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MSTORYTELLING: Visiting Gigi’s house
November 11, 2020A first time grandma reflects on the changes a baby brings to holiday family gatherings By Lisa Alleman Thanksgiving 2018. We gather around my dining room table to eat our turkey dinner with urgency. Unlike other years, the turkey is not the main event. My daughter, who is 5 months pregnant with our first
Thanksgiving Day Roundup 2020: All the Good Eats, None of the Hassle
November 6, 2020Photo by Element5 Digital on Unsplash We all know that cooking your own Thanksgiving dinner can be a bit stressful at times. Luckily, there are other options for both dine-in and pick-up if you want to skip the laborious work and relax with your family and friends. We’ve put together a list of some of
Quarantined and Disconnected: COVID-19’s effects on those with disabilities
November 3, 2020Senior citizens and others with conditions that render them especially susceptible to COVID-19 aren’t just struggling because of the potential for contracting the virus — the isolation from months of lost social interaction has been devastating for many. Assisted living facilities, highly regulated, controlled environments when it comes to social isolation, finally allowed visitation with
HELPING OLDER ADULTS AVOID ISOLATION AND LONELINESS
November 3, 2020As winter sets in, isolation increases for older adults, but there are ways to limit loneliness. In a year that has been defined by isolation, loneliness may increase in the next few months as flu season, cold weather and a possible uptick in COVID-19 become the norm. It seems likely that many holiday activities will
Good Giving: Understanding the differences between Charity and Philanthropy
November 3, 2020By Sean Nestor Toledo is a city experiencing challenges, both economic and social. Many need help. A bit of expendable time or income may spark considerations of how to give back. Invariably, when determining where to contribute time or money, the terms charity and philanthropy are often used interchangeably. The two words and concepts are
With Gratitude: Organizations serving Ohio’s 67,500 women vets
November 3, 2020There are approximately 67,500 female veterans in Ohio, and roughly two million of the 19 million U.S. veterans are women. In Northwest Ohio, there are 194 female veterans identified. It is with deep gratitude, we thank those who have served and are currently serving our country. And it is with deep compassion that we recognize
