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The Helicopter Daughter offers a welcoming respite, complete with gift ideas, in support of caregivers

All of us are caregivers. Whether we’re caring for elderly parents, a spouse, children, or friends and neighbors, at some point we find ourselves in that role. And just like that airplane oxygen mask analogy, perhaps there is no one more important to care for than ourselves. Karen Hadden, owner of The Helicopter Daughter, has found herself...

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Great Lakes Boutique is stocked with spectacular estate and trend jewelry, perfect for holiday gifting

For everyone on your list—including yourself—Great Lakes Boutique has you covered. Angel Mastandrea has her finger firmly on the style pulse point of Northeast Ohio. She searches the world over for trends and stocks the cases with the newest and buzziest jewelry lines. Holiday Gifting Trends “This year there’s been a...

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Here’s how one local teen is working to honor fallen military members

The title “Gold Star Family” was initiated in World War I to distinguish a family that experiences the loss of a loved one in military service. Continuing today, any immediate family member, parent, sibling, spouse or child, receives a Gold Star from the Department of Defense to honor those who have sacrificed their lives for this country...

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With age comes wisdom—and a loss of strength and muscle

At 74, Ann Martin says she plans to follow in her father Hilton’s footsteps and stay active up until the end of her life. “He lived a happy, active and mobile life until he passed away at 96,” she says. “He always attributed it to staying strong.” Five years ago, when she wasn’t feeling her sporadic exercise routine was...

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Dr. Danielle Shaper, of Finesse Footcare, details the options for eliminating nail fungus

About 1 in 10 people suffer from toenail fungus, which causes thick, discolored, misshapen or crumbling nails. The condition is difficult to treat and more common in seniors. In fact, the occurrence jumps to 1 in 2 people over age 70 who suffer from it. Since treatment can take several months, as newly healed nails grow out, heading into...

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