If your loved one is entering a nursing home, you may worry whether you could be liable for their care. Under federal law, a facility cannot require a family member or friend to co-sign an admission agreement and take on personal liability. However, nursing homes around the country still try to do so, and often these matters end up in court. ...

If you're on Medicare, you know that it's open enrollment season from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. But few people take the time to review their plans and compare them to their health needs and prescriptions. A bit of digging and comparison shopping can save you money. ...

Student loan debt is not just holding back young adults. It’s increasingly an issue for older people, sending many of them into default and threatening retirement plans for some. In fact, people aged 60 and older are the fastest growing age segment of the student loan market, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. ...

It can be difficult to know what to do if you’ve noticed changes in yourself, a family member or friend — particularly changes related to memory loss, thinking or behavior. It may just be normal forgetfulness, or it may be something more serious. However, these are significant health concerns, and it's important to take action to figure out what's going on. ...

All of a sudden, it seems like we're on the cusp of autumn. A tromp through the woods or a drive around town is all it takes to see signs of fall: an orange leaf or two on a tree, goldenrod bursting from roadside ditches. It's time to hit the road and take in the colors. ...

From canyons to reefs, mountains to hot springs, the list of America's most accessible naitonal parks covers a wide range of parks throughout the nation. And one that made the Top 10 list should be familiar to Northeast Ohio residents. ...

Are you a candidate for over-the-counter hearing aids? A new FDA ruling should dramatically cut the cost of and increase accessibility to hearing aids for people with mild or moderate hearing loss. ...

Hugs are good medicine; especially for women. But it’s important to make sure your hugs don’t feel routine or like a chore – you should be present in the moment. And for a hug to be effective, it needs to be between five and ten seconds long. ...