My collection of thrifted artwork, quilts, uranium glass, Pyrex bowls and stained glass pieces aren't things that have much value to anyone other than me. That's why when I'm gone, I expect they'll all end up in a thrift store or dumpster, and I'm okay with that. ...

What are the fastest-growing jobs in the United States? If you're no longer in the workforce, you know someone who is. So, what are the hot jobs? Here's a clue: AI plays a big role ...

Now here's a great way to spend part of the next couple of cold months: take a college class. Registration is open now for Baldwin Wallace's Institute for Learning in Retirement-East (ILR-East). ...

Your local food cupboard, church and community groups are good jumping-off points for charitable giving. These grassroots organizations are run by your friends and neighbors, almost always on shoestring budgets, and take care of the neediest people right in our own backyards. ...

A successful party is like a good recipe: Invite guests who mix and mingle, serve interesting food, offer easy-to-serve beverages, and add music to keep the vibe festive. Holiday parties have a different feel and expectations. The guest list often includes family members, which can create its own issues. ...

Holiday gatherings can overload the senses. Add poor hearing and eyesight, memory decline and a break from routine to the mix, and a holiday gathering — no matter how fun — can be tough, especially on older guests. ...

Families and the holidays can be tough because relatives use fewer guardrails with each other. So, we’ve turned to the pros for help: psychologists Dr. Kathleen Payne, founder of Royalton Psychological Associates, and Dr. Adam Borland of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Adult Behavioral Health. Here are their tips for this happy, hectic and hot-topic season. ...

I’m still on the entertaining/hosting track, but am sorting through kitchen items and party gear that I no longer need. I’m keeping the best of stuff and leaving it for our kids to tackle with a dumpster and a tag sale company after I’m gone.  ...