Older adult maltreatment — elder abuse — holds its grip on society’s vulnerable adults with an uncomfortable frequency, hiding behind trusted relationships, isolation and illness. This story is the first of a three-part series on elder abuse. We’ll define the issue with facts and numbers, introduce you to people who have overcome their abuse and faced their abusers, and finally, offer an action plan for victims and families. ...

if you’ve stepped away from the workaday world due to illness, caretaking or early retirement, how do you re-enter the workforce with a gaping hole in your résumé? Job seekers with career gaps are 45% less likely to get interviews than those with continuous work experience, studies have shown. With those odds, it’s prime time for a returnship. ...

For some people, there’s no space between an idea and a plan. They’re like the mythical Zeus, who birthed Athena from his mind, fully grown and clothed in gleaming armor. Most of us need help to put flesh and bones on a hazy hope of a breath of a dream. This is especially true when transforming a travel bucket list into a concrete plan with dates and reservations. Where and how to even begin? ...

It's a season of celebration, starting with our just-released digital edition of our November/December 2022 issue of Northeast Ohio Boomer magazine! Great Giving is our theme as we approach Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and the New Year. We have so much great news to share, we have filled 84 pages with vibrant stories focused on better living after 50. ...

Every Bash is better than the last, and our '50s Sock Hop at The Bertram in Aurora was more fun than ever! Thanks to all who came, mingled and made it great, as this video recap and photos show. We're already looking forward to our next big event in 2023! ...

The art of storytelling has no place like the sensory power of a live stage performance. Get your fix this season with a new docket of rousing performances at these theaters dotted throughout Northeast Ohio. ...

Retirement can open up a world of new possibilities. Suddenly, the responsibilities of your past life have fallen away and now you’re contemplating wide open spaces of the unknown. What will be your next step? You could downsize, move to a retirement community, settle into your rocking chair… or you could embark on adventures along the open road. ...

It used to be so easy. When the grandchildren were young, your role was simpler: rock the baby, read the toddler a story, attend the school program or ball game. But now the grandchildren are older teens or young adults. How do you stay relevant in their busy lives? ...