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Most Common Uses for Skid Steer Loaders

Most Common Uses for Skid Steer Loaders

Lake Oconee Boomers

When it comes to compact construction equipment, skid steer loaders are among the most versatile. A skid steer loader is ...

How Self-Determination is Changing Elderly and Disability Care in the Age of COVID-19

The Lake Oconee Boomers Team

The threat of COVID-19 in nursing homes and assisted living facilities has led elderly individuals and people with disabilities or ...

The Stress Impact Of COVID-19: 5 Ways To Cope And Protect Your Health

The Lake Oconee Boomers Team

The millions of infections and hundreds of thousands of deaths that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought globally are creating stress ...

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Six Tips To Keep Pets Safe During Storm Season

The Lake Oconee Boomers Team

While no one is immune from the devastation of a natural disaster, preparing before a storm hits is key to ...

4 Tips For Avoiding Hair Loss In Stressful (And Other) Times

The Lake Oconee Boomers Team

People go partially or fully bald for any number of reasons – hormones, genetics and aging, among others – but ...

What Will Homes Look Like In A Post-pandemic World?

The Lake Oconee Boomers Team

A lot has changed in just a few months, and for many that includes the idea of what a ‘dream ...

Protect Yourself From Heat-related Illnesses During Home DIY Projects

The Lake Oconee Boomers Team

Quarantine and social distancing means spending more time at home. This has inspired renewed interest in home improvement and DIY ...

How Americans Can Save on Prescription Costs

The Lake Oconee Boomers Team

Did you know prescriptions cost more in the U.S. than anywhere else in the world? If you or a loved ...

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6 Getaways for Social Distancing in the Great Outdoors

The Lake Oconee Boomers Team

Destinations, hotels and attractions are working diligently to make it safe for travelers to visit, but we’re living in a ...

The Stress Response: Understanding and Reducing Its Effects on Your Health

The Lake Oconee Boomers Team

By Kent Bradley, M.D., MPH, MBA Did you know that our body does not discriminate between sources of stress – it ...

What Did We Learn From The 2008 Financial Crisis That Can Help Us Now?

The Lake Oconee Boomers Team

By Steve Kruman The devastating economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has drawn comparisons with a previous U.S. economic calamity ...

Signs Your Heavy Equipment Needs Maintenance

Signs Your Heavy Equipment Needs Maintenance

Lake Oconee Boomers

Heavy equipment is such a huge asset for construction, but all of that can go out the window if you don’t ...

How To Stay Young (At Least In Spirit) When You’re Retired

The Lake Oconee Boomers Team

Mohr Keet of South Africa bungee jumped when he was 96, landing himself in the Guinness Board of World Records. ...

Finding The Path To A Stable Retirement When Savings And Social Security Aren’t Enough

The Lake Oconee Boomers Team

As much as American workers look forward to retirement, many of them also worry that retirement is a luxury they ...

Senior Boomers with Hearing Loss—Who are They?

The Lake Oconee Boomers Team

By Richard E. Carmen, Au.D. There are more than 34 million people today with hearing loss – a growing number ...