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Drop-In SeniorComputer Lab Wednesdays2:00-3:00 PMParma-Ridgelearn the basics
All branches are closed September 4-6 for the Labor Day Holiday Weekend.
How they affect you.
Schedule
Memory Fitness
Thursday, September 9, 2:00 PM
Parma-Snow Branch
Lose your train of thought? Want to learn more effective memory strategies? Join us for an interesting, inspirational and informative program.
Senior Friends Booksale 3 PM
Friday, September 10, 3:00 PM
Parma-Ridge Branch
Join the Friends of the Parma Libraries at the Parma Ridge Branch for a Friends Preview for Seniors 65 years and older who are members of the Friends. Seniors need to bring ID with age on it plus their Friends membership card, or for $5 they can join the Friends group at the sale.
All About Alzheimer's Disease
Tuesday, September 14, 10:00 AM
Discuss Alzheimer's Disease prevention and management. Registration Required.
Word Essentials
Tuesday, September 14, 7:00 PM
Warrensville Branch
This class is an introduction to Microsoft Word 2007. Registration is required
Vintage Cleveland
Take a walk down memory lane when Jim Toman presents the history of Public Square, the Lakefront and Doan's Corners.
Fabulously Fit Seniors
Thursday, September 16, 2:00 PM
Want to stay in shape and increase your metabolism without worrying about aching bones and joints? Come join us for a series of fitness programs involving chair exercises. Details Registration requested.
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Your step-by-step guide to making the best decisions
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20 reasons why growing old is great
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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