A Good Read
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a woman who reflects on her involvement with a Charles Manson-like cult; “When Breath Becomes Air,” Paul Kalanithi’s moving memoir as he faced a terminal illness at a young age; Michael M. Thomas financial thriller “Fixers,” based on the 2008 financial crisis, with appearances by Barack Obama

The Middle Market: What It Is and How It Could Affect Your Retirement
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Opportunities in the Mid-Market” and found that while older adults "experienced greater gains in economic status," they face limited housing options. Some less costly housing solutions suggested in the white paper include: Communities that offer value, peace of mind and independence, but not expensive

Farmers Markets and Other Fresh News
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Published: June 18, 2020 We always celebrate Ohio’s summer harvest of corn, peaches and the like but this year when we’re searching for reminders that life’s beauty continues it’s especially gratifying to see our state’s colorful fresh bounty in the fields and in our hands. Kendal at Oberlin

Strength Training: No Equipment Needed
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hangings and windows. Stand a little farther than arm’s length from the wall. Face the wall, lean your body forward and place your palms flat against the wall at about shoulder height and shoulder-width apart. Bend your elbows as you lower your upper body toward the wall in a slow, controlled motion

Healthy Eating During Pandemic Times
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, this is it, just do so in moderation. Currently there is no evidence of food or food packaging being associated with transmission of COVID-19. Here are a few reminders from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration on how to shop safely: Wear a face covering or mask while you are in the store; Wipe down the handles

Skin Care Tips for Older Adults
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surprise you to learn that a daily scrubbing shower or bath may be overdoing it, especially in the cold winter months. Geriatric Nurse Practitioner Jennifer Serafin recommends the following: Daily cleansing should include the face, peri area (groin), under the breasts, under skin folds, and the arm

Winter Skin Care Tips for Seniors: Maintaining Healthy Skin
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on areas covered by clothing) whether you're outside or not. Products with glycerin and dimethicone are best. Glycerin works to moisturize the tissue and dimethicone forms a seal. Use a product that allows your pores to breathe and contains an SPF rating of 8 or more on your face. Sunlight

Reduce Stress This Holiday Season with These Helpful Tips
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of school. Face it: For most of us, some amount of travel during those six weeks is inevitable. “Visiting friends and family is the single biggest reason Americans travel during the holidays. Visits account for 53 percent of all Thanksgiving long-distance trips and 43 percent of long-distance

Will You Live to 100?
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factors; however, it does exist. Do you have lots of close friends and/or family and see them often? Give yourself 4 points if you answered YES. Give yourself 2 points if much of your interaction is online. Face-to-face time spent socializing with your friends, family members and even strangers
