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If your loved one is entering a nursing home, you may worry whether you could be liable for their care. Under federal law, a facility cannot require a family member or friend to co-sign an admission agreement and take on personal liability. However, nursing homes around the country still try to do so, and often these matters end up in court. ...

Local consumers have alerted Better Business Bureau Serving Greater Cleveland (BBB®) that they have received alarming notices in the mail regarding expiring home warranties. These notices are from a company named Home Warranty Solutions and are sent under the name “County Deed Records.” Consumers may confuse these official-looking mailings, which are actually direct mail advertising pieces, with correspondence from government agencies. ...

We're finally getting winter weather after a mild start to the season, and here in Northeast Ohio, that means snow. So, what's the safest way to remove the white stuff from your driveway? ...

At Ohman Family Living, we understand how important it is to be part of a vibrant, active, relational community. A staple in Middlefield Village, our Briar campus sits nestled in the heart of one of the world’s largest Amish communities, with shopping, dining, and small-town life all within walking distance. For those seeking assisted or independent living options, we provide a lifestyle of gracious country living in a cozy and familiar setting, where everyone truly knows your name. ...

As we age, changes in functionality and ability are inevitable. Activities that were once easy or second nature  become more challenging. Navigating steps or curbs, getting up from a chair or sofa, or even just opening a jar  present more difficulty. We often expect these kinds of changes. After all, we’ve felt these changes ourselves.  ...

Do you know someone who is making a positive impact in lives of people 50 and older? Tell us about them! Better yet, nominate them for Northeast Ohio Boomer and Beyond's annual Boomer Impact Awards. ...

More than 10,000 people turn 65 every day in the United States. For some, assisted living and long-term care eventually may be required but for many, staying at home will continue to be an option. If the goal is to stay at home, review several important considerations now to avoid problems later. ...

The first decision to navigate is where to live. Mine, yours or ours? Is it best to sell both homes and purchase one together? Of course, the financials need a deep dive, and having a financial planner involved is a vital piece to the puzzle.  ...