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Better Connections. Communication help for caregivers and loved ones

By Kathleen Mitchell
December 22, 2016

Did you know that in the U.S., there are more than 6 million stroke survivors and nearly 3.2 million Americans living with disabilities due to a traumatic brain injury (TBI)?

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Don’t Let Pet Waste Ruin Your Summer

By Kathleen Mitchell
December 22, 2016

Pet waste, and properly getting rid of it, shouldn’t ruin your summer. But it is something that you must manage every day if you live with a dog or cat.

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Weed Out Gardening Injuries

By Kathleen Mitchell
December 22, 2016

Gardening has many health benefits, but you need to ensure that you’re not putting undue strain on your body. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 400,000 people are

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Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame Honors Concord Township Trustee

By Kathleen Mitchell
December 22, 2016

Caroline “Connie” N. Luhta of Concord Township is among 10 older Ohioans that were honored for a lifetime of accomplishments with induction into the Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame

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Moving a Parent and a Large Dog

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
December 18, 2016

Imagine that your 80-year-old dad is a widower, has a physical disability, and lives in a house he owns that isn’t safe for him anymore. His dog is a 50-pound

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How to Prepare an Ethical Will

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
December 16, 2016

If you have a last will and testament, you may think that you have done all you can to provide for your family in the event of your death.  However,

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Caregivers — Show Yourself Some Love

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
December 15, 2016

As we all get occupied in our fast-paced lives juggling childcare, work and household responsibilities, it can be too convenient to put our own health on the back burner. It

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Gifts Every Grandparent Will Love

By Angela Gartner
December 8, 2016
If your children are unable to celebrate the holidays with their grandparents — whether it's due to distance, illness or living in a nursing facility — they can still show their love and bring some fun to the occasion. Here are five gifts every grandparent will love, local or long distance. ...
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8 Ways to Honor Veterans

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
September 27, 2016

By Lauren Sable Freiman

Every day is the perfect time to celebrate and thank the men and women who have protected our country through their military service. As Veterans Day

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Sharing the Journey Together: Caregiver Support Groups

By Angela Gartner
September 27, 2016

A group of women sit together at the Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center in Cleveland while their loved ones complete their weekly stroke support group session. read more

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