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Learn about memory, cognitive exercises, strategies and when to be concerned about your memory. ...

It's coming. But are you ready to pay for it? We're talking about winter heating bills which can be a burden to folks on fixed incomes. In Ohio, several agencies and government organizations have partnered together to provide heating assistance for older adults. They include the Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel, Ohio Department of Development, agency of aging centers and the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. They provide information and financial assistance and conservation programs. Money and grants can help pay cooling or heating bills. ...

Need some extra cash? Then you need a side hustle. We talked to local Boomers who found ways to make extra money in their spare time. ...

The growing student loan crisis is getting a lot of attention from policymakers. But did you know that, as Boomers age, many of them are bringing student loan debt with them into their older years? Some of it is their own, while other debt is from cosigning student loans for children and grandkids. What happens to that debt after you're gone is the topic of this column, provided by the Cleveland-area law firm Solomon, Steiner & Peck. ...

Do you need a shot? Older adults—even if you are healthy—are at higher risk when it comes to the flu. This is due to age-related weakening of our immune systems, making it more difficult for us to fight off disease. For the 86% of adults 65+ who are managing a chronic condition—like diabetes or heart disease—the flu can be even more dangerous because you are more likely to develop complications or become hospitalized. ...

By now, the evidence is pretty clear - it’s better for our health to be active than to sit around. But according to one recent study, making just one adjustment to your daily routine can pay off big time. Cleveland Clinic wellness expert, Dr. Michael Roizen, explains. ...

Medicaid rules are complicated and sometimes work against well-intentioned family members. But did you know that there are circumstances in which someone can transfer their home to a relative without incurring a Medicaid penalty? Read more to learn about this gift to families. ...

Anyone who's struggled with narrow door frames, awkward stairs and other mobility barriers will appreciate the creativity that has gone into an international barrier-free design competition called Zero Threshold. Stop by The McGregor Foundation and see a few dozen of the submissions. Prepare to be amazed. ...