Education

If you've settled an estate, you know how confusing the process can be. Cuyahoga County is hosting free workshops this summer to guide residents through the transfer maze of real estate, cars, bank accounts and other assets. ...

The 9th Annual Living in the Digital World Senior Expo & Conference will be held Thursday, May 15 at the Rocky River Civic Center. Brought to the public by the Center for Aging in the Digital World, this will be a free event featuring an intergenerational TEENS & SENIORS POWER UP program and much more. ...

Cleveland was an industrial powerhouse during World War II. The city's steel mills and factories ran at full capacity to support the war effort. But what was it really like? Hear from the people who lived through it in a new, moving exhibit at the Cleveland History Center. ...

It's a scammy world out there. Protect yourself by picking up or downloading a copy of the free Scam Squad Guide offered through the Cuyahoga County Department of Consumer Affairs. ...

As the number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease tops more than 7 million for the first time, nearly four in five Americans would want to know if they have the disease. They also want treatment, even if it comes with risks, as long as it slows disease progression. ...

How we talk about aging matters just as much as how we feel about aging. Every May, Older Americans Month celebrates the contributions of older adults with the theme, "Flip the Script on Aging." It reminds us how words can negatively reinforce outdated or dismissive perceptions of aging. ...

At a recent doctor's appointment, my provider asked me about how much alcohol I drink. Honestly, it depends. I host patio cocktail parties in the summer, and hit a winery now and then. I'm a big fan of holiday mimosas. No big deal; I can take it or leave it. But as a 65-year-old with a history of cancer, the statistics were clear and worth a warning. Her advice: don't drink at all, or limit yourself to an occasional cocktail. Margarita Mondays are going to have to be alcohol-free for me. ...

New resources are available to help you better understand Social Security benefits. These easy-to-use toolkits provide education about Social Security programs for children and benefits for families after the death of a loved one. ...