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Living Wills
Thursday, August 26, 7:00 PM
Garfield Heights Branch
Representatives from the Cuyahoga County Recorder's office talk about resources available through the Recorder's Office including living wills, deeds, liens, and power of attorney documents and how they can be used without paying for an attorney.
Wednesday Knit/Crochet-Nights
Wednesday, September 1, 6:30 PM
Maple Heights Branch
Do you knit or have you always wanted to learn how to? Bring a current project, or new knitters/crocheters bring worsted weight yarn and size US 7,8, 9 or 10 needles or size F, G, H or I crochet hook.
Fabulously Fit
Wednesday, September 1, at 7 PM
Gates Mills Branch
Want to stay in shape and increase your metabolism without worrying about aching bones and joints? Join us for an hour of low impact aerobics and chair exercises. Plus, learn how to make homemade weights using items from your kitchen.
Benefits Check-up
Thursday, September 2, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Strongsville Branch
You may be missing out on federal, state, and Cuyahoga County assistance programs, and/or discount prescription drug programs for which you are eligible. Complete the short questionnaire developed by the National Council on the Aging, in partnership with Cuyahoga County, and discover what benefits you are eligible for and how to claim them.
Forever Young: A Bear Called Paddington
Thursday, September 2, 3:00 PM
North Royalton Branch
Join the debut of the branch's newest senior book discussion group, Forever Young, as we take a look back at some children's classics with a new perspective. This month, we invite you to meet A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond.
All branches are closed September 4-6 for the Labor Day Holiday Weekend.
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by Robert Leckie
From Paris Island to the Pacific, a Young Marine's Stirring Account of Combat in World War II
Check Out
by Gail Sheehy
Turning Chaos into Confidence
by Kristina Riggle
As family gathers to celebrate her 30th anniversary, Mira tries to find a way to share her secret.
Websites for Seniors
Information Gateways
• Agencies • Organizations • Web Gateways to Senior Sites
Health Concerns • Health+Wellness • Doctors • Drugs • Grief & Dying • Hospitals • Long Term Care • Tests
Money Matters • All About Money • Consumer Sites • Credit • Financial Aid • Giving • Medicare+Insurance • Social Security+Pensions
The Business of Living • Job Opportunities for Seniors • Senior Housing • Education for Seniors • Law for Seniors
Leisure • Leisure • Grandparenting • Sports+Exercise • Travel • VolunteeringPremium Senior Research (FREE to Library Cardholders)
Our website lists local agencies' contacts forSeniors: Check it Out!
Nursing Home Rankings
U.S. News & World Report has posted rankings of nursing home quality based on the government’s Nursing Home Compare site.
Helpful Phone Numbers Many agencies in the state of Ohio provide services to seniors. The Ohio Department of Aging provides a list of helpful toll-free phone numbers with links to their agencies or organizations.
Gail Sheehy gives advice on putting together a professional team to help you with giving care to a loved one with a life-threatening illness in her book, Passages in Caregiving: Turning Chaos into Confidence. Listed below are local agencies that can help.
Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina counties: 1-800-626-7277
Area Agency on Aging 10B Inc. Portage, Stark, Summit, Wayne
Area Agency on Aging 11 Inc. Ashtabula, Columbiana, Mahoning, Trumbull counties
Visiting Nurse Assoc. of Ohio Elder Life Advisors program 216-931-1333
Care Manager.org National Association of Professional Geriatric Care ManagersFind a Care Manager
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar AssociationLawyer Referral Service 216-696-3532
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