities, faith, personal values, finances, expenses, and more. A copy of the memo or letter can be kept in the attorney’s files with the parents’ estate plan. ...
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Free Virtual Audiology Speaker Series Underway

 

From wearing masks to physical distancing to washing our hands more frequently, we are all adjusting to the new normal. Unfortunately, many of these changes introduce new challenges to social interactions—we may have difficulty hearing the cashier at the grocery store, we may now be seeing medical professionals online and we may not be able to have as many social interactions as we typically do. The audiologists at Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center (CHSC) are pleased to announce a new virtual educational series that address these issues in addition to answering questions people may have about their hearing.  Each talk is 30-45 minutes in length and will be presented FREE via Zoom. Registration is required to receive the Zoom access link.

 

All presentations are hosted by:

Karen Kantzes, Au.D., CCC-A 

Dr. Karen Kantzes joined the audiology team at Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center in 1997. Dr. Kantzes believes in an individualized approach to rehabilitating hearing loss for people of all ages. She has extensive knowledge of a variety of hearing aids and other listening devices. She is committed to helping clients hear better in many different listening environments by making personalized recommendations end ensuring that each client achieves desired outcomes. Dr. Kantzes also manages the Audiology Patient Assistance Program.

 

 

Tuesday, September 15th 

10:00 am

Hearing Better while Social Distancing

FREE VIRTUAL PRESENTATION

Social distancing and masks can create challenges for people with hearing loss.  We will discuss how to successfully wear masks when wearing hearing aids (so as not to lose the hearing aids!) and how to communicate effectively when wearing a mask.  In addition, we will talk about the importance of PHYSICAL distancing, not SOCIAL distancing. Presentation is 30-45 minutes in length and will be presented FREE via Zoom. Registration is required to receive the Zoom access link.

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New Virtual Exhibit Focuses on Women and Politics

“The experiences and contributions of women, African Americans, and immigrants are a focus of the Western Reserve Historical Society, and are the core message of the guest experience. Women and Politics will shed light on the pivotal, albeit sometimes forgotten role Northeast Ohio played in the fight for the 19th Amendment,” says Kelly Falcone-Hall, WRHS President & CEO. “This exhibit will uphold our mission to inspire people to discover the unique American experience by exploring the rich history of our region.” ...
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Assistive Listening Devices Can Boost Your Hearing

An Assistive Listening Device (ALD) is any type of amplification device that can help you communicate more effectively. ALDs can be used with or without hearing aids and can improve hearing in the presence of background noise, listening on the phone or watching television, as well as hearing at a distance. When you use these devices, you may notice less stress and fatigue due to struggling to hear, and improved communication with others. ...
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