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Summer 2026 is your reminder that style after 50 is not about keeping up. It is about editing well. Choosing intentionally. Investing strategically. Luxury is not the label. It is how beautifully you wear what you already own. ...

Too bad I didn't have sunscreen or common sense when I was younger. I remember one especially painful spring break in Florida during college when I had a blistering sunburn that I tried to relieve with dabs of white vinegar. That was my mom's solution to our childhood sunburns. We smelled like dinner salads, but it did seem to relieve the pain. ...

Mental stimulation is good for your brain as you age. Challenging your brain can have a positive impact on your executive functioning skills such as your working memory, inhibition control, planning, reasoning and task-switching. It can also increase performance and mental flexibility. Numerical brain games may actually challenge you more, so branch out and try this one. ...

Review the basics and collect a few new tips for creating your best and most beautiful flower containers. Most of us are familiar with the “thriller, filler, spiller” structure for containers. Thrillers are the vertical element in the container that adds height. It can be either flowering or just foliage. Some examples are spikes, tall grasses and angelonia. Thrillers can be placed in the center of a container if it is viewed from all sides, or at the back if the container is viewed from just one side. ...

This is the perfect season for tackling those home updates we’ve been putting off all winter. Unfortunately, the warmer weather also brings less welcome seasonal fly-by-night scammers. ...

Some experiences remind you why summer is worth savoring. The 39th Dublin Irish Festival is one of them. Returning to Coffman Park in Dublin, Ohio, July 31 through August 2, 2026, this nationally acclaimed celebration of Irish music, dance and culture is less than two hours from home — and it delivers the kind of rich, immersive weekend that stays with you long after the last fiddle fades. ...

We want to thank everyone who made our Thrive Bash West-Margaritaville a swinging success. Now we look forward to our autumn Bash East with a ’70s theme on October 8 at Signature of Solon with live music by fan favorites Rick and Sharona, who will deliver nostalgic beats to lure you to the dance floor. ...

If you are supporting a person with dementia or a late-stage chronic disease and are assisting them with eating, consider some of these simple tips that may make a big difference in this important and sometimes challenging task.  ...