July/August 2022

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the United States with 4.8 million players last year, adding 11.5 % new players each of the last five years, according to the 2022 Sports & Fitness Industry Association. It's easy to see why. ...

It’s nearly impossible to find a new television without the label “smart TV” attached to the description. Smart is everywhere. From LED light bulbs to the battery-powered watch on your wrist, adding “smart” to a product has become the norm because the internet has changed the way we do things. ...

Worth Noting: Honoring veterans with free flights, marking Title IX’s 50th Anniversary, recognizing Broadview Heights team as Mind Challenge Champs (again), appreciating free grief support from The GriefCare Place for 25 Years, and stocking up for the unknown with Agewise Emergency Prep. ...

We all come to those pivotal moments when you have to make life-changing decisions: stuff like what school to attend, who to marry, what job to take … and where you plan to live. That last one is familiar to empty-nester Boomers or, in the case of my blushing bride and me, those of us sick of battling winter weather. ...

Change begins with awareness followed by a willingness to learn. Try a few of these suggestions to see if they make a difference. Our memory recall is under siege from busy schedules, stress and distractions… especially those related to technology. Building new habits now can serve you well at any age.  ...

Face masks are required for doctor visits, tests and visits to hospitals and other health facilities. However, they can impair communication far beyond speech transmission; they affect interpersonal connection and the willingness and ability to hold a conversation. How can older patients, many with hearing and vision loss, still experience an effective medical appointment? ...

What’s better than spending a sunny summer afternoon or a breezy moonlit night outdoors? Adding a glass of local wine or beer to the mix would make it perfect. We've profiled two local businesses that showcase not only spirits, but the spirit of family. ...

I’m mad at my phone. No matter how bad I look, it recognizes my face. The phone’s facial recognition feature has seen me at my worst: sleepy, sweaty, frizzy and just plain ratty. I rarely let the dog see me this way. Nevertheless, the phone scans my face, says, “Yup, that’s definitely Marie,” and opens: a judge, jury and executioner of microchips and wires that sees me even when I don’t look like me. ...