Thousands of people in Ohio are full-time or nearly full-time caregivers for a loved one or friend. At some point the question has to be asked: When is it time to consider assisted living? ...

Social Security offices throughout the country, including those in Northeast Ohio, really, and we mean really, want us to conduct our business online at ssa.gov or over the phone. ...

I'd forgotten how treacherous snowy, icy roads can be until I faced my first whiteout of the season just before Christmas. Then it all came back to me and two thoughts popped into my head: "This is dumb" and "I should have stayed home." If this week's snowy and cold weather finds you with winter-weather amnesia, it's not a bad idea to review a few safety tips for driving this time of year. ...

If you simply want to start the new year healthfully, try Dry January; give up alcohol for the first 31 days of the year. A January reset on alcohol may be an easier time to start a sober-curious journey after a month of holiday excess.  ...

The holidays for the Northeast Ohio Boomer team felt different this year for one big reason: We weren't busy pulling together our January/February issue to kick off 2025. As we announced a few months ago, Boomer has a new name and a new publishing schedule. We're now Northeast Ohio Thrive After 55, or Northeast Ohio Thrive for short. The name better reflects our readers, many of whom are not technically Baby Boomers. Plus, we think "Thrive" better describes how many of us approach this second half of life. ...

If you're looking for a way to mix and mingle with other older adults, head over to Club Maple's New Year's Celebration starting at 1 p.m. on Jan. 8 at Maple Ridge Senior Living in Willoughby. ...

Now that nighttime arrives in the afternoon, I’ve accelerated my evening routine, wondering just how early is too early to change into pajamas, although it sounds better if I call it loungewear. ...

Here’s a roundup of things to pass the upcoming winter months: Cozy activities, cold ones and cool stuff. Grab a coat. It’s time to restart your get-up-and-go.  ...